Top Tips For Great Vacation Photos
Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by admin in Blog, Digital Photography
Going on holiday is great, and when you’re home you’ll want to look through your holiday photos to bring back those memorable moments. So to ensure that this years holiday photos are the best ever Gavin Hoey gives his best photo tips. Top tips for great photos on holiday or vacation Thanks to Gavin for [...]
Finding Discount Digital Cameras Online
Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by admin in Digital Photography
Here are the very best digital discount cameras that are currently available online as well as excellent tips for finding online digital discount cameras, so why not take this opportunity to grab this FREE Digital Photography Report” Just Click Here… www.LearnDigitalPhotographyNow.com – This will help you find your way round your digital camera, with great [...]
Digital Photography Accessories And Cameras Tutorial
Posted on 08. Jun, 2010 by admin in Digital Photography Tutorial
Digital photography is a fast growing industry. Today, technology is making it possible to do nearly anything you want with photos, by using software, quality cameras, accessories and more. Starting with accessories, we will consider a few items that may help you along your journey in photography. Personally, I employ journey often while writing about [...]
Learning Photography Online – The Most Important Photography Tools
Posted on 16. Mar, 2010 by admin in Learning Photography Online
When the term photography is used, people tend to think first of pictures processed at the corner drugstore, school pictures, or perhaps a family portrait. This kind of photography is called “continuous-tone photography” and is an important part of how the world interacts. However, the applications of photography are much more far reaching than continuous-tone [...]
Learning Photography Online Highlights The Importance Of Digital Camera Reviews
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by admin in Learning Photography Online
Learning photography online really is the best way to get to know all those tricks for buying your digital camera, as nine times out of ten you are going to buy your digital camera online due to the sheer difference in price to high street offers. So you want to buy a digital camera? Do [...]
Learning Photography Online – Using Zoom To It’s Full Potential
Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by admin in Learning Photography Online
If you are a photographer or just someone that loves taking pictures using your camera, specifically the single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, you must know what zooms are for. Zoom lenses are added to your basic camera unit to be able to focus on a subject correctly. It is similar to filters that you also add [...]
Learning Photography Online – What Is Iconography?
Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by admin in Learning Photography Online
In photography, the art of communicating by pictures or other images is called iconography. Readers often depend on iconicity of the presentation of stories that they read. There are five main functions of photos and other images, namely: 1. To attract attention Pictures are selected to symbolize an article’s theme and are given prominence by [...]
Learning Travel Photography – 4 Online Tips To Capture Those Memorable Moments
Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by admin in Learning Photography Online
Traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Capturing those precious and exciting moments is even more pleasurable, especially if it’s a once in a lifetime trip. For the photo enthusiast, taking pictures of everything in sight is as important as going to these places. So how can you become an expert in travel photography? Here [...]
Learning Photography Online – Getting To Know The Basic Elements Of Your Digital Camera
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by admin in Learning Photography Online
One hobby that will never go out of fashion is photography. It’s simply because it captures moments that the human mind can’t store vividly for a long period of time. It immortalizes scenes that would otherwise easily be forgotten. If one wishes to indulge oneself in this kind of past time or even professionally for [...]
Baby & Toddler Christmas Picture Ideas (Free PDF Guide)
Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
There’s nothing as cute as a baby with rosy cheeks or the way a toddler views the world with wide eyed wonder. Expect perhaps when you catch those images on film. You may have a baby or a toddler in your life right now but they don’t small for long. In the blink of an [...]
Digital Photography Tutorial Explores Digital Camera Software For Beginners
Posted on 08. Dec, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography Tutorial
Do you own a digital camera? If not, then you are surely missing out the fun of digital photography. A digital camera is a must have for every one today. With the advent of digital cameras adding special affects to the photographs have become much easier. You can make every photograph look much better with [...]
Christmas Portrait Ideas (Free PDF Guide)
Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
Want Ideas for Family Holiday Pictures That Are Fun or Just Different From the Masses? If so then be sure to download this great free PDF guide called “Christmas Portrait Ideas” RIGHT CLICK HERE AND SAVE LINK AS Some family Christmas portraits are so … boring. Reserved. Run of the mill. Everyone in your photo [...]
