I was looking for something simple to use. This is not it. It is not intuitively obvious and the documentation is very poor. Also I can rotate a picture and it stays rotated but if I zoom a picture it reverts back to the original. This is my first experience with a digital frame so maybe I'm just a dummy but I don't recommend it. I didn't load their software because I once bought a Kodak camera and the software for that was very intrusive and annoying.
Customer Review: I like it for basic photos
When I bought this for my grandparents, I was looking for something easy. To be frank, I just wanted a flash drive port. All I had to do was plug the frame in, insert the card, and hit go. Poof! Easy as pie for grandma and grandpa. I have no intent to explore all the features that probably made this so expensive, but if you're in the same situation I am, it works. And on a Mac too. :)
Follow some simple rules to ensure you get the most from your shots on the slopes:
- keep your equipment free from damage
keep equipment in a sturdy bag when not in use and avoid knocks and accidents (including falls!) remember, the more expensive your bag, the better the quality and protection for you valuable stuff
- keep your equipment dry
snow, ice, water and cameras don't mix professional cameras may be watertight, but cheaper ones are no. And, electronics dont like water
- keep your batteries charged
the cold can shorten battery life - keeps spares in a pocket close to your body. There is nothing worse than running out of power at the wrong time
- use a UV filer
this will protect your lens from knocks and dirt but will also reduce the blue discolouration in mountain scenes these filters are cheap and great value for money
- use slow shutter speeds for landscape shots and fast shutter speeds for action shots
Slow shutter speeds will enable the best depth of field; a fast shutter speed will freeze action
- take care on the slopes
skiers, snowboarders and others move fast and cause serious damage; always be sure you keep to safe paths and watch out for other users
- watch out for colour
most skiers wear colourful clothes - great for pictures with impact; and vivid colours look great against the white backdrop
- shoot when the winter sun is low
this will give your pictures life intensify shadows and textures
accidents (including falls); a high sun will flatten your pictures
Have fun!
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