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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-05-10 at 08:43:12 PST   Listings
Good afternoon from Sunny England!
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-27-10 at 09:31:55 PST   Listings
I had an auction on ebay which was for a camera. The winning bidder joined ebay the day of auction ended and wants the camera sent to Nigeria. They said they paid via paypal but no money in account yet. I am 99.99% its a scam but how do I report this to ebay and how do I re list to sell again. do I have to wait a period of time.
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-26-10 at 13:55:24 PST   Listings
Hi all-got worry.. I use Nikon coolpix 2100. Now that ebay will want us to edit for watermark on a picture, does anyone know where I would find this in my nikon set up? I cannot find any thing pertaining to markings on a picture even my name.
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-21-10 at 15:37:01 PST   Listings
Hello, cuscotronics
Unfortunately you signed away all your rights. In every case we have seen both ebay and PP side with the buyer 100% of the time. The buyer simply has to state the item was not as described and you lose. The buyer has 45 days from the transaction date to file a dispute. So basically a buyer on ebay can purchase items and use them at their discretion for 45 days. They can then file a dispute and be reimbursed for the full purchase price plus shipping....Good Luck
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-21-10 at 10:34:53 PST   Listings
Just wanted to pass on a warning as another seller is driven off of e-bay. We really thought we were doing everything right. We read and understood the rules. We adopted the attitude that the buyer is always correct no matter what the case( after all that's ebays policy). We instantly communicated and responded to all inquires. We took a very conservative course of action when it came to describing items. I believe we did it all right. Then came the buyer who doesn't open a package for 36 days, then sends an e-mail wanting his money back. I respond from work to let me check the status on shipping insurance and reminded him of my return policy. This is exactly what ebay told me to do( I called beforehand for advice). The buyer responded with a nasty e-mail and bad feedback Bam - that fast, no discussion, nothing. Ebay appears to revel in the misery of its sellers. The ebay reps who I have spoken to have absolutely no desire what so ever to help me or even the time to talk, instead they have all expressed total disdain and appear to be worn out with the same old thing over and over. The whole system appears to function very much like our federal government. A small seller who only does 30-40k a year is of no real value to the giant machine that is ebay, We seem to be an irritant. I guess we should just be grateful ebay allowed us to be a tiny part of their enormous quagmire . As any seller with half a clue knows with bad feedback our eight years is officially over(We mostly sold High end camera equipment). I feel saddened as we did enjoy most of our fellow ebay sellers and buyers it was fun. With the current feedback system that is weighted 100% in favor of the buyer and the fact ebay made it quite clear to us we were not really welcome, I guess were done.. Perhaps our ships will pass again on another website......Mark
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-20-10 at 20:40:40 PST   Listings


I sold a guy a new in the box camera that I phisically inspected all of them that i sold to different people. This one guy registered on ebay the same day of the purchase (a newbie) he then contacted me after 8 days to say his wife wasnt happy with the camera that she didnt like how it functioned. I stated to him that as stated on my listing the return policy was 7 days and he had waited 8 to contact me. thats when he got mad and then said the camera had scratches and dents. I told him to basically take a hike and ebay even told me that i was right but that to try and work with the guy. I offered him a partial refund amounting to 15% to make it go away and no, he wants a full refund. well i just now get a message from ebay saying they asked the guy to return the camera to me, then they will debit my paypal account the full purchase price and shipping.....is this normal?
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-19-10 at 18:14:15 PST   Listings
defined_thru_design7 The Miranda Orion T was the first of a fairly successful line of Japanese SLRs. It was "Miranda" on the pentaprism, and "Orion T" before the serial number. In 1956 "Miranda" replaced "Orion." Chrome models of the Orion T are listed at $1000 to $1500 in McKeown's Cameras, 12th edition, 2005-2006. Black models are extremely rare. Remember, condition is important in valuable collectable cameras.
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-19-10 at 14:37:26 PST   Listings
I was wondering if anyone knew the value of a Vintage Miranda Orion T Camera?
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-19-10 at 13:09:58 PST   Listings
Thank you jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-19-10 at 12:57:12 PST   Listings
hawkeyedml Cyanotype.
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-19-10 at 11:39:42 PST   Listings
Good afternoon all,
Can someone jar my memory? What do you call the photos that look like blueprints? Thanks.
DAVE
Posted by   ( )   on Jan-14-10 at 11:47:56 PST   Listings
Hi everyone! i need a camera for a beginner photographer. any suggestions?
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-14-10 at 11:35:56 PST   Listings
Hello Photo People. What type of camera do I need to photo Jewelry. My Kodak HD 12x 8.1 mega pix blurs every picture even in manual mode. I need closeups of stones
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-11-10 at 22:56:43 PST   Listings
carefuller what your dealing with
paypalsucks.com/
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-09-10 at 09:20:16 PST   Listings
I was mislead and bought a unusable Sigma Nikon mount film zoom lens if anyone is interested for repair or parts I would be interested.
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-06-10 at 16:38:58 PST   Listings
This is one dead chat board! Someday they will digitize smell and this chat board will attract vultures.
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-06-10 at 16:36:40 PST   Listings
dianeslz... Your digital camera probably came with a disk that had a photo processing program. That program can rotate your photos as well other things. What's important to note is that any change to your photo can become permanent. Microsoft can rotate you photo but I don't know if it's permanent in the file.
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-03-10 at 13:39:29 PST   Listings
on a mac or pc?
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-02-10 at 21:54:51 PST   Listings
I'm a newbie can anyone tell me how to rotate my photo (I do not subscribe to photo manager)?
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-01-10 at 13:04:00 PST   Listings
hawkeyedml Need to know what camera you are using and what operating system you have on your computer. Do you have another memory card to confirm the problem? Other than that the following is speculation:

Had a similar problem using using a webcam I bought while I had Windows XP. Got another computer with Windows 7 and got similar messages. If you have moved up to another computer and operating system you may not be supported for your particular camera. You can also go into Device Manager and make sure all the applicable devices are in the + mode.

If you have moved up to Windows Vista it's even worse. Digital cameras gave me problems reading the cards until I got Windows 7. Before that I had to restart the computer after reading each card. XP gave me the same problem

For me Windows 7 has been a improvement for the process of reading memory cards.
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-01-10 at 12:46:56 PST   Listings
count-on-me2...

If it's a generic NP-BD1 you should be OK with a 3.7v. I've bought generics for Nikon Coolpixs and Canon DSLRs and have had no problems. I checked out the generic batteries for my Canon and the Coolpix and they are of a slightly higher voltage than the batteries supplied by Canon and Nikon which is 7.2 volts. The generics are 7.4 volts. been using them for years with no problems.

