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Certainly you’ve seen indoor photos (without a flash) that look really yellow. Well, that’s the result of Tungsten light. It’s the perfect time to employ that Tungsten or Indoor white balance setting on your camera. It will compensate for the different color temperature and render truer color.
Although Tungsten light sources vary a bit in color [...]

Think about it. Most of your pictures are shot outdoors or indoors with a flash. That’s all covered by Daylight White Balance. The flash puts out light that is the same color as (or very close to) daylight. This is what I have my camera set to as a default.
If your camera has a Flash [...]

Yeah, I said it! Auto White balance has the potential to give you terrible results. If you’re a JPG shooter, you should seriously consider taking control of your WB. Set it to Daylight WB for most shooting and you’ll be happier with your results.
White Balance is all about rendering the proper color of what you’re [...]

Because you just can’t wait to upload your latest vid clip to YouTube, Casio comes to the rescue. They’ve partnered with Google (who owns YouTube now) and provide a special video mode on some of their new digital cameras.
There is also special video software that connects directly to YouTube, converts the file and uploads it. [...]

Many P&S digital cameras have the capability for good macro photography. Some focus as close as 3/4 inch, but it’s common to see 1-2 inches as the closest focus point. Set the camera to Macro mode via the Scene Modes or by the Flower icon on the back of most digital cameras.
Macro photography encompasses photos [...]

One of HP’s latest technology announcements is their new Pet-Eye Fix. Now you’ll be able to correct all those photos of Fido and Fluffy. No more yellow or green “demon eyes” for your animals.
You’ll start seeing HP’s Pet-Eye technology in select R-series cameras in 2007. After you take a shot you’ll be able to review [...]