Digital Cameras

If you haven't noticed, film cameras are beginning to become an oddity. Worried about how you can replace your trusty old 35mm camera? Perhaps your a grandma or grandpa and the kids want you to get into the 21st century. Maybe you are the type that doesn't like to use computer. Maybe you don't even have a computer. You don't need to be a computer genius to use a digital camera. You don't even need a computer!

Good digital cameras are now very affordable. It's easy to find a good quality digital camera that will take pictures just as well as your trusty 35mm. It's now easy to use a digital camera even without a computer. That was not always the case. You will probably need a little bit more help, but steps in this guide will show you how easy it is to use a digital camera without even owning a computer.

The first step, if you haven't already taken it, is to get a good quality digital camera. You don't need to get the most expensive model in the store. You should however, choose a camera made by a well-known photographic camera manufacturer. I highly recommend a Nikon or Canon. You want to start looking at cameras that have a resolution of at least six megapixels. At this resolution, you'll get results as good as your 35mm camera. Since you will not be using a computer that often, a large preview screen is also something to look for in the model you choose. Just remember when it comes to showing your pictures there are much better ways than trying to have people crowd around the back of your camera. In a number

Now that you have a good digital camera, we want to make sure you get the most out of it. Start by checking the manual, and find out how to set the camera to the highest quality JPEG setting. Once this is done, forget that the quality setting can be changed. Avoid the temptation of using lower quality settings so that you can fit more pictures on the memory card. Since you will probably be making more prints than someone who views pictures on a computer, you'll want the extra quality so those prints look great.

You'll also want to invest in several additional memory cards. You will need a few more than someone who has a computer to save the memory card to more often than you can. You'll also want to use the preview screen on your camera to check for bad pictures and erase them. Always remember to be very careful when you erase the picture and make sure you are only erasing one and not the whole card! This is a very easy mistake to make, so be extra careful.

Now that you have those great digital pictures, how are we to save and view them? Since we're trying to do this without a computer, we'll be treating your digital pictures very much like film. You're going to need to get them developed. When your memory card or cards get full, you will need to go someplace where there is a kiosk for digital cameras. This may be a camera store, drugstore, or even Wal-Mart.

I am going to suggest you start with a local camera store, if possible. There, you should hopefully get some expert advice on how to use the kiosk. I suggest you try to do this your first time at a time when the store is not very busy. What you'll want to do is make a DVD or CD that includes every image on your memory card. You will also want to make an index print so you can tell which DVD has which digital images. Keep in mind that you may need many index prints for a large memory card. Some kiosks will only let you save images to CD or DVD that you have ordered for prints. If this is the case, take your business elsewhere. You should be able to find one that will let you make a CD or DVD without having to make prints. You now have the digital equivalent of negatives. Make sure that you keep your DVD and index prints together in a safe place.

Viewing digital photos is becoming easier and easier. Most new DVD players will allow you to view your digital images by simply placing the DVD or CD in the player. His is a good way to decide which images you want to use for reprints, without having to stand at a the kiosk for an hour. There are also some new portable DVD players, that have a memory card slot for viewing digital photos. This is a simple and inexpensive option to a computer if you want to view your digital photos immediately. There are also some cool things like digital picture frames that you can use to display digital photos.

Make sure that you print your favorite digital photos. Putting your digital prints an album is the most relaxing way to share your photographs. You don't need a computer to look at your digital photos. Eventually, you may want to decide to invest in a computer. There are many advantages to digital photography in owning a computer. But there is no hurry. You can enjoy digital photography without a computer.

You can get additional information on how to take better photos here [http://www.photographybyjet.com/how-to-take-better-photos/How-to-choose-digital-camera/how-to-choose-a-digital-camera.htm]. James Thoenes is a professional photographer with over 20 years in photography. Learn how to take better photos at his website http://www.photographybyjet.com.

By James Thoenes

Digital Cameras- Choosing The Right Digital Camera For A Gift

That special someone has been hinting that they would like a new digital camera. Maybe, you have just decided on your own that they would like one. Yet, how to you choose the right camera? How much do you need to spend to get a good one? What brand should you choose? Where should you buy it? What about megapixels? All important questions, but unless you really know photography and digital cameras, it is easy to get the wrong answers.

First, I'll assume that person you are giving the digital camera to as a gift has not told you which camera they want, I they have, it is easy to find a place online that has a good price and order it. Just make sure that the warranty for the camera covers whatever country you live by avoiding grey-market cameras.

The next step is to decide what your budget is and what type of photography the person likes to do. At the low end, you should be able to find a very good point-and-shoot digital camera for $200-$300. In the $300-$400 range, for just a little more, you can get a much higher resolution camera with the latest image chip technology. If the person is someone who wants to become a photographer someday, or an advanced hobbyist, you will want to look into a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) like the Canon Digital Rebel series. These cost about $800 with a lens. Nikon has a competing model also. The DSLR's usually have better performance then point-and-shoot models and the ability to change lenses. They also have the highest image quality.

What brand of digital camera should you buy? I always recommend Canon or Nikon. These two manufacturers have dominated the film market because of their reputation for excellent products. They have the most experience in photography and are the choice of most professionals. Although many consumer electronics companies do have some good cameras, just because they make a good TV does not mean they make a good camera. Salesmen like to push them because the markup is often higher on non-photographic brands. My personal favorite is Canon, but I would never be disappointed if someone bought me a Nikon.

As a professional, I have often been asked the question about which camera brand. More than once, after asking my opinion, the person would argue about some consumer electronics brand that had so many megapixels and so many more features must be better. They would argue that it was a much better camera. A month or two later would come the next wave of people. This group would be asking if buying a used camera from a friend is a good idea. Strange, but it always seems to be the model that a month or two before was so much better that what I recommended. Buy a good camera from Nikon or Canon. You will be glad you did.

So what about megapixels? More is not always better. First, for casual picture takers I recommend a camera that has about 6 megapixels. Never buy anything less than a 5 megapixel camera. A six megapixel camera will produce images that rival a 35mm camera which has been the standard for years. This will keep the camera useful for a long time. For all but professional use (and even for many professionals) and 8 megapixel camera is more than enough.

There have been some problems with noise on high pixel count point-and-shoot digital cameras. While the resolution may be nice with a 10 megapixel camera from a consumer electronics company, you may find a 7-8 megapixel camera from a genuine camera company produces a high quality of image. DSLR's from Canon and Nikon do not have the noise problems usually seen in point-and-shoot cameras. Do not forget that larger image sizes need a faster computer and more space to archive on a computer. A real waste, since most people never make anything larger than an 8x10 print.

A higher pixel count is an easy way for camera manufacturers to demonstrate one camera may be better than another, even though it is something that most people pay extra for and do not really use. The most important improvements in digital cameras right now are in the areas of shadow and highlight detail, low noise, improved ISO settings and quality. Unfortunately, better shadow detail does not make as good an ad as 20 megapixels.

