Digital Camera World

Archive for September, 2009

I have a Canon Rebel XTi that I bought back in 2007. I have the original box with the manual and papers it came with, charger, computer wire, camera body with lense, battery, and SD card. I am going to sell it tomorrow to a local camera shop that has been around since 1954. The camera has no wear marks. The LCD screen has minor finger print marks, but other than that it looks mint. How much should I expect to get for it?

In the Jessica Lunsford case, And what is he coloring? Have the cameras zoomed in on it? WHAT A SICK MAN.

I am very interested in digital photography. I have a Canon Digital Rebel XTi with the kit lense. I want to be able to take professional looking photos and be able to do professional looking effects in post-processing. I do not intend to actually do photograpy as a career, but want to take pictures that look professional (especially of my children). What do I need in order to do this? I am looking to make a “wish list”. Any suggestions on software, lenses (I like to do a lot of close up portraits, but want to be able to do other things as well), filters, etc? Thanks!

Do I have any options other than:
1. buying a new (waterproof) camera
2. buying a waterproof case for my camera ($$$)
or 3. using a disposable?

It is well known, cats have an absolutely amazing tongue that they use to keep their coat clean and beautiful. Sometimes, especially in what is called “the shedding season”, or for cats with very long or thick fur, your cats own efforts may need some help. Getting an occasional bath can remove a lot of loose hair, which spells less hairballs, and less cat hair on your “fur”niture. It also keeps mats and tangles at bay while keeping kitty looking magnificent.

Most groomers will bathe the cat and add some form of conditioner. But there are many other services a groomer will do. Many groomers offer haircuts for cats. Some will do an overall trim, while others do fancy cuts. Your cat can look like a lion, or, **cough** a poodle.

Plenty of cat owners send their cats to the groomer in order to get their claws trimmed, and in some cases there are cat owners who send their cats to the groomers with the express intent of getting the cats gussied up with nail polish on the claws and bows in the fur.

Needless to say, most cats do not enjoy this process whatsoever and will put up a fight every step of the way. After all, cats aren’t really sure what is happening when a groomer starts coming at them with water and soap, and so it’s only natural that the cats would react with fear and sometimes even with aggression.

Finding a groomer that has extensive experience with cats is important. Grooming a cat is very different from grooming a dog. A groomer inexperienced with cats can make the visit into a disaster. Groomers used to cats will have the right temperament and be gentle with the cat, while at the same time knowing how to safely restrain kitty while she is being shampooed and getting her manicure.

When your cat comes home from the groomers – especially if this was its first experience with a groomer – it may hide out for a while. You might be disappointed because perhaps you want to show off your shiny, groomed cat, but you need to be patient with your cat because going to the groomers can be a traumatic experience for a cat.

Do all cats need to go to a professional groomer? No, not at all. Most cats are quite self sufficient in the art of keeping themselves clean and beautiful. If you do decide to take your cat to be groomed, be prepared that it may cost a bit and have some extra delicious treats for her in order to get back in her good favor again.