So you’re thinking of purchasing a digital camera, but all those new-fangled terms like “megapixels”, “image sensors” and “resolution” have got you a bit baffled. Or, maybe you’ve recently (or not so recently) purchased a digital camera, and maybe a better-than-average photo-quality printer to go along with it, but you can’t seem to get a picture to print with the same detail and gorgeous color you see on your computer screen. Perhaps you even plunked down the $80 (through amazon.com) for Photoshop Elements to better edit and prepare your masterpieces for printing. Or, maybe you’re just lonely on a Tuesday night and need some company. Whatever the reason, I’ve got a deal for you.

This coming Tuesday night, the 18th of July, at 7:00 PM, our local Macintosh user group, MMOOS (if you don’t know what the acronym stands for you’ll have to come and find out) will hold its monthly meeting. This Tuesday, after getting “caught up” on the exciting developments in the Mac computing community, we’re going to feature a program called “Digital Photography 101”. One reason I’m so excited about this program is, well, I’m giving it.

If you’re a Windows or Linux user (I know there are a few of you out there) and are interested in either starting to shoot digital photos, or have just begun shooting digital but want to know more of the basics, then Tuesday’s program is for you as well. We’re going to explore: how a digital camera works; the different digital image formats; the relationship between image resolution and your computer display, printer, and scanner; storing and cataloging your rapidly expanding digital photo library; and, basic editing. Just about everything you need to know to get a running start in a breathtaking ninety minutes.

How much will this cost you? Just ninety minutes of your undivided attention.

Here’s the only catch. We’re meeting at a different location than our usual haunts at Brunswick High School. We’re meeting in the large meeting room at Thornton Oaks Retirement Community in Brunswick. To get there, you basically go south on Maine Street like you’re headed for the High School, except you turn right on McKeen Street. Go for 8/10 of a mile and turn left onto Baribeau Drive. Drive two blocks to the entrance to Thornton Oaks on your right. Hope to see you there.

© 2006 Peter F. Zimowski