After an almost non-stop two weeks in the studio, it's done! We've completed a 4-CD series containing 20 detailed chapters about digital cameras, as shown in Figure A.

FIGURE A

I think this is definitely the ultimate audio workshop for anyone buying or getting started with a digital camera. Click picture for a larger image.

Here are some clips:

• Why a digital zoom is a poor buy
• The right lens for eBay pictures
• When to use a tripod
• Safeguarding your digital photos
• About photo editing programs

And then we hit the next issue: what about MP3s? Clearly, MP3s are here to stay and it doesn't make sense to stick our heads in the sand and pretend they're going away. So we created an MP3 Edition (a total of 104 megabytes!) of the very same material. We even had to go out and set up a new high-bandwidth OC12 server just to handle the download load! Whew!

Here's a short overview of the chapters in the workshop:

• Chapter 1: Digital camera overview
• Chapter 2: Program introduction
• Chapter 3: Film vs. digital cameras
• Chapter 4: Parts of the camera
• Chapter 5: Megapixels, part I
• Chapter 6: Megapixels, part II
• Chapter 7: Megapixels and cropping
• Chapter 8: Compression
• Chapter 9: Storage cards
• Chapter 10: Stealth photography
• Chapter 11: Optics
• Chapter 12: Shutter speed
• Chapter 13: User interface
• Chapter 14: Battery life
• Chapter 15: Accessories
• Chapter 16: PC uplink
• Chapter 17: Printing, paper, and mounting your photos
• Chapter 18: Backup, PC resources, and Web sites
• Chapter 19: Recap
• Chapter 20: Closing

Shhh, don't tell anyone. There's also a bloopers track (of which, I have to say, I'm quite embarrassed).

Concepts that may have baffled or bamboozled you in the past are presented clearly, step-by-step, one concept at a time. Without a doubt, after listening to this program, you will be far better informed about digital cameras than almost any camera salesperson. If you want to sell items on eBay, this program will help you understand just what you need for digital image success.

We've decided to sell the program at a pretty aggressive price, considering the production cost. The 4-CD set (at http://shop.zatz.com/customer/product.php?productid=18) is $49.95 (plus shipping) and the MP3 edition (at http://shop.zatz.com/customer/product.php?productid=20) is $39.95, because you can download it right away.

By the way, not sure what camera to get as a gift? Want to save a few bucks? Give the Your First Digital Camera CD set (it's in very nice packaging) instead of going out and buying the camera. You'll save a lot of money and the recipient will make a much, much smarter purchasing decision when he or she eventually goes out to get the camera.