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It can't be denied. The invention of digital photography was a wonderful thing. Never before has it been so easy for people to take snapshots of their loved ones - or anything, really - and use them effortlessly in every aspect of life. Printing them out, displaying them proudly on the internet to share with friends or effortlessly emailing them to friends and family far away, the digital photograph is truly a godsend. But what if that photo you just took is too big and you need it to be smaller for any myriad of projects you may want to use it for? Don't worry; this guide is here to help.

There are a lot of programs on the market today that can help you quickly and easily re-size your digital photos, and the best part is that many of them are completely free. However, my favorite method to alter the size of digital photos is with the free application that almost everyone has on their PC: Microsoft Paint.

Resizing in Paint

I like using Microsoft Paint to resize my photos for a number of reasons. First of all, it's already there on my computer. Second, it's just easy to use, and it doesn't have a large number of functions that can all get confused like bigger image editing programs. So, now here are instructions for using it to resize pictures.

1. First, find the picture you want to resize, and open it in Microsoft Paint.
2. Second, on the toolbar at the top, click on 'Image'. In the menu that drops down, click the 'Resize/Skew' option.
3. A little window should have popped up then. We're going to focus on the two boxes under 'Resize'. Now, the way to make the image smaller is to enter a smaller number than 100 into those two boxes. To make it half the size, for example, is to enter 50 in both of those boxes. It's recommended that whatever number you enter into both of those boxes, you keep it the same for both of them; otherwise your picture may end up becoming distorted.

Fun project ideas!

Now that you have your newly-resized photo, there are a lot of things that you can do with it!

While you're in Microsoft Paint, for example, you can add text to the picture or draw on it, to give it an even more personal touch.

You can also upload it to the internet on any of the multitude of free hosting sites there are out there. That way you can share your pictures with your loved ones from far away.

In that same way, there are some places online where you can go to to add special effects to your pictures to glam them up any more.

And of course you can print the pictures out to share them with your friends and loved ones!

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Bob Marley is one of the world’s most prolific and powerful musical visionaries of the 20th century. The first annual visual tribute to this hero on what would have been his 65th birthday is slated to open tomorrow, February 6th at Mr Musichead Gallery in Hollywood, California.

With the support of the Marley Family Foundation, there will be very rare photos on display of this musical legend. A portion of proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders to benefit Haaiti, which was chosen by the Marley Foundation.

Exhibit curator Sam Milgrom has gathered classic and rare photographs and artworks from around the world. This amazing exhibit will also include iconic album cover images, original paintings, mixed media, wood stain, mosaic tile and rare concert posters. Notable photographers include: Adrian Boot, Dennis Morris, Lynn Goldsmith, Lee Jaffee John Rowlands, Arthur Gorson, Leni Sinclair, and Ian Dickson. Artists include Michael Reinhardt, Gary Houston, Chico Munson, Leah Devorah, Jim Doody, Scott Rockland, and Neil Ratnavira, amongst others.

“The Bob Marley Family and Bob Marley Foundation are deeply saddened and affected by the devastation in Haiti. As we prepare to celebrate our father’s 65th birthday and continue his life’s charitable work for the underprivileged in our homeland, we also wish to align forces with ‘Doctors Without Borders’ in their efforts to bring critical medical attention and relief to those suffering in Haiti. To that end, we will donate all charitable proceeds from a world premiere art event to be held in Bob Marley’s honor on February 6th in Los Angeles.” - Cedella Marley

The evening will mark the first of an annual celebration at the gallery and will include the reggae sounds of Indie 103.1’s DJ Native Wayne. Marley Coffee will provide fresh brewed tastings.

Jammin’ and Wailin’ – Art & Photo Exhibit of Bob Marley

Saturday, February 6, 2010, 7-11pm

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The Internet is abuzz with speculation concerning Sony's future plans with the PS3. More specifically, the public outcry for a major price cut on Sony's PS3 video game system has reached deafening levels. When will the public see a PS3 price cut?

PS3 Price Cut: The Facts
The newest rumors of a PS3 price cut stem from a report on gamesindustry.biz which reports that Sony Corporate CEO Nobuyuki Oneda revealed in a conference call with overseas investors that Sony has been able to reduce the manufacturing costs of the PS3 by 70%. While Sony was unwilling to comment on exact figures, this would put the PS3 manufacturing cost at $240 per system.

PS3 Price Cut: The History
Before jumping to conclusions about a PS3 price cut, however, it is important to consider Sony's history with the system. From the beginning, Sony has touted their 10-year business plan for the system, and has appeared very unwilling to stray from that plan. This unwillingness to compromise has alienated many customers who feel as though Sony is uninterested in customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Whether or not Sony's 10-year plan involves a PS3 price cut in the near future is unclear. What is clearer, however, is that Sony intends to stick to their predetermined business plan, regardless of customer (or potential customers') outcry.

PS3 Price Cut: The Figures
When the PS3 released, its price point was shocking to many gamers. Sony's next generation system released for $799 per system. According to Sony press releases, selling PS3 units at the $799 cost would result in an approximately $200 loss per unit sold for the company.

Later, after some dismal sales numbers, Sony decided to instate their first PS3 price cut, dropping the cost of each unit to $599. This change was not without cost to gamers, however, as Sony removed many popular features from their system to cover their costs. Nevertheless, Sony execs reported that they were still suffering a nearly $200 loss per unit sold.

Details concerning the most recent PS3 price cut are a little less clear, but at no point has Sony been able to say with confidence that they are making a considerable profit on their systems. The current $399 cost has come amidst advancements in the manufacture of the system, to be sure, but the company has yet to recoup their losses.

PS3 Price Cut: The Future
The currently speculated $240 manufacturing cost of the PS3 would result in an approximate $150 profit margin on the system. This amount would only begin to make up for the losses that Sony incurred during the earlier days of the system. A further PS3 price cut would hinder the company's ability to make up for their lost time.

Only Sony knows for sure what their 10-year business plan means for the hopes of a future PS3 price cut. Until Sony execs make an official announcement concerning the matter, all that is available on the Internet is mere speculation. Given their current financial situation, however, a PS3 price cut is more likely that ever.

Gamers might be able to see another significant price cut before Christmas.

For more on this potential price drop, please see:

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In our review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z280 features like HD video, a 2.7-inch screen and “dynamic photo” mode looked nice on the spec sheet, but tested poorly when we went hands-on.

Introduction

Casio’s newest entry-level Exilim offers consumers a number of attractive options for its $180 price tag, including 720p HD video capture, a large 2.7-inch screen, and a sleek-looking metallic design. Although we discovered that all of these flagship features come with their own asterisks, the Z280 remains a decent point-and-shoot for the budget-minded novice.

Features and Specs

Casio’s Z280 offers a 12.1-megapixel CCD hiding behind a 26mm wide-angle lens that offers 4x optical zoom. Key features include the ability to capture high-def 720p HD video with a single click, a large 2.7-inch rear display for framing up shots and flipping through options, and extras like dynamic shooting mode, which can automatically mask out images (like a person posing) from a background.

