Holiday Photos
We all probably have a variety of holiday photos. Some great shots and some disappointing shots.
Here are some videos to help you out this season to capture some great memories.
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Digital Cameras – Compact v SLR – How to Make the Right Choice
Many people are far more familiar with compact digital cameras than SLR digital cameras since these models have flooded the marketplace.
Almost as common as cellphones, it is not unusual to see someone with a compact digital camera every time you walk down the street. Until recently, it was rare to see a digital SLR camera unless it was in the hands of a professional.
Thankfully, the cost of the digital SLR’s has now fallen to such a degree that some are now around the same price as a top quality compact camera. This has opened up a whole new market although many people are unaware of what these SLR’s can do.
A key advantage of a digital SLR is speed when compared to a compact. The simple reason for the greater SLR speed is it’s mechanical operation whereas a compact uses electronics for the same function.
There’s a device called a shutter that sits in front of the digital SLR sensor, blocking it from light.When you take a photo, the shutter (made up of two curtains) opens and closes.
By comparison, a compact camera has no physical shutter mechanism but rather it’s sensor is activated electronically whenever you take a picture.
The mechanical shutter has a massive advantage because there is no time lag between you pressing the button and the shutter opening to take the snap, it is instant, unlike with compact cameras where there is a significant delay between the two actions – and how many times has that delay meant you’ve missed the perfect shot?
There is now much more choice in digital SLR cameras as major suppliers like Canon, Nikon, Olympus etc. bring better, ever more functional cameras to the market place, that it is no easy matter picking the right SLR for you.
When you come to chose which SLR is right for you, make a list of all the things you think you want to photograph then do your homework on which cameras have the functionality to let you do this. Read up on any guide books or testimonials you can find for the cameras on your shortlist. Now, and only now, should you start to compare prices on the few that are left, also look out for any package deals that may be available and go strike yourself a deal.
What I like so much about picking a digital SLR camera using these steps is that no salesperson will be able to sell you more camera than you want or need, you’ll only have to compare prices for a few cameras’, you’ll be confident you’ve made the best choice when you go to buy your new camera, you won’t regret your purchase and you’ll have a great SLR that will last you for years to come.
My personal recommendation is to look at the series of Canon Rebel digital cameras. Check out any bestsellers list and they are usually at the top for styling, functionality and value for money.
About the Author:
Lizzie Tankyte-Jones is a renowned photographer and mother of 2 children. She specializes in flora & fauna and landscapes and has had many of her photos published in publications throughout the Australasia. Lizzie has also amassed a collection of vintage cameras although she now uses a Canon Rebel XTI for most of her commissions. Visit her blog for more Canon cameras.
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A Review of the Canon EOS Rebel T1i
1. First Impression
Overall this is a good, if not a great camera, the Canon EOS Rebel Ti is a good, if not great medium range SLR which is relatively affordable and offers 15 megapixels for a higher resolution than many competing models of digital camera. 2. LCD Display
The Rebel has one of the better LCD screens around, providing an exceptionally clear view.
3. Image quality and autofocus are both good, but maybe not quite what you’d expect with a 15 megapixel from Canon. The biggest complaint users seem to have is that the Canon EOS Rebel Ti’s autofocus mechanism is loud. While only a little noisy at ISO 1600, switching to ISO 3200 can be loud enough to startle users the first couple of times. It’s not enough of an issue to be a deal breaker, but it is something photographers should know beforehand. 4. Picture Quality/Live View
Overall, the picture quality is good but not great. Pictures are sharp and reasonably clear; amateur photographers will probably find the quality more than adequate. However, semi-pro and professional photographers will probably want to look elsewhere. The live view stills are nothing to write home about. The quality is exactly as good as any other similar model of digital camera.
5. Processor
The Canon EOS Rebel Ti has a new, upgraded processor but 15 megapixel images are a lot to process, so users will probably feel (as we did) that save time could be better. The processing time can be an issue when trying to take continuous shots of a subject, something you should consider before buying this camera.
6. HD Recorder
In this regard, the Canon EOS Rebel Ti performs exceptionally well. The HD recording features of this camera are superior to almost any other digital camera in its range. At 720p, the HD recording quality is incredible at 30 fps. However, this model records 1080p at only 20fps. However, if you need 1080p resolution, you’re better off with a HD camcorder instead. The Rebel lacks a microphone input and its built in sound recording is less than spectacular – so you can get some amazing 720p HD video, but if you need sound which is good as the picture, you’ll be disappointed.
Conclusion:
Despite its minor faults, the Canon EOS Rebel Ti is a decent choice for casual photographers looking for a digital camera. Its HD recording capabilities are impressive and overall performance is better than many other digital cameras out there. However, at the price you could probably do better and there are other comparably priced models that can provide better quality, if not HD recording quality.