In fact if you the voltages of new disposable lithium and alkaline batteries you will find the voltages are higher than what the rating is on the label. Hope this helps.
Posted by   ( ) on Jan-01-10 at 06:36:28 PST   Listings
Hi All...HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Need info on a new camera I just bought Sony Cyber-Shot which requires a D 3.6v Lithium Ion NP-BD1...trying to see if I can get a generic as Sony's is quite expensive...I need another while the other is in the charger....here is the question...is 3.6v equalivent to a 3.7v..as 3.7v are easier to find...if it is then I can get a generic..otherwise not..thanks for any help...Lil
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-31-09 at 21:37:15 PST   Listings
jaspur-ga. If you are talking about file size 5Meg is more than enough. Just Google it and you'll come up with a lot of info about converters and where to get them.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-31-09 at 21:30:03 PST   Listings
an61..I have a minolta 300i with two lenses does anyone know if there are any digital cameras that i can use the lenses on?

Click here

Then click "buying guide", then "side by side".

There is a compatibility for some Sony digital cameras and the Minolta A mount.

It's a start.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-30-09 at 21:21:53 PST   Listings
Hi,
I am wanting info about negative/slide converters. I have done some research and have found that I can get a 1.3 Megapexil or a 5 megapexil. Are they made with a higher megapexil?
Janice
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-26-09 at 20:09:07 PST   Listings
Before bidding on camcorders be sure to check for T-flash card. To purchase them will cost you more than camara and shipping
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-26-09 at 13:48:42 PST   Listings
somthing tells me this is to good to be true. Anyone else agree?

http://cgi.ebay.com/CANON-EOS-1D-Mark-III-Professional-Digital-Camera-MINT_W0QQitemZ150400408381QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDigital_Cameras?hash=item2304901b3d
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-26-09 at 12:31:01 PST   Listings
Hello all,
I need some help.All of a sudden I can't download from my camera to computer.I take pics plug cam into computer screen on cam says usb mode please select the usb mode i select pc,it says connecting to pc but nothing happens.The screen on cam looks different what did I do?? Please help i want to list items but need pics.Thanks
DAVE
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-23-09 at 19:44:31 PST   Listings
Thanks jimejones,I looked at those today,but this is just a flat springload 4x5 back.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-23-09 at 17:38:01 PST   Listings
pics1 Nikon made the Speed Magny for the Nikon F. Speed Magny 45 used sheet film holders, and Speed Magny 100 used 3.25x4.25 Polaroid packs. I remember these cumbersome accessories costing quite a bit more than a Nikon F Photomic with lens in the late 1960s. I don't know of any other Nikon 4x5 filmbacks.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-23-09 at 10:37:25 PST   Listings
Hi Guys, can anybody tell me if Nikon ever made a 4x5 filmback,I have an old Nikon photomicrography stand with a 4x5 back mounted on top of the extension cone???
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-23-09 at 08:12:51 PST   Listings
eplummer, don't bother with sellers who won't answer questions. They know greed drives enough bidders that someone else - maybe even their shill - will bid.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-23-09 at 08:11:48 PST   Listings
Succ - use a flash. If it's too bright, fling a hankie or some other light cloth or tissue over the flash. Do it until it suits you.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-23-09 at 08:10:57 PST   Listings
Does anybody know about using an ANALOG (super8) film output online? It seems people are making it usable by using a cheapo digital camcorder to take photos of the projections of better quality super8. Which adds a huge step up in quality/dollar but ... it sounds clumsy.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-22-09 at 07:34:35 PST   Listings
i have a kodak easyshare z650. whenever i take pics indoors, they are too dark. can someone tell me what setting for closeups? i do not use a flash, as i was told not to.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-21-09 at 14:02:41 PST   Listings
hi everybody
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-20-09 at 09:19:05 PST   Listings
how does a older MINOLTA rate are they good ?
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-20-09 at 09:15:54 PST   Listings
lucy just undo the wire look in the basement were it went in and give it a pull. do you want to reuse that line?
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-18-09 at 19:11:09 PST   Listings
lucysgoodies Relocating a phone jack shouldn't be very difficult. I don't consider the voltage involved as dangerous. Your local library probably has books that give you enough information to do the job, and certainly the information is available online with enough googling.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-18-09 at 14:05:15 PST   Listings
Hi all-no listings for this question. LOL..We are re-doing kitchen cabinets and the phone jack is in way. Do we call our server cable man for 69.00 to replace it-or do you know who will-cheaper. ?? now that is a loaded question... Deperate me---
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-16-09 at 15:01:03 PST   Listings
prabul_nair

Most bidders wait until the item is just about to close before they bid.
All they have to do is beat the top bid by one increment.
It could be $1 or $5.
Sometimes it can be only .01 if there is a proxy bid in place.

Do not bid 3 or 4 times, wait and bid once right before the item ends and only the most you are willing to pay plus a few pennies more.

Good Luck.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-16-09 at 13:54:28 PST   Listings
Hello Everyone,

I recently asked some quesitons of a person that had a Nikon D3 [Item # 160386104011] and a Nikon D700 [item # 160386109593] listed for sale. This person has never bought or sold anything on eBay before. They state that these are "New" cameras, with USA Warranty. I just wanted to clarify things and make sure they were but they never answered even one of my questions about the Nikon D3. In fact, I sent my questions twice. Here is what I asked:

*****
We all have to start someplace, but with "0" purchases or sales, I hope you understand we must be careful. Are you an Authorized USA Nikon Dealer? Exactly who is going to supply the Warranty? Is this camera new or previously owned? How many shutter actuations? What is the serial number? Thank you. Ed
*****

Am I being to unreasonable in what I asked?
Be direct and honest with me, becasue you will not hurt my feeling.

Thanks,
Ed
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-15-09 at 23:32:10 PST   Listings
From Mr.& Mrs. Gopher
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-12-09 at 16:32:41 PST   Listings
Dave -- Don't use the flash on the camera. Position the camera and tintype square on to each other, and have the light hit the tintype at about a 45 degree angle. The light can come from a window or light bulb. The camera's white balance should correct for any off-color in the light source. It might help to mask the front of the camera with black paper or tape so it can't be reflected in the tintype glass cover.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-12-09 at 09:16:09 PST   Listings
Hello photo friends,
I am trying to take pics of civil war tintype soldier ,with gold tone highlights of buttons and chevron on sleeves ,in a frame that is glass covered and every pic has a reflection that takes away from the photo or if I angle the camera so much as to not get a reflection it really doesn't show the actual tintype photo very well. What can I do? I don't want to remove the glass for fear of damaging the frame.Any help is appreciated.Thanks.
DAVE
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-10-09 at 17:26:22 PST   Listings
Cant you just use my pictures to do this I do....
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-10-09 at 14:03:17 PST   Listings
HI-I wonder about downloading microsoft words or is it works to get some pictures to send over to ebay?? I was told-forgot. Can someone lead me into the LIGHT..?? LOl--thanks, Lucy
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-06-09 at 09:11:06 PST   Listings
Thank you very much for the information.It is very helpful to know about what I have found.Now I wonder if there is any value to what I have.Again thank you.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-06-09 at 09:02:39 PST   Listings
The CDV is a card measuring about 2.5x4" with a slightly smaller photo. They became popular about 1860. Several years later the cabinet size, on a 4.25x6.5" card, became more popular.