Design and Build Quality

Without a battery, the Z280 almost feels light enough to float away. Add the tiny lithium-ion cell and you might feel safer tying it to a helium balloon, but half the folks who picked it up still told us it felt cheap – a sentiment we have to agree with. An aluminum skin on the front helps sharpen first impressions for those on the other end of the camera, but we it doesn’t quite give off the solid vibe of Casio’s spendier card cameras, or even Canon PowerShots in the same price range.

In its defense, dimensions of 3.87 inches wide, 2.16 tall and 0.79 thick make it pleasantly pocketable, and the same 4 ounce weight (without battery) that we found slightly disturbing also makes it easy to carry around.

Interface

The Z280 uses the same common button layout you’ll find on most point-and-shoot cams: power button, shutter button and zoom control up top, four-way directional pad on the back beside the LCD. Individual eraserhead-sized buttons on the rear switch between video, still images and review modes, and a separate menu button opens up in-depth adjustments.

The biggest departure from the norm may be Casio’s poorly truncated BS button, which opens up a gallery of “BestShot” photo modes. It contains presets for some incredibly niche shooting scenarios, like autumn leaves, as well as background-masking dynamic mode and Auto Best Shot, which attempts to choose the best mode for you.

We like Casio’s standard interface, which offers shortcuts to settings like flash, self timer and resolution on a tab to the side of the image preview, making them easier to view at a glance and change on the fly with the D-pad. It can handle up to eight different settings at once, which users can actually pick and choose from the full slate to get the ones they adjust most frequently. Novice users can also switch to Easy mode, which makes the list of options even smaller and less intimidating for beginners.

Accessories

The box for the Z280 includes the camera, a woven nylon lanyard, and A/V cables for connecting the camera to a standard-def TV (no HDMI output here). Rather than plugging directly into the wall, the tiny charger has its own lengthy AC cable for connecting to an outlet. It makes for a little more clutter to pack when traveling, but one less wall wart on the surge protector under a desk is always a plus at home, and since many laptop power supplies share the same AC cable, there’s a good possibility you’ll be able to leave the Casio cable behind in a pinch.

Casio has added another compact digital camera to its line up with the launch of the Casio Exilim EX-H15.

The Casio Exilim EX-H15 Compact Digital Camera features a 14.1 megapixel sensor, and  a 24mm wide angle lens, plus ten times optical zoom.

It features a 3 inch LCD display, that is capable of displaying up to 460,000 pixels, it also features built in image stabilization, and a battery that is capable of capturing up to 1,000 images on a single charge.

The Casio Exilim EX-H15 features Casio’s Exilim Engine 5.0 that is designed to increase image processing speed by up to 30%, and it also comes with easy sharing software that lets you upload photos and video to a host of websites like YouTube and Flickr.

There are no details on availability as yet, it will go on sale in the UK first for about £249 about $405.

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There are some camcorder manufacturers that are consistently delivering high-quality products into this market. JVC is one of these companies, and if you are looking for a new camcorder then I would highly suggest taking a look at one of JVCs many camcorders. The JVC Everio 30GB Hard Drive Camcorder, Model: GZ-MG130 will provide you with hours of consistent recording that is easily uploaded onto your computer for editing and sharing. Since this camcorder stems from one of the most celebrated camcorder product lines, you will be able to enjoy high-quality recording that is easy and simple to use.

Product Ratings:

User-Friendliness: 4/5 Stars

Video Quality: 4/5 Stars

Product Features: 4/5 Stars

Overall Rating: 4/5 Stars

Main Product Features:

The main feature that I found to be outstanding is how much video you can actually record within this camcorder. This product stores your video through an internal hard drive, much like one you would find in a computer. With a total storage capacity of 30GB, you will be able to record a total of 37.5 hours of video. This is plenty of room for multiple days of shooting. If you plan on taking this camcorder with you on vacations where you will not have access to a computer, you won't have to worry about running out of disk space.

Another great feature that comes within this digital camcorder is the huge view screen. With a total viewing area of 2.7-Inches, this LCD viewing panel is one of the largest in the market. You will be able to enjoy high-quality video review, which will let you see whether or not you want to keep a certain video. When you have a screen this large, it is easy to navigate throughout the various shooting features and built-in editing software.

With a total optical zoom of 34x and a digital zoom of 800x, you will be able to zoom into an object from far away. Making this digital camcorder perfect for filming wildlife, or your friends doing another crazy stunt, and since this camcorder comes with the Digital Image Stabilization System, you won't have to worry about hand shake ruining a shot.

You are able to store images and video directly onto a memory card if you choose to do so. There are three different memory cards that are supported within this camcorder. They include MMC (MultiMedia Cards), SD Cards and SDHC. With a max photograph resolution of 640 x 480 this camcorder is not made for high-quality still images.

Product Price:

For an average price of $300, this digital camcorder from the JVC Everio product line is a great buy.

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Rumors suggest that Canon is leaving no stone unturned for a February launch for its EOS 60D DSLR and the Canon 550D/600D. No doubt that Canon has been feeling the heat of the competition from Sony with its point-and-shoots waterproof cameras and Nikon with its swivel-screen displays.

The Canon 60D may inherit 50D’s metallic body and 15.1 MP resolution but it’s likely to have an improved sensor and offer low-light sensitivity. The new Rebel would be of a smaller size than the existing Rebel T1i and would be capable of at least 720p30 video.

Watch out for Canon’s possible announcements at PMA Photography Expo on 20th February, 2010 for more.

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What activities do you do with your kids to spend quality time together and guide them to reach their full potential? Fishful Thinking is a program sponsored by Pepperidge Farm that provides resources, tips, and activities for raising healthy and optimistic children.

Click here to join the #gno Twitter party this Tuesday 2/2 from 9-11 PM EST with Pepperidge Farm Fishful Thinking to share parenting advice and activities with other moms and Dr. Karen Reivich, renowned Positive Psychologist.

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One winner will receive a Fishful Thinking prize pack, which includes one Canon digital camera to capture life’s precious moments and “The Optimistic Child,” co-authored by Dr. Karen Reivich. ($250 Approximate Retail Value)

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To enter for a chance to win the Fishful Thinking prize pack giveaway, you must do the following and leave a corresponding comment and link on this post:

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Hey Jesper, my cousin was recently interested in purchasing an T1i for this reason until I brought the following to his attention. I found this @ www.dpreview.com, which is my first source for reviews..

"Like the EOS 5D Mark II model, the EOS Rebel T1i camera will record video up to 4GB per clip equalling approximately 12 minutes of Full HD video, 18 minutes of 720p HD video, or 24 minutes of SD video depending on the level of detail in the scene."

It can also be found in the chart here

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The Canon VIXIA HF20 is a good choice when it comes to picking out a quality camcorder. Canon has a renowned and upright reputation for optical quality, superior image processing, outstanding performance and technological innovation. This little piece of technology provides the highest quality in one of the smallest packages. You can easily fit this baby just about anywhere, so you never miss an opportunity to capture those important moments on video.

