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digital cameras 101digital cameras 101
digital camera buyers guidedigital camera buyers guide
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digital cameras 101digital cameras 101
J.J. JohnsonJ.J. JohnsonPegasus PhotographyPegasus Photography
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HistoryHistory Feburary 17, 1994, Apple produce the first consumer-Feburary 17, 1994, Apple produce the first consumer-
market level digital camera that worked with the home market level digital camera that worked with the home computer.computer.
Digital Camera TimelineDigital Camera Timeline
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So you want to buy a digital camera?So you want to buy a digital camera?
What is your BudgetWhat is your Budget Point and shoot or DSLRPoint and shoot or DSLR MegapixelsMegapixels LensesLenses Zoom (Optical / Digital)Zoom (Optical / Digital) Memory CardsMemory Cards Image FormatImage Format LCD ScreenLCD Screen Recycle TimeRecycle Time BatteryBattery AccessoriesAccessories R.P.MR.P.M
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What Type of Photographer Are You? What Type of Photographer Are You?
Point-and-ShootBeginner AmateurSerious AmateurAdvanced AmateurFamily dSLRProfessional
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What Type of Photographer Are You? What Type of Photographer Are You?
Point-and-Shoot • You want a digital camera that
automates everything• You 'point' and 'shoot' the picture -- the
camera does the rest
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What Type of Photographer Are You? What Type of Photographer Are You?
Beginner Amateur • Just starting out in photography• Probably your first digital camera• You need something that is relatively easy to use• you want a camera that will let you try a few
things without getting overwhelmed• Your digital camera will have Auto mode, plus a
few controls to allow some learning and experimentation
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What Type of Photographer Are You? What Type of Photographer Are You?
Serious Amateur • Well, you're hooked!• Photography is fun, and digital photography has opened
up new horizons in seeing and artistic expressions. • You want to learn about f/stop, depth of field, and
freezing action; how to apply the rules of good composition, proper exposure in different situations, and faithful color reproduction.
• Your digital camera will allow you to explore and experiment: you're ready and not afraid to learn what all those controls are for, experiment with them to see the different images you obtain
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What Type of Photographer Are You? What Type of Photographer Are You?
Advanced Amateur • You've been at it for years now, and you know both your
own personal strengths and limits, as well as the strengths and limitations of digital cameras and image editing software.
• You've learned to not only follow the rules, but also when to break them. You know the type of photography you like best.
• Your digital camera should give you total creative control as well as the best image quality possible
• You want a digital camera that you can customize to work the way you like to work
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What Type of Photographer Are You? What Type of Photographer Are You?
Family dSLR • As easy to use as a P&S but with the image quality,
speed of operation and flexibility you would expect from a dSLR.
• A Family dSLR is as full-featured as any digital SLR and will take you as far as you want to go.
• It is Point-and-Shoot simple in use -- not in features.
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What Type of Photographer Are You? What Type of Photographer Are You?
Professional • You are a pro. • Only the best will do. • Buy whatever you want from any of the
categories • -- and why are you even here today?
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CategoriesCategories Basic Digital: Point-and-shootBasic Digital: Point-and-shoot
Advance Digital: Point-and-shootAdvance Digital: Point-and-shoot
Digital SLR- Advanced featuresDigital SLR- Advanced features
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camera categories
THERE ARE THREE MAJOR CATEGORIES OF DIGITAL CAMERAS, DIGITAL SLR (PRO AND AMATEUR), ADVANCED DIGITAL CAMERA, AND BASIC DIGITAL CAMERAS (OR COMPACTS). OF COURSE THERE'S CROSSOVERS BETWEEN THEM, BUT HERE'S A TABLE THAT MAY HELP WITH YOUR PURCHASE DECISIONS.
FEATURES DIGITAL SLRS ADVANCED DIGITAL BASIC DIGITAL NOTES
Interchangeable lenes Yes No No
Accessory lenes Yes Yes NoLenes that can be attached to camera to extend or shorten
focal length
Range of focal length Great Very Good Good
Built-in-flash Mostly no Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optical Optical or Electronic OpticalElectronic Viewfinder (EVF) is like looking as a mini LCD
Live LCD No Yes Yes
On outside to the camera, this allows you to look at the camera rather than through it while composing.