There are my suggestions for buying a digital camera as a gift. On the low end, look for a 6 megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera. On the high, end look for 8 megapixel point-and-shoot or a DSLR. You can save quite a bit buying a digital camera online. If you think you need advice, do not go to a consumer electronics store and ask a salesman. Find a true local camera store that specializes in selling cameras. Get your advice there and then reward them by buying the camera from them.

You can get additional information on how to take better photos here [http://www.photographybyjet.com/how-to-take-better-photos/How-to-choose-digital-camera/how-to-choose-a-digital-camera.htm]. James Thoenes is a professional photographer with over 20 years in photography. Learn how to take better photos at his website http://www.photographybyjet.com.

By James Thoenes

Digital Cameras vs Film Cameras

The debate is on: digital cameras vs. film cameras. Ever since digital cameras first came out, people have been plotting digital cameras against film cameras. Which one is better? Which one is best for you?

Of course, one type of cameras is not necessarily better than the other type. That is the problem with the whole "digital cameras vs. film cameras" ordeal. Each type of camera is great for different reasons.

Here are some of the benefits of digital cameras:

• · You have immediate results. You can see the photo you took, immediately after you took it.
• · You can "develop" your film whenever you want... you do not have to wait until you are done with a roll of film.
• · You can delete from your camera photos that you do not like.
• · Your photos do not have to be perfect. You can take an imperfect photo and then later make it perfect by using photo software.
• · You can take as many photos as you want. Many memory cards have a ton of memory these days!
• · You can review and show people your photos straight from the camera.
• · They can be made very small (they do not have to make room to hold a bulky roll of film, only a thin memory card).
• · Although they used to be quite expensive, prices are going down and they are now quite affordable.
• · Digital photographs are less likely to appear grainy.
• · Many say that color quality is better in digital photographs.
• · The technology of digital cameras is constantly improving.

Here are some of the benefits of film cameras (although this list is shorter, realize that it is these few things may weigh more heavily on your decision than the many things stated above):

• · Although much art can be made with digital cameras, many consider it to be a truer, purer art if taking with a film camera. After all, it takes much more skill to set up a photograph perfectly in the first place than to go back and photoshop it after the fact. This is, perhaps, one of the most important things that you can consider in the debate of film cameras vs. digital cameras.
• · Sometimes you do not want immediate results. Sometimes it is exciting to not know what your photographs will look like until you receive them. It is like unwrapping a present.
• · It is easy to go buy a new roll of film when out on vacation if you run out of "memory..." It is much easier to find and buy a roll of film than a new memory card.
• · You can still get your film camera photos put onto a CD... meaning that you can still download them onto your computer and even photoshop them if you desire to do so.
• · The zoom on a film camera is always optical - this means that if you zoom in, you are going to get a better, close-up photograph that is still of excellent resolution. With a digital camera, many of the zooms are digital (not all)... this means that although you are zooming in, you are merely cropping the photograph, something that you can do with your photo software at home.
• · Many consider film cameras to be easier to use.
• · Generally, the resolution of a film camera is better (but this changes if you get a very high resolution digital camera... 7 megapixels or more).

Thus, the winner of the debate of digital cameras vs. film cameras is totally up to you. It depends on what is most important to you.

By Anne Clarke

Digital Cameras -- Choosing The Perfect Digital Camera For Summer 2006

Digital cameras come in all shapes and sizes. Which one is right for you? Would you like one to slip into a pocket or would you prefer something larger with a wide range of features. Deciding which type is right for you is the first step on the road to choosing your perfect digital camera.

I have divided up the types of digital cameras available into six different categories.

Simple Point and Shoot

These are the most basic and easy to use digital camera. They are also the cheapest. To get up and running with this type of digital camera all you really need to do is load the battery and memory card. Once you have done that it is simply a case of turning the camera on and taking pictures.

The downsides of this type of camera are often small LCD screens, fast use of batteries, shutter delay and low build quality

Suggested cameras: Canon Powershot A430, Sony DSC S600 and Panasonic DMC LS2.

High Quality Point and Shoot

The first thing that is noticeable with this type of digital camera is a big step up in build quality and a very stylish design. In terms of features it may not have any more than a simple point and shoot model. Picture quality is normally an improvement from the more basic cameras. This type of camera still remains easy to use.

These cameras tend to be considerably more expensive than the simple point and shoot models.

Suggested cameras: Canon Powershot SD700 IS (European name: IXUS 800 IS), Casio Exilim EX-Z850 and Panasonic DMC FX01.

Point and Shoot with Extra Features

In terms of build quality and design these cameras tend to resemble the simple point and shoot models with one or two improvements such as larger LCD screens. They offer manual exposure features that are likely to appeal to people who are more serious about their photography. These cameras also retain a fairly compact body size.

Suggested cameras: Canon Powershot A700, Canon Powershot A610 and Sony DSC W100.

Pocket Sized

Pocket sized digital cameras tend to be more or less slim versions of the high quality point and shoot models. This is the most convenient type of digital camera as it is easy to slip into a pocket and take anywhere with you.

In terms of picture quality they are usually not quite as good as either the high quality point and shoot models or the point and shoot with extra features cameras.

Suggested cameras: Canon Powershot SD600 (European name: IXUS 60), Sony DSC T9 and Sony DSC T30.

Super Zoom

Super zoom digital cameras are quite different. These are larger cameras with features similar to those you would expect to find on a traditional 35mm SLR camera. In terms of style and design they also have a resemblance to those cameras too. These are aimed more at people who are serious about photography. The longer zoom lens can make them far heavier than the smaller compacts.

Obviously these cameras are too big for a pocket so you need to consider how you are going to carry them around with you. A good quality camera bag is well worth considering.

Suggested cameras: Canon Powershot S3 IS, Sony DSC H2, Fuji Finepix S9000 (European name: S9500) and Fuji Finepix S5200 (European name: S5600).

Digital SLR

If you are looking for the best quality and also a high degree of flexibility then you are likely to find Digital SLR cameras rather tempting. Prices have fallen dramatically over the past couple years making them affordable to photo enthusiasts as well as professionals. Once you add on the cost of a couple of high quality lenses buying one is still a considerable investment. Therefore I would only suggest buying one if you are serious about photography or intend to spend plenty of time getting to know your camera.

Suggested entry level Digital SLR cameras: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT (European name: EOS 350D) and Nikon D50

This article was provided by Andy Needham of http://www.cameras.co.uk/. Cameras.co.uk provides digital camera reviews, price comparisons and general help for buying digital cameras. There is also a special section where you can ask a question if you would like further help.

By Andy Needham

Top of the Line Digital Cameras

If you think that digital cameras are for snapshots only, then you obviously haven't heard about SLR (Single Lens Reflex) digital cameras. SLR is a type of camera which has one lens for composing the frame and capturing the image. SLR cameras are also known as TTL (through-the-lens) cameras.