The Canon VIXIA HF20 is a compact, lightweight, high definition video recorder that you can fit in your coat pocket. But don't let its size fool you; this up-to-the-minute piece of equipment comes packed with a number of high-quality features.

Some of the Canon VIXIA HF20 features include:

A 32GB internal flash drive and SDHC card slot, it's compatible with optional WP-V1 waterproof case, it includes Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing software, an ultra-sleek compact and lightweight design, an authentic canon 15x HD video lens, a 3.89 megapixel full HD CMOS image sensor, a DIGIC DV III image processor, 1920 x 1080 full HD recording, a mini advanced accessory shoe terminal, a microphone terminal with manual audio level control, 24Mbps recording, super range optical image stabilization, instant auto focus, genuine canon face detection, an advanced auto exposure system, 24p cinema mode, 30p progressive mode, a 2.7″ multi angle vibrant widescreen LCD, a video snapshot mode, exceptional shooting control, an intelligent lithium ion battery, a built in 3.3 megapixel digital camera, a HDMI terminal, and it also includes additional features.

Product Specifications of the Canon VIXIA HF20 include:

High definition digital video, supports NTSC television systems, is a MPEG4-AVC / H.264 video recording system, has a 1/4-inch CMOS, RGB Primary Color Filter, Instant AF, Face Priority AF, TTL focusing system, Manual exposure, has a Max Shutter Speed of 1/2000 for movie and 1/500 for still image, 10mm wide minimum focusing distance, 37mm filter diameter, 2.7-inch Multi-Angle Vivid widescreen color LCD screen, built-in flash, internal 32 GB flash drive or SDHC memory card recording media, high-speed, 2.0 high-speed USB terminal, Dolby digital two channels, with a weight of 14.1 ounces fully loaded.

When you're attending your next event, or you're taking a hike along the mountainside, be sure to grab the Canon VIXIA HF20 video recorder out of your travel bag or pocket, and start capturing all of those priceless memories that this convenient little piece of equipment makes so easy.

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Sony is known for their sleek designed and powerful black Vaio notebooks. Well this Vaio is offered in Pink and I have my hands on one. In this review I'm going to let you know if Sony's Vaios are just a pretty when they're in Pink. I'm going to let you know how loaded this thing is and who is going to get the most out of this notebook. Lets start at the top.

Hardware:

Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium

Display: 14.1″ LCD screen

Processor: 2.0 Intel Core 2 Duo

Storage Space: 250 GB hard drive

RAM: 2 GB RAM (expandible upto a 4 GB maximum)

Optical Drive: CD R/RW with integrated DVD +/- R RW burner

Graphics Accelerator: Intel GMA X3100 graphics card

Weight 5.5 lbs

Dimensions: 13.2 x 9.8 x 1.67 inches

Well, out of the box the first thing you notice is that it is Pink. Ideally the consumer would be obviously be geared towards the younger female market – it's not a very professional look. Also beware of the glossy exterior that is a scratch magnet so be careful when taking it in and out of its case. The second thing I notice is the 14.1″ widescreen XBRITE LCD running at a resolution of 1280×800. It is very nice, crisp, and bright. It has a glossy finish and looks great when you compare it to other models side by side. If you get a chance to see one of these in person in a retail store I would recommend it.

The processor is fairly strong. It isn't going to play graphically intensive games but it will hold its own with mild to moderate 3d rendering. The integrated graphics card limits things a little. The 2gb of ram is a little bit of a limitation too. If you're interested in doing a lot of multitasking, using Photoshop in conjunction with other editing programs etc. then I would consider upgrading the RAM.

It's mobility is great, it is fairly light which is a good thing I guess for a notebook designed to be carried by teenage or 20 something girls.

Connectivity:

Integrated WiFi (connect to a wireless lan)

Integrated Bluetooth (connect wirelessly with any enabled device, wireless mice, phones etc)

3 2.0 USB ports (industry standard connection, use with printers iPods, digital cameras etc.)

1 FireWire port (for quick data transfer between a digital camcorder, or from PC to PC)

ExpressCard slot

Memory Stick and SD card readers

1 VGA output (to connect upto a standard monitor)

1 S-Video output (connect to a project for your video output)

The connectivity here is fairly standard. You'll be able to do just about anything you need to do. I hope you have a Sony camera though so you can insert your memory card directly into the notebook; otherwise you'll have to invest in a card reader. It bothers me that Sony only supports their own format of solid state memory. At $1100 it is priced just right. I would think that just about any student would love to have this notebook. It will do everything you need it to from school work to watching movies and managing pictures and music. Keep an eye on this one though often prices will drop on these off colored notebooks before the rest of the stock so these can often be used as a barometer of nearing sales.

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Introduction of the Fuji-film Fine-Pix S9000 Digital Camera
The Fuji Fine-Pix S9000 digital camera has become one of the leading products in the Fuji-film product. The Super CCD HR with Real Photo Technology is only the real thing about this camera, but possesses a large optical zoom range running from 28-300mm and a resolution of 9 mega-pixels.

Resolution of the Fuji-film Fine-Pix S9000 Digital Camera
In addition to the new modus operandi the camera also stands out for its sky-scraping resolution. The total of 9 million efficient pixels makes the camera the top digital camera in its category. A little difficulty surfaces with this many pixels on a miniature surface, like a lofty din rate and a restricted vibrant range. The Super CCD HR is well-known for its superior vibrant range that is the reason the HR is added to the forename. Exclusively the Fuji-film Fine-Pix S3 Pro feeler as reached an extraordinary vibrant range.

Lens of the Fuji-film Fine-Pix S9000 Digital Camera
The lens on the S9000 dominates the front of the camera. It's operational with a typical zoom ring, which is a lot simpler to work with than a zoom switch on the rear of the Fuji-film Fine-Pix S9000 Digital Camera. The lens carries a ring that permits a user to manually regulate the focus. This ensures operating the cameras if it were an ordinary D-SLR camera. The Fuji-film Company standard features a lens lid with the Fine-pix S9000 and that is not just a deluxe item. A lens lid always comes in handy because it avoids internal reflections and this occurrence not only surfaces in sunlit weather. To stop the lid from sagging down and disturbing you as a procurer, a holder is accessible on the fastening. There is a correlation for a studio flash unit on the left below the lens on the front. Additionally also on the front side of the S9000 there is an external auto focus feeler with next to it the support lamp for the auto focus that also dole-out as pointer for the self-timer.

Focus Control of the Fuji-film Fine-Pix S9000 Digital Camera
The control of the focus is situated on the right side buttons of the camera. Unusually enough also the instruction switch is located here, which most photographers worldwide would expect to be on the rear side of the S9000. A button on the S9000 permits a user to select single, continuous or manual focus. In the hub of this control a button is positioned that ensures a user using the auto focus once at manual focus. Underneath the control a button for macro shooting is situated. The Super macro permits a user to focus as close as 1 cm in extensive angle. At the rear a rubber cover some external connections are notice. On top of it there is a loud speaker of an exceptional output.

