TEST IT TUESDAY: Picture Yourself
A new device can put you in the action.

Written by - KTAL-TV - Channel 6
Published on September 23, 2003

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If you've ever felt a little left out when it comes to taking pictures...A new device can put you in the action.
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Patricia Netherton loves to take pictures. Although she owns several professional cameras, most of the time you`ll find her snapping shots with a disposable.
"You stick it in your fanny pack, purse, a lot of times even your pocket and it's just easier to handle it," said Netherton. Problem is, because she`s the one taking, you won't find her posing. "My friends say I've got pictures of everyone in the group but you`re not in it - because I'm always taking the picture," explained Netherton, of Shreveport.

"Patricia was so sick and tired of being left out of her own pictures she was taking on this picture on her mantle she told us that she used her computer to digitally add herself to this picture so it looks like she's standing right next to her friends," said Troubleshooter Rich DeMuro. That could all change - a new product called Picture Yourself attaches to a disposable camera - a spring loaded, wind-up timer let`s anyone get in the action.

Picture Yourself allowed us to take several impromptu shots - setup is a snap.
The device comes with a tripod which makes it easy to compose a shot.
Once you activate the mechanism, you have about 12 seconds.

"I think anybody that gets it will find that it's very easy to use and will enjoy having it and the ease of having it as well," said Netherton. The only issue we saw develop - sometimes the device can cover up the film advance wheel - not a big enough problem to push our tester`s button's - she pictures herself owning the 10 dollar gadget.

"Obviously if you want yourself in the picture more often the value is going to increase for you," concluded Netherton.

Picture Yourself - made by Joy Innovations - doesn't even need a battery.