Here are five solid camera choices for Fathers Day 2009: For HD Lovers: Canon PowerShot SD780 IS - Photos and HD Video. $280 Birdwatchers and long-distance viewers: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 - Longest zoom for a point and shoot at 12X. $400 Most portable: Sony DSC-T700 Cyber-shot - Tiny and flat with 4GB of internal memory but only a 4X zoom. $400 Most brand … [Read more...] about Five top point and click cameras for Fathers Day 2009
Photography and Video
Because Dads take different photos than Moms
Interesting article in Popular Photography on a study that shows that men and women, in eye-tracking studies, look at photos differently. Our first question: Do men and women physically see the world differently? There is some evidence that the answer might be yes. A report from the Online Journalism Review made a splash in March 2007 when it reported an eye-tracking … [Read more...] about Because Dads take different photos than Moms
Tips for creating a photo book of a baby’s first year
If you're having a baby or just had one, now is the time to plan how you'll catalog the baby's first year's development. We've covered video in other articles on GreatDad.com, but here are a few ideas and tips for photos; 1. Start early. You'll want photos even before the baby is born, including of your wife's stomach, and then in the delivery room. No one needs a lot of photos … [Read more...] about Tips for creating a photo book of a baby’s first year
Product review – Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
Sony Cyber-shot DSCW120MDG/P 7.2 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot $180 - Amazon I love this camera! We just got the DSCW 120 for our summer holiday and I was hoping it would work well and replace our five year-old DSC V1. The two cameras have several things in common: a Zeiss lens and many manual over-ride features, but the new camera is far smaller … [Read more...] about Product review – Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
Man-Babies!
File this under: "What will they think of next, and why can't I think of goofy ideas like this to make a few bucks? ManBabies.com does a mashup of your baby's head and yours to create an arresting combination. It's too bad you can't upload your own photos and instantly make a "man-baby," but you have to "submit your photos" via email and wait/hope to be chosen. Stlll, the site … [Read more...] about Man-Babies!