Handgrip of the Fuji-film Fine-Pix S9000 Digital Camera
The handgrip is flawlessly planned. It ensures a user have a firm grip on the Fine-Pix S9000 digital camera. The door to the two memory cards is found on the handgrip. The wrap covers the compartment tidily. On the bottom of the handgrip the batteries have to be slot in. Accurately at the right spot a tripod connection is also accessibly sited. There is one benefit I spotted in this camera, is that when the S9000 is place on a tripod connections a user is still permitted to change the batteries or the memory card.

Viewfinder of the Fuji-film Fine-Pix S9000 Digital Camera

The rear of the camera come into view busier than it actually is. The electronic viewfinder delivers a dioptre setting that is of high and efficient quality. Though the screen inside the viewfinder cannot be equated to the LCD monitor on the rear of the
Fine-Pix S9000, it is still adequately efficient. The LCD screen can be folded out, but only upward and downward. This should do the ploy though because a screen like this is normally used to capture a portrait from the top or the bottom. The selector for light metering is located on the right, with inside it the exposure bar, as it is common with the Fuji-Film Company. Underneath there is a button between the electronic viewfinder and the typical screen. A smart switch on the Fine-Pix S9000 is the focus control switch. It enlarges the image on the screen so aforementioned to taking the portrait a potential can control its sharpness.

Battery of the Fuji-film Fine-Pix S9000 Digital Camera

The handgrip of the camera is capable to grip the 4 AA batteries. The most important benefit is that they are broadly obtainable. It is sensible and advisable for a user to use the NiMH batteries. It is not only noted for their live span when compare to the less competitive normal alkaline batteries, they also have good user-interface. The Fuji-film Company features typical four average alkaline batteries. That is pleasant to make the opening few shoots, except that after some shots the batteries are no way to continue.

Give the Fuji-film Fine-Pix S9000 a try by purchasing the efficient and user-friendliness digital camera, which is of great benefit to both the neophyte and experienced photographers globally. Check your local shop for adequate pricing.

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Hi:

I am now using a Sony A700 as my body. I have a Tamorn 28 – 300mm lens and the sony kit 18 – 70mm. I can also borrow the sony kit 55 – 200mm as needed (kit lenses meaning the ones that cane with the A200).

I am looking to expand to another lens that would be good for general sports shooting. I am mainly going to be doing baseball and track and field with the occasional football and basketball game thrown in. I did a charity basketball game last year with the 28 – 300 mounted on an A200 and got some decent shots at ISO 1600.

So if I was to get "one" more lens what would you recommend? The thing I noticed about the 28 – 300 is that in low light situations its too dim needs to be lower f/s number in order to get better shots and possibly focus faster.

dave
In the past 12 months I've finished my primary kit.

K10D
Sigma 70-200 HSM 2.8
Sigma 18-50 EX Macro 2.8 (new version)
Pentax DA35 Limited (so beautiful)

In support of that I have:

Pentax M 100mm 4.0 Macro for longer working distance
Pentax A 50 1.4 for low light and just plain amazing images
Pentax A 28 2.8 for a little wider prime
Tamorn 500mm 8.0 mirror lens for birds

I live for a sharp photo.
I love all kinds of photography from macro to people to landscapes.

I've been looking at the FA31 limited from ProDigital2000 and other FA and DA primes.

What lens (lenses) do I need and why?

I am happy with the K10D (except high ISO performance). Should I buy a K20D at a good price or wait for the next Pentax and possible big improvement in high ISO?

Very much looking forward to the opinions of everyone.

Be well,
joe

Though , I found these UWAs to be too wide for my shooting style , What a silly idiot am I , I did not know it.

Well, the Canon is an absolute stellar for those need an UWA,but I would not use it much so I'd trade it for an EF100 macro or a Tokina 16-50.

I am really sorry for bothering you guys asking help , I did not think I would not need it until I bought it this morning.

I am very stupid , I learned something this time that some particular range of a lens that I dont use is useless even if it is very sahrp with vibrant color.

I am really sorry.

Sincerely.

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>If you ever want to go full-frame and still use the lens, the only choice is the Sigma 12-24.
>
>Nick
> —–
>
>>
>>You guys are testing so many lenses so should know this.
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>>What is the best UWA currently available for a Canon 1.6X crop body?
>>
>>Would you please tell me about this?
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>>I like my 17-40L and 17-85IS but found them not wide enough for street photography in Asia.
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>>I like to get the Ef-S10-22 but if there is anything better or better deal, I will consider it.
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>>I know the Sigma 10-20 EX is very cheap. In Thailand , it is much cheaper than the Canon , but if the Canon is better in most of areas (optically and mechanically), I will buy the Canon.
>>
>>I rented the Canon before and I liked it but the Sigma is 300US cheaper than the Canon(at least locally).
>>
>>And , there is also the Tamorn 11-18 , is this anything good?
>>
>>What about the Tokina 10-17?
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>>IS this a good lens?
>>
>>Finally, what do you think of his review?
>>
>>http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/uwatest
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>>I prefer Canon lenses , usually dislike Sigmas , but if the Sigma is a much better buy , Iwill consider it.
>>
>> Please help me.
>>
>>Thanks in advance.
>

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Computer programs can be confusing and hard to run unless you know what you're doing or know where to get help. You buy a program for fifty or more dollars and still can't use all of its features without spending hours trying to figure them out from the help section of the program. Buying the book that should have come with the program (not to be confused with the series of books by that title) can be a costly prospect as well. Many times I have bought a program and spent hours cruising the information highway we know as the Internet to figure out many of the parts of the program I just scrimped and saved to get.

I have had Photoshop Elements 4 for a several months and just bought the companion book to the Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 called The Photoshop Elements 4 Book for Digital Photographers. I have written some tutorials about this program but wanted to get a handy book to refer to when working with Elements. One reason I wanted a separate book for some of those harder to accomplish editing areas was so I don't have to run to the aid of the rest of my household when they are trying to do things with Elements. I wanted a book that was not a step by step in how to create a certain kind of special photo effect or project but a step by step in the use of each part of Elements. For instance when I have a portrait I want all the things I need to accomplish to that photo like fixing blemishes and adjusting skin tone in one area of the book so we can refer to this book when we are accomplishing things like this. I have seen other books for Adobe's Photoshop Elements 4 that have projects and other special picture editing tips but I don't want a book or reference that tells me how to create only one project type at a time. I want a reference guide to help with each function in the program.

This book tells in chapters the functions of the program and tells how to use each feature, instead of telling you what photo project you want to create and then going step by step to accomplish this. The book tells in simple language and with plenty of pictures how to use many of the features of the program and has many special tips and techniques all in sections that make sense. All the portrait enhancements are in one chapter and others have things like color corrections, cropping and resizing, organizing and printing out your finished photos. Many of the things you would want Elements for is in this book. I recently did something many people are starting more and more to do with digital photography. My son is graduating high school and with the rising cost of photographers I went the do it yourself route and took his pictures myself, or my wife did most of the actual shutter bugging. I did the editing, and used step by step instructions on how to fix blemishes, adjust skin tones and all the other things professional photographers do to photos to get them to that finished look you see in the yearbooks. This book has those instructions in easy to follow steps with everything you need to know for doing your own portraits and all kinds of other image editing.

