A List of Camera Stores on Twitter
Now that Twitter has lists built in we will be utilizing it. Visit the Camera Stores on Twitter list at Twitter.com [table id=2 /] If we missed any camera stores on Twitter please let us know!
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Archive from March, 2009
Help us improve our website – mackcam.com
Please help us improve our website by commenting with your ideas for www.mackcam.com We will take every comment under consideration and do our best to make your experience at www.mackcam.com easy!
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Tobias – The Hoodman FlipUp for Canon Digital Rebel XTi Winner
Tobias has won the Hoodman FlipUp for Canon Digital Rebel XTi. Tobias ’s comment was picked from our random number generator. Tobias ’s winning comment was “When I first bought my XT it was the best DSLR you could get for the money. A few lenses later and I am hooked into the Canon system” You can find Tobias on Twitter @tobiasg Congrats Tobias!
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Giveaway – Hoodman FlipUp for Canon Digital Rebel XTi
We are giving away Hoodman FlipUp for Canon XTi All you need to do is comment here on our blog stating why you chose Canon for your Digital SLR. Please be sure to use your real email address, otherwise we will have no way to get in contact with the winner. The drawing for the winner will be on Friday March 27, 2009
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Shooting eBay Photos that Sell
Did you know that the quality of your pictures can influence whether or not an eBay auction receives any bids? It can also affect the final selling price. The pictures you use for your auction are the only real representation of your product, and if there are others selling the same item, your photos can determine which auction receives the bid and which item remains unsold. According to eBay, in [...]
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Rule of Thirds
The rule of thirds is a compositional concept designed to help make photographs more visually interesting. Imagine your picture with two vertical and two horizontal lines running through it. It will create nine boxes. The Rule of Thirds simply states that the primary subject should be placed at any intersection of those lines to draw the eye. If you tend to center your subjects, try playing with this technique and [...]
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When to Send Your Camera In For Repair
Today’s digital cameras are a marvel of tiny electronics combined to work in synchronicity to capture those moments that matter most. Unfortunately, technology doesn’t always work as expected, and when your digital camera starts behaving badly, it’s time to determine if it’s a minor issue or something that requires professional intervention. Here are a few tips to try before taking it in for repair: Check Your Batteries: A fresh set [...]
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Making of the Mack logo
“This was a clear case of focusing on type treatment, focusing on the name, setting the scene with out giving valuable space to space sucking logomarks. Compact came to mind, helpful in that the name is short, so fortunate there.” – Graham Smith Read the full article at http://imjustcreative.com/logo-design-portfolio-mack/2009/03/07/
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Samantha – The QuickPro Nikon D40 – DVD Tutorial Winner
Samantha has won the QuickPro Nikon D40 – DVD Tutorial. Samantha’s comment was picked from our random number generator. Samantha’s winning comment was “I have a TON in Google Reader, but I always make sure to visit Shutter Sisters (http://shuttersisters.com/) [Sorry, I'm not sure how to make this an active link!]. I found it a couple of months ago and it’s less technique, more inspirational and there’s usually a little [...]
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Setting Up a Home Portrait Studio
If you’ve ever wanted to take portrait-quality photos, now is the perfect time to get started. With the weather still chilly, taking family pictures outdoors won’t receive smiling cooperation from your subjects! With a few key pieces of equipment, you’ll be ready to shoot portrait quality photos in the comfort of your home. No longer will you have to settle for off-center, spur-of-the-moment shots when family come to visit. Instead, [...]
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