Depth of Field Digital Photography Tutorial
Posted on 01. Dec, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography Tutorial
Actually, I touched base on this subject in a previous digital photography tutorial. In photography, you consider composition, focal point, foreground, background, slants, frames, thirds, lines, perspective, scale, and so forth. The focal point is the objective of the game in a way, yet composition is the target. I used the terms plot in previous [...]
Digital Photography Tutorial Explains Just How Much Digital Cameras Can Do Now
Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography Tutorial
Daily we hear about new innovations in the technology field. Whether it is computers, televisions or cars, manufacturers continually come up with new and innovative ideas. There is nowhere this can be found better than with digital cameras. For many years now the American consumer has slowly switched from film cameras to digital since digital [...]
Digital Photography Tutorial Looking At Digital Camera Comparison
Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography Tutorial
As the camera companies have flooded the market with a large stock of digital cameras, the confusion and tension on the right selection of a camera have also built up. Today, if you want to buy a digital camera, then you would get completely lost on which one to buy. Especially so, when you don’t [...]
Digital Photography Tutorial Looking At Ideal Digital Cameras For Photo Enthusiasts
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography Tutorial
Just the name, Pentax Digital Cameras, is enough to bring a smile to many photography fans out there. In this digital era, Pentax has made its presence felt all over the world. Pentax Digital Cameras have always been synonymous with excellence both in quality and performance. Pentax digital technology has made its presence felt all [...]
Digital Photography Tutorial – Zoom In For Closeup Shots
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography Tutorial
Did you enjoy this digital photography tutorial? Why not take a look at this Free Digital Photography Report that Reveals Insider Professional Tips And Tricks For Taking Awesome Photos With a Digital Camera, by visiting www.LearnDigitalPhotographyNow.com – Or Just CLICK HERE
Digital Photography Tutorial For Capturing Perfect Wedding Memories
Posted on 20. Oct, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography Tutorial
Undoubtedly a wedding is one of the most precious moments in a couple’s life. Preserving it through photos is one way to keep the memories alive for a lifetime. There are a variety of options that today’s brides and grooms can choose from when it comes to deciding the kind of photographs they want to [...]
Digital Photography Tutorial Reveals How To Become A Successful Digital Photographer
Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography Tutorial
This digital photography tutorial will focus on the fact that if you want to become a professional photographer you don’t need to attend a 4 year university to receive a degree. You can find technical colleges which offer photography as an elective where you can learn a great deal. If you have been away from [...]
Buying And Understanding High Speed Digital Cameras
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by admin in Digital Cameras
In our high tech world we are used to having things done quickly; however, we don’t want quality to take a back seat to timeliness. Digital technology gives us incredible speed mixed with amazing performance. No where is this more evident than with digital cameras. High speed digital cameras are specifically designed for advanced professional [...]
Photography Basics – Paper And Understanding The Art Of Photography
Posted on 28. Jul, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
When I talk about the art of photography, I am referring to art as finished photography on paper, the product that other people will see and admire, so these tips will put you on track with the most important of digital photography basics, which is the final presentation of your digital photos. Photo paper or [...]
Aquarium Photography Tips – Use a telephoto lens
Posted on 14. Jul, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
Do you have fish in your aquarium? If you do, believe it or not, you can take beautiful pictures of the fish using a telephoto lens. So just how does one do it? First things first, set your photography equipment up. Before you start taking any pictures, just make sure that the tripod and the [...]
Professional Digital Photography Tips
Posted on 07. Jul, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
There are two things that are needed to capture the perfect shot. They are the talent of the photographer and the model. If one of these is missing, the pictures will never land on a magazine and will just be hidden in a drawer. The photographer can control the lighting, the type of camera to [...]
Digital Camera Driver Advantages For Digital Photographers
Posted on 30. Jun, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
A digital camera cannot be seen as a complete gadget in itself. You may need a lot of other features to make the camera give you its best. A digital camera driver is one such accessory. Read on for the most genuine information on how the digital camera driver can really help you. As the [...]