Your blue photos are probably cyanotypes, made with the same process as blueprints. The process is almost as old as photography. It requires a negative the same size as the print. It's simple chemistry makes it somewhat popular in the art world.

As for photos copied from CDVs and other card photos, pirating such images of celebrities was popular in the last century like pirating music is today. Copying old family photographs is the only way we now have of illustrating our family trees. I've certainly done it.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-06-09 at 07:34:55 PST   Listings
Hello all,
I am not sure if I am in the right place to ask these questions. I am a new ebay seller and I recently came across some old photos,late 19th early 20th century.A few tintypes and many I am not sure what to call (CDV'S)is what they seem to be called.I also have some photos of people that look like blueprints?Does anyone know what these are? I also have some paper photos that seem to have been made from the cdv's was that a commom practice?Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Dave
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-05-09 at 06:39:09 PST   Listings
I'm pleased to announce that my 8GB Lexar CF card survived a trip through the washer/dryer. And it came out so clean & static-free too! :-)
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-03-09 at 08:31:34 PST   Listings
What interpolating a 5 M/P camera to 12 M/P basically means is that it's a piece of junk. Stay away from it. Lots of people have been taken with interpolated cameras because they haven't done their research ahead of time. Use the term in a search engine and you'll find everything you need to know.
Posted by   ( ) on Dec-02-09 at 22:55:19 PST   Listings
Can someone please tell me what 12.0Mega pixel (interpolation) means... what does the interpolation mean? I see a camera that has a sticker on the fron that says 12 Max mega pixel but on top of the camera it says 5.0 mega pixel..

Thanks in advance
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-29-09 at 15:19:55 PST   Listings
looks like everyone had too much turkey to reply to my question. i'll check back.

thanks, diana
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-28-09 at 17:48:49 PST   Listings
i have a Kodak EasyShare 650 camera. i need to get a new battery and the seller sent me the wrong battery 2 times. they insist it is the correct battery, however it does not fit the charger, nor the camera. i still have the battery that came with it originally, and it easy fits into the charger AND the camera. i filed a dispute with Paypal and now they tell me i must return the batteries in order to get a refund. i'd be happy to do that, however, it was their mistake sending me two incorrect batteries. and it would cost me almost the same amount to return them...they are from japan. and besides that, i do not trust sending it back, as they are very rude, and might even say they never got them. it seems there is a conspiracy that i cannot win. i cannot even leave them negative feedback, (which i have NEVER done), as it will not let me complete the feedback. it is very frustrating. does anyone have this model? if so, where do u get the batteries for it?
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-26-09 at 22:57:42 PST   Listings
ok look i'm new to ebay and i cant figur out how i change the insurance option can anyone please help me change the offer insurance option so i can offer insurance please
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-26-09 at 19:54:44 PST   Listings
Hello all, first time here!
Did everyone have a good turkey day?
Posted by   ( )   on Nov-25-09 at 17:59:16 PST   Listings
I am new-bee around ebay.
I find something strange (At least for me) I had bid on a D40 nikon body for $280 4 times, all the time at the last possbile minute the somebody else bids a dollar or five more than me. prior to the last minute bid it stays for long time in the same position.
Is this normal?
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-25-09 at 14:30:51 PST   Listings
:-)
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-24-09 at 08:42:44 PST   Listings
nick tried that. sounds like a short.or something.
Posted by   ( )   on Nov-24-09 at 06:17:39 PST   Listings
17 November 2009 but the product did not help me shopping I my English is not enough
Posted by   ( )   on Nov-24-09 at 06:15:10 PST   Listings
17 November 2009 verdigim wonder dumunu Order
Posted by   ( )   on Nov-24-09 at 06:11:46 PST   Listings
24 November 2009 Hi you receive is yet to Nikon P90 camera rgmen help with this I ulasmadı olurmusunuz thanks enver
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-24-09 at 05:40:04 PST   Listings
Try more batteries, or an AC adapter, for comparison.
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-23-09 at 18:31:56 PST   Listings
Hi All need help trouble shooting my Fujifilm s3000 finepix
when i put new batteries in they die with in seconds after turning it on . and yes they are all charged up...
anyone ever had this happen? ??
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-23-09 at 18:01:39 PST   Listings
I have a minolta 300i with two lenses does anyone know if there are any digital cameras that i can use the lenses on?
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-23-09 at 17:58:42 PST   Listings
1waynet2 good question but to me the camera to get is the one that has the features you want to use. We can get some really inexpense cameras some are not even ones i would give a kid to use as they will not even take pictures to their quality. Pay a little more and get a good one!!
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-22-09 at 22:54:02 PST   Listings
Does anyone know of a reasonable priced slimline digital camera that takes good sharp photo's?
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-22-09 at 20:01:30 PST   Listings
Iam quite surprised that digital cameras are selling for more than you can buy them New at wal-mart. Does anyone have any answers other than buyer beware. these seem to be from the outlet or second stores of Best Buy. I dont understand how they can sell other than it gives them an outlet to get rid of cameras they cant sell or what. please an explanation is greatly appreciated.
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-19-09 at 20:35:26 PST   Listings
@dajones

you're right, the guy should have known what he was buying. Send him a link to the definition of "as-is"
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-16-09 at 01:23:26 PST   Listings
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Posted by   ( ) on Nov-14-09 at 15:05:32 PST   Listings
What should i do? I sold a Nikon I stated clearly in ebay selling AS IS , only warranty not DOA. After 3 weeks this guy come and tell me the camera has electrical problems. The camera was sold cheap $385.00. I still dont't know what part of AS IS he did not understand. Am i right or not?
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-14-09 at 14:00:44 PST   Listings
How do I make this picture bigger? Is it a setting in the camera?
Thanks, Chris

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/earthmother1948/DSCN0452.jpg
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-11-09 at 16:10:17 PST   Listings
If I order a camcorder for $225.00 from Hong Kong, does anyone know what the duty fees would be coming into the USA
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-10-09 at 14:09:40 PST   Listings
I need to purchase a new camera, Can anyone suggest the perfect one to buy for taking ebay pictures.
Posted by   ( )   on Nov-10-09 at 05:16:15 PST   Listings
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-09-09 at 06:52:39 PST   Listings
cant download picture just keep saying photo uploading but never does
Posted by   ( ) on Nov-01-09 at 03:59:10 PST   Listings
Hello everyone ,it seems that here there is someone looking for the product on the following picture :
http://www.micro-china.com/pic/09104181035.jpg
Posted by   ( ) on Oct-31-09 at 21:00:21 PDT   Listings