You can do this kind of professional looking editing with a decent camera and Photoshop Elements 4 along with a good book for step by step tutorials. When we took the pictures in to get reprints and wallet sized pics, Walmart asked for the photo release from the professional photographer who took the pictures or they would not reprint them. My wife had to explain that she took them and they finally believed her. Looking at the back and having no watermark from a photographer helped a bit but this shows what you can do with some practice and a decent set up with help. The help comes from the book; the rest is taking the time and practicing with the program to get those images you want.

Chapters of the book are Organizing, Working with RAW Images, Resizing and Cropping, Color Correction, Fixing Image Problems, Masking, Retouching Portraits, Removing Objects, Special Effects, Photo Restoration, Sharpening, Showing Photos, and Creating Presentations. This book covers all the things that are in Photoshop Elements that you will be doing with photos and images on a regular basis. Maybe not all the time with every photo but the many things that will become part of photo editing is here. The author of the book is Scott Kelby, editor and publisher of Photoshop User magazine and editor of Nikon's digital software magazine. He has also worked with Adobe and their Photoshop programs for years, he is training director for the Adobe Photoshop Seminar Tour, is featured in a series of Adobe Photoshop training DVD's and has been training Adobe Photoshop users since 1993. I liked another of his books, The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, but decided to go with this one as it goes more in depth with this program and this version of Elements.
I like this book over several others including the book from Adobe because it gives each chapter to the same area of editing and gives in clear step by step instructions what your doing and how to do it. Many of the books I have seen out for Photoshop Elements 4 are either those project books with many things I don't care about in them or have too much of the things that I already know like the organizing. Many of the things in this book are laid out by the tool or by the type of thing you're trying to accomplish, not the total project your trying to accomplish or some special type of photo you want to create.

The Photoshop Elements 4 Book for Digital Photographers gives you the help you need when working with photos. It tells you step by step how to do the things you will be using Photoshop Elements 4 the most for. The book is laid out so you can easily accomplish the editing if your images and gives you instructions for the one area everybody uses their cameras for, pictures of people.

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The zoomier Pentax K-x two-lens kit with the 18-55 and 55-300mm lenses has now dropped to $729 at Amazon.com, sold and shipped by Amazon itself. This kit was as low as $645 a few weeks ago, then jumped to $800, dropped to $770 or so, and now it is down to $729.

The 18-55 + 50-200mm two-lens kit remains at $642 at Amazon, sold and shipped by Amazon itself.

Meanwhile, Ace Photo Digital on Amazon is offering the white K-x w/18-55 for $527 with free shipping. As of the time of writing, they have one in-stock.

The Pentax Optio H90 is a stylishly under-stated new compact digital camera. Developed under Pentax’s new “functional beauty” concept, the Optio H90 offers a functional, no-frills design. The Pentax H90 also features a 5X optical zoom lens (28-140mm), 12.1 megapixels, 2.7 inch LCD and HD movie recording.  The Pentax Optio H90 will be available in mid-February for £129.99.

Pentax UK Press Release

PENTAX Optio H90

A compact, lightweight, popular-class digital compact camera, packed with an array of user-friendly features and convenient functions

HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX Optio H90 digital compact camera. Developed under PENTAX’s new “functional beauty” concept, the Optio H90 combines a functional, no-frills design with a full assortment of solid, basic features to accommodate a variety of subjects and scenes.

Positioned as an easy-to-operate, popular-class model, the Optio H90 features a high-performance wide-to-telephoto 5X optical zoom lens, approximately 12.1 effective megapixels, a large, easy-to-view LCD monitor, and simple operations, all in a compact, lightweight body. To ensure simplified, flawless operation and superb operability, scrupulous attention has been paid to every detail, including the position, shape, texture and quality of each part, and the operability and accessibility of every controller. As the result, the Optio H90 fits comfortably in the photographer’s hand and operates flawlessly under all photographic conditions.

Major Features

1. Solid, impeccable design, derived from the pursuit of functional beauty
The Optio H90 sports a simple, extremely functional design, with extensive use of straight lines and easy-to-push round control buttons efficiently positioned for easy access. To achieve the unparalleled functional beauty in the Optio H90 as an everyday photographic tool, PENTAX paid the utmost attention to every detail in design, material and finish. High-quality aluminum alloy is used for the camera’s upper front section; the entire lens barrel is coated with matte black paint; and the grip is shaped for a firm, comfortable hold.

2. Optical 5X zoom lens for wide coverage from wide angle to telephoto
Despite its compact dimensions, the Optio H90 features a high-performance optical 5X zoom lens covering focal lengths from 5.1mm to 25.5mm (equivalent in the 35mm format to approximately 28mm wide angle to 140mm telephoto). Thanks to this wide zoom range, the Optio H90 can be used for a wide variety of subjects and scenes — from spectacular landscapes, majestic architecture and group shots within confined spaces, to tightly cropped snapshots from a distance. When coupled with the Intelligent Zoom function — which allows for even tighter zooming in on the subject — the zoom range can be extended to approximately 31.3 times.

3. Exceptional image quality
Coupling approximately 12.1 effective megapixels assuring exceptional image resolution with the PENTAX-developed high-performance imaging engine assuring faithful colour reproduction, the Optio H90 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. Even when images are enlarged to larger sizes, the user is assured of sharp, high-resolution prints with edge-to-edge sharpness.

4. Large, easy-to-view LCD monitor
Despite its compact body, the Optio H90 features a large 2.7-inch high-brightness colour LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots. Since this monitor delivers large images and menus, the user can check them at a quick glance and easily make the desired settings and adjustments.

5. High-quality HD-proportioned movie recording
The Optio H90 captures beautiful, high-definition-TV-quality movie clips (1280 x 720 pixels).* It also comes equipped with the sophisticated Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode,** which automatically compensates camera shake during movie shooting with the help of exclusive software, making it possible for everyone to enjoy high-quality movie shooting with minimal effort.

* When the Optio H90’s AV output terminal is used, movie clips are output as normal-image-size data. If the user wishes to play back movie clips at high-definition-TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels), the data must be transferred to a personal computer for playback.

** When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.

6. Automatic face detection for effortless snapshots
The Optio H90 features the sophisticated Face Detection AF & AE function, a great tool in casual shooting of people. This user-friendly function instantly and accurately detects up to 32 faces in the image field, then optimises focus and exposure settings in a mere 0.03 seconds — even when some of the faces are tilted or turned sideways. The Optio H90 also comes equipped with other convenient features to assist the photographer in capturing beautiful snapshots, including: the Smile Capture mode that automatically releases the shutter the moment the camera detects the subject’s smile; and the Blink Detection function that warns the photographer when the subject’s eyes close at the time of shutter release.