The Complete Understanding of Digital Camera Technology
Posted on 23. Jun, 2009 by admin in Cameras, Digital Cameras
Digital Cameras are all the rage these days. These latest technology cameras are getting popular with each passing day indeed. The entire world of photography and video shooting has taken a huge leap after the arrival of digital cameras in the market. For a first time digital camera user it is essential to know their [...]
Best 7 Strategies for Portrait Photography
Posted on 16. Jun, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
Photography is one of the most popular hobbies and professions in the world. There is nothing like capturing fragments of reality and preserving it on film. There are many kinds of photography, but one of the most in-demand is portrait photography. A good portrait is described as a picture with a quality image that captures [...]
Digital Camera Memory Options
Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by admin in Digital Cameras
If you are planning to buy a latest digital camera for your photographic needs then you need to take care of certain features. Memory is one such feature. Memory can be considered as one of the most important aspects of a digital camera. An inappropriate memory can make your photography experience a complete hell. Also [...]
Don’t Repair Your Digital Camera!!! Get Professional Support
Posted on 02. Jun, 2009 by admin in Cameras, Digital Cameras
With the advancement of latest technology, every thing has gone digital. The cameras are no exception to this. The digital cameras are all the rage these days. Almost every one wants to own a digital camera for the simple fact that they provide you better and clearer pictures. Not only this the digital cameras enable [...]
Best Discount Offers online to Buy Digital Cameras
Posted on 26. May, 2009 by admin in Cameras, Digital Cameras
Digital has become a keyword to every consumer product today. From TV to music system, from food processing to engine ignition, everything is getting digital. But one consumer product which has gained immense boost by the digital revolution is the camera. The camera industry and the camera market have suddenly found themselves earning good profits [...]
Top Tips To Become a Professional Photographer
Posted on 19. May, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
Photography is a great hobby, a good source of income and also a very distinguished branch of art. However, not everyone can be a great photographer. You must have the heart for the job, because that is the most important characteristic that will make you a professional. So, if you are interested in being one, [...]
Online Quality Digital Cameras At Knockdown Prices
Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin in Cameras, Digital Cameras
Gone are the days when you had to wait for the camera film to be developed to see your picture. Welcome to the world of digital cameras. The digital cameras give you much clearer pictures with a number of advanced options for photo enhancements. In fact you need not hire a professional photographer to capture [...]
Tips on Photographing Wildlife
Posted on 05. May, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
To get good shots of animals and birds, you will have to learn to be quick in setting up and framing your shots. Waiting until you get out in the wilderness to learn these tricks is not a good idea. What I found to be very helpful was practicing on my cats and on birds [...]
Child Photography Tips That Make Sense
Posted on 28. Apr, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
The field of child photography is challenging but also both enjoyable and profitable – if you like children. Don’t bother pretending, if you really don’t. You may fool a parent – but not the little one. Tips to help are: The techniques used in most other fields of photography do not always apply in child [...]
Digital Photography Tips – Getting The Best Angle For Quality Photos
Posted on 21. Apr, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
Many aspects have already been said up to now that dealt with the position of the camera in relation to its subject when it comes to photography. The camera, however, may be focused on the subject from various angles that can also affect the shot. The three basic camera angles are eye-level, high, and low [...]
Digital Camera Shopping and Savings
Posted on 14. Apr, 2009 by admin in Digital Cameras
Purchasing a digital camera can be quiet an arduous task. Making choice between so many digital cameras in the market is a cumbersome process. The digital cameras today are procurable in a variety of models. A number of leading companies are bringing out several new models of digital cameras each year in the market. Amidst [...]
How to Start a Photography Business
Posted on 07. Apr, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
Do you love taking pictures? Are you considering making some money out of it? Starting a business out of photography is relatively easy, as long as you have the right equipment. You can start a photography business with only a few bucks, or possibly nothing at all if you already have the right camera equipment. [...]