Posted by   ( ) on Oct-27-09 at 23:46:57 PDT   Listings
Hi, everyone!We are developing a GPS for nikon(perfect substitute for Nikon GP-1). Compact and high quality! We hope we can help the Nikon users. Just contact us when you are interested and have some requirements.
Posted by   ( ) on Oct-24-09 at 11:03:53 PDT   Listings
hello, i need help please, i both an item from a seller from usa and the seller didn't sent to me the item, i talk to him on email and he told me he will send, i understand and i wait , now he doesn't answer me to my email , and i don't know what to do. i don't find anymore on my ebay the item and the feedback
what i have to do?
Posted by   ( ) on Oct-21-09 at 13:40:06 PDT   Listings
i was looking for the handler for the Sony DXCD30 camera the short one for a back CA537, with the handler spacer (with screws of course) , tell me if you have someone i really need it please send me a message if you have one. or if you have more better, and the price $$$
Posted by   ( ) on Oct-15-09 at 22:01:35 PDT   Listings
any suggestions where to buy good and cheap 6 motorized background support system?
Posted by   ( ) on Oct-08-09 at 14:37:34 PDT   Listings
JPf16459,

There's a whole load of hits for both terms when suffixed with 'lenses'.

They seem to be quite high-end lenses too, so worth servicing.
Posted by   ( ) on Oct-02-09 at 19:28:43 PDT   Listings
OF LATE, I AM FEELING LOT OF DIFFICULTY IN UPLOADING THE PICTURE WHILE LISTING THE ITEM FOR SALE. EARLIER, I WAS ABLE TO UPLOAD PICTURE IN 'ENHANCED' IN A MINUTE OR SO. BUT NOW I AM UNABLE TO LOAD. AND EVEN IF I GET THE PICTURE LOADED, WHILE CLICKING ON 'LIST THE ITEM', IT SAYS THAT THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED.

I ALSO TRIED 'BASIC' AND 'STANDARD', BUT THE PICTURE IS NOT UPLOADED EVEN AFTER 8 TO 10 TIMES.

COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME.

PREM
Posted by   ( ) on Oct-01-09 at 18:08:55 PDT   Listings
Report it House metal
Posted by   ( ) on Oct-01-09 at 18:06:46 PDT   Listings
I have a question:

I've noticed more and more - no returns, as is, all sales final...YET these ads still have the full coverage purchase thing if you use PAYPAL ?

Is this not a contradiction?
Posted by   ( ) on Oct-01-09 at 16:36:02 PDT   Listings
I could use a new FREE adobe photo editor. Not the 30 day trial either, 1 like the 4.0 home addition, that quit on me today ??? anyone know or use such an editor, to help cut and crop , enhance there quality photos. a link would be nice. ( ok )

please reply.

peb
Posted by   ( ) on Sep-25-09 at 13:25:42 PDT   Listings
JPf16459
Anyone know anything about the Novaflex/Noflexar 600mm lens?


PapaJon
Posted by   ( ) on Sep-23-09 at 07:22:20 PDT   Listings
Hello, I have Canon lenz,exellent condition, just like a new
Posted by   ( ) on Sep-22-09 at 21:51:01 PDT   Listings
and for the non believers, here is the item number 280400484108 see for yourself
Posted by   ( ) on Sep-22-09 at 21:42:12 PDT   Listings
do you think it is fair to list a small digital camera item on ebay and charge 150.00 freight. it weighs like a pound. where is the justice?
Posted by   ( ) on Sep-22-09 at 19:10:15 PDT   Listings
reba02gold Most modern digital point and shoot cameras are adequate for close-ups for internet use. Even the Fuji FinePix 205A I bought years ago would do, although I've replaced it for making large prints.
Posted by   ( ) on Sep-22-09 at 17:53:33 PDT   Listings
what camera do you recommend for close up photo's?
Posted by   ( ) on Sep-11-09 at 19:26:35 PDT   Listings
I recently sold a season of 2 and a half men ... It went to Canada with no insurance ... the item arrived and the buyer says it was damaged and broke but left it up to me to figure out what to do next ... Please tell me what I should do as an upstanding ebayer !! Thanks a bunch ! Metz
Posted by   ( ) on Sep-11-09 at 19:24:14 PDT   Listings
Hi all ... I need some help please
Posted by   ( ) on Sep-06-09 at 03:20:05 PDT   Listings
AND BY THE WAY I ALSO SAID THAT I HAVE
BEEN RIPPED OFF BY A BIG NAME STORE
BY THE NAME OF SUPERMART.COM ON HERE
I ORDERED AN UNSOLVED MYSTERIES BOX-SET
AND ONLY THE DAM BUBBLE MAILER ARRIVED
NO BOXSET SO,THESE BIG NAME SELLERS ARE
NOT I REPEAT NOT,TO BE TRUSTED EITHER
AND YOU WANT PROOF I HAVE IT
GM TRACKING #050910774-1902-0609
CVG22-2-46148-3D-T54

THE ADDRESS IS 1904 WATTERSON TRAIL SUITE 100
LOUISVILLE KY 40299


IT DOESNT MATTER WHO YOU BUY FROM ON EBAY
YOU STAND THE CHANCE OF GETTING RIPPED OFF
THATS THE TRUTH AND I WILL EXPOSE IT
AND THERE IS NOTHING UUUUUUU WILL DO ABOUT IT!
THSES BIG NAME STORES AS YOU HAVE THE PROOF RIGHT
HERE ARE NOT ANY MORE LEGIT THAN ANY OTHER SELLER
Posted by   ( ) on Sep-06-09 at 02:44:45 PDT   Listings
OH PRO STORES DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT UNLESS YOU'VE
GOT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO BURN IM SERIOUS, IT WILL
PROBABLY PISS YOU OFF TO KNOW WHAT I LEARNED
THE GRASS IS NOT AS GREEN AS WHAT YOU MAY BE LEAD
TO THINK,THAT BEING THAT I THINK THEY HAVE A LOT OF LEARNING ABOUT
MAKING THIS BEING A SITE AND SYSTEM THAT EVERYONE CAN USE
NOT JUST PEOPLE THAT HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF SELLING
AS THEY DON'T HAVE YOUR INTEREST IN MIND
I TELL IT LIKE IT IS AND THAT'S HOW IT IS