Key Features:
*15.1-megapixels, DIGIC 4 Image Processor
* Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
*Full HD video capture recording at 1920 x 1080 resolution and HDMI output
*3 inch Clear View LCD with Live View
Pros:
*Lightweight construction
*720p HD video recording at 30 fps, 1080p at 20fps
*Large, high quality LCD screen
*Affordable, readily available upgrades (SDHC, SD cards)
Cons:
*Video output does not have Autofocus
*No microphone input
*Continuous photo shooting is slow at 3.4fps
About the Author:
Paul Landwehr is a camera expert with amazing knowledge and experience. He started offering cameras for sale that were not only affordable but very reliable as well. Visit Paul’s site today and see the new Canon EOS Rebel T1i.
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How To Assess Like A Pro The Best Digital Photography Software!
Digital photography has revolutionised the way we take photographs. In particular the fact that we can now easily digitally edit photographs from the comfort of our own homes on our PCs. Digital photography software is now at the reach of all amateur photographers, not just the professionals like it once was.
Since digital photography has become mainstream, the number of digital photography editing software programmes from different software manufacturers on the market has become very numerous, catering for all the different needs and wants of society. For this reason deciding which digital photography software to purchase can be a hard decision.
With so many different photography software programs available, you will need to determine what features are important to you and what features are not so important. Quite a lot of the amateurs out there are quite happy to have simple basic and functional software where as the more professional or advanced photographers want more advanced controls for their editing.
One kind of photography editing software available focuses on providing tools specifically created with the artistically minded photographers in mind. These software programmes are generally not sophisticated enough for most professionals, but there tools can prove very useful to a lot of the more artistically minded amateur photographers out there.
A look at the more basic photography software
The way things stand right now, basic photography software is the most used in our world today. Generally in these programmes you will have the ability to perform basic edits to your digital photographs like resizing, cropping, redeye removal plus a few printing options and other basic editing tools.
Additionally these basic programmes will also quite often include options to add filters to your photographs and the ability to make your photographs black-and-white etc.
The key difference about these options in basic digital photography software as opposed to these options in professional digital photography software, is that in the basic photography software these options will give you limited control and will be more automated, making it easier for you, but at the same time limiting what you can do with the software.
If you just want to get started with some really basic editing software, by doing a Google search for something like “free digital photography software” you will find there are a number of free applications available. If you are just starting out, these programmes may well be perfect for you, but if you have any editing experience you are more than likely to find these applications too basic.
Once you have been using some basic photography software for some time, you will probably begin to get fed up with it’s basic functionality. What you want to do now is take note of what editing tools you wish to have more control over and what editing tools you wish to have that you don’t presently.
You can then go on the World Wide Web and research different photograph editing software and compare each package to see which is best suited to your everyday needs.
Remember that with the more complex and complete software packages you may have to put some time aside to learn how to use them and you will also have to pay a lot more for them.
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Want more? check out this writing on Professional Digital Photography Software. And see this for any other Basic Photography queries
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Choose Just As A Pro Would The Right Digital Photography Software
Digital photography has completely changed the way we go about photography. It has opened up so many options and advantages to professionals and amateurs alike. The ease with which we can now edit digital photographs with the aid of photography software on our personal computers for many is the most significant of all, since it has opened up a whole new graphical world.
Nowadays there are lots of different photography editing software packages available. Each software package attempts to fit the needs and wants of a particular demographic of people. For this reason deciding on which digital photography software to use is harder than ever.
You need to ask yourself what exactly you need in your software. For instance a considerable number of amateurs out there just want something quick and simple to use, they don’t want to spend weeks or months figuring out how to use their software and they don’t want to pay a fortune for it either.
If you are an amateur photographer who has a keen eye for artistic photography and editing, you may want to purchase a digital photography editing software package with your artistic eye in mind. Digital photography software with tools specifically for the more artistically minded photographers out there do exist, although this software may not be sophisticated enough for some of the pros.
A look at the more basic photography software
The way things stand right now, basic photography software is the most used in our world today. Generally in these programmes you will have the ability to perform basic edits to your digital photographs like resizing, cropping, redeye removal plus a few printing options and other basic editing tools.
Often some of these basic digital photography editing tools will also give you access to some filtering options as well. Each basic digital photography editing tool program is likely to have some options that are not present in its rival editing programs, but generally speaking they all have the same sort of options.
For the major editing options you can find in both professional and nonprofessional editing software, the real difference between the pro and non pro software packages is the amount of control the user has over the editing process. the basic photography software will try to automate as much as possible these functions, whereas the professional software will give more control to the user, subsequently complicating the use of the software significantly.
Some of the very basic digital photography software available can actually be downloaded free of charge from the Internet. These software programmes are generally very basic, but if you’re just starting out with photograph editing software there may well be a good place to start.
If on the other hand you have already been using some basic photography software for some time now, and are starting to get a bit fed up with the very basic functionality of your software, you need to make a point of taking note of what features you need more control over and what features you would like to have that you currently don’t.
