FujiFilm E500 User Manual
DIGITAL CAMERAS
Fujifilm FinePix
E500 ($299)
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specifications and
find local dealers at
fujifilm.com.
• 4.1 megapixel resolution produces
sharp, clear prints at standard sizes up
to 8 x 10.
• Large 2-inch LCD screen is great for
reviewing and sharing captured images.
• 29-91mm equivalent wide-angle lens
performs perfectly in a variety of
shooting situations, from landscape
shots to extreme closeups with the
Super Macro mode.
You’re looking for an easyto-use camera with good
image quality that won’t
break your budget.
You want some flexibility in
shooting modes and
camera settings but don’t
need to micro-manage
every detail of your
camera’s function.
Quick camera
response is important
to you
—
long flash
recycling and save-tocard times slow
overall performance.
Hewlett-Packard
PhotoSmart R707
($349)
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extensive usersupport community
at hp.com.
• Stylish stainless-steel construction and
streamlined body make this camera a
pleasure to hold.
• Adaptive Lighting technology and incamera HP Image advice help you adjust
your shooting for common problem
situations.
• Direct-printing technology lets you print
to many HP and PictBridge-compatible
printers without connecting to a PC.
You anticipate sharing
prints with others
frequently: this camera
includes 34 Instant Share
options for simple emailing and printing of
captured images.
You’re looking for an easy
way to improve your
photography
—
you’ll
appreciate the camera’s
easy-to-use help menus
and features like in-camera
red-eye removal and
panorama photo stitching.
You’ll be shooting
regularly in very lowlight situations: the
R707’s image quality
suffers at high ISO
(light sensitivity)
settings.
Canon EOS 20D
($1499,body only;
$1599 body & Canon
EF-S 18-55mm lens)
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information, tips,
support and more at
consumer.usa.canon.
com.
• 8.2 megapixel resolution means you can
print at 8 x 10or larger sizes with razorsharp clarity and detail.
• SLR (single-lens reflex) design provides
a sturdy feel and lens interchangability
for maximum creative power.
• Switches on, focuses and shoots
virtually instantly--no irritating wait time
as is common in many less expensive
models.
• In-camera color filters adjust images for
color balance and special effects
without your having to buy separate
filters for the lens.
You’re an experienced
photographer familiar with
SLR cameras or are looking
to upgrade from the pointand-shoot category.
You take photos in a variety
of situations and want to
be able to choose a lens
that fits the circumstances.
You’re a new
photographer on a
budget or don’t
anticipate venturing
beyond the basic
settings offered with
most cameras.
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Eager to invest in a new digital camera,
photo printer or scanner, but uncertain
what to look for? Take a look at our
Product Picks Chart for a quick
overview of what to consider and what
to avoid. It’ll give you an idea of what
you can expect in each price range
—
budget, mid-level and high-end. (Since
technology changes so rapidly, you
may find some models profiled here
replaced by newer versions. Check
with a salesperson to make a
comparable buy.)
Product Picks
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HP Photosmart
375 ($199)
• Portable, lightweight printer performs
basic photo editing functions and
produces borderless 4 x 6 prints with or
without connection to a PC.
You want a quick,
convenient way of
creating archival-quality
prints to share with
others or to scrapbook
with traditional supplies.
You don’t already own a
standard-size printer:
the Photosmart 375
produces 4 x 6 prints
only.
Canon i9900
($450)
• Eight-color ink system creates vivid
borderless prints in sizes from 4 x 6 to
13 x 19.
You design page layouts
larger than 8.5 x 11 and
want to be able to print
them at full size.
You print primarily
smaller-size images and
don’t need the extra size
capacity.
Canon CanoScan
LiDE 80 ($120)
• Included software automatically
removes minor dust and scratches from
scanned images.
You anticipate scanning
primarily original photo
prints and scrapbook
pages to share online.
You want the option of
scanning materials such
as negatives or slides;
the LiDE 80 offers no
film scanning options.
Epson Perfection
4870 ($450)
• 4800-dpi optical resolution produces
razor-sharp scans of printed or film
originals, while Digital ICE technology
automatically corrects creases,
discoloration and other common faults.
You have a backlog of
negatives, slides or older
photos to scan.
Your scanning plans are
limited to flat, printed
originals: a less
expensive scanner will
produce adequate
results.
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Epson Stylus C86
($99)
• Well-rounded printer adapts to printing
tasks from black-and-white text to
colorful, high-quality photos.
You need an affordable
printer to meet a variety of
household needs.
You plan to use your
printer exclusively for
photos: many higherend models offer
greater color fidelity.
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At the core of every digital scrapbook
page is some form of photo editing
software. From the simplest red-eye
removal tool to the most sophisticated
image editor, scrapbookers rely on these
programs to assemble photos, text and
artistic effects into unified layouts.
Photo editing programs’ prices and
capabilities range widely, as do their
intended audiences. If you’re new to
digital scrapbooking, you may prefer a
package with templates and project
instructions included; if you’re already
familiar with the basics of photo
PaintShop Pro
1. Use Paint Shop Pro’s included texture effects like the
Sculpture Texture shown here to create complex,
dimensional backgrounds.
2. Magnifying Lens effect makes creating shak er bo x
elements easy .
3. Automatically add any of thousands of elements in all
themes and styles with the Picture Tubes tool.
Colorize them,as Michelle did with the buttons and
eyelets here,to match your project perfectl y.
4. Built-in brush tools and fur texture effect create
realistic-looking fibers.
5. Apply artistic photo edges and frames for an instant
touch of style.
NOTE: Check out Michelle’s book Scr apbooking the
Digital Way for more step-by-step instructions just for
Paint Shop Pro users.
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Chris Ford
touching
Michelle Shefveland
Photoshop
1. Create your own brushes from scanned,freehanddrawn or clip-art objects.Here,Chris used custommade brushes for the grungy inked effect around her
page’ s margins.
2. Apply drop shadow effects at the angle and intensity
of your choice,as Chris did with the tape measure
element.
3. Use built-in tools or separate plug-ins to apply artistic
edges or frames to your photos.
4. Optimize your work for sharing online with the onestep Save to Web command.
5. Take advantage of other artists’ expertise with the
thousands of free brushes,actions and plug-ins
available online (see studio.adobe.com for a gr eat
place to start).
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