Frequently Asked Photo Questions for October

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Frequently Asked Photo Questions for October This week, I answer reader questions about noise in high-ISO photos, capturing better color, recovering lost image files, shooting action at night, and more. - Dave Johnson, PCWorld More From Dave Johnson Photo Contest: Hot Pics for October Subscribers to Dave Johnson's Digital Focus newsletter took these shots. Share: Reduce Digital Noise in Your Photos Learn about what causes digital noise and how to get less of it in your pictures. Share: Memory Card Questions Answered Readers asked about reformatting a camera's flash memory, how long a memory card should last, and more. Share: Photography News Digital Cameras and Printers: Best of 2010 Best Tech Products 2010: Full List, 1-100 What Are the Best Products of 2010? You Tell Us! 3 Photo Tools for Power Users Hot Tech Buys for the Holidays Best HD Webcams for the Holidays Camera Hacks: A Follow Focus Rig For a Few Bucks The DIY SLR: Machine Your Own Film camera Get More Tips and Reviews Visit Cameras Central on PCWorld.com Learn About Photo Printers Browse Back Issues of Digital Focus Top 5 Products of the Year Readers choice! Take our Facebook poll and tell us your top 5. Vote here. Advertisement Get BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express for Free The power behind the world-class BlackBerry experience is now free. Provide mobile solutions across the organization without sacrificing security and manageability.Download Now. » Most Popular Searches Windows 7 iPad Facebook Kindle iPhone 4 Product Reviews Canon PowerShot S90 89 Pros Extremely compact and lightweight; Excellent user interface; Outstanding image quality; RAW format support; Focus bracketing mode; Click ring around lens provides excellent control; Full manual controls Cons Lackluster battery performance; No high-definition movie recording; Control dial can accidentally change settings Read Complete Review » Best Point-and-Shoot Cameras for Shooting Video » Top Point-and-Shoot Cameras With Manual Controls » Top 5 Point-and-Shoot Cameras » Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 82 Pros Practically silent 8x optical zoom; Very fast autofocus in video mode Cons No aperture- or shutter-priority modes; USB-out is only connection option Read Complete Review » Top 5 Point-and-Shoot Cameras » Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 68 Pros Fast autofocus speeds; Very good video quality in bright light; Very good image sharpness; Helpful touch-to-focus controls; Effective motion deblur mode and stabilization Cons Overpowering flash affects color and exposure; Need to use a stylus for some touchscreen features; No manual controls; Touchscreen-and-button interface can be confusing; Playback controls are unnecessarily complicated Read Complete Review » Best Point-and-Shoot Cameras for Shooting Video » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. PowerShot SX30 IS Black Digital Camera Price: $389.00 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review EOS Rebel T2i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens Price: $719.00 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Best Prices on Digital Cameras, Flash Memory, Graphics & Publishing Software, Lenses, Bags & Cases Top News on PCWorld.com Windows 8 Coming in 2012? Clues are surfacing again about Microsoft's next entry in the Windows line. Share: Logitech Revue: Lots to Like and Dislike in This Google TV Box We like the keyboard-equipped remote, the desktop-caliber browser, and the cool videoconferencing--but this pricey set-top box is slow, and its searches can be confusing. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com Windows Phone 7 Impresses on the Samsung Focus and HTC Surround We've an the opportunity to take a look at the first two handsets running Windows Phone 7 OS, the Samsung Focus and HTC Surround, and found a lot to like. Share: Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR: Versatile Zoomer Has a Few Bugs It has a long list of great features and cool in-camera tricks, including 15X optical zoom, but the FinePix F300EXR also has a few significant performance hiccups. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection One Year Later: Must-Have Windows 7 DownloadsWhat an impressive first year the Windows 7 operating system enjoyed, receiving almost universal praise from critics and users alike. Of course, even the most nimble, secure, and versatile OS has room for improvement. That's why we're following up our popular Best Windows 7 Downloads with another collection of essential apps and utilities, all designed to help you make your 7-powered PC even better. And believe it or not, they're all free. WizMouse   22423 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Peripherals Scroll non-active windows with this simple utility. 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