An SLR camera displays an image through the viewfinder that is exactly the same image as the camera sees and is exactly the same image that the camera is going to record when you release the shutter.

An SLR camera provides a much more accurate image through the viewfinder than a digital camera produces on its LCD because the LCD does not faithfully reproduce the colors and light intensity that is actually entering the camera.

The top of the line SLR digital cameras rival the best film-based SLR cameras and are designed for serious hobbyists and professional photographers. Digital SLR cameras are much larger, bulkier, and heavier than traditional digital
cameras.

The SLR uses a mirror that is located behind the lens as well as an optical device known as a pentaprism to channel the light that enters the camera's lens to the optical finder. When you release the shutter the mirror moves out of the way and the image is captured in the same way as any digital camera.

The better digital SLR cameras let you mount different lenses just like their film-based counterparts do. Many of your existing 35mm lens may be compatible with a digital SLR. If you have a large lens collection then you should definitely look for a digital SLR that is compatible with them.

Because the digital SLR cameras are more professional, they come with a hefty price tag. A 6-megapixel Nikon D100 runs around $2,000 and the 11-megapixel Canon 1D runs near $8,000. This is for the camera body only and does not include a lens! This is why I mentioned earlier that you should look for a digital camera that will mount your existing lens collection. Just a good quality zoom lens can run you at least $3,000 and can climb as high as $10,000 depending upon the features!

Of course, there are also starter-priced digital SLR cameras available. The Olympus E-20N, a 5.0-megapixel SLR camera, which includes a non-replaceable lens that is capable of duplicating a 35 mm to 140 mm lens, runs around $3500.

These prices are not out of line if you make your living shooting pictures. You can actually create additional revenue streams when you shoot digital pictures, instead of film-based ones, by offering image enhancement options and all sorts of digital FX options for thee prospective bride and groom's on their treasured wedding album.

If all of this sounds a bit too expensive for your blood, then you'll probably find all of the digital camera that you'll ever need way down in the $99 to $500 price range and you'll never have to worry about buying extra lenses. Digital SLR cameras aren't for everyone but, if they're for you, then there are
plenty of models to look at. SOme of the best are made by Canon, Olympus and Nikon which are familiar names in the photography world.

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By Warren Lynch

Digital Cameras - The Perfect Photography Tool

Each step ahead with the technology makes the things better. This goes perfectly right for the digital cameras. A digital camera is a device, which works with digital technology for taking the photographs. It is the best thing to have happened in the field of photography till now. With digital cameras, photography has become more instant, convenient and better.

The basic idea of digital camera becoming a hit among the masses is that it is absolutely different from its predecessor devices. The old conventional cameras used to be dependent entirely on the chemical and mechanical processes to develop the images. They were so uncomfortable to handle. More so, they used to deliver poor quality images that did not satisfy the users. People were not happy with the working of these old and uncomfortable cameras and were waiting for some new technology.

The digital cameras after their invention have broken all the boundaries. They are smart, instant and high-tech. They are so easy-to-handle that even the kids can produce high quality photos from them. It does not take much to understand the working of the digital technology. They are the trend of the modern times ready to deliver all your needs, in just a few seconds.

The digital cameras have in-built sensors which record all the images electronically. There is no system of film being inserted into them. The photos get stored in the memory chip of the camera. These images can later be transferred on to the computer or can be directly sent for printing. Moreover the digital cameras also let you decide which photos you want to keep and which ones you want to delete.

The new approach of the digital cameras has been tremendously successful. As the digital imaging technology is becoming better and improving each day, the digital cameras are becoming too popular. They are emerging as a high quality and high performance alternatives of the traditional cameras.

The basic components of the digital cameras are still alike traditional cameras. Same like a traditional camera, the digital camera has a series of powerful lenses. These lenses focus the light in order to create an image of the particular object you want to shoot. The basic difference is that in place of focusing this light on a piece of a traditional film, the digital camera focuses the light on a semiconductor device, which electronically records the light. A built-in computer then disperses this electronic info down into several digital data. All the interesting, fun and advanced digital cameras are the perfect results of this digital technology.

If you are going to buy a digital camera, it is important to understand the basics of its working. You will be able to identify the best digital camera for yourself by answering some of the similar questions. Why exactly do you need a digital camera? Will you use it to earn a living for yourself? Will you upload your photos on the Internet and earn from them? Do you need the best quality digital camera? Are you an average user of digital camera seeking fun or a serious professional photographer?

By Danny Feildman

Types and Features of Digital Cameras

Everyone is behind some sort of entertainment and there will be a variation only in their interest. Some have a special interest in photography and in order to satisfy their interest there are well featured digital cameras are available in the market from all leading brands. Earlier, people were using SLR cameras and now the trend has changed where they have now switched over to digital camera. A great difference lies in capturing the images from the normal SLR camera with the digital camera.

The quality in capturing images through digital camera is far better which gives a natural look for the images that are captured. Resolution, sensor, brightness and colour of the images differ from that of the other model cameras. In the conventional type of camera, film is used to capture the images, but in the digital camera it does not require any film to capture the image because they are stored electronically both in audio and video format. When compared with the conventional cameras, the storage capacity in the digital camera is high.

Digital cameras are used to store images in the digital format whereas in the conventional type camera the images are stored in analog format. Cameras are available in two different types meant for amateur and professional users. For those who like to learn photography, the conventional SLR cameras help the most. Because in these type of cameras, the settings has to be done manually which paves way for the amateur users to learn more about the technical features involved in it.

Video camcorders, digital cameras and webcams are the different type of cameras used. The digital camera technology has attained great heights with the help of CCD digital technology. The shutter speed, digital zoom, video motion detention and menu driven programmability are some of them to mention. The other advantages of the digital camera are the automatic light control, aperture and shutter speed. Apart from the camera, few other factors that help for better quality output are the tripod, zooming lens are some of the accessories to mention.

So, taking these advantages into consideration, the photography lovers are more convenient using the digital camera because they are light weighted and has user-friendly options putting the users at ease in using the digital camera. Also there are online guides are available for the beginners who are planning to buy a new digital camera. The new users can surf through the net for valuable tips and guidance for handling the digital camera.

By Fredrick Joy

Digital Cameras - To Click and Pose

When it comes to the photography field, some years ago, people used bulky cameras to take photographs. Those heavy weight cameras were unable to carry and they did not offer clear and perfect images to their users. To avoid all these inconveniences, digital cameras are introduced in the market with high performance and quality. You can take bright images even in poor light condition with these cameras. As photography is a common hobby for most of the people across the world, the popularity of these innovative devices has been increasing day by day. These sleek cameras offer crystal clear images and are equipped with all the user-friendly multi-functional features like recording videos of moving and still moments, editing and saving images etc. As these sleek devices come with removable storage capacity, you can save thousands of images and video clips on these cameras. You can delete unwanted photos to free the memory capacity. Some of the removable storage technologies that are available in the market are the Multi-Media Card (MMC), Compact Flash (CF-I), Memory Stick, USB flash drive and xD-Picture Card (xD).