Once you’ve done this, you will be able to search on the net for the photography editing software that fits your needs and wants. Also don’t forget you can check offline photography magazines and other sources for reviews etc.
Also take into consideration the fact that the more complex software you purchase, the bigger the learning curve will be for you, this will especially be true if you haven’t had all that much experience with other digital photography editing applications already.
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Here’s a writing all about Pro Digital Photography Software you can check out at this internet Basic Digital Photography Guide.
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Digital Photography Software – Which Is Best For You?
Digital photography has revolutionised the way we take photographs. In particular the fact that we can now easily digitally edit photographs from the comfort of our own homes on our PCs. Digital photography software is now at the reach of all amateur photographers, not just the professionals like it once was.
Since digital photography has become mainstream, the number of digital photography editing software programmes from different software manufacturers on the market has become very numerous, catering for all the different needs and wants of society. For this reason deciding which digital photography software to purchase can be a hard decision.
With so many different photography software programs available, you will need to determine what features are important to you and what features are not so important. Quite a lot of the amateurs out there are quite happy to have simple basic and functional software where as the more professional or advanced photographers want more advanced controls for their editing.
If you are an amateur photographer who has a keen eye for artistic photography and editing, you may want to purchase a digital photography editing software package with your artistic eye in mind. Digital photography software with tools specifically for the more artistically minded photographers out there do exist, although this software may not be sophisticated enough for some of the pros.
A look at the more basic photography software
Most people buy digital photography editing software of a more basic nature. It is common for these basic programmes to include options such as redeye removal, resizing and cropping options, your general printing options and some other photo editing effects.
Additionally these basic programmes will also quite often include options to add filters to your photographs and the ability to make your photographs black-and-white etc.
The main difference between a user using basic photography software and a user using professional editing software, is that the user using the basic software will have a lot less control over the editing process, where as the user using the professional software will have full control over the editing process.
It might surprise you to know that there does exist some very basic totally free editing software out there you can download from the Internet. Like I said this software is generally very basic, but nevertheless it can get you started.
If on the other hand you have already been using some basic photography software for some time now, and are starting to get a bit fed up with the very basic functionality of your software, you need to make a point of taking note of what features you need more control over and what features you would like to have that you currently don’t.
Once you’ve done this, you will be able to search on the net for the photography editing software that fits your needs and wants. Also don’t forget you can check offline photography magazines and other sources for reviews etc.
Remember that with the more complex and complete software packages you may have to put some time aside to learn how to use them and you will also have to pay a lot more for them.
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Want more? check out this writing on Professional Digital Photography Software. Also go here for any other Basic Photography queries
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Digital Photos Sharing with Friends and Family
What do you do with all of all of you beautiful digital photos? Of course you want to share them with your loved ones, but how? You have many options available to choose from that include burning them onto CD or DVD or even uploading and emailing the photos.
This article will walk you through some of the best options for sharing your treasured digital photo collection. Once you learn them, sharing your photos will become a breeze. Essentially, there are four main ways to share digital photos:
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 very high quality – you can’t discern them from those you print at photo kiosks.
If you don’t have a printer available, you can still count on a photo kiosk to do the job, or even transmit your pictures to an online photo print website. These websites typically print your pictures and deliver them to your doorstep. Make sure to shop for the best value first as many digital photo printing services are expensive.
Storing your photos on CD and DVD is another great alternative for sharing photos, particularly if you have an enormously huge photo compilation. A disadvantage might lay in that your family and friends need to have a CD player or DVD player in order to view the content of the disk.
CD burners and DVD burners on the market today are very affordable. A single CD-R stores 650MB and a DVD stores 4GB. This is an overwhelming amount of storage space for your photo albums.
Another option for sharing photos is to email them to a friend or family member. Be careful though; make sure the receiver would like to receive the photos first. Overloading him or her with a 10MB email containing photo attachments might not be appreciated. Always check for the go ahead before you hit send.
An alternative to emailing photos is to upload your photos to a website and then simply email the website link to your friends or family. This circumvents the dilemma of huge email attachments.
Uploading digital photos to a website has gained popularity in image sharing. There are now several online photo storage sites available. SmugMug is one of my favorite photo sharing sites. It enables you to upload photo albums and determine who can access those albums.
Keep in mind that there are limits to using photo sharing websites. Some of them involve a fee for their services, while others require you to order prints to keep your account active. You also may not be able to modify the arrangement of the website easily.
My personal recommendation is to set up your own web site to host your own picture gallery. If you’re looking for a good web hosting company, I’d suggest you try Yahoo! web hosting. I’ve used them for years without any problems and their customer support is first-rate.
There are various ways to share your digital photos with friends and family. Personally, I tend to burn my images to CD or DVD and pass them around. I also like uploading images to websites for all to see. Do try one of the above techniques the next time you want to share photos!
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