Top 4 Newbie Tips to Become a Professional Digital Photographer
Posted on 31. Mar, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
We have all been there. The subject is bland and beyond your own ability to manipulate. Event coverage is the most common situation for this but your creativity has two choices: One, it can shut down and shoot the boring subject and become a boring video, or two, you can maximize the potential by implementing [...]
Which Digital Camera is best for me?
Posted on 24. Mar, 2009 by admin in Cameras, Digital Cameras
Which digital camera is best for me is the first question that we all ask ourselves when we are first considering to invest in a digital camera. What are you looking for in a camera? Now that you have made the decision to get involved in digital photography, it is time to decide on the [...]
Digital Camera Tips – Best Compact Digital Cameras
Posted on 17. Mar, 2009 by admin in Cameras, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography
Small is powerful, small is a revolution— this is the idea of the technology followed by the compact digital cameras. As the world is getting more and more fast, people want their gadgets to be handy. And, digital cameras are no exception to this. This is the major factor behind the birth of a compact [...]
Histogram Digital Camera Photography Tips
Posted on 05. Mar, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
http://www.learndigitalphotographynow.com/v2/ Tips on how to use a digital camera like a pro. An insider look at the latest digital cameras resulting in a great guide for all digital photographers.
Digital Photography Tips – Five Great Points To Shoot That Portrait
Posted on 03. Mar, 2009 by admin in Digital Photography
Portrait photography is the most popular form of photography. Most people who know how to point and shoot a camera are all portrait photographers. However, there are of course, differences in its quality. Professional portrait photographers have certain characteristics that let them get the best out of their subjects. A portrait photo does not only [...]
Binocular Digital Camera Report
Posted on 24. Feb, 2009 by admin in Cameras, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography
Binoculars digital camera can be considered as the latest hot cake to have entered the field of digital photography. It is one step towards betterment and good technology digital cameras. Binoculars and digital camera is indeed a wonderful combination. No matter you are an amateur photographer or a professional one, the binoculars digital camera can [...]
Best Digital Camera Printers
Posted on 17. Feb, 2009 by admin in Digital Cameras
Now that you have a great pile of images in your digital camera memory, the first thing comes in your mind is taking their print out. Not in all cases, the digital camera is meant just for taking images and looking them on the computer screen. You may want them to come out of the [...]
Pentax Optio E70 Digital Compact Camera Review
Posted on 10. Feb, 2009 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Pentax has revealed the Optio E70 digital compact camera. This powerful 10 megapixel digital camera has a user friendly interface with big size buttons. Check this out for simplicity – the ‘Green’ shooting mode, which allows the digital camera to take control over the key shooting settings. Despite the fact that the digital camera is [...]
More Digital Photography Tips
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
* Learn how to hold your camera. Blurry photos typically occur because the user is not holding the camera properly. The best way to avoid camera shakes is to use a tripod. If you don’t have a tripod use two hands to hold your camera. Put one hand on the right hand side of your [...]
5 Digital Photography Tips
Posted on 27. Jan, 2009 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
I believe digital cameras are one of the best inventions of modern times. It is amazing to capture precious moments with a single click of a button and immediately see the results. Without digital photography we would be still using film and not knowing whether those amazing photos actually were captured correctly. Regardless of what [...]
Photograph Flames Continued
Posted on 22. Jan, 2009 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Campfires Campfires are one of the easier fire images to photograph. However, the key here is to figure out your shutter speed. I personally use a slightly longer shutter time in order to blur the fire a bit as well as give any flying sparks an opportunity to leave a light trail. Please note that [...]
How to Photograph Flames
Posted on 19. Jan, 2009 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
If you have ever attempted photographing flames, whether a single candle or a raging inferno, you may have been discouraged by the difficulty it presents. Attempting to capture those special images that communicate the power, heat, and warmth that comes from the flame can be a frustrating process though not an impossible one. Taking a [...]
How To “Turn Your Photos Into Cash”
Posted on 16. Jan, 2009 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
I’m about to officially launch my latest and very exciting website “Turn Your Photos Into Cash”, and right now you can grab a copy of a 20 page FREE PDF REPORT in which I explain “How to make money with your Digital Camera”. I’m sure you’ll find it very insightful, and recommed you read it [...]
