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Daily Tech: Which Pocket Camcorder Is the Best?

GeekSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:50:38 -0800

Gizmodo compares and reviews the most popular pocket camcorders on the market - Gizmodo
You can now spruce up your Google Sites with a new template - Google Blog
Canadians can finally get an Amazon Kindle - The Boy Genius Report
For people looking to buy a gaming console this holiday season, here's your shopping manual - CrunchGear
The Shift Chair by Simone Micheli consists of a bunch of computer keys - Gizmodiva
Seesmic plans to launch a native desktop client for Windows - TechCrunch

Do You Snap Pics at Concerts Despite No Camera Rules?

GeekSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:44:30 -0800

It's safe to say that if you have a cell phone, you've probably snapped a few photos at a concert to post on Facebook or to send as an accompaniment to a tweet. And although the typical "no photos/camera" rule seems pretty archaic in these days of super-powerful and slim digital point-and-shoot cameras, some bands and venues don't allow cameras of any kind during their shows, while others only allow small, digital versions.

For me, if I'm taking pictures or video of an artist at a concert, it's for my own memory and nostalgia. But the fear for bands and venues is that if you have a camera, you might sell your photos for a profit. I know how small cameras can be now, so for a venue to intensively check each person for a camera (not to mention a camera phone) seems pretty impossible, especially when the sleek Sony Powershot is smaller than my BlackBerry. This got me wondering - do you snap pics during concerts, or do you follow the "no camera" rules?

Cool Capture: A Black and White Long Exposure Experiment

GeekSugar — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:02:20 -0700

There are so many awesome photos to choose from in our Cool Capture group, that it's getting hard to decide which one to feature here! If you're anything like me (and I have a feeling you are), then you always have a camera handy just in case an opportune moment arises to capture something beautiful, just like GeekSugar community member icecreamsprinkle who shot this image. I adore light trails, and sometimes it's experimentation that gets you the best results. She says:

Using my Canon PowerShot SD870 IS, I took this picture while experimenting with the long exposure setting on the highway at night and it was raining.

I love how you see something new in this picture every time you look at it. (Do you see a face? I do!) If you want to test out long exposure yourself, check out my tips on shooting light trails, and get to snapping!

Do you have a photo or photo collection you absolutely love? Join our Cool Capture group and share your image, the model of camera used to take the photo, and a little about the image or the moment you captured, and it could be featured on GeekSugar. Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

Super Secret Spy Lens: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:45:27 -0700

Trying to get someone to "act natural" in front of a camera is like trying to perfect my costume for a Halloween party: I try, but am never 100 percent believable. With most folks, there's always a bit of apprehension that keeps you from getting that perfect photojournalistic (read: candid) shot, but this little gadget may help you out in that department.

The Super Secret Spy Lens ($50) has a discreet side cutout, fashioned with a precise inner mirror so it looks like you're aiming straight ahead, but are really capturing images on the sly. Now, this can be a great tool if you aren't a pro at putting your subjects at ease, but since that's part of the job of a photographer, wouldn't you want the practice? Also, I might feel a bit like a peeping Tom, but maybe that's just me.

Website of the Day: Canvas Pop

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:32:45 -0700

So you know all those amazing digital photos that you've accumulated over the years (achieved with the help of my handy photography tips perhaps?) that are sitting in your online photo bins, just waiting to be put to good use? Yeah, those.

Here's something really cool you can do with them: turn your best digital photos into canvas works of art easily over at Canvas Pop. Just upload the photo you want to use, choose your size and style, then enter your payment info (prices start at just $30 for a rolled poster and $49 for a wood-framed eight-by-10 canvas), and your order arrives on your doorstep in a jiffy. What's more, you can even upload pics straight from Facebook or Flickr if you are so inclined, and if you're giving as a gift? Well, they'll even gift wrap it for you.

