Be sure the camera can expose the film correctly; different cameras have differing abilities to expose some types of film. If the film to be used has been refrigerated be sure to let it warm up slowly to room temperature prior to use. To judge correct focus, zoom the lens into the subject, adjust focus,… Continue reading General super8 camera tips
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Canon Digital Rebel XT camera
The Canon EOS digital Rebel XT is good for someone wanting to make the jump from a simple point-and-shoot to a more advanced and powerful digital SLR with interchangeable lenses. It can be used in either automatic or manual focus mode. Power Switch and Basic Control Locations – the on-off switch, mode dial and shutter… Continue reading Canon Digital Rebel XT camera
Setting up and using a Canon XM Video Camera – by Jonathan Gordon
It will be very helpful if you can read these notes before you have to use the cameras, ideally read them with a camera to hand to check details. Set the Time. It is absolutely essential that the time and date on the video are absolutely synchronised with time being recorded elsewhere. Unfortunately, the clocks… Continue reading Setting up and using a Canon XM Video Camera – by Jonathan Gordon
7 Do’s and Don’ts of Riding and Racing Bicycles
What follows is a list of dos and don’ts that I have learned from experience, either painful or embarrassing, but usually both. For those who these anecdotes are teaching you to suck eggs then sit back and have a chortle at how foolish yours truly has been. Others please learn from my mistakes so you… Continue reading 7 Do’s and Don’ts of Riding and Racing Bicycles
The Magic of Retiring in Ann Arbor
If you’re looking for a retirement destination that will offer you the benefits of a rich culture, a cosmopolitan environment and is comparatively inexpensive, maybe you’d like to consider Ann Arbor in the state of Michigan. The population of this town is slightly over 114,000, with 8% of residents being over the age of 65… Continue reading The Magic of Retiring in Ann Arbor