My teenage nephew found this system and makes almost $200 a week working very part-time.17 Sep 2005
If you enjoy photography and would like to learn how to make money taking pictures for others, this system could be perfect for you. The system is completely honest, there is no porn or nudity involved, it is not dangerous and you don't need high-level professional photography skills.
What you will need is at least a 2.1 megapixel digital camera (About $200 new) with a flash and zoom lens, a tripod and a basic photo printer (like an Epson for $125) so you can print out the photos. This is not portrait photography and most people can find all the work they want within 1 or 2 miles of your home if you live in a city or within 10 miles of your home if you live in the suburbs.
My 18-year old nephew, discovered this last year and was making money taking photos within a week. He usually makes about $200 a week during the school year working just 3 to 5 hours during the week and a couple of hours on Saturday. During the summer, he worked full-time for three weeks before going off to work as a camp counselor. He average over $700 a week for the three weeks, and he still wasn't really working full-time.
Click Here to read about the course and to see real testimonials from real people. The cost is very reasonable and the author offers a money-back guarantee.
Here is what you will need to start this business:
Decent digital camera you can buy for under $200. Make sure it has a zoom lens and a flash. An exposure compensation setting would be helpful, but is not absolutely necessary
Some of the shots will require a sturdy tripod. I see them at garage sales and thrift shops all the time for under $10, or you can buy a good-quality new one for about $40.
You will need a way to print photos. Epson sells a nice photo-quality printer for about $125. If you don't have one, don't worry. You can get your prints made at Wal-Mart or rite Aid until you can afford one.
Lastly you need a way to get around: Car, motorcycle or bike.
CLICK HERE to read about this fascinating money-making opportunity. This is not a business where you can make hundreds of thousands of dollars a year --but you can make $40,000 to $60,000 if you work it full time or just use it to make a few hundred extra bucks a month to help pay all those extra pesky bills. This is also a great business for a teenage son or daughter.Skip
McGrath
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
TOP-10 DIGITAL CAMERAS UNDER $300
Are you on a budget but still want to buy a good digital camera? Well, that's great because I've compiled a list of the top 10 digital cameras out there going at under $300. When choosing a value-for-money digital camera, remember that it should offer great features and excellent photo quality, all at a reasonable price. That said, let's have a look at that list of cameras. Here we go!
Nikon Coolpix 5200
The Nikon Coolpix 5200 has a 5.1 megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom. With its excellent picture quality, battery life and camera optics, this is one of the best-selling cameras out there. The body of the camera is also very well-designed - you'll find that it's very comfortable to hold it while shooting pictures.
Canon PowerShot A95
Another hot seller, the Canon PowerShot A95 is a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom. Photo quality is excellent, with sharp and vivid colors. Overall, this is one of the best point-and-shoot digital cameras you can buy. Highly recommended.
Fuji FinePix E550
The Fuji FinePix E550 is an interesting camera with 6.3 megapixels image resolution and a 4x optical zoom. There's a nice, big 2 inch LCD screen, though the camera body itself is slightly bulky. Still, a good value given its price.
Sony CyberShot DSC-W1
The Sony CyberShot DSC-W1 one of the most popular digital cameras at the moment. It is compact and looks very stylish. With a 5.1 megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom and a very generous 2.5 inch LCD, you'll be hard pressed to find a better camera in its price range.
Canon PowerShot S500
I currently own one of these babies. The Canon PowerShot S500 is a wonderful point-and-shoot camera with a 5 megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom. It's a great camera for traveling and snapping pictures on the fly. What's more, its one of the most stylish cameras too.
Pentax Optio S5i
The Pentax Optio S5i comes with a 5 megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom. Its capable of taking very good pictures and there's a surprising number of features packed into its small, compact body.
Olympus C-765
The Olympus C-765 is a 4 megapixel camera with an amazing 10x optical zoom. There is a nice feature set, including a wealth of white balance settings. Very good camera to buy if you want to avoid the standard Canon or Sony models.
Kodak EasyShare DX7630
The Kodak EasyShare DX7630 is a great camera with a 6.1 megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom. The small, yet feature-packed body allows you to take great pictures and video too. It also runs on rechargeable batteries, making it one of the best point-and-shoot cameras out there.
Casio Exilim EX-Z50
With a 5 megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom, the Casio Exilim EX-Z50 is one of the smallest digital cameras out there. I found that it's got a pretty big LCD screen, fast response time and decent battery life, Recommended for those who want a very small, compact camera that takes good pictures.
Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z1
This is a 3.3 megapixel resolution camera with a 10x optical zoom. The powerful optical zoom is a big plus - it's tough to find a camera with a 10x zoom in this price range. It also runs on rechargeable batteries and shoots great looking pictures. I highly recommend it.