Shutter Lag Negligible Slight ModerateThe time it takes for pressing the button until it takes the picture.
Program ModeMany, except top
pro modelsMany Some
Weight Heavy Light Very Light
High resolution Yes Yes Moderate
Noise in images Cleanest Clean except higher ISOClean except higher ISO
RAW - JPEG Most Most No
Buffer for burst shooting Large Small No
Price $800 - $8,000 $300 - $1,000 $150 - $900
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Basic - Point-and-shootBasic - Point-and-shoot Compact cameraCompact camera AutofocusAutofocus Built-in flashBuilt-in flash Best sellingBest selling
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Advanced - Point-and-shootAdvanced - Point-and-shoot Same features as the Basic P&SSame features as the Basic P&S Zoom LensesZoom Lenses Better focus and exposure systemBetter focus and exposure system Red-eye reductionRed-eye reduction
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dSLR (digital Single Lens Reflex)dSLR (digital Single Lens Reflex) Full controlFull control Manual (M) aperture & speedManual (M) aperture & speed Speed priority (S)Speed priority (S) Aperture priority (A)Aperture priority (A) Programmable (P)Programmable (P) Interchangeable lensesInterchangeable lenses Hot shoe flashHot shoe flash
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dSLR (digital Single Lens Reflex)dSLR (digital Single Lens Reflex)
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MegapixelMegapixel Definition: One-million pixels, a unit of measurement in an Definition: One-million pixels, a unit of measurement in an
image. This number will determine the quality of the image. image. This number will determine the quality of the image. Think of it as the number of dots in your picture. A low Think of it as the number of dots in your picture. A low density of dots will result in a poor imagedensity of dots will result in a poor image
Pixel stands for PICture ELmentPixel stands for PICture ELment Pronunciation: MEG-uh-PIX-ulsPronunciation: MEG-uh-PIX-uls Common Misspellings: megapixalsCommon Misspellings: megapixals Examples: Images from my one megapixel camera will Examples: Images from my one megapixel camera will
really only look good in an email, but I get great really only look good in an email, but I get great enlargements from my five megapixel camera.enlargements from my five megapixel camera.
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How Many MegapixelsHow Many MegapixelsThe key element to picking a digital cameraThe key element to picking a digital camera
2 megapixels or less2 megapixels or less This is typically found on smaller, inexpensive cameras or This is typically found on smaller, inexpensive cameras or
cameras in combination with other devices (such ascameras in combination with other devices (such as cellphones or PDAs).cellphones or PDAs). It will be hard to make a high-quality print of any size, but It will be hard to make a high-quality print of any size, but
these are just fine for e-mailing photos or posting photosthese are just fine for e-mailing photos or posting photos for a personal web site.for a personal web site. I wouldn't recommend it for family portraits or if you really I wouldn't recommend it for family portraits or if you really
need a nice-looking print.need a nice-looking print. Expect to pay $100 to $150 for the camera alone, more for Expect to pay $100 to $150 for the camera alone, more for
a combo unit.a combo unit.
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How Many MegapixelsHow Many Megapixels
3 megapixels3 megapixels This is actually a good compromise between picture quality This is actually a good compromise between picture quality
and low price for most casual photographers.and low price for most casual photographers. You can print lovely 4x6 images, decent 5x7s and, You can print lovely 4x6 images, decent 5x7s and,
depending on the camera, might even knock out a good depending on the camera, might even knock out a good 6x9 or 8x10.6x9 or 8x10.
You will pay around $150 to $250.You will pay around $150 to $250.
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How Many MegapixelsHow Many Megapixels
4 megapixels4 megapixels You're getting nicer. These images make practically photo-lab getting nicer. These images make practically photo-lab
quality 4x6s, and great 5x7s and 6x9s.quality 4x6s, and great 5x7s and 6x9s. You can print a nice 8x10.You can print a nice 8x10. You'll typically pay about $250 to $350.You'll typically pay about $250 to $350.
