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Digital Photography
by Joshua Beecham
http://www.freyphotography.com
Digital is the new wave in photography. These terrific
cameras have been around for a while, but even five years
ago, not everyone could afford one, even the most basic. If
you wanted extra features, the camera would really set you
back. Fortunately, prices are dropping all the time, and
those extras don't cost nearly as much either. Digital
photography is easy, versatile, and amazing.
Before you buy a new camera, think about some of the
features. Most people in the market for a digital camera
have at least one computer at home. It isn't a necessity, as
many of the camera companies also sell special printers that
interface with the camera. In that situation you can print
your pictures without using a separate computer. If you have
a computer, then you're in luck. You can load the pictures
from the camera to your PC and manipulate them with the aid
of photo software. When they look like you want them to,
then upload them to a picture sharing program or website and
share them with family and friends. All of you will have the
option of printing the pictures as well.
There are several specifications that can make each digital
camera unique or better than another. The first factor to
look at is the mega-pixels. Basically the mega-pixels are
the number of pixels that each camera can take at its
highest resolution. You can get anything from 2.0 mega-
pixels to 12.0 mega-pixels. Typically anything higher than
4.0 mega-pixels is unnecessary for the average consumer.
You would only need such a high resolution if you were
planning on blowing up your pictures to a large size.
Typically 3.0 mega-pixels to 4.0 mega-pixels is ideal.
Your pictures will be extremely clear and print out
perfectly.
Another factor you should consider is the type of zoom.
Digital zoom is another property of digital cameras.
Digital zoom is not always the best zoom, and pictures can
often turn out rather grainy. The better choice is optical
zoom. Optical zoom gives excellent results, but costs a
bit more as well. If you do not intend to use the zoom
function often you probably do not want to worry about too
high of an optical zoom factor since it can get quite
expensive.
Once you have chosen your digital camera, you may want to
consider getting a memory card. Check to see how much
internal memory is available. The last thing you need is
to go on vacation and discover your camera only stores 30
pictures. Memory cards are relatively inexpensive and can
store hundreds of high-quality photographs.
Most digital cameras feature software to let you play with
the appearance of your pictures. For example you can change
a color photo to black and white or sepia. If you buy a
higher end camera the software will allow you to do things
like editing people or objects out of the shot.
Hopefully, these ideas helped you to decide what model
digital camera to buy. Some people find new technology
intimidating, but the new models are so easy and rewarding
that you definitely should purchase one!
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