7. Other features
1) Pixel Track SR (Shake Reduction) mode to effectively compensate for camera shake during still-image shooting
2) Auto Picture mode for automatic selection of one of eight shooting modes for optimum results
3) Digital filters, including Toy Camera and Retro, to add distinctive visual effects to recorded images
4) D-Range setting to prevent whitewashed (overexposed) and blacked-out (underexposed) areas in an image
5) Auto-tracking AF mode to keep constant focus on a moving subject
6) Digital Panorama mode to create a single panoramic picture from as many as three images
7) Digital Wide function to compose an extra-wide-angle picture (equivalent to an image taken with an approx. 21mm lens in 35mm format) from two images
Frame Composite function (with 90 frames stored in the camera) to shoot or compose images with decorative photo frames
9) Image Recovery function to recover accidentally erased images
10) MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX software for image viewing, editing and filing (compatible with the latest operating systems, including Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6)
11) Eye-Fi connected: optimised for use with Eye-Fi wireless memory cards

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According to an article from San Francisco Chronicle reporter Ryan Kim who recently interviewed AT&T CEO Ralph De La Vega on a number of topics, AT&T is not quite ready to embrace the Android operating system. According to Kim:

“De la Vega said AT&T continues to look at Google's Android operating system but is not prepared to make any moves to carry any Android phones. He said the platform is still evolving and needs to open up even more to offer a wider array of non-Google applications.”

This comes as no surprise, especially with AT&T being so entrenched with the Apple I Phone 3G. However De La Vega makes no bones of the fact that AT&T is watching the developing operating system, and certainly “not right now” is not the same as “never.”

De La Vega (who definitely has the coolest name in the mobile carrier CEO division) does get kudos for being far more tactful than either Sprint's Dan Hesse or Microsoft's Steve Ballmer. Both caused blogs to go up in flames earlier this week for making similar in sentiment, though much less tactful statements concerning Google Android.

(previously published on www.androidipedia.com)

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Pentax has announced three new compact digital cameras. Most unique is the Pentax Optio I-10 with a design inspired by the classic look of film SLR cameras.

The new Optio features a flash unit and speaker in the upper mid-section of the SLR-shaped body while the camera’s front panel is embellished with leatherette texture and the classic Pentax logo placed front and center. The Optio I-10 features a wide angle, 5X optical zoom lens (28mm-140mm equivalent), a 12.1 megapixel high resolution CCD sensor, a 2.7 inch widescreen LCD, and HD video capture at 720p and 30 FPS.

For optimal image capture, the camera features a mechanical sensor shift Shake Reduction system for blur-free images as well as Smile Capture, Blink Detection and improved Face Detection that spots up to 32 faces including dogs and cats. The Optio I-10 is remote control compatible (sold separately) and will ship in February 2010 in a choice of classic black and pearl white for US$299.95.

Pentax also announced the Optio H90 digital camera with a contemporary design that was developed with the concept of “functional beauty” in mind. The fashionable and affordable Optio H90 offers an assortment of features to capture a variety of subjects and scenes. This first model in the new Optio H line features a wide angle 5X optical zoom lens (28mm-140mm equivalent), a 12.1 megapixel high resolution CCD sensor, and widescreen HD video capture at 720p and 30 FPS.

Improved Pixel Track Shake Reduction technology captures blur-free images and the Face Detection, Smile Capture, and Blink Detection functions help users create better portraits, according to the folks at Pentax. The Optio H90 will ship in February 2010 in a choice of orange-silver, matte black and ceramic white for $179.95. Both the Pentax Optio I-10 and Optio H90 offer Eye-Fi connectivity capability for use with Eye-Fi wireless memory cards.

Finally, the latest model in the affordable Optio E series is the Pentax Optio E90. Priced at just $99.95 USD, the Optio E90 features a 10 megapixel CCD, a 3X wide angle zoom (32mm-96mm equivalent) and a 2.7 inch LCD housed in a luxurious rubber coated body for a sure grip. The Optio E90’s design with AA battery compatibility features an Auto Picture mode that selects the best shooting settings for the scene, and a 6400 ISO that freezes subject movement in Digital SR (Shake Reduction) mode. The Optio E90 features an t ergonomic design with a sure grip. Available in black and wine red, the Optio E90 will ship in February 2010.

They made a brief online appearance over the weekend but were promptly yanked off. Now, Pentax has made them official – meet the Optio I-10, H90 and E90 cameras.

Pentax is one of those camera brands that you never really consider unless you’re over a certain age and can remember their glory days, but actually, I’ve always been pretty pleased with their compacts. They’re no Panasonic Lumix, but when all three of the below models come in at under $US300 and look very different to the rest of the identikit cameras out there, I think they’re worth considering. Until reviews start pouring in, of course.

Top of the pile is the I-10 which has a 12.1-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, and can shoot 720p video at 30fps. The LCD screen measures 2.7 inches, and in case you hadn’t noticed, there’s an inbuilt flash unit and speaker. It’ll cost $US299.95 when it becomes available next month, and will be in black or pearl white options.

That electro-orange ’80s model is the H90, and has similar specs to the I-10, but is quite a bit cheaper at $US179.95. Of course, you’re compromising on the lens, but with all these ’80s throwbacks rearing their heads recently, you may prefer style over substance. It also comes in a nice black/white colourway, and silver/white, if that orange is too offensive for your little eyes.

The bottom of the pile comes in at $US100, and while the zoom isn’t as attractive on the E90 as the first two models, at 3x, the 10-megapixel sensor and 2.7-inch LCD are pretty decent, as is the fact that it takes AA batteries. $US100 is next to nothing, but the lack of optical stabilisation may put you off.

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There is always one Monday Night Football game that is overwhelmingly exciting each season, and this season, that game was last-night's Patriots at Ravens matchup. The New England Patriots have been nearly unstoppable this season, coming in with an undefeated record.

Coming in as major underdogs, the Baltimore Ravens really didn't have much to lose. Losers of their last five games, they had looked to right the ship to a lost season.

The Ravens defense came to play, and they were clearly focused and had that drive to win. Emotionally, every player was fired up - including Bart Scott, who ironically, would greatly hurt any chance of winning at the end of the game.

I found myself cheering for the underdog Ravens the entire time, like the rest of America (minus those obnoxious Patriots fans!), and it felt like no matter how far in front the Ravens would get, the Patriots would always find a way to catch up. That Jabar Gaffney catch was really something, wasn't it?

The Ravens came within two yards of beating the undefeated Patriots after a spectacular Mark Clayton catch. The Patriots quickly brought down the talented pass-catcher.

“FUMBLE TO MASON, CLAYTON, FUMBLE TO MASON!” I yelled.

After such a disappointing loss, you'd have to imagine that the Ravens will take a long time to recover from the outcome. Their power running game worked, the defense made a ton of stops, and they end up losing by one field goal.

What does a team have to do to beat those nasty silver and blue players from New England? People may have their opinions and approaches, but I wrap up that question with this answer:

Play your best football, and cross your fingers. And that's what the Ravens did last night.