What I learned
about pro stores is that the tech on the phone said that
it's the members that start out with out much money that are
the most successful and the least successful people are those often all most always the ones that have the most money
and they often fail because the tech aren't able to teach them
what works,they often didn't understand what it took to succeed so why this thing is not in favor for those people
just doesn't make any sense at all
oh yea and by the way to get your store to the 109 search
engines,it costs you from $1,800-$25,000 dollars and which
you will never be able to do that yourself (summit your site that is)because companies have to do it cause the time to summit changes everyday and its never the same time or day for each month so it may be 5am in the morning on Tuesday and 11am on the 28-whatever day that would fall on for example i hope this helps for anyone wanting an online store,either way the odds are stacked and stacked high of succeeding


point im making is also if your not selling like crazy
its not just magically going to pick up for you
you have to always have the best stuff at 1cent-99cents
but hope you can make money that way lmfao
i sure as hell can't afford that!!!!!!!!!
you might as well just legal up and don't even think about
any high profits until you do that cause you just are not
getting them without that dam license and name
money shovel out the cash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by   ( )   on Sep-04-09 at 18:54:59 PDT   Listings
what do i do about somebody whom i purchased photo equip from on ebay and they r not shipping??
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-28-09 at 21:02:03 PDT   Listings
Is a Nikon DD a good camera?
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-25-09 at 11:38:19 PDT   Listings
Good photo discussion:

Canon Digital Photography Forums
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-18-09 at 16:58:58 PDT   Listings
is nikon d 80 a good camera
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-18-09 at 04:21:08 PDT   Listings
how many people think this seller might be a scam? I want to buy his canon 40D camera, but im looking at his feedback. and it seems like he is buying stickers. That looks suspicious. Dont you think? http://myworld.ebay.com/detefon-usa/
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-14-09 at 12:14:28 PDT   Listings
hi my name is andy and im looking for a zoom lens for a cyber shot dsc-f717 5.0mega pixels 58mm here are some numbers i dont know anything about 2-2,4/9,7-48,5 so if there is anybudy out there that knows all this please email me at andyzeb124@yahoo.com please help thanks andy
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-14-09 at 04:28:47 PDT   Listings
Hi photo people:

Just reporting on my new Nikon D60. It's fantastic. I was struggling with an Olympus E20P, which at best gave moderate results and at worst well ......... er - no comment.

I just can't believe the auto mode in the D60, it can 'out-do' any manual settings I can come up with. It really is super. I don't work for Nikon by the way lol. Just sooo impressed with this Nikon technology.
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-14-09 at 03:55:30 PDT   Listings
hello,everyone!
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-13-09 at 20:15:43 PDT   Listings
If I buy a "canon mark II" from one store can I buy a Mack warranty from another store? Of do I need to buy it at the same time?
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-13-09 at 19:08:40 PDT   Listings
May we have a moment of A minor pentatonic in memory of Les Paul?
Posted by   ( )   on Aug-13-09 at 05:48:58 PDT   Listings
Would any of you in the US trust a Bulgarian camera salesman?
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-11-09 at 06:43:38 PDT   Listings
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Posted by   ( ) on Aug-10-09 at 13:46:59 PDT   Listings
i need a nikon 18mm to 135 lens to the value of £100.00.......... anybody selling??
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-09-09 at 08:03:50 PDT   Listings
hanssimon36 We all started with zero feedback. This usually reduces the selling price, but has never resulted in problems for me. The reluctance to take anything back worries me more.
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-08-09 at 20:53:51 PDT   Listings
Hi people, I am planning to bid on a Canon lens from an individual who has had no positive and no negative feedbacks in the past 12 mos., hence a 0.0% rating. he will also not take anything back. Should I be concerned and forget this or what?
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-08-09 at 17:55:12 PDT   Listings
Hello Everyone!
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-07-09 at 22:51:59 PDT   Listings
Hi everyone.
Posted by   ( )   on Aug-07-09 at 09:44:26 PDT   Listings
Hi,
I would like to know if any seller who sells Lens can ship international?
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-07-09 at 09:33:47 PDT   Listings
Ah yes, there's nothing like a new camera to bring out the shortcomings of your old lenses. Nikkor 28-105mm to be relegated to the D70 while the D700 gets a 28-75 f2.8 Tamron.
Posted by   ( )   on Aug-06-09 at 17:05:20 PDT   Listings
I bought a Cannon G7 on e bay and it does not work at all, wont turn on.
The seller refuses to refund me, I cant get through to the resolution center, I cant leave a negative feed back, no one should buy from this guy again.
What do I do?
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-06-09 at 09:56:13 PDT   Listings
Hello everyone. I am lookiing at purchasing a Nikon D40 plus accessories here on ebay. I am curious if anyone has purchased items like this here?
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-05-09 at 18:14:12 PDT   Listings
how do you test a sd card you recently bought on ebay?
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-04-09 at 19:30:23 PDT   Listings
What all should a person look for when buying a new digital camera compared to a film camera?
Posted by   ( ) on Aug-02-09 at 06:42:04 PDT   Listings
hi all.
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-31-09 at 20:21:27 PDT   Listings
abez0410,
I don't know about a "cannon D5" but there is a Canon EOS 5D and the newer Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The newer Mark II has a few more features plus 21 MP compared to the older 5D 12.7 MP.
Both are good professional cameras.

Jim
Posted by   ( )   on Jul-31-09 at 13:31:19 PDT   Listings
anyone know about a cannon D5
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-31-09 at 06:21:36 PDT   Listings
extremepleasure777 If you have a question about photo equipment, ask it here. This is a slow board, but someone will probably eventually answer it.
Posted by   ( )   on Jul-31-09 at 00:55:43 PDT   Listings
Hello everyone, I'm new here in the chat boards, I asked a question in Q&A and hoping to get an answer. As this is a BIG problem of mine. Thanks!
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-30-09 at 22:20:11 PDT   Listings
earthmother1948:

All cards are not equal! And I don't mean size. Just because it fits in the camera doesn't mean it's the correct card. See that HC and the 2 on the card, that's different than a regular SD card. Check your instruction booklet and see what cards Nikon says to use, and follow their guidelines, not what an eBay listing claims. I learned about this the hard way!!
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-29-09 at 10:55:03 PDT   Listings
help, can't make up my mind on which lens is best for my Nikon D40.....which is best?
Tamron 18-270 or the Tamron 28-300?
any help here??
Thanks
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-28-09 at 09:33:08 PDT   Listings
just got back onto ebay after a long hiatus and wanted to tell all of my fellow camera sellers/buyers happy bidding!!
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-27-09 at 17:03:38 PDT   Listings
I just spent a week in Charleston with a Nikon D700 and a Canon A590. It would be difficult for me to choose the set of pictures I prefer (for different reasons). My point is if you want superb image quality and a camera that's travel-friendly, you can't go wrong with the A590.
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-26-09 at 08:07:15 PDT   Listings
Anyone else out there have a problem with buyers that bid and win, then not pay or respond to e-mails?
Posted by   ( )   on Jul-21-09 at 21:34:13 PDT   Listings
ANYONE INTERESTED IN SOME CELL PHONE.....OR ELECTRONICS????
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-21-09 at 18:36:52 PDT   Listings
i was refunded my pay pal transaction and the note ssaid "Note from Seller: 269479 ". Anyone know what that means?
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-21-09 at 17:10:46 PDT   Listings
There are some E-bay photo sellers providing warranties from Repair Tech (2 - 5 year warranties)
Repairtech Inc. has gone out of business leaving thousands of customers without coverage for items purchased from retailers.
So it's a worthless piece of paper.
http://www.warrantyresolutioncenter.com/
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-20-09 at 10:52:55 PDT   Listings
earthmother1948, I don't know much about digital, but if it is an older camera it may not be designed to use a 4 GB card.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-19-09 at 18:59:33 PDT   Listings
Does anyone have experience with Minolta Dimage Scan Dual F-2400 XP COMPATIBLE?

