The next main meeting is Tue., July 29 at Huber Heights Athletic Foundation, at 7:00 p.m., where the topic will be “magicJack”. Pizza SIG after the meeting is at C's Pizza.

	Fairborn Camera & Video presented by Mike Petros
Tuesday, October 31 at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio No charge.    Please bring a friend.    Guests welcome. Please join us Tuesday night, October 31, 2006 for this free presentation in Room 101 Fawcett Hall, Wright State University. We'll begin at 7:30 p.m. Bring a friend. Please note that we're meeting at Fawcett Hall Room 101, Wright State University tonight! by Glady Campion, Editor pro tem The DataBus

As the holidays approach, the search begins for the hottest items for Christmas. We generally look for some high-tech gadget that could make our lives easier, more productive, or just plain fun. The latest in camera equipment has always been a favorite and the choices this year are impressive.

There seem to be a half dozen models for every application. Credit-card sized “point and shoot” cameras fit easily in a pocket and travel well. Those best suited for sports photography are the ones marked “single-lens-reflex”. They tend to be more responsive and accept interchangeable lenses. Cameras of all sizes offer digital viewfinders. Models for close-ups, stop-action and panoramic views are all within reach.

The number of mega pixels is skyrocketing. Many cameras offer a choice of file formats for storing images. JPEGs fit more photos onto a memory card. Their size is also handy for sharing photos or sending out for prints. RAW format allows the option of manipulating details with photo-editing software on a PC. It's a good thing that memory cards hold more data than ever before.

Mike Petros, Store Manager at Fairborn Camera & Video, has agreed to demonstrate several of this year's latest digital cameras and help make sense of their many features. Mike draws from 30 years of experience in the business. He often gives presentations to local organizations and once wrote articles for the Midwest PC Review magazine.

Although he would not give away any details on the specials they will be running this year, he did say to watch for announcements near the end of November.

Mike says that Fairborn Camera & Video is just what you.d expect from a hometown store. The staff are very knowledgeable and always willing to answer a question or offer advice: “We're here to help”.

All are welcome. The meetings start at 7:30 p.m. Guests are always welcome. Directions are here.

After the meeting, we'll enjoy pizza and conversation at the CiCi's Pizza in Beavercreek, behind Chili's and between Mall of India and the former OfficeMax store on the southeast corner of the intersection of North Fairfield and New Germany Trebein roads. See this Google map for approximate location. The Beavercreek CiCi's number is 427-2433.

Glady Campion, Editor pro tem
The DataBus
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