Windows 7

Here’s the additional things you will need:

• Logitech built-in webcam
  [R151795]
  http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R151795&fileid=202014
• Ricoh Card Reader (R5C832)
  [R230630]
  http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R230630&fileid=331575
• Touchpad Software (to enable scrolling & middle click)
  [R271843]
  http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R271843&fileid=401254

Did you know that it is possible to print to UB printers from you laptop. Find out more!

Add a printer.

Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.

Click The printer that I wasn’t isn’t listed.

Select Select a shared printer by name.

Key in \\iprint.buffalo.edu\[name]

Click here to find out more locations: http://ubit.buffalo.edu/iprint/anywhere/locations.php

If you receive this dialog, you will need to download the hp printer drivers:

Windows XP/Vista/7 : http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=404865&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=410000&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=2093

Windows XP/Vista/7 (64-bit) : http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=404865&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=410000&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=2100

Although it says Windows Vista, Windows  XP/7 can use it.

Make sure you download HP LaserJet 9040/9050 PostScript Driver

Point to the downloaded and extracted drivers.

Click Next and you are ready to use iPrint Anywhere.

You are ready to print stuffs, the only drawback is you need to release the printouts from a Cybrary Station or Release Station.

Go to Manage Wireless Networks

Select Manually create a network profile

Network name: UB_Secure
Security type: WPA2-Enterprise
Encryption type: AES

Click Change connection settings

Select Security tab

Choose a network authentication method: Microsoft: Protected EAP (PEAP)

Click Settings beside PEAP.

Check Validate server certification

Check Entrust.net Secure  Certification Authority

Click Configure beside Secured password (EAP-MSCHAP v2)

Uncheck Automatically use my Windows logon name and password (and domain if any)

Click OK Click OK Click OK.

When you try to connect to UB_Secure, this should pop up. Enter your UBIT Username & Password.

Go to http://ubit.buffalo.edu/ubwireless/index.php for other devices.

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You will need:

• Tripod
• dSLR

My Setup/Settings

• Stable Tripod
  Impossible to shoot handheld, or with a lousy tripod.
• Mode: Av – Aperture Priority
• Focus: Auto Focus
• Aperture: Smallest aperture possible.
• Shutter Speed: Let the camera determine this.
• ISO: Lowest possible
  Mine will go down to ISO100.
• Image Stabilizer: Off
  Discussed at Stable Tripod + Image Stabilizer (IS) = Blur
• Lens: Up to you

f/3.5 1/3s

f/8 1.3s

f/22 13s

You will need:

• Tripod (You will seriously need a GOOD tripod)
• dSLR
• ND Filter or Polarizer (Optional)

My Setup/Settings

• Stable Tripod
  Impossible to shoot handheld, or with a lousy tripod.
• Mode: Av – Aperture Priority
• Focus: Auto Focus
• Aperture: Smallest aperture your lens will allow.
• Shutter Speed: Let the camera determine this. At least 1/2 seconds or slower to get a smooth effect. The longer the better.
• ISO: Lowest possible
  Mine will go down to ISO100.
• Image Stabilizer: Off
  Discussed at Stable Tripod + Image Stabilizer (IS) = Blur
• Lens: Up to you
• Lens Accessories: ND Filter or Polarizer if the surrounding is too bright.

Samples:

Canon Rebel XSi, Canon EF-S 18-55, f/5.6, 1/250s, ISO200
This is probably what you get when you shoot in auto.

Canon Rebel XSi, Canon EF-S 18-55, f/36, 1/3s, ISO100

Canon Rebel XSi, Canon EF-S 18-55, f/22, 1/2s, ISO100, Polarizer

It was a very sunny bright day which makes it harder to achieve smooth waterfall effect.

• Tripod (You will seriously need a GOOD tripod)
• Remote Switch (Highly Recommended)
• Wide Angle Lens
• dSLR

My Setup/Settings

• Stable Tripod
  Impossible to shoot handheld, or with a lousy tripod.
• Remote Cable Switch
  Reduce camera shake.
• Mode: M – Manual
  Other mode won’t work well.
• Focus: Manual Focus
  It is nearly impossible to focus a firework before it goes off.
• Aperture: f/8 – f/12
  Most lens are at their sharpest at about f/8.
• Shutter Speed: 2 – 8 seconds or B – Bulb Mode
  This depends on your composition. Totally up to you.
• ISO: ISO200 – 400
  The least important setting. Set according to your exposure.
• White Balance: Daylight
• Quality: JPEG
  You will want to shoot as many fireworks possible. RAW files wont help much here.
• Image Stabilizer: Off
  Discussed at Stable Tripod + Image Stabilizer (IS) = Blur
• Lens: Wide angle
  You can always crop the photo.

Samples:

Canon Rebel XSi, Canon EF-S 18-55, f/8, 5s, ISO400

Canon Rebel XSi, Canon EF-S 18-55, f/8, 6s, ISO200

Canon Rebel XSi, Canon EF-S 18-55, f/10, 6s, ISO200

Aperture:

f/2.8 is bigger than f/11.

Shutter Speed:

Slower Shutter = More light.

ISO:

Higher ISO = More sensitive to light.

Noise:

Higher ISO = More Noise

The main disadvantage of using higher ISO is the noise generated. Both images below are cropped images.

Canon Rebel XSi

Canon PowerShot SD750 (Consumer Digital Camera)

Conclusion:

Lower ISO provides better image quality.

Places without sufficient light (indoor or night) may require higher ISO to reduce camera shake.