Have an interesting website you want to share? To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group, read more.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click "New Post" under the website of the day tab at the top of the page.
Give your story a "Title."
Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Type "Technology and Gadgets" in the Categories box
Add keyword(s) in the tag field with relevant tags (for example mine for this story was "Website of the Day").
Choose whether you want the post to be private or public.
Click "Create Post" to submit content.

Japanese Solar Powered Cell Phones Stream Live TV: Lucky!

GeekSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:43:57 -0700

During my travels through Japan, I just had to stop by the Akihabara district. Known as "Electric City," it's packed with blocks and blocks of gadget shops, game arcades, and stores where you can get every kind of cable known to man. It was a geek's dream, and I was living in it.

Cruising around one shop in particular, I noticed how awesome Japanese phones are. Let me start out by saying there aren't many iPhones in Japan - they're way too expensive - and people don't seem to mind. Why? Well, on their slim but lengthy solar-charged flip phones, they can stream TV and watch movies from anywhere in the country. I couldn't help but be jealous of their advanced cell phone tech (and prices - these high tech babies were only about $150 bucks in-store). I say, forget the Solio and give me solar panels on my iPhone!

Check out more pics of the gadgets I found in the Akihabara district of Japan when you read more.

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Cool Capture: Beautiful Berries Taken With a Nikon D40

GeekSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:20:55 -0700

Checking out the new entries in our Cool Capture group has become a highlight of my day! I'm loving the variety and learning about which camera and photo tricks you used to take the photo. Here's our latest stunning entry from reader tarajeans, who used her Nikon D40 DSLR camera with a 18-55mm lens and a 4x macro filter ring to take this pic. She says:

I don't know what these tiny berries are (maybe 1/8 inch each) but I loved the color when I found them in the back yard!

Do you have a photo or photo collection you absolutely love? Join our Cool Capture group and share your image, the model of camera used to take the photo, and a little about the image or moment you captured and it could be featured on GeekSugar. Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

What Was the First Pic You Took on Your Camera or Phone?

GeekSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:33:49 -0700

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but methinks the first photo snapped on a new camera or phone is usually worth less than a buck.

PopSugar Community member Lydiat recently shared the first pic her sister took on her new phone, and I chuckled when I realized I have a collection of similar premiere pics. Whenever I buy or review a new device, my instinct is to take a quick shot of my desk, my shoes, or the street I'm standing on.

Do you remember the first picture you took with your camera or phone? Or better yet, do you still have it? Join our Cool Capture group and share your image, the model of camera used to take the photo, and a little about the image or moment you captured, and it could be featured on GeekSugar.

Cool Capture: A Stunning Photo Gallery of San Antonio

GeekSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:30:53 -0700

Our new Cool Capture group is picking up momentum and we're already starting to see some really impressive photos roll in. What's great is that they are all taken from a variety of cameras - from basic point-and-shoots to expensive DSLRs. Here's our latest beautiful entry from reader turkeyjerky. She says:

These are a few of my favorite photos taken around downtown San Antonio, Texas and several of the missions. All photos were taken with a Canon Rebel XT.

Do you have a photo or photo collection you absolutely love? Join our Cool Capture group and share your image, the model of camera used to take the photo, and a little about the image or moment you captured and it could be featured on GeekSugar. Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

To see more photos from turkeyjerky's picturesque San Antonio collection, just read more.

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Cool Capture: Fire and Ice With a Sony Cybershot

GeekSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:23:15 -0700

I seem to be obsessed with trying to get "the perfect shot" on my camera. Thankfully for digital photography, I can take over 100 photos of the same thing until the photo looks just right. Did you know that we've started a Cool Capture group that celebrates fabulous pics taken by real cameras?

Here's our latest beautiful entry from reader icecreamsprinkle. She says:

I love the great macro! There were icicles on some party lights that were in my backyard, so I took a quick picture.

Do you have a photo you adore? Join our Cool Capture group and share your image, the model of camera used to take the photo, and a little about the image or moment you captured and it could be featured on GeekSugar. Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.