Camera Cube

For years I have been taking pictures with Canon pocket cameras. Although I do my serious shootings with Nikon DSLR cameras, I use point-and-shoot Canons. They produce very good image quality, very responsive and feel just right for my hand.

Another reason why I use the Canons is that the camera I have right now is my third pocket Canon camera and I am willing to stick to it. Perhaps I am just too used to this brand. Canon A series cameras usually have good internal processor that gets your images just right. Since I tend to buy “prosumer” models, they have a lot of controls to play with, which is fun.

Additionally, Canons use regular AA-size batteries, which makes it easier to keep to one type of power source. All those weirdly shaped proprietary rechargeable batteries are a bad idea. Unless, ofcourse, you want the camera to be as small as possible.

Currently I am using Canon PowerShot A720 IS and I have found this offering on Amazon for Canon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera + 2GB Deluxe Accessory Kit for a very low price. Plus the actual vendor behind it has pretty good record on eBay, so check it out.

For starters - here’s the plugin I use to display latest pictures from Flickr on this blog. First of all - you have to have an account on Flickr. Get in touch if you want to - my screen name is cameracube. Once you are all set with Flickr - you may download the Flickr RSS plugin and set it up.

The problem that I have encountered was that I had no idea what’s the ID I must use for the plugin. The suggested ID search service didn’t work for me, so I am offering you a workaround.

In the picture you can see a screenshot. This is the screen you get when you click on You-> Your Photos. The highlighted bunch of numbers and letters is your ID for Flickr RSS plug in.