http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index.html The Imaging Resource Digital Photography Newsletter is published by Imaging Resource (http://www.imaging-resource.com) as an advertising-supported email newsletter to opt-in subscribers and simultaneously in HTML on the Web every two weeks (without Dave's Deals). We bring you industry events like CES, Macworld Expo, PMA and photokina -- which we actually attend, providing live coverage on our Web site. And we report on digital cameras, storage mediums, scanners, printers, image editing software and services for digital imaging (like online photofinishing, framing and album sharing) as they are released. In addition we publish on-going tutorials designed to help you get the most out of their investment in digital imaging no matter what level of expertise you enjoy. The format includes one or two special features, columns for beginners and advanced readers, a just-for-fun column, reviews (of hardware, software and books), news (primarily product releases), special purchasing deals, letters to the editor and more. News/Tutorial Copyright 2007 by The Imaging Resource. All rights reserved. en-us http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/art/irn-mast-sm.png http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index.html 144 33 The Imaging Resource Digital Photography Newsletter: Features, Beginners Flash, Advanced Mode, Book Bag, Letters, News, Just For Fun and more! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index.html http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1123 We test an innovative way to carry two cameras securely before Shawn previews Olympus's new Micro Four Thirds E-P2. Then we reveal a simple trick for improving shots with your popup flash. And, if you're like us and took a few dozen shots before realizing you didn't change the time on your digicam, you'll appreciate our one-line fix. No turkeys in this issue. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1122 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1122 Our inside peek at Lightroom 3 Beta highlights the new features. You'll need a recent vintage computer to run it (note the system requirements) but you won't need a Lightroom license. Then we test drive Lensbaby's two new optics, an inexpensive fisheye and a soft focus addition to the Optic Swap System. Finally, we award the 2009 Ersatz Nobel for Extraordinary Customer Service. Unlike past years, though, this year one nominee did not share the award. We have standards, after all. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1121 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1121 With VueScan now supporting the Epson V600, we reconsider the $250 photo scanner and try to put the task of digitizing your film archive in context. Then we review the long zoom we liked most of the five we tried this summer. Finally, we tell an uninspiring customer support story to inspire your nomination for our Ersatz Nobel Prize for Extraordinary Customer Service in Digital Imaging. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1120 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1120 We discuss the two versions of Element 8 before we give Epson's $250 photo and film scanner a workout. That prompted us to lecture on current scanning specs. There won't be test, however. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1119 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1119 A big little thumb drive catches our attention before Shawn salivates over Canon's 7D, which broke records for page views on our server. Then we detail a way to find your photos for the less hierarchical among us (who hate to tag). Finally, we reflect on the most common images taken at Photo Walk 2009. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1118 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1118 We take a hike with a tiny GPS device before making our first Dynamic Photo with a Casio H10. Then we take a peek at Peter iNova's latest eBook to learn a little about shooting movies with a dSLR. On with the show! Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1117 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1117 Wondering what to do with all your vacation pictures? Bind them, that's what. We found a great little machine to make your own books at home. Then Dave makes a surprising discovery about body-based image stabilization. We get some advice about handling depth of field on a digicam before reading a new book that proposes photography as a new liberal art. Sort of a back to school issue, no? Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1116 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1116 We reflect on our local Worldwide Photo Walk experience before a staff report on the new Nikon D3000, the company's new entry-level dSLR. But entry-level these days only seems to refer to the price, as we explained to our fellow Photo Walkers. See what we mean. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1115 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1115 Enjoy our condensed version of the site's Fun in the Sun special focus. Shawn describes the top digicams that aren't afraid of the water before sizing them up according to several important criteria. Dave offers a few tips on care and shooting with these fun little compacts. Then find out how to get reimbursed if you were skinned by N.Y. photo scammers. The news section is bursting with interesting tidbits, too! Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1114 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1114 Phanfare is hoping you're interested in a dependable online archiving solution. Canon impresses us with its new flagship ELPH. We explain why your poppies look radiated and then help you remove a stuck filter. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1113 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1113 Love is in the air. We print big with the new Canon Pro9000 Mark II. Then Shawn falls hard for the Olympus E-P1. Finally, we take a look at Joe McNally's latest book on lighting it up with strobes. Have fun! Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1112 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1112 We give the SpyderCube a spin while Andrew tries out Panasonic's kit lens for its Four/Thirds HD-capable camera. Dave takes a moment to thank readers who donated last time. Then we tell you all about photographing the newborn at the hospital. Enjoy! Fri, 22 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1111 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1111 It's the 50th anniversary of the English language publication of Robert Frank's The Americans so we toured the original 8x10 prints at SFMOMA. Then Shawn previews the small, unique and tough Pentax K-7. Is it a redefining moment for the venerable camera company? And if you haven't seen Thierry Legault's stunning shot of the Shuttle and Hubble silhouetted by the sun (hey, they're orbiting Earth, remember), Michael Tomkins points you to it with details on the capture, too. Out of this world! Fri, 08 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1110 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1110 We've been having so much fun with Kodak's answer to the Flip that we had to tell you about it. Dave finds the Sony W220 grows on you, too. Then we explain what those CIPA numbers are all about before discussing two kinds of Auto ISO. Enjoy! Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1109 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1109 News Editor Michael Tomkins takes us on a tour of Aurora, a new $20 image editing, management and sharing application before Shawn delights in the 25-300mm Lumix ZS3. Then we discuss how to hunt for coupons and how to fool Mother Nature. Finally, we illustrate a recent use of our own image collection in the service of a higher, if shorter, cause. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1108 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1108 At O'Reilly's Web 2.0 we found a service that makes it both simple and affordable to sell your photos as stock photography. Then Dave explains our new Stabilization test, which one reader called, "the most beneficial innovation in camera reviews I've seen recently." Finally, we lighten things up with a tribute to Helen Levitt. Her photos were moving, her observations reluctant but still pointed and her passing is much mourned. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1107 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1107 We start with a report of three developments that hint at the future of digital photography before Shawn reports on the newest Canon Rebel. Then we explain the vagaries of electronic distribution so you can find your newsletter when it doesn't arrive. We also take a look at monitor technology before wrapping it up with a lively news section. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1106 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1106 We discover a clever device that lets you use your laptop outdoors. Then we salute the neglected Canon SX110, really one of the best little digicams we've ever pocketed. We have trouble finding an ink cartridge and rediscover the joys of a double exposure before recommending an anthology of essays on this art. Dive in! Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1105 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1105 First is a really condensed version of our extended review of X-Rite's ColorMunki, a clever device that can profile your display as well as your printer. Then Andrew gives the Pentax K20D dSLR a workout. Finally, we award the Missing Oscar after receiving your some enthusiastic nominations. Anybody want some gum? Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1104 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1104 We had an interesting chat with Adobe Engineer Jerry Harris, who has been working hard to make the Photoshop interface more intuitive. Then we look at Canon's G10. Along with the the Panasonic LX3 and Nikon P6000, it's one of the three big flagship digicams. And big it is. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1103 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1103 We've got a review of Michael Tapes' LensAlign Lite followed by the eagerly-awaited Canon 5D Mark II review. Finally, we ask you to nominate your favorite online sharing service for our annual Missing Oscar -- and have fun doing it, too! Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1102 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1102 We reflect on the photo products we saw at the recent Macworld Expo before revealing a life-saving trick and discussing priorities when focusing and framing. Then we have a little fun with Obama's official portrait. Enjoy! Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1101 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1101 We start the eleventh year of this publication with every word still available in our online archive (http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html). The secret to its longevity? An inexhaustible subject and you, of course! As far as the subject goes, we've got our review of Canon's top multifunction device, Andrew's review of a bargain 70-200mm lens, a tip for cramming more of your subject into the frame and a timely reminder. Let's get busy! Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1026 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1026 Thinking about giving a photo frame this holiday season but intimidated by the bright lights and background music at the BigBox store? We'll help you out with a checklist of things to look for. Then Shawn reviews the Rebel XS, comparing it to other Rebels we've known and loved. Finally, we offer a token of our appreciation for your continued support with our tenth annual holiday gift. Season's Greetings! Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1025 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1025 Shawn finds four inexpensive digicams that won't disappoint you before reviewing the first Micro Four-Thirds camera. Then Adobe explains the Creative Suite 4 installer. We tell the sad story of a defunct memory card (and how it was replaced) before explaining the trick to using the same color labels in Lightroom and Bridge. Finally, the news section notes the unusual significance of next Friday! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1024 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1024 You've got a week to study our Gift Guides before Black Friday. The camera list even includes a few models whose reviews we've yet to publish. We also managed to squeeze in a review of a terrific DVD on strobe lighting produced by Nikon. That should brighten your day! Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1023 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1023 We start by telling you how you can make your shopping easier and help support this publication with just a click of your mouse. Then we reflect on the hardware requirements of high end editing software like Aperture and Lightroom. Shawn reviews the new Canon 50D, detailing all the new and improved features. Then we do our best to solve the world's financial crisis with an old but apparently forgotten remedy. Well, you know what free advice is worth, right? Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1022 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1022 We're in a reflective mood so we reflect on: some emerging technology in Apple's new laptops, a little Raw capture mystery with the LX3 and even our review of the UPstrap. All of which should get you in the mood to reset your camera clock backward a week from Sunday. And that should leave you time to applaud our Nobel Prize winner. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1021 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1021 Anybody can build their own Photoshop with the new Configurator. We built two Photoshop panels before we realized what we were doing, in fact. And we love them! We also love the new grip for Nikon's dSLRs because, well, it's so un-Nikon. Next we explore the AE/AF Lock button on your camera. What's it for? How do you use it? And then we tell you how we solved a nasty color problem with a couple of luminance masks. Finally, we once again ask for your nominations for the most important Nobel prize -- the one for Customer Support. This is your chance to make like a state and nominate! Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1020 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1020 We tell you what it's like to run Photoshop CS4 while Dave tells you what it's like to shoot super slow-mo on a digicam. Then we start from scratch in the living room, describing a few tricks you can do with your dSLR. Finally, we tell a story about protecting copyright. Jump in! Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1019 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1019 While it's remarkable that the Chihuly exhibit in San Franciso featuring his fanciful glass sculpture actually lets you take photos, it's even more remarkable how well they come out. We give you a few tips for using a digicam or dSLR. Shawn not only managed to lift the Sony full-frame A900 but he even put it down to write a user report on the new Alpha flagship dSLR. We found a new book series with a friendly approach to learning about your dSLR that focuses on photos rather than just camera controls. Finally, we pass along a few helpful notes on shooting video (now that even a dSLR can do it). We'll stick with playing the piano. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1018 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1018 There's quite a bit of news this time in the Notes section, some of it worthy of some serious head scratching. So dawdle a bit with our piece on the Lee Miller exhibit at SFMOMA and Shawn's Nikon D90 hands-on preview. Summer fun at the beach has ruined a digicam or two, so we do our best imitation of Bay Watch to help you out before it's too late. Finally, we cork this issue with a piece that tells time. Enjoy! Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1017 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1017 We do a little scrapbooking (and have a ball doing it, too) while Dave reflects on the new Micro Four Thirds system that promises a rangefinder with Movie mode (hmm, a dRF?). Then we ask Canon what ERR99 means (and find out, too) before showing you how to run DNG Converter from the command line in OS X or Windows. There's more, but don't wait. Dig in! Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1016 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1016 Take a deep breath. We start with a detailed review of Lightroom 2 and continue with excerpts from Shawn's comprehensive review of the Rebel XSi. If you've ever been embarrassed by your camera in a museum, you'll appreciate this issue's Beginner's column. Dive in! Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1015 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1015 Nikon dSLRs are GPS-ready and we find a device that makes geotagging with them a pleasant process. Then Stephanie reports on the Fujifilm F100fd and its ISO 12,800. Finally, an old software friend comes to our aid, bringing a smile to our face. Wherever you are, enjoy! Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1014 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1014 We celebrate the Fourth with a feature on camera straps, Shawn's hands-on preview of the Nikon D700 FX dSLR and a cookbook review. What no fireworks tutorial? Our June 24, 2005 issue (it's in the Archive at http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html) covered that, citing News Editor Michael R. Tomkins' classic checklist. To recap, for digicam owners, it's Fireworks Scene mode. For cameras with a Manual mode, start by setting focus to infinity, use a tripod for exposures from two to 10 seconds, set your aperture to f8 or smaller and ISO to 100. Cheers! Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1013 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1013 We pass along some recent experience shooting graduations and ball games before a look at what's new in the Nikon D60. Then we discuss the pros and cons of body-based and lens-based image stabilization. Have fun! Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1012 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1012 We have some fun (sure, image editing can be fun) with Capture NX 2 before printing wireless to HP's top-of-the-line all-in-one printer. Then we find a great book on digital photography that won't go out of date. Unlike newsletters, we hasten to add. Fri, 09 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1010 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1010 Need a last-minute gift idea for Mother's Day? We got two thumbs up on the Pandigital photo frame reviewed here from one real mom who also wanted one for her own mother. Then Shawn tests the Sigma DP1, which is suspiciously like the dream camera described in our last issue. Our Letters section includes what amounts to two mini-articles this time, too. So get cracking! Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1009 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1009 We recalibrate with the Spyder3 before we shoot around with Sony's W170. Then Phanfare's Andrew Erlichson proposes an intriguing combination of features for his ideal camera. Just in case you want to procrastinate. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1008 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1008 We discuss a clever hack for PowerShot cameras before Dave reviews a fast external drive from Western Digital. Then we describe our one-two punch for sensor cleaning. And congratulations to Reese Forbes, Larry Melton and Brad Stoops, the three winners of our drawing for two copies of Derrick Story's The Digital Photography Companion. No, they don't have to share. Derrick generously included an extra copy and since we still had our blindfold on, we just picked one more winner. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1007 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1007 We edit our first images with Photoshop Express, Adobe's new online image editor. Then Dave points out some of the more impressive innovations in the compact Olympus E-420. We've got a couple of copies of Derrick Story's latest tome to give away and we also point you to a site with great advice about traveling with your gear. Not that we want you to go anywhere! Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1006 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1006 Shawn writes eloquently of the Sony A200's simplicity while we take a look at Canon's best A-Series digicam. Then we explain what lenses you need in a dSLR to get what you had in your digicam. Finally, we discuss a recent study of productivity gains from using larger, wider screens. Don't blink! Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1005 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1005 A leap year edition should have something special and this issue does. It's our rather lengthy review of the Eye-Fi wireless SD card that can turn nearly any camera that uses SD cards into a WiFi digicam. We had to buy one to review it (which may explain why there aren't any other professional reviews out there), but nothing's too much for our subscribers! Then we give you the recipe for those clever black and white images with color highlights, discuss a new CompactFlash format and award our Missing Oscar. Enjoy! Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1004 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1004 As promised, we have our PMA Envy Awards and PMA highlights report for you. Then we add an interesting twist to our annual call for your Oscar nominations. Enjoy! Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1003 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1003 We're coming to you from Las Vegas this week, where we're banging out Pasini Reports on PMA 2008. We'll have a wrap up report along with our Envy Awards next time. In this issue we discover a simple fix for screen burn-in and possibly even stuck pixels. Then we invite you to join us for a day with Nikon's D300 at a local photo studio. Finally, we discuss three points in an image's life it could use a little sharpening. Enjoy! Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1002 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1002 As promised, we've packed this issue with show coverage from the Consumer Electronics Show and Macworld Expo. But we've also made room for a small tribute to a very big man in this business whose passing will be felt by even those who never knew him. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1001 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#1001 We continue our Microtek M1 story with a look at film scanning before News Editor Michael R. Tomkins reviews an affordable Canon long zoom digicam. Then we extend the thank you note concept to pictures with a couple of inspiring examples before we take a look at a recent copyright case that has ruffled more than feathers. Finally, welcome to our new subscribers fresh from the site surveys! Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0926 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0926 Happy Holidays! We celebrate with a tour of the new M1 scanner, some interesting background on Kodak's inks and the printhead used in their 5000 Series printers and Shawn's appreciation for the lively Live View of the Panasonic L10. And we've even got a little gift for you, too. See you next year! Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0925 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0925 A quiet revolution in AA battery technology gets our trumpet call before we report on the Canon G9. Then Andrew spills the beans on Canon's new $200 18-55mm IS zoom, with significantly improved performance over the common non-IS kit lens. Three big reports that still leave room for a little news and your letters. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0924 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0924 We're sending this issue a little early to help you get a head start on the holiday shopping season. The first article covers the top cameras in several categories and the second covers, well, everything else! We even think we can save you a little money in our third feature. If your mouth is watering, rub your hands together. Then plunge in! Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0923 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0923 Andrew takes a look at Nikon's bargain 55-200mm VR lens before Theano rings all the Canon S5's bells and blows its whistles. We reveal a little trick for taking someone's picture before getting back to the holiday gift guides coming in the next issue. Stay tuned! Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0922 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0922 In this issue, we discover a $30 tool we'll never part with before Shawn takes on the Canon 40D. Then we award our Nobel for Customer Support. The news section has a few odd twists and turns (or tricks and treats) in it this time, too. Must be the full moon. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0921 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0921 The bright idea to use LCDs on cameras has led to touch screens even on printers and multi-touch screens on playback devices, but what's the best interface for a camera? Sony's W-series is affordable, compact and fun -- none more so than the W80 we review next. Then we discover a flat tripod just in time for Columbus Day before revealing a couple of tips for scenics. Finally, we beseech you again in our most plaintive voice for your Nobel nominations this year (you know, concerning customer service). Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0920 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0920 We get excited about HP's compact portable printer with a touch screen and only three inks. Then we get excited about Canon's new number one ELPH. We even get excited about Rick Sammon's new DVD and a font management utility. And finally, we also get excited about a shot we missed, but it isn't quite the same thing. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0919 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0919 It's back to school for image editing with LightZone, whose philosophy we attempt to elucidate. Then we confess our love-hate relationship with Canon's TX1 hybrid digicam/camcorder. Can't connect your camera to your computer's USB port anymore? We explain why before theorizing on when to shoot Raw and when to stick to JPEG. Roll up your sleeves! Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0918 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0918 An extended look at Nikon's new D300 leads this issue followed by Peter iNova's comprehensive look at Apple's '08 software from a photographer's perspective. Then we reveal our inexpensive solution for framing 13x19 prints. It's all about value, as Peter says. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0917 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0917 Can't figure out the next lens to buy for your dSLR? Jason and Dave are here to help. Then Shawn puts the achievement of the Olympus E-510 in perspective. We felt like we were on vacation reading Aaland's new Lightroom book -- but it was just an illusion! Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0916 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0916 Dave explains why the site was down at the end of last week, then we take a look at an inexpensive digicam that doesn't disappoint. We explain how images can be blurred and discuss the merits of different LCD screens. Finally, we revisit the retail experience. Enjoy! Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0915 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0915 We spent the last week retouching a lot of portraits with a new product that automates the process. Then Reviewer Theano goes to an air show with Panasonic's hottest model yet. Phanfare CEO Andrew Erlichson explains how the company is using Amazon to back up your images. Finally we reveal one reason some batteries fail so quickly the first time you use them. Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0914 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0914 of the march of technology, we indulge in a little regression this issue with a look at Presto and HP's Printing Mailbox for people who like your pictures but not computers. We continue the theme with a peek at a Web site that can help you recapture the past. But the bulk of the issue is Shawn's hands-on review of Nikon's D40x, which just happens to dovetail nicely with Peter iNova's largest ever eBook. Old, new, you know what to do. Enjoy! Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0913 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0913 We finally got our hands on a Pantone huey and enjoyed the inexpensive experience. Our experience with Canon's SD750 was also a pleasure, even if the images were a bit soft. But we got a bit perturbed with some out-of-ink messages and started fighting back. Finally we discuss a simple fix for zoom creep. Now, did someone mention summer vacation? Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0912 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0912 We scan SilverFast's latest new tricks before touring Epson's V700 scanner. Then we practice mouse medicine, discuss linear capture and hit for the cycle. Enjoy! Fri, 25 May 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0911 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0911 We continue our investigation of LCD displays with some interesting observations from an online discussion before a look at Panasonic's unconventional L1. Then we report on a new approach to manuals and pass along a little lesson we learned from some four year olds. Enjoy! Fri, 11 May 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0910 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0910 It's not quite the same thing but we concoct a rough simulation of Canon Picture Styles you can use with any JPEG. Then Dan takes a look at a 16:9 digicam whose output is designed for the big screen. And SLRgear's Jim Tanner compares Canon's new 70-200mm zoom against a few prime lenses. If you're new to this game, Joe Farace will show you how it's played in a beginner's guide that's fun for even old pros to read. Finally, we reflect on the portrait business. And Happy Mother's Day! Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0909 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0909 Welcome to our 200th issue. But who's counting? We celebrate in the usual way, with a revealing look at Canon's Picture Styles, a review of a great digicam for natural light shots, followed by a nostalgic piece on repairing your own gear. A couple of sighs and we'll be ready for the 201st issue. You, too, we hope! Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0908 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0908 Digital photo frames are the gift of the year and we take a look at one of the better yet affordable models. Then Shawn admires the unique features of the Pentax K10D (and there are quite a few). Finally, our News Editor Michael Tomkins reports on the latest camera sales figures, in which Samsung makes a strong move. So it goes. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0907 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0907 We evaluate some Creative Suite 3 options before reporting on Apple TV's ability to showcase your images on an HDTV. Then we look at a book dedicated to Nikon's wireless flash system. Enjoy! Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0906 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0906 This issue is devoted to this year's Photo Marketing Association Trade Show. We've invented an award to honor some of the more remarkable products. But that won't stop us from discussing everything we saw in our show highlights report. And if that doesn't suffice, Dave will discuss his top PMA picks and answer listeners' PMA-related questions on Photo Talk Radio at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0905 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0905 Canon has raised the dSLR bar with its new EOS-1D Mark III while Sony's new high-speed sensor has Peter iNova imagining a VSLR. Then we explain some less-than-obvious concepts and reveal a pro sales trick before packing for PMA 2007. See you after the show! Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0904 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0904 In this issue, coming to you from Incline Village, Nev., we take a look at ACDSee Pro, Kodak's new print system and a 4-GB Lexar SDHC card with reader before awarding the Missing Oscar. Now back to tend the fire. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0903 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0903 We report on the new features in Lightroom 1.0 before we look at two new Olympus cameras that couldn't be more different. Then we reveal a hidden Photoshop control before announcing this year's Missing Oscar category -- and requesting your nominations, of course! Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0902 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0902 We've been on the road the last two weeks, but filed a report last week from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and Macworld Expo in San Francisco. We can't tell you what we were doing this week (yet). But don't blink or you may miss the future. Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0901 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0901 Wondering how to share that new printer or the old with with some new gear? We show you a couple of ways. Then Shawn considers the G7, weighing on the meaning of its missing features as the market shifts toward dSLRs. Finally, we have a moment of clarity despite a head cold at the top of hill. Let the year begin! Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0826 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0826 HDTV is all the rage -- until you try to view your digital images on one. We suggest a few strategies. Then we report on a terrific little camera easily overlooked. We reveal a cheap way to temporarily hang prints, too. Finally, our little bonus gift to you this year calculates your memory card's capacity -- for several things. Happy holidays! Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0825 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0825 Surprisingly, we often get email offering to pay for a subscription to this publication. So we've made it easy to help support us with three new shopping options that credit us when you visit PriceGrabber and shop at B&H Photo and Amazon (all white hats on the Web). After explaining that, Dave raves about Nikon's new compact but competent dSLR and we jump up and down with glee over Canon's Pro9000. Finally, we explain what curtain sync is all about just to keep you on your toes. Business as usual, you might say. Fri, 24 Nov 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0824 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0824 We're sending this issue a little early to help you get a head start on the holiday shopping season. The first article covers our top three cameras in several categories (including Budget) and the second covers, well, everything else! Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0823 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0823 If you're shopping for a camera, we explain two developments over the past year that really make a difference. Then we see them in action on Canon's A710 before discovering another jewel from Bruce Fraser, this on the mysteries of sharpening. Enjoy! Fri, 27 Oct 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0822 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0822 We muse a bit about scanner technology, inspired by two new flatbeds. Then Dan takes the 16:9 LX2 for spin. We review Eddie Tapp's book on setting up Photoshop and suggest a crafty way to handle your old prints. All to avoid awarding this year's Nobel for Customer Support, a lost art if there ever was one. What better weekend to turn your camera's clock back? Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0821 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0821 We reflect on the big picture at photokina before Shawn finds a Sony you can tap with your finger to set focus. We describe a meter-less way of exposing (which works for the moon, too) and beg you for a little help with our annual Ersatz Nobel prize for Customer Service. Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0820 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0820 We're hearing more and more horror stories about broadband connections as providers upgrade systems and compete with each other, so we thought we'd tell you how we solved our unusually vexing problem. Then Dan gets wet with an Optio W10. You have subscriber Ed Marcus to thank for Peter iNova's contribution, since he asked if a D80 eBook was on the way. And on the subject of companies doing what they promise, we tell you what happened to a Belkin hub with a lifetime warranty. Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0819 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0819 We discover a terrific new online sharing service that lets you create montages of your images. For free, charging only for their (gorgeous) printouts. Then Shawn takes the Pentax K100D for a ride, marveling at this new chassis for all those fabulous K-mount lenses (and more). Our Letters column discusses the Nikon D80 and D200, f-stops and building your own PC. Don't blink! Fri, 01 Sep 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0818 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0818 After a revealing review about a folding SD card/USB drive, we turn our attention to the revamped Rebel. Then Peter iNova tells us how he turned eight months with the Nikon D200 into an all-new eBook. Finally, we help you safely update the firmware on an EasyShare printer. And you thought it was a holiday weekend! Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0817 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0817 We evaluate the security risk in using a WiFi digicam before Shawn describes Nikon's latest dSLR. Then we present our second book excerpt, this time from Stephen Johnson on the timely topic of imaging ethics in the digital age. Finally, we offer some tips on taking passport photos. Fri, 04 Aug 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0816 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0816 It's sort of a theme issue. We look at the Lensbaby's selective focusing (and describe an image editing procedure to mimic it), then we report on Kodak's compact 10x zoom. Not only our selective focus on it as a reviewer, but what happened when a friend took our advice and bought one. There are two sides to every story in this issue! Fri, 21 Jul 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0815 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0815 DxO keeps doing amazing things and Dave keeps managing to explain them. Shawn goes underwater with an Olympus (no need to hold your breath, the story is right here). And we clear up what zoom ratio is all about before waxing philosophically on creativity. What, after all, is summer for? Fri, 07 Jul 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0814 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0814 Sometimes the stars are aligned. Like in this issue, which is practically devoted to photo blogging with a feature and book review on the subject. You might even look at the image stabilized SD700 as an ideal tool for blogging available light and even our Fun article is just a blog in love with itself. Enjoy! Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0813 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0813 Phanfare releases its Mac organizer, Dan slips a Coolpix S5 into his pocket and we review a comprehensive book on Raw conversion before describing an old lens trick. Keep cool! Fri, 09 Jun 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0812 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0812 Sony, on the wings of Konica Minolta, introduces its dSLR line and Shawn tells all. Then we reconsider the usefulness of Bluetooth in a digicam before revealing our tips for shooting in Auto mode. Finally, we congratulate all this year's graduates with a little fable we ran across. Bravo! Fri, 26 May 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0811 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0811 First, we get our hands on a new image editing technology that's a breeze to use. Then Dave gets his hands on Sony's slippery little T30. And we have a little evolution to tell you about, too. Before we discuss protective filters. Fri, 12 May 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0810 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0810 Happy Mother's Day! Quick, before you celebrate, read Dave's hands-on experience with some of Kodak's advanced technology, Stephanie's review of a bargain Sony compact digicam and Dave's profile of Sean Reid, the newest contributor to the site. Then come back to study our primer of zoom lenses and don't go to sleep without having a little fun with our Mother's Day wish for you! Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0809 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0809 Our lead story is an interview with Julieanne Kost, who has just published an intriguing book of photos shot from an airplane window. Then new contributor Dan Havlik reviews Panasonic's FZ7. We also introduce a new Bookmark section, which features excerpts from recent titles we find particularly incisive, the first being Mikkel Aaland's treatment of some common imaging problems (don't miss the discount). Enjoy! Fri, 14 Apr 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0808 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0808 We review Photoflex's First Studio Product Kit while Shawn grabs Canon's new 5D before Dave can catch him. You'll want to keep this issue around for 40 years after you read our third feature on restoring an old film SLR. And if you keep it for 100, we have an idea for you in our Fun column. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0807 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0807 Our first PIXMA printer review, a look at Fuji's inexpensive long zoom S5200 and a few other articles help you spring forward! Don't forget to reset the clock on your digicam, too. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0806 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0806 Ah, St. Patrick's Day. We attempt to make you green with a review of Louden Photographic's clever extension of MagneFlash technology to copy table design. Then we try it with a new Olympus that has to be used to be appreciated. Dave clarifies just what goes into a Preview and a Review before we describe an interesting product that you order with your camera. Now to go kiss a stone. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0805 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0805 A mixed bag this time with condensed PMA coverage and our Missing Oscar. And probably the only perfect camera review you'll ever read. Abracadabra! Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0804 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0804 We run Microtek's affordable ScanMaker i800 through its paces before we slip the tiny Coolpix S3 into our pocket. Then we discover another classic for your digital imaging bookshelf, this one on working with Raw files. And finally we remind you to submit your Oscar nominations! Fri, 03 Feb 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0803 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0803 Raves about the Nikon D200 have been tempered by an unusual artifact that Dave analyzes with his penetrating forensic skills. Sony's latest slim digicam with a big LCD adds image stabilization, the hottest feature on the planet. Then we expand our advice about buying a bigger memory card before introducing an unusual visitor. Don't miss it! Fri, 20 Jan 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0802 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0802 We review Adobe's public beta of Lightroom, its cross-platform photo workflow application. Then Shawn takes a 8-Mp Lumix 12x zoom for a spin before we discuss how to balance your flash with ambient light. Finally, we have a little fun with the future before it's too late. Enjoy! Fri, 06 Jan 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0801 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0801 Join us for a look at a clever two-eyed digicam, a free photo school and the latest Olympus Stylus. Then we explore Bluetooth printing and even go shopping for a dSLR. A little something for everyone! Fri, 23 Dec 2005 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0726 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0726 We get the big picture on Aperture and enjoy Fuji's high-end S9000. Then we share a tip for fixing a loose battery compartment door before mounting our spotting scope to a dSLR. Finally, we introduce a new trick for our Holiday gift this year. Thanks for joining us! Fri, 09 Dec 2005 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0725 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0725 Getting a good print can be a real challenge. So we thought we'd let you ride along as we made a perfect 13x19 on our first try on a brand new printer. Then our camera review highlights a compact digicam that isn't dumbed down, providing everything you need to get the picture. And we review a book that shows how to handle a difficult subject with ease. Fri, 25 Nov 2005 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0724 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0724 We're sending this issue a little early to help you get a head start on the holiday shopping season. We even shoe-horned our Camera and Accessories Gift Guides into it just to get you in the right mood. Enjoy! Fri, 11 Nov 2005 17:00:00 GMT http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0723 http://www.imaging-resource.com/IRNEWS/index-arch.html#0723 Recent photo printing data gives us pause before we look over Nikon's wireless P1 in depth. Our itch to solder gets scratched by an intriguing new title and we celebrate a certain approach we've found particularly helpful. You might, too.