iTunes FAQ

Here are a few iTunes frequently asked questions:

• Where are the iTunes library files saved?
• How do I stop my iPod from auto-sync when connected to iTunes?
• How to keep your iTunes library on an external hard drive
• How to copy songs from iPod back into iTunes (without using any other software)
• How to copy songs from iPod back to iTunes (using other installed software)

Which digital camera should I buy?

I found this series of wonderful articles at Ryan Brenizer’s blog. He is a fantastic photographer & is very knowledgeable.

1. How to buy a digital camera #1: About $100 or less
2. How to buy a digital camera #2: Mid-range ($150-$350)
3. How to buy a digital camera #3: dSLR alternatives
4. How to buy a digital camera #4: Entry-level dSLRs
5. How to buy a digital camera #4b: Entry-level dSLR models

Check out the camera reviews at these web sites:

General Digital Camera Reviews

• Amazon.com – if you have a specific camera in mind, the user reviews here can be very helpful. Amazon has good prices (and free shipping) too!
• Digital Photography Review – (DPReview.com) camera reviews & news
• Photo.net – Camera reviews & tutorials
• Digital Camera Resource – Camera reviews & news
• Steve’s Digicams – Camera reviews, news, info

dSLR Camera Review Sites

• SLR Gear – dSLR camera & lens reviews
• Fred Miranda – dSLR camera and lens reviews
• the Digital Picture – Canon dSLR Camera & Lens reviews
• Photozone.de – Lens reviews and news

Other

• Photography on the Net – Canon specific web site. The discussion forum is very active, with boards for everything from Point & Shoot cameras to dSLRs and lenses. I visit this forum a lot!
• Flickr.com – not reviews, but you can find photos taken with a specific camera. Check out flickr groups to search for groups specific to the camera or lens you are interested in
• DPChallenge – a huge database of cameras and lenses. Check out the photos for the camera that interests you.
• Amazon.com Photography blog – Ryan Brenizer’s Amazon Blog
• This Week in Photography – photography podcast.