The present day market is offering numerous types of digital cameras like digital single lens reflex cameras, compact digital cameras, ultra compacts, line-scan camera, bridge cameras, digital SLRs and compact.

Most of the latest digital cameras come with USB port connectivity that can be used to connect cameras directly to computers to transfer data. Some of the advanced technology cameras have PictBridge standard that enables you to send images directly to a computer printer which is capable of a PictBridge standard without taking the help of computer. To take different types of images depending on the situations, the digital cameras have several mode options to choose from like exposure, light metering, white balance, aperture and focusing. They operate on rechargeable batteries which are small enough to fit in cameras.

Now-a-days, these digital camera features are equipped in most of the mobile phones, which are known as camera mobile phones. They act like digital cameras, but the image storage capacity of these handsets is less than the cameras. Some of the latest electronic devices that come with in-built-camera features are Blackberry devices, camcorders, laptops and PDAs. The common format for most of the digital cameras is JPEG (Joint Photography Experts Group) standard.

The Wespro Digital Camera, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W130 Silver Digital Camera, Canon Power Shot A590 IS, Fuji film Fine Pix Z20FD and Sony DSC-W110 Silver Digital Camera are some of the cheap digital cameras that are available at affordable prices in the market. These cheap Digital cameras come with high-end technology and offer you great flexibility to carry them with you wherever you go.

To have a close and clear view of all the cheap digital cameras, visiting related websites over the Internet is the best source than the others. This helps you to get the best deal on purchasing the best quality digital camera.

By Issac Brandon

Digital Cameras - Seamless High Performance

Due to the drastic changes in the field of technology, the digital cameras have come very close to the people and are helping people to capture the most precious and valuable moments of their life.

Some years ago, people used ordinary cameras to take pictures. But, those are bulky and inconvenient to handle and were not high in their performance, quality and durability. These conventional cameras are replaced by the sleek and space-conscious cheap digital cameras that allow the users to store, to record, remove and edit the pictures according to their wish and is available at low prices in the market. These cameras come in a portable size that allow the users to carry it with ease wherever they go.

When it comes to the advantages of digital cameras, these cameras come with the most advanced features and offer multi-purposes to their users. These stylish and smart cameras come with memory card that enable the users to find zoom power, to adjust the options, to review the photographs, to check the battery, mega pixel count and use of flash. The higher mega pixels digital camera are offering the best, crystal clear and blur less images to the users. As the camera world technology develops day by day, the latest cheap digital cameras come with so powerful features that they can capture the clear pictures even in low light condition. These cameras offer seamless high performance and are well-known for their clarity, flexibility and price.

The present day market is flooded with numerous types of digital cameras with various features. The digital cameras manufacturer companies are taking efforts to provide the best and high-quality digital cameras at reasonable prices in the market. If you are looking for some of the best and cheap digital cameras, you can go for the Nikon COOLPIX S550 digital, Digital SLR Camera Nikon D700, Canon digital camera IXUS 80 IS, Canon Digital Camera - PowerShot A580 and Kodak easy share C613 Zoom digital camera. Before going to choose the high-performance digital camera, you should consider so many factors like image resolution, warranty, brand, price and after sales service. Among all the markets available in the present day the online market is the best one to get a good quality digital camera at a low price.

The present day market provides a wide range of choice to the customers to choose the cheap digital cameras to satisfy their needs. These cameras assist them to capture the photographs of their near and dear ones as well as to take video graphs for a long time

By Alden Jerry

Digital Cameras - Setting the Image Size

Setting the size of an image is something specific to digital cameras, it just didn't exist on film cameras. One effect of changing the size of image your camera takes is that it also affects the size of the digital image file your camera stores on its memory card and therefore the number of pictures you can store on any given size of card.

This is size in terms of computer memory or storage and is expressed in kilobytes, megabytes and gigabytes. Digital cameras, like all other digital devices, produce digital files that need a certain amount of space to store them. The image size setting on your camera will significantly affect the size of the resultant image file.

It may be easier to think in terms of how many pictures it will take to fill up your memory card. You will get the maximum number of pictures if the image size is at it's lowest setting. By the same token, you will get the minimum number of pictures when this is at it's highest setting.

In practice, this means that if getting as many pictures as possible on your card is the most important thing to you, then you need to adjust the image size to the minimum available setting.

Image size has always been an important aspect of cameras even before they became digital. With film cameras it was controlled by the size of the film that the camera would accept. A 35 millimetre camera was called that because that was the size of film it used. If you wanted larger images, you needed a camera that would accept larger film. These were called medium or large format cameras.

When digital cameras came along the idea of being able to take different sizes of image with the same camera became possible. This is simply done by changing the image size setting in your camera. It is perfectly feasible to change the image size between shots and store different sizes of image on the same card.

One thing that hasn't changed is the effect of using a larger or smaller size of image whether it's a digital image or the size of the negative you got from a film camera. A bigger image (or negative or transparency) will produce a better image. Most adverts for cameras or other sources of information about digital photography will tell you just that, but it's not the whole story.

The first thing to consider is what exactly is meant by a "better image". Things like the accurate reproduction of colour, the image noise produced by the camera or the amount of distortion produced by the lens are entirely unaffected by image size but play a large part in deciding if one picture is technically better than another. It is certainly the case that two different cameras can produce the same size of image but with very different overall technical quality.

That is something to think about when looking to purchase a new camera but it's not under consideration here because this is just about the effect of altering the size setting on your camera. The only thing that changes when you do this is the "resolution" of the images your camera produces.

What is resolution?

The word resolution means the ability to see (or resolve) fine detail in a printed photograph. A high resolution image will have a lot more visible detail than a low resolution image. The image size setting on your camera may even be called resolution because they are so directly related. A large image means high resolution and a small image means low resolution.

Please note that this ability to resolve fine detail only applies when you print your digital photograph and not when you are viewing it on a computer monitor. Viewing a high resolution picture on screen will allow you to zoom in and look at the detail you have captured, but that's it. When you zoom out to see the whole picture then the resolution of the image you see will be that of the screen itself, it physically cannot be any higher than that.

You can prove this for yourself by simply comparing a high and low resolution image side by side on your computer. As long as they are visibly the same size on screen, they will have the same resolution. No matter how close you get to the screen, you will not see any more detail in the larger, high resolution picture.

In practice this means that if you only ever view your digital images on a computer and never print them then you can use your camera's smallest image size setting and gain the benefit of being able to store lots more pictures on your memory card.

On the other hand, if you want to make big prints from your camera's pictures, then you should set the image size to the largest you have available. Another thing you can do with a large image is to print (or view) only a small part of it. This is sometimes called "cropping". So, if you think you might want to do this at any time then you should set your image size or resolution to its maximum.

