The Washington Post on Vacation Photos
August 24, 2007. You can't stay in a luxury vacation rental without taking some photos for posterity. For those interested in the latest photography news, The Washington Post travel section published several features on cameras and photos.
The Post reviewed single-use digital cameras, which are shipped to a photo developer after use and then recycled. Let's say you're in Hawaii and you forgot your own – no need to worry, just buy a single-use, heir to the disposable film camera. As can be expected, the picture quality isn't tops, but it's an inexpensive alternative to buying a new one and it's better than nothing at all.
They also reviewed the Quikpod Pro, an extendable handheld monopod that lets you hold the camera and take a picture of yourself. "Instead of an uncomfortably up-close-and-personal shot of our forehead, we ended up with a balanced image good enough to hold on to. Be on the lookout for camera shake, though."
A survey of online photo-hosting sites compares four websites that allow users to upload their photos, email them to friends and order prints. Another feature discusses unusual ways to display your photos, from purses to postcards.
