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Festival photos that rock!

Digital Living Be quick off the mark and keep your dSLR in an automatic mode, or pre-configured for a manual exposure that matches current conditions. Using manual focus quickly enough to capture a moving subject under these conditions is next to impossible, but...

17 August 2005, 15:35

Camera phones

Digital Living Adjusting for lighting conditionsIt would be nice if the lighting conditions for taking photographs were always optimal, but that's not the case. Unlike 35mm-film cameras or digital cameras with manual settings, however, camera phones don't offer a...

11 May 2005, 12:43

Which printer should I buy? review

Digital Living They may not be comparable from model to model, depending on the test conditions. Hi, I'd like to buy an affordable, durable printer that can produce colour letterheads and borderless images to a good standard.

Tags: colour, printing, wi fi, cable

22 June 2006, 16:58

What kind of camcorder is best for night-time shooting?

Digital Living The problem is that lightweight consumer camcorders often cash in their chips in darker conditions, so you will need to spend closer to the top end of your budget to get decent night-time performance.

19 September 2007, 17:13

What camcorder for filming kids in low light?

Digital Living If you're filming in really low light conditions, you could try using the infrared Night Shot and Super Night Shot modes on the Sony Handycam models. I need a camcorder to take video of my 1-year-old to send to my parents in Australia.

14 September 2006, 16:02

How do I set up my TV properly?

Digital Living Because lighting conditions vary, you might like to programme a number of presets if your TV supports them. I've noticed that the picture on my new LCD TV looked significantly better in the shop than it does now I've brought it home.

22 August 2007, 17:32

Wi-Fi horrors

Digital Living Transmission power, antenna sensitivity and environmental conditions such as walls and furniture all help shape your coverage area. The world of networking can be cruel, but the more you understand about the way it works, the better off you'll be...

9 May 2005, 15:49