Posted August 12th, 2010
by Lizzie Tankyte-Jones
by Lizzie Tankyte-Jones
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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Posted June 5th, 2009
by Anthony Cruz
by Anthony Cruz
Calling all semi-pro or enthusiast photographers: Pentax is releasing the K-7 lens-interchangeable DSLR next month. The Pentax K-7 price is worth it, you can have the camera for $1,299.95. Here are reviews of some Pentax K-7 accessories.
Upgraded lenses
For great lenses, get the Pentax smc P-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL. The improved optical design, minimized lens elements, and improved resolution suit the latest high resolution image sensors very well. The Pentax smc P-DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL works well with Pentax DSLR cameras.
Rechargeable battery
A large-capacity, rechargeable lithium-ion battery juices the Pentax K-7. With this battery, you can shoot around 980 images when it is fully charged.
Memory card
The SanDisk 4GB Ultra II Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card has a minimum of 10MB per second read speed and least 9MB per second write speed. This memory card is ideal for the most difficult photo shoots like photojournalism and events, sports, fashion, and nature photography.
Versatile flash
For the flash accessory, I suggest you get the Pentax AF-360 FGZ. It works well with the latest MZ-S, 645N, MZ-SD, or Digital *ist series cameras, including even the classic 67-system lenses.
Tripod
Building on the accomplishment of the 3001 series, the Bogen/Manfrotto 190XB with 484RC2 Mini Ballhead is one excellent tripod, so get it when you buy Pentax K-7. The tripod has been improved to provide better leg angle release mechanism as well as enhanced quick-action leg locks.
Handy remote control
The Pentax Infrared Remote Control F is one of the fundamental Pentax K-7 accessories. This remote control is perfect for capturing images of hard-to-approach subjects, self-portraits, or for reducing vibrations for close-ups and time exposure.
DSLR bag
The black Pentax DSLR Gadget Bag is a nice carrying bag for your Pentax K-7. It is a nylon bag designed to fit your Pentax DSLR camera body, selection of lenses, flash, memory cards, and other Pentax DSLR accessories. It sports a foam padding on the major compartment and interior adjustable dividers for case customization.
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Posted April 18th, 2009
by Dave Anderson
by Dave Anderson
Every other month if not more frequently a new series of digital cameras comes to the market and the uninformed buyer has to make a hard decision when choosing among the big range of models. With the clever buying tips that we will stress out in this article you will hopefully select one because of its real features instead of the bells and whistles that the sales people are boasting.
Most stores both online and brick-and-mortar concentrate on promoting megapixels as the main factor. This is merely a marketing technique and is not always true.
The picture taken by a digital camera is constituted of a series of points called pixels. The more pixels that photo is created of the more details it can present. That means that the more megapixels a camera delivers the more you can zoom into the image or print in a larger size before it becomes cloudy and unclear.
Think for example a 10×10 inch mosaic and imagine filling it up with 2×2, 1×1 and 0.1×0.1 inch tiles. The more pieces you use, the greater the quality will be.
Since the price of the digital camera rises with the amount of megapixels, you should first analyze for what you will use the digital camera. If you will mainly use it to make shots for your blog or will you not likely print pictures larger than a 5×7 there is no ground why you should go for something higher than a 4.0 megapixel camera. Save your money for other things rather than investing in megapixels you will never use.
However, the main advantage you would get if you chose on spending more for a high resolution camera is cropping. A 9×12 picture taken at 5.0 megapixels can be resized to 8×10 and 5×7 without any problems.
Most if not all new digital cameras have a zoom feature. This option can be particularly useful when taking a shot of something that is too far away and you have no possibility to get close to the subject, or you want to take a portrait without taking a lot of the distracting surrounding.
Optical zoom option is the true magnifying characteristic, the digital camera enlarges the picture through an assembly of lenses before the image comes to the image sensor and on the other hand the digital zoom magnifies the picture that is already saved in the digital camera.
Be certain you understood the camera’s technical specifications well. The overall zoom is measured by multiplying the digital and optical zoom figures. Be certain that the optical zoom meets your needs and don’t rely on digital zoom at all as you can achieve its very same effect with any photo processing software package.
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Posted March 4th, 2009
by Joshua D Gunn
by Joshua D Gunn
If you are looking for a good design digital camera, consider purchasing a Canon. This business is known to deliver good quality advanced cameras that stand the test of time. Once you decide on the brand name of your camera, you need to find out alot more about the functions as well as the price that comes with them. Canon produces alot of different models for different levels of use. You need to think about what functions you want to have in your camera and how much you can afford to pay. The first question to ask yourself is What are all the things I want to do with my camera?
The more you know about the different types of cameras, the simpler it will be to decide which one you want to purchase. Canon has different makes with their own set of features according to which series you buy. Here is a summary at the different features Canon has to offer.
If you shoot pictures professionally or plan to, the SX and G designs is a great line of cams to select from. These are SLR cameras. They all have over eight megapixels with a big variety of shooting modes and features. For around $250, you can acquire an SLR camera with alot of the functions found on both medium and high price models, the SX110 IS. The best quality and most expensive in this series is the G10. It can take pics underwater if placed in a waterproof case
Those who rather tiny and fancy looks combined with advanced functions should think about getting ELPH (Electronic Physics) cams. There are currently 7 active makes in the classes and the most popular out of the bunch is the affordable PowerShot SD1100IS because of the different colors it comes in. Some of the higher end SD model cameras (like the SD 770) have the advanced DIGIC 4 image processor, which can automatically enhance image quality along with some automatic corrections even for novice photographers. Price points range from $180 to $400.
An cheap and simple cam to use as the name implies, these cameras are perfect for people who does not go out a lot and wants an cheap camera. They do not have numerous features, but are still more advanced than most cellular phone cams. They also have the DIGICIII image processor with auto-correct white balance. It will also correct skin tone and bring out the face with its face detection funcion. The number of MP these cameras have will vary on which class you choose. The most affordable A camera is the A470, it sells for about $100.
The E series is the newest class of the Canon digital camera family and it comes out looking very unique from the rest. So far, the E1 is the only camera of this class and it comes in 3 pastel colors and has a curvy profile with a different layout of controls that is both eye-catching and intuitive while incorporating some mid-range features.
The Canon website has more information about their different models of cameras. This will help you decide which camera you want to buy.
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