Tag: Better

Bigger Sensor, Better Pictures

In technical terms, the APS-C image sensor of the Sony NEX-3 Digital Camera is 13 times the size of the typical sensor. In human terms, you'll be taking photographs, not snapshots. The bigger sensor means softer backgrounds, for more attractive portraits. You'll see better into the dark after sunset, and all your pictures will benefit from 14.2 megapixel resolution.

World's Smallest and Lightest

The NEX-3 delivers the quality of a DSLR in a camera that's ready to go wherever you go. In fact, this is the world's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera (as of April 2010). It's roughly half the size and weight of Sony's smallest, lightest DSLR, the 230.

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Fort Worth City Councilman Joel Burns reaches out to GLBT teens with a personal story and a message of hope.

Sporting events can be some of the most difficult events to photograph, but there are some techniques and tricks to getting it done. Here are six tips to taking better sports pictures.

Young people in the U.S. believe they will enjoy the good life their parents did despite the current economic crisis. Do they have good reason to be optimistic?
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Storm Over Poor Credit Risks Who 'Piggyback' Off Consumers With Top Scores

Kurt wanted to buy a home for his wife and two children -- and he wanted to do it through a mortgage he could afford. But the 44-year-old Chicago man had spent time in prison on drug charges and hadn't been able to build up a credit history.