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How Many MegapixelsHow Many Megapixels
5 megapixels5 megapixels Hello, enlargements! This will produce beautiful 8x10s, and Hello, enlargements! This will produce beautiful 8x10s, and
even a nice 11x14.even a nice 11x14. Now you are getting closer to professional photographer Now you are getting closer to professional photographer
levels, and the quality shows it.levels, and the quality shows it. And you'll pay the price, around $350 to $450.And you'll pay the price, around $350 to $450.
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How Many MegapixelsHow Many Megapixels
6 megapixels and up (16 MP)6 megapixels and up (16 MP) Wonderful image quality, but high price tags. You can print Wonderful image quality, but high price tags. You can print
large photos, even 11x14 or perhaps more, withlarge photos, even 11x14 or perhaps more, with satisfying results.satisfying results. There are some high-megapixel cameras coming out with There are some high-megapixel cameras coming out with
lower price tags than most, but they usually have very fewlower price tags than most, but they usually have very few features.features. Unless megapixels are the only thing you care about (it Unless megapixels are the only thing you care about (it
shouldn't be), don't get a camera that sounds outrageouslyshouldn't be), don't get a camera that sounds outrageously inexpensive for its megapixel range.inexpensive for its megapixel range. In this category, expect to pay $450 and up, up, up.In this category, expect to pay $450 and up, up, up.
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LensLensWhat kind of lens do you needWhat kind of lens do you need
ZoomZoom Optical Optical DigitalDigital
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Zoom LensesZoom LensesWhat kind of lens do you needWhat kind of lens do you need
Optical ZoomOptical Zoom
Definition: This is a type of zoom on digital cameras that replicates what a 35mm zoom does, by actually magnifying the subject of the photo.
Examples: The optical zoom lens produces a better quality image than the alternative digital zoom
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Zoom LensesZoom LensesWhat kind of lens do you needWhat kind of lens do you need
Digital ZoomDigital Zoom
Definition: Enlarging of an image that requires the camera to double the size of the pixels. Due to the doubling of pixels the image begins to become fuzzier and fuzzier as you enlarge.
Examples: I try to avoid using digital zoom because the image suffers.
Bottom Line: Avoid Using the Digital Zoom
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LensLensWhat kind of lens do you needWhat kind of lens do you need
Fixed-focal-length lensesFixed-focal-length lenses Retractable zoom lensesRetractable zoom lenses Fixed zoom lensesFixed zoom lenses Interchangeable lensesInterchangeable lenses
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Fixed-focal-length lensesFixed-focal-length lenses
These lenses offer no optical zoom. Look for autofocus These lenses offer no optical zoom. Look for autofocus instead of fixed focus, as well as selectable macro and instead of fixed focus, as well as selectable macro and landscape focus modes.landscape focus modes.
Best for: Best for: snapshootersnapshooter, , budget buyerbudget buyer
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Fixed-focal-length lensesFixed-focal-length lenses
Advantages: Advantages: • Allows compact or ultracompact camera designs.• Allows compact or ultracompact camera designs.• Easy and quick camera operation.• Easy and quick camera operation.• Inexpensive.• Inexpensive.• Lenses usually offer relatively wide angle of view, which• Lenses usually offer relatively wide angle of view, which is good for landscapes and group shots. is good for landscapes and group shots.
Disadvantages: Disadvantages: • Can't zoom in close to faraway subjects.• Can't zoom in close to faraway subjects.• Lens doesn't usually accept converters for different focal lengths or filters.• Lens doesn't usually accept converters for different focal lengths or filters.• Usually lowest optical quality available.• Usually lowest optical quality available.
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Retractable LensesRetractable Lenses
These zoom lenses retract into the camera body when the These zoom lenses retract into the camera body when the camera is off and extend when it's on.camera is off and extend when it's on.
Best for: Best for: snapshootersnapshooter, , budget buyerbudget buyer, , undecidedundecided, , trendsettertrendsetter
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Retractable LensesRetractable Lenses
Advantages: Advantages: • Allows very compact, portable camera design.• Allows very compact, portable camera design.• Lens is usually protected by a built-in cover.• Lens is usually protected by a built-in cover.