The size of a digital image is measured in megapixels, which simply means one million pixels. A pixel is the smallest part of a digital image and is a single colour. If you zoom in close enough to any digital image, you can see the individual pixels that it is made of, all neatly lined up in rows and columns.

You might have noticed that, so far, I have not made any mention of the actual numbers involved. Whereas, every reference to a digital camera you come across will usually include mention of the number of megapixels it has. This is an indication of the maximum size of image that the camera can produce.

The actual size of the image only matters when it comes to comparing cameras but, here is an indication of how megapixels relate to resolution and print sizes. A high resolution print at 6 x 4 inches requires just over 2 megapixels. An A4 print (roughly 8 x 11 inches) at the same resolution needs an 8 megapixel image.

The situation is complicated by the fact that it is easy to resize a digital image after it has been taken. This is called "interpolation" and some editing programs (and even some printers) can do it very well. So well in fact, that they can fool the eye into thinking that your picture has more resolution than is actually there. Added to that is the fact that the human eye has an upper limit to the detail it can resolve.

You could print an 8 megapixel image at 6 x 4 inches and although technically it would be at a much higher resolution than the 2 megapixel version, no human in the world has good enough eyesight to tell. You also have to take into account that large pictures tend to be viewed from further away than small ones, which greatly affects how much detail people can actually see. All in all, the whole issue of image size and resolution is at least partly a matter of personal taste.

When it comes to setting up your camera however, it doesn't matter what the actual largest size is, just that it's the largest available from your camera. You should use this setting if you ever want to make big prints or do further editing work like cropping and printing just a part of the picture.

If you have never checked the size setting on your camera, I definitely recommend that you do so. Most cameras will give you a choice of either small, medium or large for the size and, when they first come out the factory, they are usually set to medium. I'm sure the manufacturers' figure that this is a good compromise setting for most people but personally, I think that it's the setting that is least likely to be right for most people.

For example, if you have an 8 megapixel camera, then a medium setting is likely to be around 4 megapixels. This is too big to view on screen without shrinking it down and, if this is the only way you want to see your pictures, it is quite wasteful of space on your memory card and hard drive. In these cases you should use the minimum size unless that looks too small on screen (you may have a very big screen).

The other side of the coin is that, if you have spent your hard earned money on an 8 megapixel camera because you want to print big, high quality pictures or do some photo editing then, unless you have the image size set to maximum, you wont be taking 8 megapixel pictures. You could have saved your money and just bought a 4 megapixel camera.

So in conclusion, go and check the size setting on your digital camera, you want the minimum size for viewing and email and the largest size for big prints or editing. Medium is usually not much use to anyone. Let's not compromise!

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Digital Cameras In Todays Society

Digital cameras have become mainstream cameras because they are extremely easy to use and offer a host of wonderful features. Digital cameras connect to PC via USB so you can transfer your photos easily for archiving, editing, and printing. Digital cameras make it easy to share pictures both online and in print. Digital cameras with resolution in the four to five megapixel range are capable of producing professional-quality images.

Cameras

The major advantage of digital cameras is the ability to take multiple pictures at no extra cost and then printing only the best ones. Cameras meant for automatic point-and-shoot photos, with a 3x zoom lens, will serve casual shooters as well as dedicated hobbyists much of the time. Digital cameras with less than one megapixel are inexpensive, but they usually lack key features. Cameras with higher resolutions of 7, 8, 10 or even more megapixels give you the latitude to create large reprints, or to crop and manipulate images with photo-editing software without degrading them. All digital cameras have a built-in computer, and all of them record images electronically. Since film still provides better picture quality, digital cameras have not completely replaced conventional cameras. All the fun and interesting features of digital cameras come as a direct result of striving to improve customer needs for high quality, low cost photos.

Images

Images are made up of tiny cells (also called pixels). Images taken at higher resolutions will look much clearer and sharper when printed, and large prints will look better. You can even select only the best and copy them from your computer back onto the camera's storage device so you can give an edited slide show of just the best images. Once images are in digital form, you can start to take pieces from various images and paste them into other images. Digital photography now makes it possible to put all of your images on the Web and bore the entire world instead of just your friends and family. One nice thing about digital cameras is that you can show your images on a TV set.

Memory

Memory Most digital cameras support some type of removable memory card for storing your images. You should buy as large a memory card as your camera can accept, as the memory cards that are included with the cameras are usually not nearly big enough to hold a good number of high quality pictures. Two popular memory card types are CompactFlash and SmartMedia cards. Both types of memory are similar in price and performance but CompactFlash cards are more widely used. How many pictures will fit in the memory. The exact number depends on the size of the memory card (or other type of storage used), the camera's resolution, the compression quality setting, the exact type of camera, and even the type of pictures taken. If you can't fit enough pictures in the memory, you should buy a higher capacity memory card instead.

Digital cameras are distinguished by their resolution--how many pixels, or picture elements, the image sensor contains. Digital cameras give you extraordinary control over images. Digital cameras are perfect for learner photographers as the images can be displayed immediately. Digital cameras generally need a computer to manipulate and print images, but the technology is evolving rapidly, and photo printers that work without a computer are now mass-market items. Digital cameras have high power requirements, and over time have become increasingly smaller in size, which has resulted in an ongoing need to develop a battery small enough to fit in the camera and yet able to power it for a reasonable length of time. Digital cameras emerging popularity is attributed to the vastly improved photography experience they afford, through instant viewing, deletion, annotation, and control over reprint size and quantity.

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An Overview Of Digital Cameras

Digital cameras can be a lot of fun, especially if you're really into photography. A digital camera opens up a whole new world of possibility with more capabilities and higher picture quality than standard cameras . With new computer technology adding to the experience of digital cameras, technology lovers around the world will be able to get more out of their cameras and the software that goes with it.

Of course, it can be difficult sorting through all of the information about digital cameras. Finding what you're specifically looking for can become complicated in the web of camera information, ratings and reviews contained on several technology-oriented websites. If ratings and reviews are what you're looking for, however, look no further than the Digital Camera Review website. At http://www.dpreview.com, you can find a wealth of information about digital cameras that will really help you decide what you need.

It may seem like an elementary statement, but when the time finally does come for you to buy a digital camera, the decision is entirely yours. All of the ratings and reviews can only get you so far. You must ultimately make a decision based on how you think you will use your digital camera, what your budget is, and which accessories you hope to be able to use.

There are a number of trusted names in digital cameras that have wide varieties of camera types. Pentax digital cameras, for example, are among the more trusted names in cameras. The Pentax digital camera is known for being reliable and easy-to-use, plus the price is usually very affordable.

The Nikon D70 digital SLR is also a popular choice among digital camera enthusiasts. The price on this 2004-released camera is right, and it offers a high degree of functionality without requiring too much of the user. The technology behind the camera is basic, allowing for ease of use without running to the instruction manual for each snap of a photo. The Nikon D70 digital SLR is also one of the top-selling cameras in the world.

