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UB: iPrint anywhere from home/off-campus

How to print from home? Use UB VPN!

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UB: UBFS from off-campus using WebDav

Want to access your UBFS files off-campus? This is one method to access them from anywhere.

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Basic dSLR Guide: Which dSLR lens?

This are a list of lens worth looking out for. For beginners, I would recommend getting a value lens first or use the lens that comes with the camera. Learn how to use it before upgrading.

dSLR Lens (crop body)

Canon Standard Zoom

Value Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Decent Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Good Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Great Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon Telephoto Zoom

Value n/a
Decent Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Good Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Great Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon Single Lens Solution

Value
Decent Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Good
Great Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L

Canon Other Lenses (Wide angle, low light, prime, etc)

Value Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Decent
Good Canon EF 50mm f/1.4
Great Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Basic dSLR Guide: Which dSLR?

dSLRs have been very affordable in recent years, any many people are jumping into getting one. Here are some of my favorites dSLR for beginners.

dSLR Body

Entry-level

  • Canon EOS Rebel XSi
    ISO up to 1600, No video.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T1i
    ISO up to 12800, 1080p HD video capable
  • Canon EOS Rebel T2i
    ISO up to 12800, 1080p HD video capable. Higher video fps compared to T1i)
  • Nikon D5000
    No autofocus in movie mode. No dedicated buttons for White balance, ISO, etc.

All above are good camera, choose one which suits your needs and budget. Nikon D5000 is a good camera for casual users but ideal not for advanced users who wants to play with camera settings. I would pick a Canon EOS Rebel if you are interested in photography.

Mid-range

  • Canon EOS 50D
    No video, faster burst shot compared to D90, Heavier, more durable.
  • Nikon D90
    720p video recording. Smaller & lighter than 50D

For those interested in photography and have the budget to stretch, this two are good cameras.

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Basic dSLR Guide: Star Trails – Stacked Multiple Images Method

Learn how to make star trails! Since there is a lot of light pollution where I live right now, I cannot do a single exposure star trails. I will have to do multiple shots and merge them together using software.

This is one of the method you can use if you live in places with light pollution.

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Windows 7 64-bit on Dell M1210

Since Dell website does not list any drivers for either Windows 7 or 64-bit windows, here’s my quick guide.

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