If so what are the positives and what are the negatives
Thanks
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-19-09 at 18:06:20 PDT   Listings
I just bought one of these #250453319759 for my Nikkon digital camera and when I put it in, the camera wn't work. Any idea's why ?

Thanks, Chris
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-18-09 at 15:45:12 PDT   Listings
Thanks JimeJones - nice to hear that someone is pleased with the 8mp..i'll check out the prices..was going to go a bit lower for cost sake..but i'll check it out. Regards and thanks again!
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-18-09 at 12:25:12 PDT   Listings
In the recent past the 8mp Canon PowerShot A590 IS has often been recommended for ebay and general use. It (or its replacements) may be more camera than you need for ebay, but it is nice when 8x10 or larger prints are needed. I'm certainly impressed with my A590. There may be little savings in buying a more limited camera.
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-18-09 at 10:20:37 PDT   Listings
Hi Folks ~ I wonder if someone could offer me a bit of needed advice...I have had a Canon Powershot S200 that i have been using for about 6 or so years now. I use it mainly to photograph the jewelery that i sell, using the machro setting.

It has been a real little workhorse and i've been most pleased with it..time for a new camera though, it is wearing out.

I would like to stick with the canon powershot family as i am a bit techno impaired and don't like the thought of totally relearning a new brand..

I have been checking them out and the price seems to depend muchly on the MP...my current one has a lowley 2 mp but has usually served it's purpose well...and they seem to range from 3.7 to 12 mp..

Can anyone suggest what might be best for jewelery close ups - goooood machro? Anything with ease of use that could be recommended other then the canon powershot..excellent machro is my first concern. And ease of use. And what about mp? - what would be a good quality but best bang for the buck? How much mp's should i be searching for?

Thanks so much - will BBL - regards
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-15-09 at 07:35:34 PDT   Listings
That happened to a first shooter on a wedding when I was the 2nd- he carried a Nikon with Tri-X for candids and after about 25 shots he noticed there was not much resistance when advancing the film- cause there was no film. ooops...

I have been saved by having my EOS-5D custom function set to -shoot with no CF card-->No!<--


I think everyone got at least one roll of film back from Foto-mat with everything 2 stops under exposed because we forgot to re-set the Aperture priority camera's "ASA" from 400 to 100 ??
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-14-09 at 17:14:09 PDT   Listings
There was the time as a wedding second shooter I didn't realize I hadn't put film in the camera until I got to the 38th frame.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-14-09 at 07:10:06 PDT   Listings
I tried to never set a film back down-esp in the church- Too easy to rush off to the reception and forget it. I had a pouch on my belt.



We used to count the number of rolls we start the day with --- 10 rolls of 220 and 5 rolls of 120 was typical-- and at the end of the night *count them* and hope the heck they were all there.

A wedding photog friend of mine tells the story of digging through a dumpster at midnight with his girl friend/assistant when he came up one roll short. He figured he must have thrown out an exposed roll with the Pro pack boxes he *thought* were empty.

It turned out that one of the pro packs that he had counted as 5 rolls had only had 4 at the outset.


Another digital wedding advantage- the images are in chronological order- no more trying to collate 250 to 300 images.

Posted by   ( ) on Jul-13-09 at 16:45:03 PDT   Listings
What? no more asking forgiveness for having film backs staged where the bride's mom is supposed to sit?
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-13-09 at 12:09:35 PDT   Listings
Among the many reasons to shoot weddings with digital is the ability to create multiple originals - i.e. it's on the CF card,it's on my laptop, it's burned to 2 DVD's. No more losing or damaging a one-of-a-kind negative in the mail or anywhere. Not that I would compromise image quality, mind you. With the ability to choose ISO AND white balance on any given shot and zoom lenses, no more hitting the last shot on the roll at a crucial time, or ending the night with 20 shots left on a roll of 220. Pro-digital beats medium format hands down for weddings- even if I decided not to 'clean up' every image. Every shot is a Polaroid. No more- "oh, darn- my shutter malfunctioned" - or I did not notice that distracting background element. I maintain that the only valid reason to shoot weddings with film is not wanting to learn the techniques and buy the equipment required to go digital.

Has anyone ever heard of a bride (or father of the bride) who cared that the photog used film ? esp. after seeing the images ? Beauty is in the eye of the checkbook holder. (Monte Zucker)

Posted by   ( ) on Jul-12-09 at 13:09:10 PDT   Listings
Yea, and it wasn't just the ability to print enlargements. The skin tones finally seemed right. I'm ashamed to admit that the warmish digital tones were starting to seem normal. This particular image looked more like the Kodak Portra that fills my freezer.
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-12-09 at 10:00:27 PDT   Listings
Many wedding photographers are switching to DSLRs since they feel they can now get the same quality enlargements with digital that they used to need medium format film for.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-11-09 at 10:10:35 PDT   Listings
A friend sent me a bride photo he'd done with his Nikon D700. I hadn't seen such image quality since photographers, myself included, gave up their Hasselblads. My D700 should be here next week. :-)
Posted by   ( ) on Jul-02-09 at 17:21:41 PDT   Listings
throw some dirt on this place..............it's dead!
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-22-09 at 17:00:27 PDT   Listings
Say goodbye to Kodachrome
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-22-09 at 11:46:51 PDT   Listings
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Posted by   ( )   on Jun-21-09 at 12:13:40 PDT   Listings
Hi everyone.
Posted by   ( )   on Jun-17-09 at 06:01:06 PDT   Listings
Good morning!!!
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-16-09 at 18:54:30 PDT   Listings
Thought I'd check back in to let you all know how pleased I am with my new Canon A480 camera. I would definitely recommend this camera for taking eBay photos. Haven't tried it for anything else yet. Thanks again for all your help!!
Fran
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-16-09 at 12:50:40 PDT   Listings
Hi everyone.
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-16-09 at 11:56:42 PDT   Listings
jim,

gotcha! yesh, i guess sometimes i'm more interested in the photography than the selling. i do love to enhance. kinda like send a pic of me that looks better than i do...therefore deceit. thanks for the tip. diana
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-16-09 at 07:49:19 PDT   Listings
Diana,

As long as you don't use any filters, image editing or any other things to falsely enhance you are okay. Monitor settings and adjustments vary so what you see on your screen may not be what others see on theirs.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-15-09 at 17:40:08 PDT   Listings
jim, actually, most of the pics i take look better than the actual plant...sometimes i don't like that.
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-15-09 at 17:07:41 PDT   Listings
Diana,

If you get an e-mail asking, "Could you show a photo of your flower instead of one that you scanned from a catalog?" you know you have arrived, photographically speaking. :-)

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-15-09 at 16:52:30 PDT   Listings
jim: i LOVE the shadow!
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-15-09 at 16:39:21 PDT   Listings
It does indeed look good. One day ago I couldn't even spell "Aeonium" and now... well I still can't. There is a dark shadow on the floor in the upper right corner of the photo but the flower itself looks very nice. Good job.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-15-09 at 16:28:30 PDT   Listings
if u will check the listing now...aeonium kiwi sunset, u will see a huge difference...even prettier than the real thing. i am so happy with the difference.