Three Things I Learned From This Game

At the conclusion of every game I watch, I try to think about distinguishing factors that were interesting to me and the country. Here are three that I came up with from what I saw last night:

Kyle Boller has the ability to be an above-average NFL QB.

Okay, okay. This one is going to be a tough one to defend: people believe that Kyle Boller has been one of the biggest busts since the Ravens traded up to get him in the 2003 draft. But Kyle Boller made some gutsy throws last night, and ended with a 105.3 QB rating against a stout Patriots pass defense. I believe that if Kyle Boller is handed a starting job, with a little bit of development, he can turn into a reliable quarterback for a team with a quarterback need in the NFL.

There is no doubt that he is inconsistent, but he has a strong arm, and doesn't rush to make decisions, which are two of the key things scouts look for in a developmental quarterback. He has the running ability to get out of jams and make plays, as well, and we saw that multiple times last night with his completions to Derrick Mason and Devard Darling.

Don't think that all of his NFL potential is gone…he can still be a serviceable quarterback.

The Patriots are beatable, if you maximize your offense through the running game.

If you had to take a wild guess of Willis McGahee's final stat line from the game, what would you guess? 55 yards? 75 yards and a score? Try 138 yards and a score. The Ravens started off drives with inside runs, and they were effective. When they converted on third downs, it opened up more space for McGahee because the defense tired out, and quickly.

Key thing to remember here: RUN the football with inside power runs, if you want any chance at beating the Patriots. The Steelers and Giants both have great backfields, so hopefully they can maximize their plays on the ground and put themselves in a position to win.

And finally…

No matter what, the refs will never get every call correct.

Jabar Gaffney catching that pass in the endzone…was it a catch?. The play that ended up deciding the game was a questionable Gaffney catch, which I believe shouldn't have been counted. He was switching the ball to his other hand, which wasn't necessary because he wasn't expecting to get hit. The refs made the best call they could, and it ended up going in NE's favor.

Hope you were able to catch the MNF game last night, because there won't be another one nearly that exciting the rest of the season.

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The will to exceed in sports has increased over the years and has reached such a state that even the minor aspects of the game are being inspected and analyzed by the use of technology which is getting the extra edge over competition. In every game played today, matches are played so close that the human errors by referee's can decide the fate of a match. We take a look at some of the most popular sports that have benefited immensely from these technologies, resulting in increased viewership.

With over a hundred nation's playing in six continents and competitions around the clock, football is indisputably the most played and followed game in the globe today, so it makes some sense to talk about the current technologies being used in a game of such a global appeal. Over the years live coverage of the matches has helped to increase the popularity of the game amongst viewers. Compared to the past lighter football's are manufactured these day's so that more goals are scored to make matches more tight. Tickets so in the FIFA 2006 world cup were chip based tickets to improve customer service and to ensure that every ticket was unique. This ensured that every customer gets his or her seat in the stadium. The Allianz-Arena in Munich which hosted some of the games in the World Cup2006 Germany, changed colors from red, blue and white according to the team that played, it makes sense to talk about the current technologies being employed in the game that has such global appeal. In addition to this the stadium also offered wireless connectivity to all its visitors through Wi-Fi connections throughout the beautiful stadium. Institute of Fraunhofer for Integrated Circuit in Erlangen, is working together with Cairos and Adidas to use a chip based ball which will determine if the ball has crossed the goal line or not. These balls are already tested in the under17 world cup that took place in Peru2006.

Another sport which has a huge fan following is the Formula-1 car racing with all the high speed cars moving at a speed of about 320kmph. In F-1 technology has been innovatively employed in the steering of the cars. The steering is full of buttons and knob's, some to adjust the air-fuel ratio, while some to provide fluids to the driver through a pipe under the helmet .since at such a high pace human errors are almost certain and it can cause huge damages both to the driver and the car, additional buttons are provided on the steering that maintains car's speed under 100kmph while in the pits. During the race the engineers make a Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis using high-end workstations to increase the efficiency and speed in the race.

In cricket which is more popular among the Asian people has the employment of technology such as SNICKOMETER to hear minute sounds coming out from the bat while the ball is played .another advancement is the DARTFISH which gives us the path or trajectory of the ball even after it is blocked by the batsman. Recently in the India -Sri Lanka test series 2008 , these technologies were put to test by bringing in the referral system in which each team has three referrals which can be used if in case the team's feel that the decision made by the umpires stand to be questioned. The referral is taken to the TV umpire who analyses the decision and gives a final verdict, in cricket a camera is kept inside the stumps to take close pictures and a sound meter to hear noises.

These are few technologies that have been employed in sports and we can wait for more cutting edge technologies to be employed in the days to come. Hope that use of technologies increases the quality of sports and improves the competition.

from: Dalynns Site

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Thankfully, for all fans of Baywatch, FC Bayern have not taken a dislike to cult hero David Hasselhoff. After a shorter than usual winter break the German Bundesliga returns tonight with a modern day rivalry between FC Bayern and nouveau riche club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

Since the promotion of the latter into the First League in 2008 there has been no love lost between the two clubs who indulged in public spats last season as both teams were hoping to challenge for the title. Despite winning the unofficial “Herbstmeister” (Autumn champion) title, upstarts Hoffenheim gradually fell away in the second half of the 2008-09 season but, generally, had given the Bundesliga a shot in the arm. Ultimately both clubs had to take a back seat while surprise team VfL Wolfsburg won the title. However, after a slow start this season, both clubs are in a healthy position going into the “Rückrunde” (latter half of the season). The bad blood from last season has been replaced with words of respect from both coaches Louis van Gaal (Bayern) and Ralf Rangnick in a game both teams must win if they’re to build on any hopes of a title challenge. FC Bayern could go top for the first time in 51 matchday rounds (since May 2008) whilst a win for Hoffenheim would see them go into joint sixth with Werder Bremen (seven points behind leaders Leverkusen) before the weekend’s other games.

On Saturday the current “Herbstmeister” Leverkusen will hope to retain the unbeaten record they had at the midway point of the season (Played 17, won 9, drawn 8, points 35) but will have it tough against the league’s surprise package 1.FSV Mainz 05 who have hopes of fighting it out for a European spot. Fourth place Hamburger SV are looking for a third consecutive victory as they face lowly SC Freiburg whilst Werder Bremen will hope to gain revenge for an opening day defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt whose coach, Michael Skibbe, has threatened to quit the club at the end of the season after he accused his employers of lacking ambition due to the lack of funds available for new players during the January transfer window. Ex-Frankfurt coach Friedhelm Funkel has his work cut out at bottom club Hertha BSC who accumulated the lowest number of points ever after 17 games (a measly six) and is up against Hannover 96, a team still suffering from the death of goalkeeper Robert Enke, and who are in danger of being dragged into the “Tabellenkellar” (relegation zone) as they lie in 14th place, five points away from 1.FC Nürnberg in the second automatic relegation spot. Borussia Mönchengladbach will hope to keep up their good form, 13 points from the last seven games, against a VfL Bochum side who currently lie in the relegation play off 16th spot. In the Saturday night game Armin Veh, who has a mixed record since taking over at champions VfL Wolfsburg, will hope for three points at his old stomping ground in Stuttgart, who he led to the 2006-07 championship. Now under new management following the dismissal of Markus Babbel, Stuttgart and their new coach Christian Gross will hope to start ascending up the league to the relative safety of mid-table.

