http://gizmohound.com Gadgets and Gizmos Review and News Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:20:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en How do I change the shutter speed on my Nikon D300? How do I bracket exposure on the Canon G9? How do I set the mirror to lock on a Canon 5D? What is the minimum shutter speed for freezing a race car? How do I set the ... http://gizmohound.com/photography/34/photobert-photo-cheat-sheets-cheat-sheets-for-your-favorite-camera/ I hate scratches on my toys but large bulky cases make an elegant slim device seem ungainly.  However, it seems extravagant to pay $25 for a sheet of plastic.  I found Best Skins Ever (www.bestskinsever.com), a company that sells pre-cut shields for your gadgets.  I ordered a pre-cut skin ... http://gizmohound.com/electronics/33/gadget-skins-hate-scratches-on-your-shiny-new-gadgets/ Underinflated tires waste expensive gas, and shorten tire life, and frequently make your car handle badly.  Accutire's MS-4359 is a cool tire monitoring system that allows you to quickly check the pressure in your car's tires by touching the gauge to the cap.  The smart caps then measure the tire ... http://gizmohound.com/tools-hardware/28/accutire-ms-4359-remote-tire-pressure-monitoring-system/ ::amazon("B00007AZ87", "LensWork"):: One of my favorite photography magazines is LensWork--the work of Brooks Jensen (the editor/publisher).  LensWork focuses on the creative and philosophical aspects of photography rather than the technical aspects.  I am a bit of an equipment junkie and this offers a big counterbalance to just ... http://gizmohound.com/photography/27/lenswork-magazine/ We all love our shiny new gadgets out of the box but what happens when one of them breaks.  This from one of our readers (and occasional review contributors)--regarding Canon Warranty Service   I had a good experience with the "Canon Factory Service Center". My Canon ... http://gizmohound.com/stuff-that-works/26/it-just-works-canon-warranty-service/ And now for something completely different...music recommendations. Recently we went to Chicago for Jazzfest and met with a friend who is a Jazz pro in St. Louis. Thanks to him we heard an amazing performance of the Mengis Big Band. I asked him for recommendations for some Jazz albums to ... http://gizmohound.com/music/25/contemporary-jazz-album-recommendations/ I do a lot of presentations for a living at my job at MicroAssist.   It is important to me to be able to move around and connect with the audience.  Also, laptops are frequently  placed close to the projector--not where I can get to them.  The Logitech Cordless 2.4 Ghz ... http://gizmohound.com/blogroll/24/logitech-24-ghz-cordless-presenter/ I recently joined the Leica Users Group (LUG) Print Exchange.  The LUG Print Exchange is a neat program that encourages folks worldwide to exchange prints--a great way to learn from others and to get some spectacular prints.  The LUG is filled with picky photographers who are truly focused on quality--I ... http://gizmohound.com/photography/14/x-rite-i1photo/ Blood pressure pills (Coreg, Norvascor), changing diet (get rid of salt, fat), walking for two miles per day...these are among the things my cardiologist, one of the most respected in the country, prescribed to lower my high blood pressure.  I asked my cardiologist if there was any other way, long ... http://gizmohound.com/health-personal-care/12/resperate-blood-pressure-control/ I have owned a primary blue Chantal Classic Tea Kettle for years. The melodious whistle made by Horner Harmonica has always signaled a warm cup of tea in our house. The new stainless steel has the same great shape and features and also looks professional. The handle stays cool through the ... http://gizmohound.com/kitchen-housewares/11/chantal-classic-tea-kettle/