===================== PHOTOPOINT FLASH ========================= Read all about it in this new issue of PhotoPoint Flash, our bimonthly newsletter: INSIDE THIS ISSUE - Easy Upload: Upload multiple images with ease - Million Dollar Moment Photo Contest - AmazingMail: Real postcards direct from your Albums - Photo of the Day: PDA Channel now open - Buying a Digital Camera? Great Savings Here! - DoDots: Photo of the Day on your desktop - Let's Chat: Member Chat schedule for April - Frequently Asked Questions: Locking an Album ________________________________________________________________ This issue of the PhotoPoint Flash newsletter is sponsored by AmazingMail, the easy and economical way to send REAL picture postcards -- featuring your own photos or other images, plus your personal greeting -- directly from your computer to anyone in the United States via US Mail. Now you can send AmazingMail directly from your PhotoPoint albums. And, for a limited time, AmazingMail is offering three FREE postcards to PhotoPoint members. It's all at http://www.photopoint.com/amazing/index.html ________________________________________________________________ ================================================================ Now It's Easier Than Ever to Upload Multiple Photos to Your PhotoPoint Account PhotoPoint's new Easy Upload feature makes it easier than ever to send multiple images to your account, in one easy step. When logged into your account, simply select the number of photos you want to upload, browse your hard drive or photo CD and select them, and click once. You can also choose whether or not your photos should be resized when they reach your account. Check out Easy Upload at: http://www.photopoint.com/easyupload.html ================================================================ The Million-Moment Photo Contest: And the Winners Are . . . PhotoPoint.com's Million-Dollar Moment Photo Contest is now closed. During its eight weeks, members like you entered thousands of great photos that captured a wide variety of great moments. Right now, our judges are working to complete the judging of our last week of entries. To see all of the semi-finalists selected so far and read the comments of our chief judge Kim Komenich, visit http://www.photopoint.com/gomillion/contest_finalists.html With all the great shots selected, it's clear that our judges will have a tough time coming up with our ten finalists. Ultimately, our Grand Prize, 1st Prize, and 2nd Prize winners will be announced on May 11. Thanks to all who entered -- and good luck to all the semi-finalists! ================================================================ Create and Send Your AmazingMail Postcards Directly from PhotoPoint Now you can create and send REAL picture postcards featuring your own photos and personal greetings directly from PhotoPoint rather than from the AmazingMail website. Just go to your chosen album or gallery at PhotoPoint and click "Send Postcards". ================================================================ The Photo of the Day Channel is Now Open Check out our best shot of the day, now available on AvantGošs Photo ofthe Day channel. Our POTD, direct from PhotoPoint to your wireless PDA, FREE. ================================================================ Great Savings for April . . . No Fooling! If you're thinking of jumping into digital photography, there's never been a better time. As higher-resolution digital cameras models coming to market, current models have been reduced in price, yet offer high enough resolution to make photo-quality 8x10 inch prints. And the new models will satisfy the advanced photographer with resolution approaching professional levels. To celebrate, the PhotoPoint digital store has a great deal on the Nikon Coolpix 950, which at least one reviewer has called one of the all-time great digital cameras. Consider these features: o Nikkor optical zoom lens o advanced 256-segment matrix metering o pivoting lens/viewfinder o an incredible macro mode (less than 1 inch) o 2.1 Megapixel CCD image sensor o enough resolution to make framable 8x10-inch prints And now the Nikon Coolpix 950 is only $649.00 after manufacturer's $100.00 rebate! Check it out at http://www.photopoint.com/redirects/nikon950.html ================================================================ View the POTD in a Dot Put a colorful dot on your desktop! Now you can enjoy PhotoPoint's Photo of the Day in a Dot from dodots.com. Working outside your browser and alongside your favorite stuff--like POTD--convenient and easily accessible. Find out more at PhotoPoint.com. ================================================================ Let's Chat PhotoPoint chats are off to a great start. During recent chats members have gotten great advice on selecting the digital camera that's right for them and where to go for some great nature shots in the middle of winter. And now, we've added two new chats. Here's the full schedule: Nature Photography, Mondays. Hosted by Ken Maher, veteran nature and wildlife photographer and online forum host. Beginner's Photography, Tuesdays. Hosted by Steve Simpkins, veteran social and portrait photographer. General Photography, Wednesdays. Hosted by PhotoPoint community manager Dave Dornlas, who spent 25 years as a professional photographer. NEW! Getting Ready for the Weekend, Thursdays. Hosted by Peggy Miller, our resident snapshot shooter. NEW! Sunday Morning Get-Together, Sundays, 7 AM Pacific. Hosted by Jerry Fielden, a photographer who specializes in rock bands and other entertainers. Except for the Sunday Morning Get-Together, all chat sessions begin at 7 p.m. Pacific time (10 p.m. Eastern) and run for an hour or so. And remember, PhotoPoint chat sessions are relaxed, informal, and informative -- your chance to exchange ideas and information with other PhotoPoint members. Our new and improved chat technology is easy to use, requires no downloading of chat software, and has a "float" feature that allows you to use other applications while you chat. You're welcome to stop by even if all you want to do is "listen in," at http://www.photopoint.com/chat ================================================================ FAQs: Membership Tips In each issue of PhotoPoint Flash, we feature at least one frequently asked question about using PhotoPoint.com -- and the answer, of course! Here's this week's tip. Q: How do I place a lock on one of my albums? A: First, you must log into your PhotoPoint account using your PhotoPoint username AND password. Then, click on the album that you wish to lock. In the Album Password field, type the password of your choice and click the Update Album Information button. This will save the password and place a lock on the album. To remove the lock from the album, just delete the password and click the Update Album Information button. ================================================================ If you would prefer not to receive updates from PhotoPoint in the future, please reply to this message with the word "unsubscribe" as the subject line of your e-mail. ================================================================