It is important to realize that these cameras are just a few of the many options that are available to someone who is seriously in the market for a digital camera. While these are some of the more popular models, there are a number of manufacturers who make high-quality cameras on a much smaller scale. Take the time to visit your local retailer and take a look at what every manufacturer has to offer. Somewhere in the mountain of options is the perfect digital camera for you.

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Few Facts Of Digital Cameras

A digital camera captures images in a digital format, unlike a conventional camera, which captures images using a photographic film.

History:

Using a mosaic photosensor, Eugene F. Lally of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory first showed how still photos could be produced in a digital domain. An engineer at Eastman Kodak, Steve Sasson, used solid-state CCD chips to build a prototype digital camera having a resolution of 0.01 megapixel, and recorded black and white digital images to a magnetic cassette tape. With this prototype model, Steve took the first image in December of 1975 taking 23 seconds to capture it.

In 1988, Fuji DS-1P became the first digital camera that captured images as a computerized file. However, the camera never entered the U.S. market. In 1991, Kodak DCS-100 was the first commercially available digital camera, which used a 1.3 megapixel sensor. With the advancement of technology, modern digital cameras have become multifunctional and are now capable of capturing audio/video and still photographs.

Benefits:

1 - You get superior image quality. Digital cameras can offer good to excellent image resolution.

2 - You get a fair price. A digital camera is reasonably priced and is affordable.

3 - You can transfer the pictures to your laptop. You can easily connect the digital camera to your laptop and transfer the pictures in your hard disk.

4 - You can print in large sizes. Due to its high resolution, pictures can be printed in large sizes by any plotter.

5 - You can email the pictures to your friends. You can send the pictures by email to your loved ones.

6 - You can store the images in CDs or hard disk. Once the pictures are transferred from digital camera to the computer, permanent storage on a CD or hard disk is possible.

7 - You can take the camera in your pocket while you travel. The small size of the digital camera makes traveling with it easy and a pleasure.

8 - You can move in close to your subject. Zoom lenses offer close-ups of your subject with sharp focus. You can take very good close-ups of flowers, bugs, stamps, coins, etc.

9 - You can rework the image in a computer. Any photo editing software can rework the images taken.

10 - You can take good pictures even in low-light situations. Due to flexible over sensitivity or ISO equivalents, digital cameras can easily take detailed pictures even in low-light conditions.

11 - You can take quality still photos of moving objects. Sports and fashion photography can be easily accomplished due to the fast burst rate of digital cameras.

12 - You save money. There is no need of buying photographic films, developing them into negatives and positives. Moreover, the batteries are usually rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which last a long time.

13 - You can choose as per your needs and fancy. Many models are available like standard digital camera, underwater digital camera, waterproof digital camera, compact digital camera, and the professional digital camera.

Storage Media:

Digital cameras use memory to capture and store images. Some of the storages media used are onboard flash memory, 3.5" floppy disks, video floppy disk, PCMCIA hard drives, CD or DVD, CompactFlash memory cards, Microdrives, Memory Stick, SD/MMC, MiniSD Card, MicroSD Card, XD-Picture Card, SmartMedia, and FP Memory.

Power:

Digital cameras consume a lot of power, which is supplied by powerful, small in size batteries. Batteries are broadly divided into two groups, namely, off-the-shelf and proprietary. Off-the-shelf batteries are like AA, CR2, CR-V3, AAA, and RCR-V3. They are lithium-ion (Li-Ion) or Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Standard AA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries either do not work or work for only a very short time in most cameras.

Proprietary batteries are built as per the manufacturer`s custom specifications and are usually available as aftermarket replacement parts. Generally, lithium ion batteries are widely used as proprietary batteries for digital cameras.

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Types of Digital Cameras

By Amber Lowery

If you are in the market to purchase a digital camera, you have surely seen several different types of cameras. It isnt exactly clear what the differences between the types are, and it can be confusing trying to choose the digital camera thats right for you. In this article, we wil discuss the different types of cameras so that you can better understand what to look for in purchasing a digital camera.

Point and Shoot Digital Cameras

Most consumer cameras on the market today fall into the category of Point and Shoot digital cameras. These cameras usually provide resolutions of between 2 and 4 megapixels (million pixels). These cameras are the digital version of your typical 35mm consumer camera.

A point and shoot digital camera is designed to do just that - take snapshots. They provide limited flexability with options, although many newer models have some limited options for special effects. The image quality from a point and shoot digital camera is generally good enough for common uses, such as auction photos, and even 4 X 6 prints.

If you just want a standard, entry level digital camera for family snapshots and auction photos, then a point and shoot digital camera is a budget conscious choice.

Semi Professional Digital Cameras

A semi professional digital camera is a more advanced version of a point and shoot digital camera. Typicaly, these cameras provide resolutions between 5 and 6 megapixels (million pixels). They also often offer the user additional settings and greater control over the camera. The image quality of these cameras is good enough to produce clear prints up to about 8 x 10.

A semi professional digital camera may be the best option for you if you seek greater creative control than you can get with a point and shoot model. The increased flexability does come with a price. Most semi professional models are priced much higher than point and shoot models.

Digital SLR Cameras

If you are a serious or professional photographer, no less than a Digital SLR model will do. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. Digital SLR cameras are very similar in operation to their 35 mm SLR countereparts. Also, many camera companies (such as Cannon and Nikon) have built their digital SLR models to be compatible with 35 mm SLR lenses. This is a great benefit to professional photographers who can select a model that is compatible with their existing lenses.

Digital SLR cameras provide an amazing ammount of creative control over the camera and the resuting images. Also, these cameras provide resolutions over 6 Megapixels and can produce prints of poster size without noticable pixelazation.

A Digital SLR camera (without lenses) is a pricey investment indeed. Currently, you can expect to spend $1500 or more on the camera alone. Accessories and lenses cost extra.

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Digital Cameras - Snap the Memorable Moments

By Alden Jerry

Restoring the rare moment of one's life is the most beautiful and expensive possession. The memories of childhood, the convocation ceremony in the college and the lonely walk at old age are the special moments for everyone. All these moments can be captured with a simple click of soft button and can be stored for life-long memory.

A digital camera captures video or still photographs digitally by recording images on a light-sensitive sensor. There are also many digital camera which can record sound and movingof digital camera. With the captured images manipulation can be done through digital videos as well as still photographs. Restoring the photographs is one of the prime functions cameras, it has all the features for making changes to photographs.

Digital cameras are becoming smaller day by day and the features are also increasing in it. The choice of digital camera depends with the requirement of the user. There are various category of digital cameras like the compact digital cameras, ultra compacts, bridge cameras, digital single lens reflex cameras, line-scan camera, compact digital SLRs and digital SLRs.

