OOPS! You Dropped Your Camera…

February 18, 2011
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Not to worry, pick up your camera and assess the damage. Digital cameras have become quite resilient to falls, bangs and jolts; don’t panic unnecessarily. If the camera is off, leave it off and look at all the corners and surfaces carefully. Are there pieces/screws missing? Gather up all the parts you can find. How […]

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Why You Should Format Your Memory Cards

February 11, 2011
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Image by flickr user jasleen_kaur Depending on the make and model of your camera, figuring out how and where you format the memory card can be a challenge in itself. Remembering to do it on a regular basis can be an even bigger feat. Many do not realize the importance of formatting memory cards but […]

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NIGHTMARE REPAIR

February 4, 2011
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Every camera is a puzzle when it comes in for repair and most notably when it is due to impact damage. Looking at units superficially, what appears to be a real simple and straight forward problem many times turns out being much more complicated. This is a story of a camera repair that was especially […]

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Exploding Batteries!

January 28, 2011
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So your batteries “exploded” inside your camera. What do you do now? It really depends. Anyone that has had electronics has had this happen to them. When the batteries start to leak and get all over the units insides it can be troubling especially if it’s new. This article will take you through the steps […]

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10 Ways to get Better Snapshots

January 14, 2011
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We got some recent twitter requests to share a little how-to knowledge about photography. So here you go, Ten Ways To Get Better Snapshots: 1.    GET CLOSER – A lot of snapshots lack focus or really show the viewer where to look because the subject is obscured by being too far away. This happens a […]

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