Digital Camera – Special features
Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Most digital cameras have a variety of in-camera special features. Some allow you to take short QuickTime clips, some allow you to record sound, and some allow you to experiment with special effects, such as shooting black and white or sepia-tone images. I personally recommend that you ignore the special features until you learn the [...]
Working With Your Digital Camera
Posted on 13. Jan, 2009 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Try to experiment with different exposure levels. Just like film cameras, digital cameras work best in sunlight. When you take photos indoors, or in dim light, things get much trickier. So take some time and experiment with different exposure levels. Shoot your subject from different angles, using different lighting. Try turning off the flash, if [...]
Examples of SLR-like cameras
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Here are some high-value SLR-like cameras: Kodak P880 (24-140/2.8-4.1 lens). The 24mm widest setting on this lens gives great dramatic wide angles than the standard 35mm widest setting. The sensor records 8 megapixels which are perfect for poster-sized prints. Canon PowerShot S3 IS (36-430/2.7-3.5 lens; slightly unresponsive). Not that great for wide angle photography yet [...]
SLR Like Cameras
Posted on 05. Jan, 2009 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
SLR cameras are typically larger cameras, usually created to house large, high-quality lenses. “SLR” stands for “single lens reflex” and is basically a camera in which the viewfinder and the sensor see through the same lens. A SLR film camera has a mirror behind the lens which directs the light up into a beautiful bright [...]
“Black dot” phenomenon – EOS 5D Mark II
Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Details of the phenomena and shooting conditions under which they are likely to occur are as follows. 1. “Black dot” phenomenon (the right side of point light sources becomes black) When shooting night scenes, the right side of point light sources (such as lights from building windows) may become black. The phenomenon may become visible [...]
Canon responds to black dot and banding concerns
Posted on 29. Dec, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Canon has made a statement regarding concerns that have been raised about the EOS 5D Mk II. The message addresses the widely discussed ‘Black Dot’ and ‘Vertical Banding’ issues that have been reported by current and prospective owners who have been studying the camera’s output. The company says it is looking into both issues and [...]
Canon PowerShot A640
Posted on 26. Dec, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
A marketplace favorite is the Canon PowerShot A640 (2.5″ screen; 35-140mm F2.8-4.1; should be responsive); WP-DC8 should be the SCUBA case. For my part I don’t like the Canon PowerShot A6xx cameras for the following reasons: (1) It uses four AA batteries, which typically last for only 50 pictures (you can go out and buy [...]
Purchasing Compact Cameras
Posted on 22. Dec, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Compact cameras usually fit inside a coat pocket, a purse, or even a belt case. They usually will have more advanced sensors than the ultra compacts, and tend to give better low-light performance. Compact cameras also typically have heavier, higher quality lenses. Personally I recommend compact digital cameras for those vacationers who know that a [...]
Digital Cameras Investigated!
Posted on 18. Dec, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Since people don’t want to wait for film to be processed and returned, the demand for digital cameras continues to grow. Since there is no longer need for mechanical parts to move the film cartridge the size of a digital camera is only determined by the size of the battery needed to power it. This [...]
Information on Digital Cameras
Posted on 15. Dec, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Photography has been reinvented through the use of digital cameras. Based on a “no film theory,” digital cameras have created an entirely new era of photography where the information is stored as digital-bytes in the form of pixels. The pictures you have taken are stored directly on a digital card, inside your camera, safe and [...]
Superclose Photo Tips Continued
Posted on 10. Dec, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
A couple of things you may want to note: For super close ups taking a picture 1 inch away from your subject is often difficult since the lens has little patience for being even a little too far or too close to the object. If you move away from that 1-inch in-focus area, your subject [...]
Tips for Zooming in on Your Subject
Posted on 08. Dec, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Nearly everyone who has ever held a camera has been intrigued by the thought of photographing the world up close—super close in fact. Fortunately nearly every digital camera includes a “macro” mode that allows you to get extremely close to your subject. Some cameras call this mode “close-up” and it is depicted by a flower [...]
