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Get the Picture

Digital imaging notes from the field.
By Aimee Baldridge 
Senior editor, CNET Reviews

Get the Picture is for everyone who likes to take pictures and shoot videos, whether they're snapshots of your kids or artier or more-ambitious projects.


5/2/05
Lensbaby turns 2
When inventor Craig Strong released the Original Lensbaby in 2004, the cheap, nifty-looking selective-focus lens quickly found its way into the camera bags of creative photographers. Aimee put the Original and the new-and-improved Lensbaby 2.0 on a Nikon D70 to see whether these little optics are worthwhile photographic tools or gimmicky toys.

2/14/05
Too sexy for your camera: portraits in motion
Camera fanatics of all stripes should find this a lively time of year, with the annual Photo Marketing Association trade show just around the corner and the Consumer Electronics Show recently passed. But to keep things in perspective, Aimee devotes a few words to another important topic: fashion.

11/15/04
Aimee's photo-printing checklist
Creating predictable prints is one of the biggest headaches in digital photography. To make things a little easier, Aimee put together a calibration checklist for you to run through when you're getting ready to print.

9/27/04
Into temptation: what to buy after the camera
So you've bought a camera and still have a little cash burning a hole in your pocket. With an unprecedented amount of photo and video equipment available this fall, how do you make the best of your digital imaging budget? Aimee tells you what she's learned from years of struggling with gear temptation.

8/24/04
Who loves the sun?
Aimee tells you which camera accessories she brings along to handle bright light and gives you a few words of advice on how to get the best shots under the sun.

8/3/04
Packing your bags preflight: power and portability
If you're taking a vacation this year, make sure you're covered when it comes to power and portability for your photo gear. Aimee tells you what she packed for her two-week trip.

7/19/04
Packing your bags preflight: portable photo storage
If you're taking a vacation this year, you'll need three things to accompany your digital camera: photo storage, power, and portability. Aimee tells you what she packed for her two-week summer vacation.

6/21/04
Features for four-eyed photographers
If you like taking pictures and shooting video but don't see 20/20, you're not alone. CNET editor Aimee Baldridge is a four-eyed photographer too. She takes a look at the special features that can make using a camera with--or without--your glasses a more comfortable experience in this week's Get the Picture.

6/4/04
Sights for sore eyes: SLR vs. EVF
Deciding what kind of camera to go with has become complicated for photo enthusiasts recently, what with 6-megapixel SLRs and 8-megapixel electronic viewfinder (EVF) cameras falling into the same price range. Aimee Baldridge sorts out the pros and cons of both in this week's Get the Picture.

5/14/04
Sights for sore eyes: a critical look at viewfinding
The camera viewing system you choose can make the difference between crossing your fingers and knowing that you got the shot you wanted. Aimee takes a critical look at your options.

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