Not long ago, you had to be rich to afford a good camera. The common people were content with a simple, no frills, point-and-shoot model. But that changed when electronics and digital cameras became available to the public. Now virtually everyone can have a multi-featured digital camera that takes good, instant pictures. We can print high quality pictures ourselves or share them with others electronically. In fact, most can afford a camera with features far more sophisticated than they need. Here is a checklist to use when buying a camera.

First, determine what is your purpose in buying a camera? Are you mainly going to share the pictures online? Will they be outdoor or more indoor pictures, needing a flash? Will they be portraits or lots of action like sporting events? Are you going to take simple pictures or do you need the ability to take specialty pictures like fireworks at night or a hummingbird in the feeder?

Next, determine how much you are willing to pay for a camera. For the most part you will get what you pay for. But with all the features available, you could easily get more than you need. Thus, these are important questions to answer. If you are new at photography or don’t care for all the complex settings, then don’t get them. Instead, look for a less expensive simple model of some kind.

Many want to buy a camera with the most megapixels possible, thinking they have a better camera. This megapixel figure expresses the detail of a picture that is possible. A larger number means that you can set the camera to take larger pictures that are still very clear. However, these pictures will be multiple megabytes in size. Those wanting to post pictures on the web or email them to friends will not want pictures that large, and neither will the friends on the download side.

Digital cameras have an LCD screen on the back that enables you to see the subject of your picture and the picture after you take it. Larger screens are better but also, be sure the image is clear even in bright light. The larger the lens, the better the zoom, generally. The larger the camera, the better the flash, generally. Just remember that if you zoom in to a distant object indoors, the flash will probably not be able to illuminate it sufficiently. Some cameras contain a flash boot so you can use a larger external flash . Generally, the more bulky the camera, the better the flash and the lens, but the less portable and more expensive it is.

More pricey cameras will have additional features like the ability to self-portrait (delay shutter). Some LCD screens can even be flipped out and rotated so that you can see it with the camera over the head or down low or even when setting up a delay shutter picture. Digital cameras are now able to take video as well.

Check online reviews of the camera you are interested in before you set your heart on getting it. Unbiased reviewers and people who have already used that model are usually very honest. Find out what type of batteries it uses. If they are not standard, the batteries can get expensive. Also check the memory card to see if it is the same style as other devices you own. Is the memory card compatible with your computer and/or printer?

As I said, check consumer reviews, but also, if possible, go to a store where you can try it out, even if you don’t buy it there. Check out what kind of a warranty comes with it. Should you purchase the extended warranty? For electronics, I generally do, for too much can go wrong and few will know how to fix it if it malfunctions.

Once you buy it, don’t keep reading the ads. Don’t wish that you should have gotten something else. Learn how to use it by reading the manual and trying out the various features it has. Photography is a wonderful means of conserving memories. With all the great cameras available now, don’t wait any longer to get started.

The Kadayawan 2009 was great colorful, fun, lively, and grand! thanks for particpating and joining our festival. hoping for more fruitful years to come.

What does it mean to be a Filipino? A frequently asked question but hardly answered by many of us. Survivors of a medley of colonial influences many Filipinos were uncertain of who and what we were. We confused ourselves and others. It seemed futile to even talk about nationhood and nationalism when we had been so hopelessly "Coca-Colonized". Unaware that we think and do is unique perhaps it is the company of non-Filipinos where Filipinos truly stand out. let's see if you'll enjoy and laugh over our amusing, often inimitable mannerism not in derogatory way but in a delightful manner. Let us try to showcase positive Filipino traits as well.




Know you're a Filipino if...

* You're related to every one

* You're middle name us your mother's maiden name

* You're parents call each other "Mommy" and "Daddy"

* You have uncles and aunts named Boy, Girlie, and Sahmmeeh

* You have relatives whose nicknames consist of repeated syllables, such as Jun-Jun, Ling-Ling, and Mon-Mon

* You call the parents of your friends and your own parent's friends "Tito" and "Tita"

* All your Children have four or five names.

* You greet your elders by touching their hands to your forehead.

* You always kiss your relatives on the cheeck whenever you enter or leave the room.

* Your grandmother greets you by smelling your cheeck.

* The prospect of sending your elderly parents to a nursing home is inconceivable

* You abide by your parent's house rules even if you are over 18

* You live with your parents' house until - and at times even after - you're married

* You think nothing about hosting a houseful of balikbayan relatives for weeks on end - and can still smile about it.

* You demand that your children sing and dance to amuse your friends and relatives.

*You'll sell, borrow, beg, or steal the last carabao to send children and siblings to university.



next time will be Where We live

I've been thinking if roads are only built stronger and set in best standards hassles and inconvenience may be avoided. Roads and highways are necessities and bridges to success. Thousand of vehicles uses this daily so it is necessary to have the good road for comfortable travel. I came across to an information that may help our government to choose a better quality in building roads for our progress.

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“Render therefore unto Caesar are the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things that unto God's Mathew 22:20-21 “ this is the famous line Jesus said to its apostles when the a tax payer approached him to ask the question if they should pay taxes or not. A coin (silver Denarius) was presented to Jesus. The magnificent coin that became part of history the most precious ones are the silver and gold coins which represents the rich.

A gold coin is a coin made mostly of gold. Gold coins are very interesting for they can be very valuable collections allowing you to understand the past by their composition that offer a glimpse into history. Some gold and silver are rare but not impossible to have and become a part of your collections. These are just the few reasons why I start collecting coins. If you have one feel free to share some of your most valued one.

early afternoon after I woke up from my sleep I took a walk at my grandma's garden. amazed by beauty of the tropical flowers I took some pictures of it. waling-waling, vanda or orchid I really don't know what is their exact name but one thing for sure. they are the most beautiful flowers here in the tropical place of Davao city.