Disadvantages: Disadvantages: • Generally doesn't support lens converters or filters.• Generally doesn't support lens converters or filters.• Zoom range is often limited to 2X or 3X magnification.• Zoom range is often limited to 2X or 3X magnification.• Lens extension may increase camera start-up time.• Lens extension may increase camera start-up time.• Limited manual-focus controls through buttons or • Limited manual-focus controls through buttons or switches.switches.
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Fixed Zoom LensFixed Zoom Lens
These zoom lenses are fixed to the camera body and do not These zoom lenses are fixed to the camera body and do not retract into it when the camera is turned off.retract into it when the camera is turned off.
Best for: Best for: undecidedundecided, , serious amateurserious amateur, , business userbusiness user, , trendsettertrendsetter
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Fixed Zoom LensFixed Zoom Lens
Advantages: Advantages: • Zoom ranges up to 12X magnification.• Zoom ranges up to 12X magnification.• Lens is usually threaded to accept lens converters (wide-• Lens is usually threaded to accept lens converters (wide-
angle, close-up, and so on), filters, and even ring flashangle, close-up, and so on), filters, and even ring flash units.units.
• Cameras typically offer advanced controls.• Cameras typically offer advanced controls.• May offer more precise zoom and manual focus control• May offer more precise zoom and manual focus control
via rings on the lens instead of the bottoms.via rings on the lens instead of the bottoms.
Disadvantages: Disadvantages: • Camera design bulkier than with retractable lens.• Camera design bulkier than with retractable lens.• Camera controls may be more complicated than what• Camera controls may be more complicated than what
casual snapshot photographers want.casual snapshot photographers want.
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Interchangable LensInterchangable Lens
Digital SLRs use interchangeable lens systems, which Digital SLRs use interchangeable lens systems, which means that you can detach the entire lens from the camera means that you can detach the entire lens from the camera body and replace it with any other compatible lens. If you body and replace it with any other compatible lens. If you already own several lenses for a 35mm film camera, you already own several lenses for a 35mm film camera, you might want to find out if there's a digital SLR body available might want to find out if there's a digital SLR body available that's compatible with them. For more on dSLRs, read our that's compatible with them. For more on dSLRs, read our Digital SLR buying guideDigital SLR buying guide..
Best for: Best for: serious amateurserious amateur
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Interchangable LensInterchangable Lens
Advantages: Advantages: • Deliver the best quality optics.• Deliver the best quality optics.• Provide the most flexibility to handle a variety of scenes.• Provide the most flexibility to handle a variety of scenes.• Don't have to buy a new camera to upgrade quality of • Don't have to buy a new camera to upgrade quality of
lens.lens.
Disadvantages: Disadvantages: • Expensive to implement and buy.• Expensive to implement and buy.• Lenses tend to be big and heavy.• Lenses tend to be big and heavy.• Focal lengths generally differ for the same lens mounted• Focal lengths generally differ for the same lens mounted
on a film camera, which can be confusing and causeon a film camera, which can be confusing and cause vignetting.vignetting.
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Memory CardsMemory Cards
Definition: A small electronic device that stores files. With Definition: A small electronic device that stores files. With digital photography, it is used to save images. The larger the digital photography, it is used to save images. The larger the storage capacity, the more images it holds.storage capacity, the more images it holds.
Examples: I can save 200 images on my memory card.Examples: I can save 200 images on my memory card.
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How many shot can I fit on my media card
Camera type Approximate Number of Pictures per card
3 Megapixel 213 426 853 1706 3412
4 Megapixel 128 256 512 1024 2048
5 Megapixel 102 204 409 818 1636
6 Megapixel 80 160 320 640 1280
8 Megapixel 64 128 256 512 1324
12 Megapixel 40 56 128 256 512
Card Size 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB
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Compact Flash (CF) – Type I & II
Pros: Comes in very large capacities; fast; competitively priced
Cons: Larger than other flash memory formats
Supporting manufacturers: Canon, Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Nikon, Olympus, and Sigma; used mainly in digital SLRs
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Floppy Disk
Pros: Works in older PCs; inexpensive
Cons: Using floppy disk and drive makes cameras relatively large and bulky; very little storage space
Supporting manufacturers: Sony
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Memory Sticks
Pros: Sony has unveiled a 8 GB card, but according to Sony the Memory Stick Pro has a maximum potential size of 32 GB.
