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Daily Tech: Spotify Gives You Instant Access to Tunes

GeekSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:16:59 -0700

Spotify is a fabulous peer-to-peer music player that's totally legal and totally free - Lifehacker
A first, hands-on look at the BlackBerry Curve 8520 - IntoMobile
Here are five helpful fitness apps worth checking out - Cnet
US Vice President Joe Biden announced $2.4 billion in battery-related grants for car companies in Detroit today - Engadget
If you're looking for a new lens for your DSLR, here are three that are worth the money - Gizmodo
London remains the top Twitter-using city in the entire world - TechCrunch

Hands On With the Canon T1i (Now With More Photo Tips!)

GeekSugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:45:23 -0700

I finally got some time over the weekend to play around with the Canon T1i and the verdict stands: it's amazing! Not only are the pictures crisp and clear, but overall, the camera is a joy to use. I bought an inexpensive camera bag from Best Buy last week to protect it while en route to various places in the city, and quickly realized how light the T1i really is - a few times I panicked because I wasn't sure the camera was actually in the bag! Needless to say, my heart got a few good workouts in.

I even tagged along with PetSugar to the Ugliest Dog Contest to put the T1i through some trials, and I'd have to say the pictures turned out really well, even if the dogs were really ugly! While out and about over the weekend, I also remembered a few tips that I forgot since getting my first DSLR. Find out what they are and check out the rest of the photos from my weekend with the T1i when you read more.

Read the manual: Although I'm familiar with SLR settings, it's always good to really get to know your camera from the inside out. That way, you'll never miss an opportunity to use a cool feature.
Pick up a UV filter: You're going to be spending a lot of money on your camera, and even more when you start buying extra lenses. Pick up a UV filter to protect your lens from sun damage. Think of it as sunscreen for your expensive camera parts!
Brace yourself: This rule doesn't only apply to SLR photography - use your arms and brace them up against your body for steadier shots. Don't point your elbows out to the sides (as demonstrated in this photo), as this may create movement and thus blurry photos if you aren't super steady on your own.
Assume the position: When you're done snapping your photo and are carrying your camera over your shoulder, make sure you always point your lens inward and toward your body. This protects the lens from bumping into any objects and saves you tons of money in repairs or replacement lenses.

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Canon Rebel T1i First Look: Aaa-Mazing

GeekSugar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:45:44 -0700

I've been anxiously waiting to get my hands on the Canon Rebel T1i since its release in May, so you can imagine how quickly I ripped open the box when it arrived! I was stoked that Canon could pack such awesome pro options in a camera tagged with a smaller, more manageable consumer price ($899).

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For me, the most exciting features coming with Canon's new 15.1 megapixel DSLR are the full HD 1080p video capabilities, a built-in dust removal system, the fun "creative auto" modes that let you experiment with different variations on the regular auto functions, and it also comes stocked with the same light sensor that you'll find on the Canon 50D - a decidedly more "prosumer" camera but that comes with a much bigger price tag.

To find out what else I like about the T1i compared to other DSLRs on the market today, just read more.

I always thought my point-and-shoot did a really good job of capturing images, which means it took me a really long time to jump into the DSLR market. But after messing around with the T1i, it pretty much puts my Sony T100 to shame, and is likely to be the best consumer DSLR for its price. One of the great things about the T1i is the weight. This camera is easily a pound lighter than its competitors, which means you're more likely to take this with you on trips, and in my case, less likely to drop it! Plus, it has a nice big LCD screen on the back so you can easily change your settings, and even use it in the "live view" mode to see your upcoming shots instead of using the viewfinder.

The T1i's controls are very intuitive (instead of mind-boggling like the ones on the Nikon D5000), has a nice grip to it, and sits really well in your hands. I can't wait to use some of the great photography tips we've accumulated and take the T1i for a more in-depth test drive. Stay tuned for a full review and a few sample photos (and video) coming up soon!

5 Geek Essentials For International Travel

GeekSugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:38:14 -0700

Besides your passport, do you know what to take with you on an international trip? Inspired by an upcoming trip overseas, I tried to brainstorm all the things that would make my life much easier when traveling abroad. And planning ahead is key! Not only am I already deciding when to exchange my money (and how much to take with me), what to pack, and figuring out railway systems, but I came up with a few things to take along that I might have otherwise overlooked. Check out these five gadget essentials you should pack for your next trip abroad.

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Finally! A Chic SLR Bag, Courtesy of Acme

GeekSugar — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:00:23 -0800

I think if you read this site, then you know that plain black sporty-looking nylon just will not do to tote around my gadgets. I've found chic cases for my cell phones, my laptop, and my iPod, but I have had a heck of a time trying to find a bag for my DSLR.

It's over now - Acme Made has introduced their $40 SLR Bowler Camera Bag, which is cute in its own right, but I seriously love that it's not obviously a camera bag. That makes me feel safer traveling on public transportation with it, but at the same time, check it out - it fits in there perfectly and even has side pockets for your memory cards. Consider my Christmas list started.

Ashton Kutcher Pimps Out the Nikon D90 D-SLR

GeekSugar — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:02:18 -0700

Who better to showcase Nikon's fancy new camera, the D90 D-SLR ($1,000) than their sexy spokesman Ashton Kutcher - who we've previously spotted with the Nikon Coolpix compact cam. The D90 is raising a lot of eyebrows since it's the first D-SLR in the entire world to shoot HD video in three different motion JPEG formats: 320-x-216 pixels, 640-x-424 pixels, and 1,280-x-720 pixels. And with 12.3-megapixel image quality, in-camera editing that allows you to straighten, reduce red eye, or add Fisheye effects and more, the D90 lives up to all of its expectations. Check out Kutcher with the cam below!

Daily Tech: Pentax's Latest Red-Hot, Affordable DSLR

GeekSugar — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:05:42 -0700

Pentax's new K-x DSLR only costs $650 and it comes in white, black, or special-edition red and navy hues - CNET
MySpace Music gets a new, interactive homepage with several new features - TechCrunch
Pro baseball player Heath Bell was able to lose weight in the off-season thanks to Wii Fit - The Wall Street Journal
You can now pick up a T-Mobile G1 for only $130 - CrunchGear
Microsoft's search engine Bing is growing in popularity - Mashable
It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game ever bracket! - GeekSugar

Daily Tech: Is Touch Screen DSLR Inevitable?

GeekSugar — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:00:59 -0700

Is a touch screen DSLR inevitable? - Wired
Buckingham Palace announces the Royal Family has joined Twitter. - BBC News
On the road with Autonet in-car WiFi. - CNET
NFL says it will not permit in-game twittering. - Switched
Avoid getting your wireless network hacked. - Unplggd
How to ease your transition to Google Voice. - Lifehacker

Daily Tech: Microsoft Offers Free WiFi at Hotspots Nationwide

GeekSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:20 -0800

Did you know that if you make one Bing search in many airports and hotels across the country, you can get free WiFi access? - Download Squad
Canon's new semipro DSLR gets taken for a test drive - Gizmodo
Here are some gift suggestions all the geeky dads out there - Wired
Starting today, Yahoo and the Times Square Alliance have teamed up to provide free WiFi service to the public - The Silicon Alley Insider
The popular website Elf Yourself is back for another year - TechCrunch
Esquire's December issue, featuring augmented reality, hits newsstands today - Engadget

Shootsac DSLR bags

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:42:30 -0800

Shootsac DSLR bags

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