Super Shooters

Forget what you know about photo technology: 2002 changes everything. The first 6-megapixel consumer digitals are here, as is the first Foveon-sensor camera. New printers offer double the resolution. Here's the skinny on the new photography gear.

By Suzanne Kantra Kirschner Posted 05.30.2002 at 3:39 pm 0 Comments

Finding a Digital Shoebox

Not all Web-based photo services are created equal-and none offers it all. Look for one with editing tools, especially red-eye fix and cropping. If you're into retouching, you'll want a site that offers editing software for download-online editing gets tedious. Some sites also permit family and friends to download and print photos. And don't base your decision on ancillary products-you can always upload a shot to a different site for a specific product. Here's what the most popular sites offer.

SHUTTERFLY

www.shutterfly.com

4-by-6 Print: $0.49

Editing: Online only. Red eye, print-shape cropping, color adjustment

Printing: No

Downloading: No

Crafts: Brag books, cards, announcements

Bottom Line: Easy to use, but not a lot of features

MSN PHOTOS

photos.msn.com

4-by-6 Print: $0.49

Editing: Online only. Red eye, print-shape cropping, color and contrast adjustment

Printing: Yes

Downloading: Yes

Crafts: Mugs, magnets, puzzles, clothing, more

Bottom Line: The most options

OFOTO

www.ofoto.com

4-by-6 Print: $0.49

Editing: Software download. Red eye, print-shape cropping, color and contrast adjustment

Printing: Yes

Downloading: Yes

Crafts: Cards

Bottom Line: The best software for uploading and editing

PHOTOWORKS

www.photoworks.com

4-by-6 Print: $0.45

Editing: Software download. Red eye, free-form cropping

Printing: No

Downloading: Yes

Crafts: Brag books, DVDs and VHS tapes, more

Bottom Line: Navigation is cumbersome, editing easy

AMERICA ONLINE

pictures.aol.com

4-by-6 Print: $0.49

Editing: None

Printing: No

Downloading: Yes

Crafts: Cards, mugs, puzzles, mouse pads, clothing

Bottom Line: Just the basics