Scuba: Certified Instructor in 1978, Master Diver Trainer in 1980, instructed 18 different specialties. Equipment tech trainer from 1980-1996. Retired from Scuba in 1996. Professional photographer from 1980-present.
Easy install (IF you use the correct cables and READ the instructions.)
14 Nov, 2007
Great cd. Missing one song....
I remember when the movie came out – I was just a kid, and loved the soundtrack back then. I had the Beta, then VHS, and finally the DVD of the movie. I finally decided to get the soundtrack – and am sorry I waited so long! This must be remastered, because the quality is perfect. My only complaint – the end theme is missing the lyrics. You know “Seven James Bonds at Casino Royale, they had to save the gal and the world at Casino Royal…” “…six of them went to a heavenly spot, the seventh one’s going to a place where it’s terribly…h o t.”
I caught the movie on cable a couple of days ago, hence the impetus to add the soundtrack to my collection. And iPod. Look, for a “flop” the movie has stood the test of time. It’s on more often than successes from the era! How many so called flops from 40 years ago still sell DVD’s and soundtracks?
13 Sep, 2006
Great gadget, simple to use, with some adv features
The Optio 10, while waterproof to 5 feet, also offers a ton of features. High quality video (with sound!), lots of photo resolution options (a 1 gig card holds over 325 images at the highest quality, almost Ten thousand at the lowest quality, or 15 minutes of video with sound at 30fps!), and a lot of options. You can use the "green button" for fool-proof shooting (this button is also programmable to a total of 5 functions), add your own shutter, power on and function sounds via the external mic. And set almost anything manually for more advanced use. You can set the sensitivity (ISO/ASA) as low as 64- this means noise free, fantastic quality images (but if you forced 64 asa, you'd need a tripod at lower light levels.) The camera automatically sets the sensitivity between 64 and 800, but you can override this.
This camera really has it all. Sure there are some trade-offs. The zoom is only 3x, and it is a little larger than the more compact models. There are no external jacks or ports for video, USB, etc. There is one mini USB port under the cover that uses different cables (included) for image transfer or TV out, plus a charge/power port (the battery can also be removed for charging.)
Other features worth mentioning: Time lapse shooting (10 seconds to 99 mins, 59 seconds), basic in-camera video and image editing, anti-shake, voice memo, red-eye flash, built-in memory (enough for several HQ images), clock display (handy if you don't have a watch).
A little more on the time-lapse / interval shoot: You can set a start time plus the number of images shot at that time. For example, at 1:22pm, take 5 photos. Or starting at 4:01 pm, take one image every 10 seconds until the card is full. Lots of options and combinations.
Plus if you drop it in the sand or water, it's not going to suffer! Most cameras, digital or otherwise, would be a paperweight after dropping it in the pool or ocean. A sandy plunge usually leads to parts jamming, buttons sticking, etc. It's not like you can just wash it off. With the Optio10 - you can!