This days digital cameras are used in many devices from mobile phones to personal digital assistants and vehicles. The Hubble space telescope and other astronomical devices are having specialised digital cameras. There are high-tech digital cameras available in the market with which one can take underwater photographs. The underwater digital cameras are very useful in capturing sealife, scuba diving and something artistic under the sea.

Taking some underwater pictures is everyone's dream and while exploring the deep sea, one can take photographs and can save magical memories that can be relived until the next undersea adventure. These photographs about looking into the eyes of rarely seen creatures can be permanent recorded from the underwater digital cameras. There are various underwater digital cameras namely sea and sea DX-1G compact digital 10.0 MP camera, Intova IC-700 7.0 MP digital camera with underwater housing, Sealife SL 320 Reef master mini underwater digital camera, VuPoint DC-WPC-ST531TBLK-VP underwater digital camera and many more.

The most important accessory of a digital camera is the memory card. It is used to store the pictures taken on digital cameras. The memory card in the digital camera can be equated with hard disks in computers. The memory card varies in capacity and the additional memory cards are generally either 128 MB or 265 MB. Memory Stick, Compact Flash and Smart Media, etc. are all different type of memory cards. The use memory card is dependent on the users camera type, the memory card can be re-used, once saving the required photographs on the computer, or copying them on a CDs etc. The most commonly used card in digital cameras is the 16 MB cards, and most of the digital cameras make use of removable storage memory for the purpose of recording images.

There are also cheap digital cameras available in the market; these camera are very handy and useful for all purpose. The cheap digital cameras is equipped with all the high-technology features and are very result oriented. The presence of this type of camera can be felt in the market, where it has a good share in the revenue. Many renowned companies are coming up with cheap digital cameras to cater the demand of the customers and to capture the market. This cheap digital cameras are second to none in terms of quality and durability as compare to any digital camera available in the market.

The demand for digital cameras are increasing with each passing day with some brilliant and high-tech digital camera in the market. The manufacturers are catering to the demand with all new features added everyday in the cameras.

Digital Cameras Vs SLR Digital Cameras

By Jonathan Popoola

In the advent of the photography craze, digital cameras have replaced the usual instamatics while toy compact cameras serves as the artsy upgrade for the usual point and shoot cameras of the '80s. But what about SLR Digital Cameras has it replaced the classic manual SLR cameras? Well, yes and no. While a lot of professional photographers have now switched to using SLR Digital Cameras as opposed to manual SLRs as the former proves to be the more practical choice for business, there are still a lot of photography enthusiasts out there who prefer taking pictures with the classic SLR. But does the current rise in popularity of the SLR Digital Cameras mean that it has already replaced the nifty digital cameras that everyone has grown so fondly of?

Well, while there is still no clear answer to this as the SLR Digital Camera is the clever hybrid of the digital camera and the manual SLR camera, a lot of people still prefer to patronize digital cameras over SLR Digital Cameras. To help give you a better idea of the pros and cons of these two types of cameras, read on for some insightful tips:

o For those who just want to take pictures of group gatherings, vacation trips, or just high-angled photos for their personal sites, go ahead and buy digital cameras instead. Since you only have very basic requirements when it comes to choice of device for picture taking, you need not confuse yourself with the various buttons and features that SLR Digital Cameras tend to have.

Digital cameras nowadays, even the entry-level models already have decent features. You really need not your photos to be 12 megapixels, your laptop will surely run out of storage space in no time if you plan to upload all those high quality images. Digital cameras with 6 to 8 megapixels already makes for good quality photos whether you choose to print it or publish it in your blog. Plus, you need not spend around $500 to get yourself a decent and good quality digital camera. Those in the $150 to $200 price range are already packed with high-tech features to be able to help you take great photos with ease.

o SLR Digital Cameras make for a good investment. If you are planning to pursue a career in photography however, it is more advisable for you to get a SLR Digital Camera instead of the usual point and shoot digital camera. In order for you to have the skills required for those who want to go pro, you must be able to get yourself better acquainted with the nitty gritty that involves SLR Digital Cameras.

If you find the User's Guide manual to be too much of a bore, you can log on the Internet or get yourself a copy of those photography magazines to help yourself get some tips from the pros or from your fellow photography enthusiasts. For those who are just starting with photography, entry-level SLR Digital Cameras can already produce magazine-worthy shots plus if you know how to maintain the device well, then your first SLR Digital Camera will last you a long time. You can also get yourself one of those cheap compact cameras while you are still trying to learn the ropes of shooting on manual.

Digital Cameras - 10 of the Best

By Bruce Santucci

Looking for a digital camera? If so, then you probably want to be sure that you pick out the right one. The following is an overview of several of the best cameras out there, so read on and make up your mind...

Canon PowerShot A620 Digital Camera

For less than $400 you can have this camera, which is great for both beginner and advanced photographers. This is one of Canon's best cameras in the A-series and it comes with many great features. A 7.1 megapixel camera, this is great for those who need pictures with high definition, and you are sure to be pleased with all the exposure controls available too.

Canon PowerShot A610 Digital Camera

Also under $400, although not quite as snappy as the A620, this is a camera that has a variety of advanced functions that both pros and novices alike will enjoy. This is a 5.0 megapixel camera that has a special fold out 2 inch LCD screen. With this camera you start at wide angle, but the camera can accept telephoto and wide angle lenses as well.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-p200 Digital Camera

If you like what Sony offered before, you'll find that this digital camera is even better. With 7.2 megapixiels, a great 2 inch display, and Sony's Picture Package software included, this is a great buy for only $400. The 3x zoom lens and the memory stick storage are added bonuses too, not to mention all the accessories that come along.

Olympus 720SW Digital Camera

This camera comes with a great 2.5 inch viewing screen that makes taking pictures easy. It is both water proof and shock proof and is small enough to fit in your pocket. You can even use this camera under water for great underwater shots you can't get with most cameras. Puts out great pictures and is easy for anyone to use.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera

Reasonably priced at less than $300, this is a great choice if you are on a budget. The camera comes with a 10x zoom lens, and now with this 7.2 megapixel camera you also get a true wide angle view as well. With a great design and three color choices, blue, silver, and black, the camera is a nice looking, portable, and very compact choice.

Canon Rebel XTi Digital Camera

If you are willing to pay a bit more, you can get Canon's SLR, the Rebel, which broke the $1000 price barrier for the first time for digital SLR's. This camera has a 2.5" screen and features manual modes and auto mode alike. There are many accessories that can be added too, so you can get all the zoom lenses, filters, and other accessories you desire.

Nikon D200 Digital Camera

For those who are truly serious about photography and aren't afraid to spend more than $1000, this Nikon is a great choice. It is a digital SLR that comes with both manual and automatic controls. It is a favorite among many, especially because of the ability to control lighting and take pictures that are amazing.

