PMA Offers Photo IT Forum

I thought this was an interesting email from PMA.  So far there isn’t much up yet.  But any community focused around the needs of photographers and IT should be supported.
Frustrated with Your IT?
Slow connections. Error messages. Blue screen of death. We know, it’s enough to make you pull out whatever hair you have left.
Dedicated to [...]

Suggested CamLynx Tethered Shooter WorkFlow

Suggested CamLynx Tethered Shooter WorkFlow
Camera Settings:

Auto Rotation MUST be turned off
Sleep Mode MUST be turned off
Recommend using A/C power – NOT batteries
Adjust your files size and quality to the smallest image that will produce an acceptable print at the [...]

Wireless tether for under $50.00

Here is a DYI Wireless tethering solution for less than $50.00. It should work well for any camera that offers a wired tethered solution, including Canon, Nikon, and Sony.  The author states it doesn’t work for Olympus.
I’ll turn it over to Pete to ramble on about it…

Another set of Awkward Pictures

Yeah, I know, this is my third link to Awkward Photo Sites.  This one isn’t even that great… but, I put it here as it is specifically centered around High School Portraits.  Maybe use it as a ‘What Not To Do” when training new photographers…
http://www.guidespot.com/guides/awesome_portaits_glamour_shots

64 Bit solution for ImageMatch, ProServices, RipLynx, & Procomposites

Please do not use this update for CamLynx, PDI, or SIS.
This update is for ImageMatch, ProServices, RipLynx, and Procomposites.  This update will work on a 32 bit or 64 bit Windows.
Since we are already in the school season, please update a test machine first, before applying the update to all of your computers. Check to [...]

The Inexpensive $33.99 Barcode Scanners Are Back!!!!

From Geeks.com:
As you requested, I’m writing to let you know that our Product ID BCSCANNER-USB, a USB Handheld CCD Barcode Scanner, which was previously out of stock, is now available!
If you’re still interested in this product, please visit http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=BCSCANNER-USB and click the green “Buy it Now!” button to place the product in your shopping cart.
Supplies [...]

Not As Inexpensive Barcode Scanners

Looks like Geeks.com sold out of he $33.99 barcode scanners.  I can’t find them from any other place that I trust for that price.  So, the next best price for scanners I can find is $75.99.  If you’re patient, Geeks.com will probably get the cheap ones back, but if you need a barcode scanner now [...]

Costco Netbook for CamLynx

A customer called today while at Costco looking at Netbooks.  He found an Acer Netbook that had a screen resoltion of 1366 x 768.   He said the Costco Price was $300.00.  I went online and found one from Costco for $349.00.  If you’re looking for a new computer for CamLynx, her is another choice!

Inexpensive Barcode Scanners

Here is a great source for an inexpensive barcode scanner that works great with CamLynx or Imagamatch.  It’s only $33.99 plus shipping.