| "body"> | | | | · Buy a camera with an optical zoom as this |
| The discovery and implementation of digital | | | | produces the best picture quality. While digital zoom is |
| photography is one of the great advancements of | | | | available, it reduces the size of your image (and |
| our era. No longer do photographers have to wait for | | | | resolution). If you want to create a digital zoom, you |
| hours or days to see their results. Digital photography | | | | can easily do so after the fact using PHOTO-PAINT. |
| saves you time, money and effort. | | | | · Make sure that the camera uses removable |
| In this chapter are a series of tips designed to help | | | | memory cards. You don't want to get stuck with a |
| you get the most out of your photography. Most of | | | | fixed amount of memory. |
| these are tailored to digital photography, but some | | | | · Make sure the camera has a large LCD and |
| pertains to the craft of photography as it has | | | | rangefinder option. In addition, make sure the LCD |
| evolved over the years. | | | | doesn't wash out in the bright glare of sunlight). |
| 1. How to Buy a Digital Camera | | | | · Choose a camera that uses rechargeable |
| If you're new to using a digital camera, here are a | | | | batteries. |
| few tips to keep in mind: | | | | · Consider the size of your camera and that |
| · Consider the amount of megapixels. | | | | it fits comfortably in your hands. If it's too small you |
| Generally the more megapixels you have, the better | | | | run the risk of dropping it. |
| the quality of your image. This is especially important | | | | · Make sure your computer can match the |
| if you want to make enlargements. The reality is that | | | | system requirements of the camera. If in doubt, |
| a 3 megapixel camera will do the job for an 8x10 | | | | check your computer manual for more information. |
| print, assuming that the optics, processor and | | | | · Consider purchasing two cameras, one a |
| firmware are of good quality. If you're printing at | | | | point-and-shoot that fits in your pocket, the other, a |
| 11x14, a 6 megapixel camera will do the job, again, | | | | higher quality camera (DSLR - digital single lens reflex) |
| assuming the optics, processor and firmware are of | | | | with interchangeable lenses and a high quality chip for |
| good quality. It isn't necessary to spend a lot of | | | | studio and location photography. DSLR cameras also |
| money for a camera with 10 megapixels or more. | | | | perform better in low light situations. This is one area |
| Shooting at that image size will eat up a lot of disk | | | | where point-and-shoot cameras don't fare very well. |
| space quickly. Unless you're shooting for a high-end | | | | · Make sure that the camera has an optical |
| result, such as stock photography, the higher | | | | viewfinder. LCD's don't display well in sunlight and |
| megapixel count isn't necessary. | | | | they consume battery power quickly. |