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Are Warranties Worth It?
Q: Should I purchase an extended warranty when I buy a camcorder? A: Deciding whether or not to get an extended warranty is something that gives most people a great deal of trouble. Even after reaching a decision, most folks continue to second-guess themselves as to whether they made the right choice. In actuality, there isn’t one right or wrong answer. Even if there were, what is right for you might not be right for others.
Added on Feb 1, 2005 4:00 PM
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How to: Exposure Controls
In a recent article I spoke of learning to use the various features of your camcorder. If you decide to heed my advice, and actually spend time learning about the bells and whistles, a good place to start is with the exposure controls. Controlling the amount of light entering the camera is a critical component in capturing quality images.
Added on Feb 1, 2005 4:00 PM
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How to: Manual Focus
Cameras that focus automatically are a technological wonder and usually work amazingly well. Modern units definitely work much better than the early models. But there are still times when even the best autofocus can be adversely affected by complicated situations.
Added on Feb 1, 2005 4:00 PM
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Use Your Tools
If the only button you know how to use on your camcorder is the on/off switch, then you've wasted a lot of money, and you're definitely wasting time and energy. Spending hundreds of dollars for a feature-packed camcorder, and then never learning how to use the features, is a crying shame. Learn how to use your tools and you'll find there really IS a reason for all those buttons and switches.
Added on Feb 1, 2005 4:00 PM
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Are Warranties Worth It?
Q: Should I purchase an extended warranty when I buy a camcorder? A: Deciding whether or not to get an extended warranty is something that gives most people a great deal of trouble. Even after reaching a decision, most folks continue to second-guess themselves as to whether they made the right choice. In actuality, there isn’t one right or wrong answer. Even if there were, what is right for you might not be right for others.
Added on Feb 1, 2005 4:00 PM
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How to: Exposure Controls
In a recent article I spoke of learning to use the various features of your camcorder. If you decide to heed my advice, and actually spend time learning about the bells and whistles, a good place to start is with the exposure controls. Controlling the amount of light entering the camera is a critical component in capturing quality images.
Added on Feb 1, 2005 4:00 PM
Read More...
How to: Manual Focus
Cameras that focus automatically are a technological wonder and usually work amazingly well. Modern units definitely work much better than the early models. But there are still times when even the best autofocus can be adversely affected by complicated situations.
Added on Feb 1, 2005 4:00 PM
Read More...
Use Your Tools
If the only button you know how to use on your camcorder is the on/off switch, then you've wasted a lot of money, and you're definitely wasting time and energy. Spending hundreds of dollars for a feature-packed camcorder, and then never learning how to use the features, is a crying shame. Learn how to use your tools and you'll find there really IS a reason for all those buttons and switches.
Added on Feb 1, 2005 4:00 PM
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