How to Film with Autofocus, Rack Focus and Manual Focus from Nikon

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Why Facebook Photos Look so Bad, and the DIY Solution to Fix It

Why Facebook Photos Look so Bad, and the DIY Solution to Fix It: "With the largest public repository of photos on the Web, it’s not surprising that Facebook has and continues to employ heavy compression to all of the 250 billion images they store. Facebook never intended to be a high quality archiving service of photos, but rather, photos act as social glue for the social media giant.

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Old Monitor & Card Specs

Just some notes for myself about some of the gear I have laying around...

Dell 1503FP

Mfr Date: 2001/02


Quick Specifications  See all specs
Display Type: LCD monitor / TFT active matrix
Diagonal size: 15.0 in
Display interface: DVI / VGA (HD-15)
Dot pitch: 0.297 mm
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Contrast ratio: 300:1

http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/monitor-dell-1503fp-15/4505-3174_7-9807142.html

Product Information
The Dell 1503FP LCD monitor ensures crisp and clear picture quality with 1024 x 768p max resolution. The 4:3 aspect ratio of this Dell 15-inch monitor provides a wide screen viewing experience. The 200.0 cd/m2 brightness level of this Dell LCD monitor offers bright and lively images. The 300:1 contrast ratio of the Dell 1503FP LCD monitor darkens the black and whitens the white level for an outstanding screen performance. The anti-glare feature of this Dell 15-inch monitor lets you watch reflection-free images. This Dell LCD monitor is ideal for home, small offices, and a corporate environment.
Product Identifiers
Brand	Dell
Model	1503FP
Additional MPN	32DVX
Key Features
Display Technology	Flat Panel LCD TFT (Active Matrix), LCD, LCD Flat Panel LCD TFT (Active Matrix), LCD Flat Panel LCD TFT (Active Matrix) LCD Flat Panel LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
Screen Size	15"
Maximum Resolution	1024 x 768
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Contrast Ratio	200:1,300:1
Refresh Rate	75 Hz
Technical Features
Synchronization Range - Vertical	60 - 75 kHz
Synchronization Range - Horizontal	31 - 60 kHz
Max Viewing Angle Horizontal	100°
Max Viewing Angle Vertical	80°
Regulatory Approval	BSMI, Energy Star, Energy star, FCC, NOM, TCO-99
Form Factor	Desktop
Connectivity
Analog Video Input Connector	1 x 15 Pin D-Sub connector
Digital Video Input Standard	DVI-D
Miscellaneous
Monitor Color	Black http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Dell-1503FP-15-LCD-Flat-Panel-LCD-TFT-Active-Matrix-LCD-Flat-Panel-LCD-TFT-Active-Matrix-Monitor-/52113780

Dell E152FPb

Mfr Date: 2003/12

Product Information
This 15-inch Dell E monitor is functional, contemporary, and capable of taking your computing experience to a higher level and delivering outstanding graphics as you add to your system's performance. The great mid-sized screen on this Dell E monitor helps you to take advantage of the ample screen size and put more open documents next to each other. With its charcoal gray body, this 15-inch LCD monitor will be a classic upgrade for any computer. The exceptional display resolution on the Dell E152FPB makes it easy for you to open more documents at the same time without using multiple monitors. Because this Dell E monitor has a lightning fast 25ms response time, you can avoid distortion and ghosts while viewing movies. Since this 15-inch LCD monitor has detailed liquid crystal technology, you can take advantage of its reduced footprint and significantly reduced heat radiation. In addition, you can change the display settings till you get them just the way you want them to maximize your reading proficiency or office productivity since the Dell E152FPB features effective controls.
Product Identifiers
Brand	Dell
Model	E152FPB
Additional MPN	E152FPB
Key Features
Product Line	Dell E
Display Technology	LCD
Screen Size	15"
Maximum Resolution	1024 x 768
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Contrast Ratio	350:1
Response Time	25 ms
Miscellaneous
Monitor Color	Charcoal Gray http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Dell-E-E152FPB-15-LCD-Monitor-/112240377