Conclusion
Ok, we've gone through many good-value digital cameras in the above list. Which one would I buy if I were in a camera shop? It'd be a tough choice between the Canon PowerShot S500, Kodak EasyShare DX7630 and Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z1. When you head out to buy your own camera, do bear in mind that digital camera prices are dropping everyday. So shop around, it should be easy to find a model that suits your needs and yet fits within your budget.
Gary Hendricks runs a web site for digital camera hobbyists at www.basic-digital-photography.com
Gary Hendricks
www.digitalworld.com
Nikon Coolpix 5200
The Nikon Coolpix 5200 has a 5.1 megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom. With its excellent picture quality, battery life and camera optics, this is one of the best-selling cameras out there. The body of the camera is also very well-designed - you'll find that it's very comfortable to hold it while shooting pictures.
Canon PowerShot A95
Another hot seller, the Canon PowerShot A95 is a 5 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom. Photo quality is excellent, with sharp and vivid colors. Overall, this is one of the best point-and-shoot digital cameras you can buy. Highly recommended.
Fuji FinePix E550
The Fuji FinePix E550 is an interesting camera with 6.3 megapixels image resolution and a 4x optical zoom. There's a nice, big 2 inch LCD screen, though the camera body itself is slightly bulky. Still, a good value given its price.
Sony CyberShot DSC-W1
The Sony CyberShot DSC-W1 one of the most popular digital cameras at the moment. It is compact and looks very stylish. With a 5.1 megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom and a very generous 2.5 inch LCD, you'll be hard pressed to find a better camera in its price range.
Canon PowerShot S500
I currently own one of these babies. The Canon PowerShot S500 is a wonderful point-and-shoot camera with a 5 megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom. It's a great camera for traveling and snapping pictures on the fly. What's more, its one of the most stylish cameras too.
Pentax Optio S5i
The Pentax Optio S5i comes with a 5 megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom. Its capable of taking very good pictures and there's a surprising number of features packed into its small, compact body.
Olympus C-765
The Olympus C-765 is a 4 megapixel camera with an amazing 10x optical zoom. There is a nice feature set, including a wealth of white balance settings. Very good camera to buy if you want to avoid the standard Canon or Sony models.
Kodak EasyShare DX7630
The Kodak EasyShare DX7630 is a great camera with a 6.1 megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom. The small, yet feature-packed body allows you to take great pictures and video too. It also runs on rechargeable batteries, making it one of the best point-and-shoot cameras out there.
Casio Exilim EX-Z50
With a 5 megapixel resolution and 3x optical zoom, the Casio Exilim EX-Z50 is one of the smallest digital cameras out there. I found that it's got a pretty big LCD screen, fast response time and decent battery life, Recommended for those who want a very small, compact camera that takes good pictures.
Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z1
This is a 3.3 megapixel resolution camera with a 10x optical zoom. The powerful optical zoom is a big plus - it's tough to find a camera with a 10x zoom in this price range. It also runs on rechargeable batteries and shoots great looking pictures. I highly recommend it.
Conclusion
Ok, we've gone through many good-value digital cameras in the above list. Which one would I buy if I were in a camera shop? It'd be a tough choice between the Canon PowerShot S500, Kodak EasyShare DX7630 and Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z1. When you head out to buy your own camera, do bear in mind that digital camera prices are dropping everyday. So shop around, it should be easy to find a model that suits your needs and yet fits within your budget.
Gary Hendricks runs a web site for digital camera hobbyists at www.basic-digital-photography.com
Gary Hendricks
www.digitalworld.com
HOW TO BUY A DIGITAL CAMERA
Buying a digital camera need not be a difficult task. I'll highlight the key considerations you need to think through before making that purchase decision. Always, always remember to consider these factors when buying a digital camera:
Battery Life
Number of Megapixels
Zoom Lens
Exposure Control
User Controls
Battery Life
This has got to be one of the most overlooked features in digital cameras. I know many people who go for the latest and greatest digital cameras which are short in the battery life department. If you want to take good photos, your camera needs to powered for extended periods of time. I've found that cost and battery life don't go together - many cheap cameras have good battery life, while some high-end models drain your battery really fast. Make sure you choose a camera that has good battery life.
Number of Megapixels
The megapixel rating of a digital camera determines how much fine detail you can capture in your shots. Typically, the number of megapixels can range around from 2 megapixels to 8 megapixels. How do you decide how many megapixels you need? As a rule of thumb, if you're only interested in taking small snapshots to send via email or for posting on the Web, you won't need more than 2 megapixels. If you want large print outs of your gorgeous photographs, then you'll probably want to get 5 megapixel cameras and above. You may want to refer to this guide for more information.