Cons: Preparatory to Sony products.
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MicroDrive
Pros: Large capacities; fast
Cons: Expensive; CompactFlash capacities are quickly catching up
Supporting manufacturers: Canon, Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Nikon, Olympus, and Sigma; used mainly in digital SLRs
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Mini CD-R and CD-RW
Pros: Readable by CD and DVD drives found on most current PCs; inexpensive; reasonably large capacities
Cons: Using 8cm discs and drive makes cameras relatively large and bulky
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Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard (SD/MMC)
Pros: Very popular across consumer electronics devices; small; fast; wide range of capacities; competitively priced; small size permits compact devices
Cons: Not compatible with old MMC slots
Supporting manufacturers: Canon, Casio, Concord, Contax, DXG, Epson, HP, Kodak, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Leica, Nikon, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung, and Toshiba
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SmartMedia
Pros: None
Cons: Old format replaced by xD-Picture Cards; slow; limited capacities
Supporting manufacturers: Older models from Fujifilm, Olympus, and Samsung
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xD-Picture Card
Pros: Smallest format means smaller devices
Cons: Relatively new and still proprietary format; possibly too small; hasn't yet ramped up to the capacities of SD, CompactFlash, or Memory Stick
Supporting manufacturers: Fujifilm, Olympus
Image FormatImage Format 44 different formats.44 different formats.
www.htmlgoodies.comwww.htmlgoodies.com What are the three major file format used today.What are the three major file format used today.
• JPEGJPEG• RAWRAW• TIFTIF
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Image FormatImage Format Definition: This is the manner in which digital images are Definition: This is the manner in which digital images are
stored. There are numerous ways to store an image, and stored. There are numerous ways to store an image, and the most popular are jpeg, gif, tiff, bitmap and the more the most popular are jpeg, gif, tiff, bitmap and the more complicated raw files. You can identify which format is used complicated raw files. You can identify which format is used by looking at the end of the file name after the period. For by looking at the end of the file name after the period. For example, picture.jpg is a jpeg file.example, picture.jpg is a jpeg file.
Examples: I store my images in jpeg because that image Examples: I store my images in jpeg because that image format is so widely used.format is so widely used.
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Image FormatImage Format JPEGJPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group Small and fast for capture but has file compression that Small and fast for capture but has file compression that
may introduce artifacts that degrade image quality.may introduce artifacts that degrade image quality.
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1% compression 23KB 50% compression 8.33KB
99% compression 1.22KB
Image FormatImage Format RAWRAW – Raw files are so named because they are not yet – Raw files are so named because they are not yet
processedprocessed Small than TIFFs and more flexible for post capture Small than TIFFs and more flexible for post capture
retouchingretouching Not offered on all cameras, and special software is Not offered on all cameras, and special software is
required to read themrequired to read them
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Image FormatImage Format TIFFTIFF – Tag Information Format – Tag Information Format Large files that can slow down you shooting and fill up Large files that can slow down you shooting and fill up
your media but have no compression artifactsyour media but have no compression artifacts Best way to preserver you digital photosBest way to preserver you digital photos
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LCD ScreenLCD Screen Definition: This is a feature included on most cameras, Definition: This is a feature included on most cameras,
which allows the user to preview images immediately after which allows the user to preview images immediately after a photo is taken. It is this single feature that persuades a photo is taken. It is this single feature that persuades many to switch the digital cameras. These preview many to switch the digital cameras. These preview windows, however, can be vulnerable to cracking or windows, however, can be vulnerable to cracking or malfunctioning.malfunctioning.
Examples: Look on my camera's LCD screen, and you can Examples: Look on my camera's LCD screen, and you can see this picture I just took of you.see this picture I just took of you.
