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By Bobby Miller

If you think there is very little involved in taking photos or that there is completely no need for a photography beginner's guide, you have obviously never held a digital camera. Commercials would have you believe you can take wonderful pictures just by pointing and shooting. It's true that you can snap fairly good photographs simply by using your digital camera's built-in auto mode. If you go this route, though, you will be missing out on the many things your digital camera was made to do.

The good news is that you can learn to take better photos, and you can learn fast. You can sign up for photography class but most hobbyists and even would-be professionals find such classes expensive and time-consuming. The guides you find in the local library or bookstore may be helpful, but these guides are very rarely up-to-date or model-specific. In most cases, you will only end up confused.

If you really want the best value for your money and the best use of your time and learning curve, try a guide that is accessible online. It should be helpful and useful without being overwhelming. It shares the tips and tricks of professionals and insiders, and shows you how to take great photos even though you have never before held a digital camera! And, because this photography beginner's guide is accessible online, you do not have to wait for a long time to get the information you need. You can access it immediately!

Learning to take great photos is only the beginning. You can manipulate images using your camera, but you can also continue doing the same from your computer, once you have downloaded the photos. In a nutshell, digital photography is a fun and challenging hobby. you can even turn it into a full-time job if you ever become good enough!

By Joan Yankowitz

The digital age has brought a number of wonderful inventions, including the digital camera. However, there is a common misconception that digital cameras do all the work for you.

While it is true that digital cameras make it easier to take great pictures, there are still certain aspects of photography that you should bear in mind. This guide to digital photography will detail some of the most common mistakes made by amateur photographers. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

Comment by Phil: An interesting short history of Olympus. Clearly they know a thing or two about building good cameras.

By Kevin Rockwell

One of the oldest companies, Olympus has had a long and historical journey. Olympus digital cameras are being used all over the world today. Let us take a look at the glorious history of Olympus here. Read the rest of this entry »

I came across a review of the Olympus 740 Stylus on the internet and thought that it would be an inexpensive replacement for my old digital camera. I did consider paying more but found that many more expensive cameras had no better features, and in some cases less. For a camera in this price band the results are better than you might expect.

 

The Olympus 740 Stylus is a 7 megapixel camera which is less than many current competitors but it is actually more than enough to take great pictures. The Olympus name was one I trusted from past experience and when I uploaded my first shots to my computer I knew I had made a good decision. The 5x optical zoom provides enough magnification for almost any shot. When shooting indoors with flash I was impressed by the flash recharge time of just over 3 seconds.  

 

The digital image stabilization system continues to impress me. Longer shots are much better than with my old camera as I do not get any distortion and long distance shots using a tripod are excellent. Shots taken in low light are noticeably less grainy than I have seen before and I was able to improve them further using picture editing software.

 

Overall my impressions of the Olympus 740 Stylus have been very favorable. Its features work well and the results are excellent. I am certainly not a professional photographer but have received favorable comments on some of my pictures taken with this camera. You could say that this is a point and shoot camera for the more serious photographer.

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