Author: Derek

Play Audio – WTAM 1100 Newsradio Tech Tuesday June 10th, 2014

Looking at camera options beyond your smartphone? While your phone may often be the most convenient option for photos on the go, there are still good reasons to look at adding a digital camera to your gadget bag.

Today’s topic for Tech Tuesday on WTAM 1100’s Wills & Snyder in the Morning is about the 3 different types of digital cameras.

“Point & Shoot” cameras are the most often replaced with a smartphone. They can still be a good choice if you need a cheap pocket camera to give to the kids or use without worrying about losing your phone. You can also find “ruggedized” versions designed to be used at the beach, protected against sand and water, and can even be used on some dives.

For more, check out these 3 things to know before you buy a Point and Shoot camera.

DSLRs are often thought of as tools for professional photographers, but are still popular for those who take photos seriously as a hobby. High-end DSLRs can be expensive, but the category offers the most flexibility and control over photos for those who want to get the most out of them.

For more, check out these 3 things to know before you buy a DSLR.

In the middle are “Compact System Cameras”, also referred to as “Mirrorless” or “Compact Interchangeable Lens” cameras. These cameras reduce the physical complexity of the camera body using electronics compared to a DSLR. This makes them lighter and smaller, but still offers many of the same advantages as a DSLR. Most models allow for interchangeable lenses, and some have adapters that will allow you to use a favorite DSLR lens.

Northeast Ohio may not have the most technically challenging roads, but it does offer a few scenic routes between small town destinations. The type of roads you’ll enjoy on a slow Sunday afternoon.

One of these is Ohio State Route 174 between the cities of Willoughby and Chagrin Falls.

You can run the route in either direction, as both downtown areas offer a great place to start or stop your ride. There are a number small shops to visit, and restaurants, ice cream and coffee shops to relax at in both locations, like the Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop Factory.

The 17 mile trip features a north-south route that often follows the Chagrin River, with a number of rolling hills and slow sweepers that make for a great ride for cruisers, scooters and even bicyclists. The perfect route to take a passenger through.

Traffic is moderate on the weekends, with speed limits ranging from 35 to 40 mph along most of the router, and a few 25 mph speed zones.

There’s also a number of places to stop along the way, as several locations in the Cleveland Metroparks exit onto the route. Squire’s Castle makes for a nice stop with plenty of picture opportunities.

South Chagrin Reservation, just north of Chagrin Falls, offers some additional scenic roads to swing through and plenty of natural scenery to stop and admire.

The endpoints are near highways, with I-90 in the north and US Route 422 in the south.