Digital Photography Tips – Burn Memory
Posted on 05. Dec, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
There is something wrong if your memory card is lasting for months without becoming full. Essentially the problem is that you’re not experimenting enough. Ideally your memory card should have 50 pictures of the same subject, all of them bad. These 50 photos, even though they are bad, prove that you are not afraid to [...]
Digital Photography Tips – Pre-focus
Posted on 02. Dec, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
If you are an avid photographer you may already realize that photographs that catch your eye typically don’t have the subject in the center of the frame. Unfortunately many of us rely on point and shoot cameras; however, with point and shoot the sensor brings into focus whatever is in the center of the frame. [...]
Keeping Your Digital Camera Lens Dust Free
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Fear of the dusty sensor If you begin to notice dark specks in your photos when you’re using a digital SLR don’t become alarmed and wonder if you will need to shell out more money for a new camera. The problem is simply dust on your sensor. When you switch lenses on an SLR it [...]
Digital Photos – What to do with them!
Posted on 24. Nov, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Once you actually start using your digital camera, you will undoubtedly find that digital pictures take up a lot of space on your computer. If you follow my first tip and end up taking thousands of pictures, you’ll either need to buy a gigantic hard drive or look into detachable storage options. Personally I think [...]
Handy Tips for Using your Digital Camera
Posted on 21. Nov, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Take your camera with you This may seem obvious but it appears that it isn’t so: you can’t take a picture if you don’t have your camera. Therefore, if you purchase a digital camera — take it with you. Take it to work. Take it on trips. Take it when you go for a walk. [...]
Creative Compact Cameras
Posted on 18. Nov, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Creative compact cameras aren’t much larger than compact digital cameras, however they offer a good bit more user control. Typically the lenses are bigger, heavier, and of higher optical quality. You will also find that almost all creative compact cameras have the option of saving your images in RAW format, usually proprietary but sometimes in [...]
Practice Makes Perfect
Posted on 13. Nov, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Practice, practice, practice Since you are using a digital camera you have the ability to take lots of pictures without the cost of film developing and hopefully some of them will be great. The more photos you take the better your chances of having at least one turn out brilliantly. I’ve seen the photos — [...]
Retouching
Posted on 10. Nov, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Using traditional film cameras you were pretty much stuck with the results of your efforts. If your image is under or over exposed, that is simply too bad, there is nothing you can do about that now. You are out of luck if you photographed your subjects indoors and the flash made everyone and everything [...]
Explore Different Camera Angles
Posted on 08. Nov, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Small kids have some interesting facial features. They have cute button noses, big eyes and cherry lips. Experiment with different points of view. Don’t be afraid to turn everything on its head to find the perfect way to express the moment. Take tons of pictures: Children change so quickly. Both in the long term and [...]
White Light
Posted on 06. Nov, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Normally our eyes compensate for lighting conditions with different color temperatures. A digital camera needs to find a reference point which represents white. It will then calculate all the other colors based on this white point. For instance, if a halogen light illuminates a white wall, the wall will have a yellow cast, while in [...]
Purchasing a Digital Camera
Posted on 29. Oct, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
You must first decide if you will carry the camera with you all the time; if this is your goal then you obviously must go with a compact; if you’re buying a camera that you will take out when you are specifically engaged in a photographic project you can choose a larger model. When shopping [...]
Digital cameras – Basic Categories
Posted on 27. Oct, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Ultra compact: perfect for slipping into a pocket or purse, but typically you will find that the controls and viewfinder are very crowded compact: generally what most people purchase, very practical and can generally fit in a pocket, somewhat easy to control Creative compact: typically contain more features and options than the “compact” camera, sometimes [...]
Storing your Photos
Posted on 22. Oct, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Storing your photos on CD and DVD is a very good option for sharing photos, particularly if you have a immensely huge photo collection. The downside, of course, is that your family and friends need to have a CD player or DVD player to view the content. These days, CD burners and DVD burners are [...]
Printing Photo’s at home
Posted on 20. Oct, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Just like film-based photography, you can share your pictures by having a hardcopy printout. All you need to do is get a good photo printer and some quality printing paper, then print away! I usually print my photos from an inkjet printer (the Canon Pixma iP4000) using glossy photo paper. The prints I get are [...]
