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Memory Card Corruption
By Scott    |    Sep 10, 2008
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Memory Card Corruption

Memory card corruption A corrupted memory card has damaged data that prevents it from performing properly. If a card can becomes unreadable, you may not be able to access photos on it. Memory card corruption often results from human error. Awareness of the main causes more at http://www.digicamhelp.com/accessories/memory-cards/memory-card-corruption.php

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By Scott    |    Sep 1, 2008
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Zoom creep

1. A problem often suffered by push-pull zoom lenses. Such lenses have their focal length settings held in place by friction, and sometimes this isn’t enough to counteract the weight of the lens. If you have a lens which slowly slides, changing focal length, when it’s pointing up or down then you have a lens which exhibits zoom creep. Two-touch zoom lenses usually do not suffer from this problem to [...]

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By Scott    |    Jul 22, 2008
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Red Eye

Red-eye effect From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The red-eye effect in photography is the common appearance of red eyes on photographs taken with a photographic flash when the flash is too close to the lens (as with most compact cameras). more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-eye_effect

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By Scott    |    Jul 16, 2008
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DV Tape FAQ

Zenera has compiled a really great FAQ about DV Tapes Follow the link http://www.zenera.com/dvtape.html

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By Scott    |    Jul 14, 2008
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Bulb Mode

Bulb (photography) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Cable release) Bulb is a shutter-speed setting on an adjustable camera that allows for long exposures under user control. When set on “B”, the shutter will stay open as long as the shutter release button remains depressed. The “T”, or Time, setting, on the other hand, requires one press to open the shutter and a second press to close it. more [...]

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How Stuff Works – Autofocus
By Scott    |    Jul 10, 2008
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How Stuff Works – Autofocus

Autofocus is that great time saver that is found in one form or another on most cameras today. In most cases, it helps improve the quality of the pictures we take. Photo courtesy Panasonic and Matsushita Electric Corporation of America In this article, you will learn about the two most common forms of autofocus, and find out how to determine which type of autofocus your camera uses. You will also [...]

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By Scott    |    Jul 7, 2008
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Battery Facts

Battery Facts Nickel Metal Hydride-NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride batteries have an approximately 40% higher charge density and will run longer on a charge than an equivalent NiCd. They do not suffer to the same extent from the memory effect and do not need to be fully discharged before recharging although occasional discharging may be beneficial. They have a life of approximately 400 charge cycles. Ni-MH batteries are a more environmental [...]

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By Scott    |    May 25, 2008
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Can I buy a part for my camera from your store?

Q: Can I buy a part for my camera from your store? A: We can not sell parts to the public

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By Scott    |    Apr 28, 2008
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What is needed for me to mail or bring my equipment to Mack Camera under the Mack Camera Warranty?

Q: What is needed for me to mail or bring my equipment to Mack Camera under the Mack Camera Service Contract? A: A copy of the service contract, a copy the bill of sale for the equipment & the warranty, all of your contact information (and email address), and a description of what is wrong.

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By Nick    |    Apr 23, 2008
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Best Buy & Mack Camera Warranty

Q: I just bought a camera at Best Buy. Can I purchase the Mack Camera Warranty? A: You may purchase a Mack Camera warranty from any of our authorized dealers regardless of the store you purchased your equipment. Please make sure your purchases are made within 30 days. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 1-800-252-MACK. We’re looking forward to your call. Thanks.

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