Genealogy equipment makes home research so much easier!
Having genealogy equipment at home will make your life so much easier because if you are serious about genealogy research you will want to make the best use of your time and resources.
Here are a few ideas on the sort of genealogy equipment to help you:
- Digital Camera
- Personal Computer
- Flat Bed Scanner
- CDs for Storage and Backup
- Hand Scanner
- Microfiche Reader
- Microphone & Recorder
- Video Camera
Digital Cameras - pictures bring words to life!
A digital camera is such a valuable piece of genealogy equipment as it will *talk* directly to your computer and makes it easier to edit a picture when you are out and about.
- Add photos of your ancestors into your computer software program - can you see family characteristics?
- Include pictures of places where they lived, worked and played
- Put in scenes of people enjoying leisure activities - games, crafts, music
- How about a photo of the church where they were christened / married / buried?
A Personal Computer and accessories make life a dream for the genealogist!
- Improve your information storage by using a database
- Transform the quality of your trees
- Scan documents, maps and pictures for ease of access
- Write enquiry letters for research and emails to your relatives
- Produce business cards, booklets and brochures
- Create posters and articles for your club
Microfiche and Reader help you to use those spare minutes well!
- Research in the comfort of your home
- Avoid special journeys to your resource centre
- Answer questions quickly
Work that Video Camera!
- Record your special vacation memories
- Keep family occasions fresh for ever
- Treasure movies of loved ones now gone