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White BalanceWhite Balance A (Auto White Balance):A (Auto White Balance): automatically adjusts the white balance between automatically adjusts the white balance between
4,200 and 7,000k. 4,200 and 7,000k. Incandescent: Incandescent: The color temperature of this setting is basically fixed at The color temperature of this setting is basically fixed at
3,000k. 3,000k. Fluorescent: Fluorescent: The setting is fixed at approximately 4,200k. The setting is fixed at approximately 4,200k. Direct Sun:Direct Sun: Color temperature is fixed at approximately 5,200k (even though Color temperature is fixed at approximately 5,200k (even though
basic sunlight is 5,500k).basic sunlight is 5,500k). Flash: Flash: Its color temperature is set at approximately 5,400k (even though Its color temperature is set at approximately 5,400k (even though
flash is 5,500k).flash is 5,500k). Cloudy:Cloudy: This setting is obviously for overcast light. Its color temperature is This setting is obviously for overcast light. Its color temperature is
set at approximately 6,000 K.set at approximately 6,000 K. Shade: Shade: The color temperature is set at approximately 7,000k in the D1 and The color temperature is set at approximately 7,000k in the D1 and
8,000k in the X/H.8,000k in the X/H.
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White BalanceWhite Balancedigitaldigitalcornercorner
The indoor lighting is by two ordinary incandescent (tungsten) bulbs from the ceiling. It's not bad, but the fan should really be white. By dialing in a preset Tungsten WB, the image gives a truer representation of the scene.
AWB Preset WB = Tungsten
New TrendsNew Trends
New WiFi Camera!New WiFi Camera! Devices can now communicate over the air, Devices can now communicate over the air,
without long tangles of cumbersome wireswithout long tangles of cumbersome wires Nikon P1 and P2Nikon P1 and P2 Canon PowerShot SD430Canon PowerShot SD430
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Recycle TimeRecycle Time Definition: The time it takes for a camera to reset between Definition: The time it takes for a camera to reset between
flashing for one photo and the next. This can be crucial, as flashing for one photo and the next. This can be crucial, as lengthy recycling times can make it hard to capture fast-lengthy recycling times can make it hard to capture fast-moving moments like action or even a fast-moving pet or moving moments like action or even a fast-moving pet or child.child.
Examples: My camera has a short recycling time, which is Examples: My camera has a short recycling time, which is nice for taking action shots that require a flash.nice for taking action shots that require a flash.
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BatteryBattery Definition: These are used to power various devices, Definition: These are used to power various devices,
including digital cameras. Digital cameras use a variety of including digital cameras. Digital cameras use a variety of types, depending on the manufacturer.types, depending on the manufacturer.
Examples: Man, my digital camera blows through batteries.Examples: Man, my digital camera blows through batteries.
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File TransferFile Transferdigitaldigitalcornercorner
• USB Serial Cable •Slow•Consumes (EATS) battery power
• Card Reader
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ResourcesResourcesPC Photo MagazinePC Photo Magazine
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Digital Photography PreviewDigital Photography Previewhttp://http://www.dpreview.comwww.dpreview.com
Web Photo SchoolWeb Photo Schoolwww.webphotoschool.comwww.webphotoschool.com
Steve’s DigicamSteve’s Digicamwww.steves-digicams.comwww.steves-digicams.com
Photoshop Elemtnts UsersPhotoshop Elemtnts Userswww.photoshopelementsuser.comwww.photoshopelementsuser.com
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Digital Camera HQDigital Camera HQwww.digitalcamera-hqwww.digitalcamera-hq
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ResourcesResources
Complete Idiot's Guide to Digital Photography
By Steven Greenberg -- This book features the latest version of Adobe Photoshop Elements to demonstrate image editing concepts and techniques.-- This newly revised edition with fresh content will have a clear advantage over the woefully outdated...
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ResourcesResources
Curtin's Guide to Digital CamerasAnd Other Photographic Equipment126 page b&w book, book and full-color eBook package at a special price, or eBook alone.
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Where to buyWhere to buy
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Digital cameras 101Digital cameras 101
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