THANKS! diana
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-15-09 at 14:55:31 PDT   Listings
Indoors use window light and a reflector; outdoors have the plant in the shade. Never use flash for anything.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-15-09 at 13:44:46 PDT   Listings
i took that plant outside. however, used a flash. so, the directions u have is for indoors?
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-15-09 at 12:56:51 PDT   Listings
succulents4u,

The reason for taking pictures by a window is you get natural light. Cameras are set for natural light. If you use artificial light, tungsten/incandescent, you get a yellow cast as they give off a yellow light. Then you have to adjust the white balance for that.

Not a mirror, a reflector. A reflector is just a large white cardboard or foam board (anything white) to bounce some of the window light onto the side of the subject away from the window thereby lightening the shadows on that side.

Your setup would be - the window on the right of the subject, you in the middle facing the subject and the reflector on the left of the subject.

You don't put the subject in front of the window and shoot with the window behind the subject. That would be bad. The window is to the side of the subject.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-15-09 at 11:54:27 PDT   Listings
DAINISJG: thanks...at first i was using the flash for everything. i will try what u suggested. what is the reason for takng pics by a window?

is there any purpose for using a mirror?

i'm learning...thanks to u. diana
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-15-09 at 07:58:30 PDT   Listings
succulents4u,
It looks to me like you used the direct camera flash on that. On thin light petals, direct flash just removes any nuances of color tone or shading making it look flat and featureless, washed out. You should go with natural light even if it is just using the light from a window with the plant close to it. As I said before, don't go with direct sunlight on the plant, that my give too much hard shadow.

If you have a plant next to a window, then you place a white cardboard or foam board next to it to reflect some more window light onto the side of the plant away from the window.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-15-09 at 05:26:27 PDT   Listings
dainisjg: can u take a look at my photo of aeonium kiwi sunset. i just could not get this right...not clear. can u tell me what i can do to take pics that come out too light? there are some plants that no matter what i do, they come out like this.

thanks, diana
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-14-09 at 17:07:11 PDT   Listings
finnpole,

I just take my card out of my camera, put it into the card reader and plug that into the USB port of my computer. When I am finished, I take the reader out, take the card out and put it back into the camera. I don't like having things hanging out of my computer where they can be damaged. Besides, it can be embarrassing if you take your camera out to a shoot and then realize that you left your card in the card reader back home.

I always use the resolution, size setting, that I think I will need to save space. I don't know if it is better to have the camera resize them, via the selected resolution or to do it in image editing. I would think the in camera would be better but that is just a guess.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-14-09 at 16:59:47 PDT   Listings
la-way1,

You should head over to the threaded Photo forum:

http://forums.ebay.com/db1/forum/Photos/98

A lot more photographers hang out there and have resources to check on your camera. I'm traveling and don't have my McKeown's camera price guide with me.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-14-09 at 15:39:41 PDT   Listings
Im am sorry about this ive been looking on the internet about a E & h t anthony co camera. were most likely will i find tha pat number on it and how can i talk to about value
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-14-09 at 14:16:22 PDT   Listings
dainisjg Thanks, that site is helpful. Question on the USB card reader - do most people leave it plugged in all the time or remove it? Does it draw a lot of power away from other running programs? Also, is it better to take pics at full power or highest resolution and then make them smaller for eBay use by using an image editor or to just set the camera to the lower resolution and use the pics the way they are without having to use an image editor? Will there be any difference in the pics either way? As you can tell by my questions, I am not at all computer or camera savvy!
Thanks, Fran
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-13-09 at 20:49:08 PDT   Listings
finnpole,
If you go to this site:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2009_reviews/canon_a480.html

and scroll through at the bottom of each page or "Select Review Page" you can find a lot of information on using that camera.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-13-09 at 20:18:35 PDT   Listings
jimejones...I just found the Canon website and found out how to set the camera for a small (640 x 480 pixel) pic and how to turn off the flash. I'm getting there!! I'll also check out Irfanview.
Thank you, Fran
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-13-09 at 20:06:27 PDT   Listings
finnpole Most cameras like yours have an option for shooting smaller size images. Check the setup menu for details. Your huge pics can be resized in about any image editor. I often use Irfanview for this. It is a free download. Photoshop Elements and many other programs for under $100 let one do more editing to an image. You might also be able to download the manual from the manufacturer.
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-13-09 at 19:09:04 PDT   Listings
Hello...I'm back, was hoping that I wouldn't have to bother you folks again but I have more questions and Canon support is closed on weekends. I bought a card reader and got the pics into my computer with no problems. But my pics came out HUGE using the auto mode. They were 1,690KB - 3648 x 2736 pixels. They should be about 60KB - 592 x 400 pixels for eBay. I have to figure out how to take smaller pics. The camera came with a "getting started" brochure, but did not include a users manual that would explain the different settings. The users manual is on the software disk. Am I correct in assuming that I can't put this disk into my computer because it is only compatible with XP or Vista and my OS is ME??
Thanks, Fran
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-13-09 at 17:15:43 PDT   Listings
hello
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-13-09 at 14:15:16 PDT   Listings
dainisjg: i took pics today without flash and they came out fine. as for setting white balance i will have to figure that one out. i spent 6 hrs with kodak trying to learn this camera and they were speaking a language like "move the joystick" and i had no idea. if u don't mind, i have learned more from u. and i don't have to sit here and drive both of us nuts.

thanks, diana
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-13-09 at 13:06:42 PDT   Listings
succulents4u,
If photographers have to shoot outside in bright sunlight, they use fill flash to lighten the hard shadows on subjects' faces. That is a learning curve unto itself. Easiest is to just shoot in the open shade or hold a large cardboard over the items to cut off direct sunlight.