Memory Capacity
Posted on 15. Oct, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Just like you when you used traditional cameras you needed enough rolls of film, you want to make sure you always have enough memory storage for your digital camera. It’s terrible to be on a holiday taking great photos and suddenly realizing you’ve no memory space left. Here are some general guidelines for digital camera [...]
Control the Flash
Posted on 13. Oct, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
One of the most important things you need to know about your camera is how to control the flash. Personally, I don’t rely on the automatic flash that comes with the digital camera. Depending on the situation you are in you will need to switch off or switch on the flash. For example, when taking [...]
New to Digital Photography?
Posted on 10. Oct, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Read the cameras manual.!! Please note that some cameras don’t come with a printed manual, you must read an Acrobat file from the CD-ROM that came with the camera. Take your time and find all the controls and learn how to use them. Make sure you understand how to load batteries, plug it into your [...]
First Time with Your Digital Camera
Posted on 06. Oct, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Everyone knows the name Kodak and can identify it as the company that took cameras out of the hands of professionals and into the hands of everyday users. What you may not know is that Kodak is in financial trouble. Why? Because those everyday users are now turning to digital cameras, leaving film-based cameras gathering [...]
Camera Belts
Posted on 05. Oct, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
If you plan on wearing the camera on your belt you may want to consider purchasing a small padded case. Lowe and Tamrac are generally the highest quality brands. The manufacturers’ own brand cases are generally the lowest quality. Tamrac publishes a useful fit chart. Lowepro’s is a huge PDF. Tamrac Ultra Compact Tamrac T17 [...]
SLR Tricks of the Trade
Posted on 01. Oct, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
When purchasing your next camera you should look at a real digital SLR if you need any or all of the following features: Reliability; bodies of the SLR almost never fail as opposed to point and shoot cameras which are built for light weight and low cost SLR cameras have large, bright, accurate optical viewfinder [...]
Optical View Finder
Posted on 26. Sep, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
If your digital camera has an optical viewfinder and not an electronic one, you should never, never use this when pointing your digital camera towards the sun, especially for sunrise and sunset photos! As your digital camera’s optical viewfinder is not tinted, it’s almost as bad as just pointing your head and looking straight at [...]
Where have Creative Compact Cameras Gone?
Posted on 23. Sep, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
These smaller cameras really are not much larger than the compact digital cameras, however they offer more user control. You may find the lenses to be larger, heavier, and of higher optical quality. Typically all creative compact cameras offer the option of storing images in RAW format, usually proprietary but sometimes in Adobe’s standard DNG [...]
Special Features
Posted on 17. Sep, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Many digital cameras now come packed with some interesting special features. Examples can be found in the ability to take short QuickTime clips and record sound annotations. Some cameras will even let you experiment with special effects like shooting in black and white or sepia toned images. Focus on the basics before you dive into [...]
Camera Cheat-Sheet
Posted on 16. Sep, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Experiment with Exposure: Digital cameras typically work best in sunlight, just like film cameras. Once you step inside or into dim light, things get a bit more difficult just like with film cameras. Experiment to know how to handle these situations. If you can, shoot your subject from different angles and with different lighting. If [...]
The Perfect Camera?
Posted on 12. Sep, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
It is important to realize that there is no such thing as a perfect camera, one that will be the best for everyone. Although we sometimes talk about ‘cameras of the year’ or ‘top picks’, such lists and awards are really of little consequence. The camera that wins most accolades may not be the one [...]
Sports/Action Mode
Posted on 09. Sep, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
You may have already noticed that when you’re outside on a sunny day using the Sports/Action mode to take pictures of your child playing soccer or your pet catching a Frisbee, that you get these great action images that are worthy of submission to Sports Illustrated Magazine. But when you go inside and take photos [...]
