Getting Great Vacation Pictures

You’ve got your car packed, the kids loaded and the GPS mounted on the windshield. You’re ready for a great family holiday and want to capture those smiling sibling faces when they see Yellowstone National Park for the first time.

To make the most of your vacation photo opportunities, consider the following tips:

Charged, Rested and Ready: Make sure your digital camera is fully charged and that you have the charger or extra batteries packed. To keep your photo library in order, start with a clean digital camera card; offload any previous pictures before packing up your gear.

Bring a Quality Tripod: A high-quality tripod is one of the most important accessories you can own. Having a sturdy tripod can minimize camera shake, thereby making your shots extremely sharp. This is particularly important for posed group shots or any landscape photography. If you’re going to a national park, a monument or some other special venue, consider investing in a good tripod. You can call us here at the store if you have questions on which one would be best suited for your needs.

Play with Composition: Family vacations are fantastic opportunities to experiment with your photography. Shoot off-center; catch your kids observing nature and try new angles

Know This Feature: Unless you want to be excluded from all the family photos, make sure you know how to use the time delay function on your digital camera. Hate reading the manual? We understand. Come by Precision Camera, and we’ll walk you through it. You may even find an accessory or two for your trip!

KEYE Gadget Guy Visits Precision Camera

Local news station KEYE's Fred "Gadget Guy" Cantú visited Precision Camera & Video Tuesday, June 10. Fred interviewed General Manager Gregg Burger about tips for your vacation photos. Gregg and Fred talked about the the dangers of sand and water damage. The Olympus Shockproof and Waterproof cameras were showcased.



"Instead of taking a snapshot, which you'll probably never print...take five seconds and take a photograph," Gregg advises. You can view KEYE's "Gadget Guy - Protect That Camera" news segment on the KEYE website.



The interview starts



The interview continues


Fred Cantú interviewing a Precision Camera & Video customer


Setting up the shot: Olympus Shockproof/Waterproof cameras on display




Gregg Burger showing Fred how to use a Point-and-Shoot Camera



Fred taking pictures

NEW PRODUCT - Promaster MediaTube HD

When Precision Camera & Video purchased an HDTV for the store this year, we had two goals in mind:

1. To be able to showcase high-definition camcorders via a component cable on a big screen and
   
2. To be able use the HD television to showcase products and promotions on a continuous loop.

To meet our second goal, we are using the Promaster MediaTube HD.



The MediaTube HD allows you to show photographs, video, or play MP3s on your HDTV with one simple device. You literally just plug it in and go.



During the business day, the MediaTube HD plays a slideshow of our graphics. The MediaTube HD can also double as a card reader and works with virtually all flash memory cards and USB flash drives. To learn more about the Promaster MediaTube HD, see its product listing on the Precision Camera & Video website.