Kodak EasyShare V530 Digital Camera

This camera is one of the best compact digital cameras out there, and it's a great buy for less than $300. It comes with a 3x optical zoom and offers 5 megapixels to work with too. There is no manual mode and no viewfinder either, so you'll have to just rely on the LCD screen when you are taking shots with this camera.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30

If you are looking for a camera that almost has SLR capabilities without the high price, this camera should be at the top of your list. For less than $700 you can have this capable camera that boasts 8 megapixels, and a choice of the LCD screen or a digital viewfinder when shooting pictures. The superzoom lens is definitely an added bonus as well.

Casio Exilim EX-P505

A cross between a digital camera and a digital camcorder, the price of $490 is definitely a great buy. The still camera boasts 5 megapixels and the videos that you can take with the camera are MPEG-4 videos that are 640 by 480. There are various ISO settings available and high shutter speeds are part of deal, as well as a 2" LCD that swivels.

There are hundreds of digital cameras on the market today. Choosing the best for your own needs can be a challenge. Hopefully, the guide above will get you started in finding the right one for you.

Digital Cameras - Time to Dump Them?

By Bruce Santucci

Digital cameras are changing the world of photography. They are great pieces of technology that are not hard to learn to use. They are attractive and appeal to many consumers because of their availability in a wide range of prices and features. Digital cameras are very popular devices these days with good reason. They offer many advantages when compared to old, film-based cameras.

Cameras are now found in PDAs and cell phones and even in newer vehicles. The advantages include the ability to keep and print only the photos you want. Their extremely small size makes them very easy to carry around. The easy sharing of photo files over the internet and the ability to adjust image output quality to match individual needs makes them almost indispensable for anyone who uses the internet meaningfully.

These cameras are perfect for normal amateur shots of friends, family, landscapes and other general views too. Many photographers get into digital photography because they can print photos from their home printers.

Digital cameras can range in price from less than $50 to more than $4,000. Cameras with less than one megapixel are inexpensive, but they usually lack important features. Digital cameras with resolution in the four to ten megapixel range are capable of producing professional-quality images. These cameras are designed for amateur intermediate and professional photographers with intermediate skills, and will be rich with features that may take you a month of study and practice to discover.

Compact digital cameras are designed to provide a moderate number of features, stylish looks, and often fit easily in your pockets. If you care more about features like interchangeable lenses, flashes, and other accessories, you will most likely have to consider a dSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera which are more expensive but offer outstanding features.

Only the most serious amateur photographer will demand the flexibility of these cameras, and of course, you should expect them to be larger and heavier than compact or standard models. For example, they won't fit in your pocket. You will also need to devote more time and practice to learn how to use them.

Accessories

There are a number of accessories available for digital cameras: battery chargers, underwater housings, slave flashes, tripods,carrying cases, neck straps, conversion lenses, remote controls, and printers to name a few. Each of these accessories will add to the cost of your camera but may be worth it if makes taking good photos easier.

Memory

Most digital cameras include some form of memory, whether it's built into the camera or is part of a separate memory card. When you

purchase one, it is very important to purchase at least a 2 megabyte memory card or more. These memory cards will help you to make the most of the features of the camera. If you enjoy taking short video segments, any extra memory will make that task much easier. It's often better to think of your digital camera the same way you look at a computer; the more memory, the better.

Warranties

Most cameras come with a limited one-year warranty from the manufacturer that covers defects only. If you plan to take your camera on backroad trips , up mountains, on river rafting trips, extended camping trips or to sports events, you would be wise to purchase the extended warranty that is often offered at the register. If, on the other hand, you will only be using it around the home for birthday parties, then you may be able to make do with the standard warranty that comes with the camera. Remember, digital cameras are not very sturdy and are susceptible to the elements.

Good Photography

Many people feel that digital photography has come of age. It is gradually on its way to becoming a mainstream consumer pastime, with the introduction of true photo-quality 8 million pixel cameras, low-cost toy and teen cameras, and high quality, affordable printing. A digital camera will so fundamentally change the way you think about photography that you will wonder how you ever got along without one. Recently, dramatic improvements in single-shot cameras and RAW image file processing have made single shot, CCD-based cameras almost completely dominant in commercial photography and digital photography as a whole.

For many consumers, this is an acceptable trade-off, especially if they are looking for a camera for their kids or want to experiment with digital photos without spending too much money. If you want to spend a thousand dollars, forget the standard digital cameras and go straight to any DSLR.

Digital picture taking is growing quickly because it offers the advantages of immediacy and ease of operation. Blogs on digital photography and how to use digital cameras abound. We're just beginning to realize the potential of what it can do for us. Popular photography magazines are crammed full of ads advertising very low prices for digital cameras. Just remember that digital photography is still photography. With the price of digital camera equipment and accessories dropping, the overall quality is continuing to rise with it. It is no wonder that digital photography is becoming a hobby of choice for many from every walk of life.

Digital Cameras

By Anita McPherson

Nowadays, you can encounter many varieties of cameras on sale. Thus, you need to pick is the appropriate one as the price range and also requirement. There are special prices of cameras inside market place to help you select the very best one as far as your own spending budget is concerned.

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Usually, cameras tend to be categorized under three fundamental classes consists of expert modular digital camera system, video cameras, and still cameras. The newest platforms for cameras tend to be expert modular electronic digital camera systems. These categories have certainly raised the good quality level for all of these tools on sale.

Generally a digital camera consists of a storage to save almost any info in electronic format. Some cheap digital cameras or digital camera phones can employ onboard reminiscence to shop the necessary info. Inside the market today you may find out electronic cameras for sale that are associated with removable memory card. These types of removable memory handmade cards are basically meant to store the data in the short term.

Secure digital credit cards, reminiscence stick playing cards and XD cards are prime resource for a most recent digital digital camera to save lots of the reminiscence. You'll be able to find quite a few varieties of cameras on sale correct now. But you can pick the suitable one as per your own requirement and spending budget. Your 1st choice just before purchasing a photographic camera should be to make about is actually its resolution.

This is always to make certain you aren't going to drop the way to your account of a photographic camera after buying a high resolution a single. This can price tag you much more together with processing power, funds, and storage. The hue number of pixels don't mean to offer you a greater image.

So, this is the duty to be careful while purchasing a solitary. You may go for a lower resolution digicam, if your perform is always to publish pictures to the web, email files or perhaps view photos on your computer. Maintain in mind that whether it's an increased capacity memory card or even a little one particular, both are presently there inside industry to provide you with the greatest result on use. But it's depends on your funds and needs

Nowadays, you can come across many varieties of electronic cameras on sale. Therefore, you need to choose is the appropriate one as your own price range as well as requirement. There are special prices of digital cameras inside market place to help you select the very best a single as far as your spending budget is concerned.

Digital cameras can be an electronic machine which will convert photographs in to electronic information, just before cameras were employed for taking photographs only. Nowadays multifunctional digital cameras can take pictures along with sound and video tracks.

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Shopping For Digital Cameras

By Fredrick Joy


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