Review of the Olympus C7000 Part 2
Posted on 04. Sep, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Continuing from Mondays Post, a review on the Olympus C7000. Making your way through the menu controls using the LCD is also kept uncomplicated, and advanced users will be happy to have many interesting features such as Autofocus Target Selection and Red-Eye Fix so readily obtainable. Photos are stored using xD-Picture Cards, and Olympus have [...]
Review of the Olympus C7000 Part 1
Posted on 01. Sep, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
At first glance you might not even notice this little camera among the others, but don’t let its looks fool you…the Olympus Camedia C7000 is a powerful digital camera in a small package. Boasting a 7.1 megapixel range, very user-friendly controls, and excellent quality output, this camera is hard to beat. With its innovative and [...]
Removing Backgrounds
Posted on 30. Aug, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
You can remove the background or backdrop behind an object in a picture with a process called background removal. This process can remove the background in its entirety, or you can choose sections or parts that you desire from a backdrop to be removed. The advent of digital photography and its accompanying technologies has made [...]
Online Storage?
Posted on 26. Aug, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Many online printers offer online storage of your photos which is a great way to back up all of your images. An advantage of storing online is the automatic simplicity and speed it will take to send the printing service an order. And of course if you store your photos online you have the ability [...]
Canon PowerShot SD500 Part 2
Posted on 21. Aug, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
The Canon PowerShot SD500 allocates your pictures to SD memory cards for storage. There’s also direct link to Canon CP Printers and select BJ Printers. This in fact means that you do not need a computer to print pictures. The Canon PowerShot SD500 makes use of proprietary lithium batteries. The marketed battery life is about [...]
Canon PowerShot SD500
Posted on 19. Aug, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
One camera to watch available on the market today is the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital Elph. Coming with an impressive 7.1 megapixel resolution this camera provides superior image quality. The SD500 executes well on speed and sharpness tests. It also got a fun My Color feature that will be sure to please many kinds of [...]
Matte or Glossy? Digital Photo Printing Guide
Posted on 12. Aug, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
When it comes time to print your digital photos, you have the choice between matte or glossy. The difference is simple, glossy photo prints have a shiny finish while matte prints have a softer, more subtle finish. The choice between the two is up to you with both finishes having pros and cons. What chemicals [...]
Canon PowerShot A520 Digital Camera Part II
Posted on 06. Aug, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Following on from Monday’s Post… It is clear that the optical system of the Canon PowerShot A520 has been thoroughly thought out to make great photos simple. A 4.2 megapixel resolution along with the 4X optical zoom is provided and the Canon PowerShot A520 also features an ISO range of 50 to 400 and a [...]
Canon PowerShot A520 Digital Camera
Posted on 04. Aug, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
One of the latest editions to the Canon family is the 4-megapixel Canon PowerShot A520. This nice little camera is smaller and lighter than the PowerShot A85 that came before it. By adding a longer zoom lens and additional new scene modes, this camera is nicely equipped. Those both experienced and new to photography will [...]
The Best Battery For Your Digital Camera
Posted on 01. Aug, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
For a photographer, there is little worse than the bad feeling that you’ve just missed a fantastic shot because the digital camera battery went dead. It is necessary to bring another replacement battery with you if you are planning to take a lot of photos. We must know batteries first before we choose one. There [...]
Digital Cameras and Combined Auto Focus
Posted on 29. Jul, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
High quality photograph is comprised of many elements, one of which is objects being in good focus. There are two different ways to focus on objects: automatic or manually. There are a few automatic focus methods and combining more than one of these is known as combined auto focus systems. The focus can always be [...]
More Tips – Digital Photography
Posted on 25. Jul, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Standing near a path, hedge, fence or wall which stretches away into the distance will carry the eye from the foreground through to the distance, giving the picture the extra dimension of depth. Rivers and streams, stretching into the distance, can be used to serve the same function with the added advantage of sparkling with [...]
Flash Units in Digital Photography
Posted on 22. Jul, 2008 by learndigitalphotography in Digital Photography
Flash units can come in many sizes and shapes for digital photography. Those cameras on the lower end of the scale come with low energy built in flash units. However, some gear such as the high end digital SLR cameras can accommodate external flash units advanced in their abilities to provide excellent lighting in complicated [...]