In the Sunday games Felix Magath will hope to keep up the pressure on the top teams as his Schalke 04 side play at home against struggling 1.FC Nürnberg whilst Jürgen Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund travel to 1.FC Köln, for whom local hero Lukas Podolski has only scored one goal in the Bundesliga following his much publicised return from FC Bayern at the start of the season. No wonder then that “Die Geißböcke” (Billy Goats) find themselves as the league’s least prolific team in front of goal having only scored ten times in 17 games.

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The first round of the Champions League knock stage is in the books. There were a few surprises but most of the matches went along with the conventional wisdom of the futebol pundits. For me, the biggest surprise was when Bundesliga Champion Bayern Munich killed Portugal's Sporting Lisbon 5-0. It was blowout city baby. But everything else went pretty much according to plan.

Manchester United and Inter Milan played a very spirited match. It was racehorse style futebol. Both teams raced up and down the pitch. Both Manchester United and Inter had golden opportunities to put the ball in the back of the net but didn't. The match ended in a nil-nil draw.

The return leg is scheduled for March 11th and this should prove to be a very entertaining and closely fought contest. Both managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho have a long history of animosity toward each other.

This feud began in 2003-04 Champions League knockout stage when Mourinho's FC Porto squad beat Ferguson's Manchester team 3-2 on goal difference. Porto went on to win the 2003-04 Champions League title.

Rivals DM, Fox Sports reports that Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is confident that Manchester United can beat Inter Milan when they meet in their second leg match up at Old Trafford. Cristiano Ronaldo further said, ” We won't make mistakes this time. I assure you, we'll have our fans with us and even greater belief.” Ronaldo then added, ” Of course we respect Inter because they have a very strong team but we're not scared of them.”

Now let the fun and games begin between these two very good clubs. Round one a draw and now round two is for all the marbles. I love it.

The other EPL clubs were winners as well too. Arsenal defeated AS Roma 1-0 and Liverpool outlasted Spain's Real Madrid 1-0.

English Premier league Chelsea squeezed past Italian Serie A Juventus 1-0. ESPN Soccer net reported Didier Drogba rekindled Chelsea's Champion League ambitions with a first half winner at Stamford Bridge.

According to The Associated Press Yossi Benayoun's later header goal gave Liverpool a valuable away 1-0 win over Real Madrid.

Arsenal's Robin van Persie first half penalty gave Arsenal a 1-0 win, The Associated Press reported.

The rest of the first knockout stage went like this. Barcelona and Lyon tied at one. Atletico Madrid and FC Porto drew at 2-2. Villarreal and Panathinaikos kissed their sister at one each.

The one nagging question I have can The EPL teams make a run like they did in last years Champions League when they had three out of four semi-finalists Chelsea, Liverpool and defending champion Manchester United. And then it was an all England final Chelsea and Man United with The Red Devils winning on a penalty kick shootout. Great stuff. Now lets see where the road takes us next

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Football Manager 2010 is the latest instalment from life-destroying developer Sports Interactive. It has manager-sim fanboys dribbling more than Lionel Messi – and no wonder; the recent upgrade is as immersive and in-depth as ever.

Positive Improvements

The first thing the player will notice about Football Manager 2010 is the highly-polished 3D match engine; Sports Interactive has rightly and respectfully taken the fans and forums’ criticisms back to the drawing board.

Whereas Football Manager 2009’s 3D game view was revolutionary in its design, it still was just a limited system as 22 jogging players pushed around a white pixel. Now, over a hundred new player animations have been positioned inside an all-weather stadium crammed with jumping, cheering fans – the player can watch the goalkeeper wildly pumping his arms to urge his players forward or look on in dismay as the opponent striker runs, Shearer-esque, with arm aloft to celebrate.

The visual system is also more than just a pretty aide as the player is thrown studs-up into the live action with touchline instructions: scream at the players to get the ball forward, insist that the wingers exploit the flanks or, in the case of old Sol Campbell, tell him to take a breather. With a long list of in-game drop-down menus, tracking the percentage of successful crosses, for example, has never been easier.

Sports Interactive have done an excellent job of making the game exactly what football epitomises: passion and emotion – the tense final minutes of giant-killing are down to the player's intricate defensive instructions while the press and fans will crucify the manager for making the wrong decisions in a derby.

Hi There,

I am new to this forum and am looking for some help of which would be greatly appreciated.

After years of wishing to do, I have finally decided to enter a new team into my local Amateur Football League. The inspiration for this new team is the memory of my late Grandfathers of whom I miss very much so we have decided to name the team after them as a tribute given the fact they had the same initials so our team is being named "JS XI AFC".

We have all our sponsors in and we are now going to decide which Kits to buy etc, however, I would love us to have our unique Club Badge which will not only stand out but also be something different to the generic offerings most clubs have.

We will be based in Aberdeen, Scotland and whilst there are things I could incorporate in a badge to do with our local area etc, I am looking for something classy, simple and possibly retro. We have not decided on Club Colours yet but regardless of them, I would just like the colours to be black and white.

What we would like, if possible, is to have a badge with just the name of the club, including AFC, and also the prefix 2010. The picture I have in my head is the font that West Bromwich Albion used on their Kits in the 1970's as per the below picture inside the shield ideas that Arsenal and Fulham use as per below pictures also. If someone could provide some mock designs it would be appreciated.

Also, as I am new to this, could you advise if we would need to pay for any designs and if we can use them for all uses that our club requires.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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FC Bayern And Christmas Music

Posted on December 15, 2009   |   Filed under: Music  |  Tags: BayernMunich, Xmas  |  1 Comment »  

I know, I’m doing my best to ruin what is supposed to be a seasonal celebration.
But hey don’t shoot the messenger, it’s the piano player you should be looking for.

This former lounge singer just does not know when. to. stop.
He continues to assault our senses when he breaks the third taboo (football and CHRISTMAS music) when he once again roped in that Bavarian club, plus he must have had some good blackmail on their parents because he got a childrens choir involved in this next one:

"That's some nice photoshopping there Lou "

I’m being unkind, not getting into the Crimbo spirit and all that. I think it’s because I’ve been exposed to these footballers doing Xmas music. There should be some sort of ruling against it. I mean the Church always launch a vehement protest against anything that doesn’t fit their thinking, so why don’t we see any demonstations about this ?

Ok that was a weak lead in/excuse to post that pic. On with the music and actually… skip the first one and listen to the next one. Herr Weitz and the Bayern boys almost redeem themselves.

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» White/FC Bayern – Merry Christmas Time

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» Andew White/FC Bayern – Stille Nacht