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Slashdot has a good discussion of DigitalGlobe’s before-and-after sat images – very
compelling stuff! Why wasn’t there an early warning system? Here’s some earthquake
coverage.

Ok, you know you need a remote so you can click off shots without waiting or shaking your tripod.
Big question is which one! Here’s a good discussion. Best thing going is Canon’s TC-80N3 Timer
Remote Controller (see rave review here). Better still itweofije…

Everyone should have a good monopod for getting thoseq quick, techical shots. Gitzo arguably
makes the best. Here’s a good read comparing the tree-trunk-sturdy G1588 to a common pair of
Bogens.

Here’s the drill; it will be predicated on your wanting your next real shot to be “4123″: Set
file numbering to “Auto reset”. Put in an empty CF card Fire a “throwaway” shot. It will be
100CANON\IMG_0001 Put the CF card in a reader. Rename the file tweofije…

The Nintendo DS is the latest generation of … why explain – everybody knows what the DS is!

Nikon’s Coolpix 880 support page is still available online. You’ll find everything from FAQs
to the manuals here. The 880 is a friendly point-and-shoot 3.4 MP camera that uses
CompactFlash memory. The best value would be somewhere around the 128MB maweofije…

This amazing site chronicles 365 days in the lives of 11 journalists. Now you can see what its
really like!

Secret racoon handshake.

Here are tips for doing the common things… Transferring Pictures to your Computer Place
camera in docking station. Press USB button to start transfer. Files will be placed in My
Pictures in a folder called Image Library in sub folders named after tweofije…

Start with this somewhat dated article from developerWorks. It references some key XML
enablers: XMLBuddy – advanced XML plug-in w/ free, and $35 “professional” versions.