Even indoors you shouldn't use direct flash for eBay items. That gives hard shadows by itself. Two lamps on either side should give enough light. You would have to set your white balance to tungsten/incandescent if doing that. Or the auto white balance may work well enough.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-13-09 at 10:30:57 PDT   Listings
dainisig: it worked. thanks for the lesson. now i have to get lighting down. do i have to use the flash during the day when outside?

diana
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-13-09 at 06:54:50 PDT   Listings
dainisig: thanks! i'll try 1.7 today. i was thinking that 6.0 would be the sharpest, and did not know that MP never had anything to do with it. is it better not to use the flash outside?

i have so much to learn about the camera. it is a Z650.

diana
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-12-09 at 21:53:25 PDT   Listings
succulents4u,

I would shoot at 1.7MP. Your images end up being smaller than that anyway. The photos on two of your auctions are:

Abromeitiella brevifolia = 550px × 611px = 336,050 pixels or 0.3 MP
Aeonium burgundy = 537px × 485px = 260,445 pixels or 0.2 MP

The MP is just the size of the image, the width in pixels multiplied by the length in pixels. It has nothing to do with sharpness or clarity.

6 MP, for instance, just means an image that is about 3000 x 2000 pixels. It can be a sharp and clear 3000 x 2000 pixels image or a dull, blurry off color 3000 x 2000 pixel image. That depends on the lens, lighting , focus, sensor, camera construction, etc.

BTW, Kodak makes about three dozen different models of Easyshare cameras, Kodak EasyShare C913, Kodak EasyShare M893, Kodak EasyShare Z712, Kodak EasyShare Z8612, etc, etc, etc, etc. I had no idea of which model you have so I couldn't check the specifications for that camera.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-12-09 at 21:05:11 PDT   Listings
dainisjgI got a 16 GB card for my Canon A590 for $13 on eBay and it works great. Holds 7500 pictures at full rez! It it can record movies for several hours too.
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-12-09 at 20:23:34 PDT   Listings
dainisjg: not understanding. they are megapixels. can u look at one of my listings and see how my pics are and which one would be best?

thanks, diana
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-12-09 at 20:07:48 PDT   Listings
succulents4u

Are those aperture numbers? The larger the aperture opening, 1.7, The faster shutter speed used which is good to freeze camera shake blur or subject motion. It has a shallow depth of field meaning that while the center of a flower is in good focus, petals closer to the camera and further away may be slightly out of focus depending on how close the camera is to the flower. Aperture 6.0 is a smaller opening and needs a slower shutter speed to let in more light. It has a longer depth of field. The center of the flower as well as the closer and further away petals will be in better focus. Shallow depth of field is good for throwing backgrounds out of focus to keep emphasis on the main subject.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-12-09 at 19:34:10 PDT   Listings
i have a kodak easyshare. i am just getting used to using it. what is the best setting? 6.0, 5.3, 4.0 3.1, or 1.7. i am taking closeups only, mostly small plants
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-12-09 at 16:40:22 PDT   Listings
jimejones...Thank you for your suggestion about getting the NiMH batteries and suggesting the card reader, too. I'm so glad I asked here before running out and buying a new computer.
Thanks again, Fran
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-12-09 at 16:29:20 PDT   Listings
Jim/dainisjg....I want to thank you for taking the time to help me out. When I called Canon support yesterday, the man said I needed XP or Vista. I just called again and told a different young man my problem and he came up with the same solution that you suggested. Said get a card reader and it should work just fine!! Yahoo! I can keep the new camera, get my A/C adapter and I'll be back in business. I'll let you know how I make out. Thanks again - I really appreciate the help.
Fran
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-12-09 at 08:16:47 PDT   Listings
Typo - "D480" should be "A480"

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-12-09 at 08:15:40 PDT   Listings
It might also be a good idea to get a card reader. Just take the SD card out of the camera, put it into the card reader and plug it into the USB port. Even if it doesn't work with the ME/ Canon D480 combination, it is a handy device to have with your next camera using an SD card. It saves on camera batteries and you don't have the camera to computer cord getting in the way. They usually cost less than $10.



Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-12-09 at 08:07:47 PDT   Listings
Wait, I was mistaken. I finally found in my manual that the Canon A570 IS can use an Ac adapter, the ACK800. So it can use an AC adapter and ME plus Vista operating systems. Starting to sound like a winner.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-11-09 at 21:37:43 PDT   Listings
But, the Canon A570 IS doesn't take an AC adapter. Back to the drawing board?

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-11-09 at 21:04:01 PDT   Listings
Using a card reader might work. If I plug my A570 IS into the computer via the USB cable I get:

"Auto Play. Canon Powershot A570 IS. Import pictures using Windows"

If the ME operating system doesn't know from "Canon Powershot A570 IS" it may stall out.

If I put the SD card into a card reader and plug that in, I get

Auto Play. Removable Disk (E:) Import pictures using Windows

and they come up in Windows Photo Gallery. If the ME system doesn't have a Windows photo Gallery, that is another problem.


The A570 IS works on operating systems MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.2 or later. So if You get the A570 IS it should work on your computer and on a new computer that uses Vista.
The Canon A590 IS doesn't include ME. Neither does the Canon A620.

This whole thing is irritating. Now we can no longer recommend cameras to people without first asking what operating system they have and then checking that a camera recommendation will work with that system? Good Grief.

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-11-09 at 19:57:29 PDT   Listings
finnpole You might try to download through one of the USB card readers into the folder where you want to save the images. I prefer doing this on an A590 to going through Canon's program.
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-11-09 at 18:03:53 PDT   Listings
Jim...Yup, I called Cannon support and they said it must have Vista or XP just like it states in the owner's manual. Where would one find a camera compatible with ME? If I were to find one and buy it and then my computer dies, I wonder if that camera would work on the newer OS.
Fran
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-11-09 at 17:32:12 PDT   Listings
finnpole, I just checked on line and my A570 IS has
"Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, ..."

Your A480 does indeed not have ME support. Bummer. The A570 IS was introduced in Feb 2007 and the A480 was introduced in Jan 2009. I guess they thought no one would still be using ME by then. If you are happy with your computer, then it might be just as well to return the camera and get something compatible with ME.



Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-11-09 at 16:45:57 PDT   Listings
finnpole,I can't find anything on my Canon A570 IS camera manual that says what operating systems it is compatable with. Maybe there was something on the box it came in. I would assume it could just hook from the camera to the computer USB port and then download the files. Is it the software disk that came with the camera that is not compatable?

Jim
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-11-09 at 16:10:11 PDT   Listings
Went and bought my A480 camera today and guess what, it needs Vista or XP and my OS is the old, antiquated Windows ME!!!! My computer will be 8 yrs old in August and still works great. They tell me it will cost about $165. to install Vista software so I can use this camera. Something tells me it would be unwise to spend that much on an old computer. Maybe I should buy a brand new computer? Any thoughts or suggestions??
Thanks, Fran
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-11-09 at 07:44:17 PDT   Listings
finnpole A set of NiMH AA batteries and a recharger may be less expensive and certainly is a more versatile power source than an AC adapter. Two NiMH batteries can give up to several hundred exposures per charge.
Posted by   ( ) on Jun-10-09 at 20:27:53 PDT   Listings
Jim/dainisjg.....Thanks for your opinion. From what I have read, it sounds like an easy camera to use.
Fran

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