Hanns.G HS191D 19" LCD Monitor

MFR Date: 2007/04

Product Information
This 19-inch Hanns.G monitor is modern, appealing, and made for people who want to upgrade their computer graphics. This Hanns.G monitor makes it easy for you to stave off the tangle of extra cables required for external speakers with its high-quality built-in speakers. This LCD monitor helps you to admire the solid viewing experience and enjoy enhanced gameplay thanks to its detailed advanced image technology. As the Hanns.G HS191D has powerful controls, you can easily modify the display settings to your specifications to maximize your office productivity or reading proficiency. The excellent 1280 x 1024 resolution featured on this Hanns.G monitor allows you to see more of your game space at once without getting a bigger monitor. What's more, this LCD monitor has an excellent moderate-sized screen, so you can take advantage of the ample screen size and put more open documents next to each other. With its black and silver body, the Hanns.G HS191D is a stylish addition to any computer system.
Product Identifiers
Brand	Hanns.G
Model	HS191D
UPC	4710859553973
Key Features
Display Technology	LCD
Screen Size	19"
Aspect Ratio	5:4
Contrast Ratio	700:1
Response Time	8 ms
Miscellaneous
Monitor Color	Black & Silver http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Hanns-G-HS191D-19-LCD-Monitor-built-in-speakers-/114227941

specs

• TYPEWidescreen
 
• SCREEN SIZE19 inches
 
• SCREEN RESOLUTION1280 x 1024
 
• BRIGHTNESS300 cd/m²
 
• CONTRAST RATIO700:1
• RESPONSE TIME8 ms
 
• SCREEN SURFACEMatte / anti-glare
 
• VIDEO INPUTSDVI, VGA
 
• BUILT-IN DEVICESSpeakers (Integrated)
 
• DIMENSIONS12 x 15 x 2.5 in

General
TypeWidescreen
Screen size19 inches
Screen resolution1280 x 1024
Aspect ratio5:4
Screen typeLCD (Color)
Picture
Brightness300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio700:1
Refresh rate60 Hz
Response time8 ms
Viewing angle150° (horizontal)
135° (vertical)
Screen surfaceMatte / anti-glare
Advanced picture
Dot pitch0.29 mm
Color support16-bit / 16.7 million color 

http://www.engadget.com/products/hanns-g/hs191d/specs/

Hyundai N71S

Product Information
This 17-inch Hyundai ImageQuest monitor is full-featured and appealing, and it is designed for people who want to upgrade their computer graphics. With the exceptional moderate-sized display featured on this Hyundai ImageQuest monitor, you can make use of the ample screen size and put more open documents next to each other. Be the envy of your friends with this LCD monitor and its classic black body. The Hyundai N71S allows you to effortlessly add immersive sound to your interactive gaming and home entertainment with its high-fidelity built-in speakers. Tweak the contrast, sharpness, and color balance the way you want it with the handy controls found on this Hyundai ImageQuest monitor. With the brilliant liquid crystal technology on this LCD monitor, you can appreciate the wonderful viewing experience and enjoy an improved computing environment. In addition, the Hyundai N71S makes it easy for you to fit more detail on your screen without taking up too much desk space thanks to its excellent 1280 x 1024 display resolution.
Description
Product Features	Wide viewing area It is available to appreciate its vivid display from all directions - right and left, up and down - since the wide viewing angle has been applied. A clear contrast ration between light and shade and a high response rate You can feel clear cut images without smudges in the screen even when enjoying a speedy action movie and a game because the super-high speed in response rate panel is applied. Support high resolution It is easy to read documents because the super-high speed in response rate panel is applied. Automatic adjustment function With one-button, you can conveniently adjust its optimized contrast and brightness. Wall mounting meeting the VESA It is designed for easy of use by supporting wall mounting meeting the VESA requirement.
Product Identifiers
Brand	Hyundai
Model	N71S
UPC	824314001894
Additional MPN	N71S
Key Features
Product Line	Hyundai ImageQuest
Display Technology	Flat Panel LCD TFT (Active Matrix), LCD
Screen Size	17"
Aspect Ratio	5:4
Contrast Ratio	500:1
Response Time	8 ms
Technical Features
Synchronization Range - Vertical	60 - 75 kHz
Synchronization Range - Horizontal	30 - 80 kHz
Max Viewing Angle Horizontal	150°
Max Viewing Angle Vertical	130°
Regulatory Approval	CB, CCC, CE, FCC, GOST-R, TCO-03, TUV GS, TUV-GS, UL
Color Support	24-bit (16.7M Colors)
Form Factor	Desktop
Connectivity
Audio Output	Headphones, Speaker(s)
Analog Video Input Connector	1 x 15 Pin D-Sub connector
Dimensions
Depth	7 in.
Miscellaneous
Monitor Color	Black
Monitor Platform Source	PC

PNY Geforce 7600GS 512MB Agp

http://www.cnet.com/graphics-cards/pny-verto-geforce-7600/4505-8902_7-32012969.html

Quick SpecificationsSee all specs Graphics Processor / VendornVidia GeForce 7600 GS Max Resolution (external)2560 x 1600 Video Memory Installed512 MB Slot typeAGP 8x CompatibilityPC TechnologyDDR2 SDRAM 128-bit Max monitors supported2