Zoom Lens
You'll definitely want a camera with decent optical zoom. Now the keyword here is optical zoom (as opposed to digital zoom). Optical zoom physically moves the camera lenses to zoom in on a subject. Digital zoom, however, digitally averages and magnifies the image within the camera's microchip - resulting in poor picture quality. Many manufacturers' advertisements talk about digital zoom instead of optical zoom - so do be careful when choosing. I'd recommend getting at least 3x optical zoom in any camera you buy.
Exposure Control
The ability to control exposure settings such as shutter speed and lens opening is critical to professional photographers. Cheaper digital cameras only allow you to shoot photos in automatic mode - just press the shutter release and voila, your picture is taken. More advanced users prefer to tweak the shutter speed and aperture to capture fast moving objects or blur the image background. Choose a camera with good exposure control if you foresee yourself taking on photography as a serious hobby.
User Controls
If you are getting a point-and-shoot camera, make sure you find one that's easy to use. User controls to set resolution, macro mode, flash and exposure should be within easy reach. Of course, if you're a serious photography buff who wants to take the time to tweak all sorts of manual settings, then this many not be so critical. I prefer to try out the camera first in the store - play with the controls and get comfortable with them. Only then will you know whether it's comfortable enough for you.
Conclusion
Well, I do hope this article has helped you understand what factors to consider when buying a digital camera. A general piece of advice I can give is - if you're a total newbie, don't go for the latest digital SLR. It may be tempting to get that Nikon D70 right from the start, but I'd reckon its much better to start off with a cheaper camera first. Learn, experiment and build up your digital photography skills. Once you're more skilled, then proceed to upgrade to a better camera. Good luck and happy shopping!
Gary Hendricks
www.ezauctiontools.com/free-articles/html
www.digitalworld.com
Battery Life
Number of Megapixels
Zoom Lens
Exposure Control
User Controls
Battery Life
This has got to be one of the most overlooked features in digital cameras. I know many people who go for the latest and greatest digital cameras which are short in the battery life department. If you want to take good photos, your camera needs to powered for extended periods of time. I've found that cost and battery life don't go together - many cheap cameras have good battery life, while some high-end models drain your battery really fast. Make sure you choose a camera that has good battery life.
Number of Megapixels
The megapixel rating of a digital camera determines how much fine detail you can capture in your shots. Typically, the number of megapixels can range around from 2 megapixels to 8 megapixels. How do you decide how many megapixels you need? As a rule of thumb, if you're only interested in taking small snapshots to send via email or for posting on the Web, you won't need more than 2 megapixels. If you want large print outs of your gorgeous photographs, then you'll probably want to get 5 megapixel cameras and above. You may want to refer to this guide for more information.
Zoom Lens
You'll definitely want a camera with decent optical zoom. Now the keyword here is optical zoom (as opposed to digital zoom). Optical zoom physically moves the camera lenses to zoom in on a subject. Digital zoom, however, digitally averages and magnifies the image within the camera's microchip - resulting in poor picture quality. Many manufacturers' advertisements talk about digital zoom instead of optical zoom - so do be careful when choosing. I'd recommend getting at least 3x optical zoom in any camera you buy.
Exposure Control
The ability to control exposure settings such as shutter speed and lens opening is critical to professional photographers. Cheaper digital cameras only allow you to shoot photos in automatic mode - just press the shutter release and voila, your picture is taken. More advanced users prefer to tweak the shutter speed and aperture to capture fast moving objects or blur the image background. Choose a camera with good exposure control if you foresee yourself taking on photography as a serious hobby.
User Controls
If you are getting a point-and-shoot camera, make sure you find one that's easy to use. User controls to set resolution, macro mode, flash and exposure should be within easy reach. Of course, if you're a serious photography buff who wants to take the time to tweak all sorts of manual settings, then this many not be so critical. I prefer to try out the camera first in the store - play with the controls and get comfortable with them. Only then will you know whether it's comfortable enough for you.
Conclusion
Well, I do hope this article has helped you understand what factors to consider when buying a digital camera. A general piece of advice I can give is - if you're a total newbie, don't go for the latest digital SLR. It may be tempting to get that Nikon D70 right from the start, but I'd reckon its much better to start off with a cheaper camera first. Learn, experiment and build up your digital photography skills. Once you're more skilled, then proceed to upgrade to a better camera. Good luck and happy shopping!
Gary Hendricks
www.ezauctiontools.com/free-articles/html
www.digitalworld.com
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