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Tips in Selecting Digital Cameras Zoom

Comment by Phil:  A look at the use of zoom functionality with digital cameras. However it is worth bearing in mind that optical zoom is a benefit as the camera is still working at full resolution. Digital zoom on the other hand is more questionable (I usually turn it off) as the effect is similar to cropping.

By Vita Merisia

Almost each digital camera on the market comes outfitted with some sort of digital cameras zoom function. What's funny about digital cameras zoom are that they are nearly always used imperfectly or never used at all. Read the rest of this entry »

Digital Photography Training – How to Take Great Pictures

Comment by Phil: There is a temptation with digital cameras just to put them on auto and start shooting. As this article points out putting in a bit more thought will result in much better pictures.

by  Joan_Yankowitz

In many cases, people rely too heavily on their digital cameras. Because modern cameras are easy to use, lightweight, and have automatic settings, casual photographers are under the impression that they do not have to do any work to take great pictures.

Of course, digital photography training is not a necessity, but if you would like to take pictures that you can be proud to share with friends and family, then the following tips may prove helpful. Read the rest of this entry »

Digital Camera Battery Tips

Comment by Phil: Digital photography has a great number of advantages but you are totally dependent on the battery. If it does flat you are stuck. This article gives some useful tips for conserving power and getting the most out of your battery.

By Camera-battery.org

Battery Conservation Tips

Are you always running out of battery power just before you take that perfect picture with your digital camera? Here are some tips to conserve your batteries when you are out "snapping away". Read the rest of this entry »

5 Tips to Better Digital Camera Pictures

Comment by Phil: Some useful advice for taking better pictures.

By Greg Doig

Getting fantastic pictures from today's digital cameras is easier than ever. The capacity to grow and take even professional looking photos is possible, with the following five tips. Read the rest of this entry »

5 Good Reasons to Own a Canon Camera!

Comment by Phil: Thought I would post this article I came across because this guy seems to be Canon's No1 fan. I do agree with most of what he says but I wouldn't get this excited about it.

 

I'm going to get straight to the point! If you don't know what a Canon Camera is then I will tell you they are a fine piece of technology to own. A Canon digital camera is a camera that can take pictures digitally without the use of film! Canon makes a great deal of cameras ranging from the entry level point and shoot all the way up to the DSLR ones professionals use. You can buy them at just about any big chain retail store, but they are not cheap. Not as cheap as the ones you see next with them in the store, but that leads me to my first reason why you should own a Canon digital camera. Read the rest of this entry »