• 21Dec

    Ever tried taking a picture and find it to be all fuzzy? Well in photo lingo that is called noise. Sometimes when a camera’s weight is not right, the user tends to create unwanted movements while taking pictures. Other times noise is caused by a slow shutter speed. Whatever the reason may be, you don’t want noise in your pictures.A lot of digital cameras out in the market now have a noise reduction feature. While this feature was more common in SLR, many point-and-shoot models have it now too. Although it does not totally eradicate that unwanted noise, it does however, make all those noise-filled photos easier to fix.

  • 03Nov

    Are you planning to get a new digital camera? Are you confused about the different models out in the market? You are not alone. Manufacturers are always trying to outdo one another. It can easily confuse even the most savvy of shutterbugs. So how do you know which one is right for you?Know how you are to use the camera. Set a price ceiling that is good for you. Do research on your choice. Go to a store and try it out, the feel and the grip are equally important to design and technology. Remember even the high-end models could be a worthwhile investment if you make the most of your purchase.

  • 01Jul
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    The best and most functional camera accessory is the carrying case. Unlike in the past when carrying cases came mostly in black and unflattering designs, today there is a variety of carrying cases to choose from.The carrying cases today come in different designs, colors, textures, and sizes. There is always one suited for a designer camera. Some designers even have exclusive patterns to fit a camera model, make or brand.Try checking out the new wave of case designers Golla, Case Logic and Maloparro. They are durable, padded well and fun. More importantly the cases are reasonably priced to suit everyone’s budget.

  • 29May

    blurredimage2Your digital camera has limits as to the maximum distance and other factors that should be considered for great pictures that captures all the details. For standard off-the shelf ones with a built-in flash, it is most surely well suited for daytime settings as the flash unit seldom has the power to illuminate wide areas at night. Professional cameras can overcome this withe the addition of additional remote flashes that are triggered by radio transmitters synchronizing them with the camera and other flash units. When taking pictures in the dark, it is also harder to capture a sharper image for any movement would be reflected as blurred resulting in, well, blurred shots. Chose a camera that fits your intended use and they can come in all shapes and sizes. For most of us, the off-the shelf units are the best for they are the simplest to use, you simply point and shoot. Read more »

  • 28Apr

    actionshotsMost digital cameras have a setting that sets the shutter to a faster speed to capture active events such as sports and many others. This is similar to the ability of analog camera’s to get sharp and crisp images without the blur, adjusting the shutter speed and aperture size as desired. The digital system makes this all easy for the ranging system determines the distance through an infra-red beam, adjusts the optimum lens position, to attain maximum efficiency, a split second as you push the button. The major limitation is when you are using too much zoom which the IR ranging system may not be able to handle and the details turn out blurred and grainy. Read more »

  • 28Mar

    cameracleaningDigital cameras come in all shapes and sizes and if you could only open the case, you’d be amazed at the amount of technology crammed into their ever smaller cases. The imaging sensors have become more sensitive and now have the ability to capture more pixels per image. The microelectronics allows more components onto a smaller area, and more. All this technology results in one powerful gadget that is quite robust yet any sudden fall can result serious damage, a chipped board here, a misaligned lens there and you’d sure be on your way to get a new one. These camera’s are also on the side of disposable gadgets for their compact size means there is little you can do to remedy say a failed chip other than replace the whole board which would set you back a lot of money, almost the price of the camera itself. They are rated for drop tests which can be found in the manual though the quick guide would surely recommend that you do not drop it anyway. Read more »

  • 13Feb

    Here are some tips for aspiring digital photgraphers:

    1. The rule of thirds.

    If you’re not familiar with this, this simple means creating imaginary horizontal and vertical lines (although some cameras have the fature to make thse lines visible) that divide your screen / view into three. You subject should always be at those lines, not in between.

    2. Bring extra batteries.
    You never know when you’re going to run out, so always make sure that you have some extra batteries with you, especially in long trips. Bring the charger along so you can replenish you batteries when you find access to an outlet. This is even more important if you’re bringing along a supplementary flash.

    3. Bring a tripod.
    It makes for steadier shots, and is especially useful when you want to be in the picture with everybody in those timed shots. Just don’t bring the ones that are too heavy.

  • 10Jan

    digicamMost newer generation of video cameras now come with built-in still picture capabilities with the addition of a flash memory card that allows you to capture stills while taking video with the pres of a button. Though more adapted for moving pictures, the technology is almost the same with respect to the CMOS-based capture chip, the same chip that allows digital still camera’s to capture images and converting them to digital format. The pictures are stored onto memory sticks or flash drives that can be downloaded onto your computer or directly printed through card readers that are also commonplace in today’s digital world.
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  • 10Aug


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    The new Sony Cybershot H10 uses a great Carl Zeiss 10x optical zoom lens with great SteadyShot optical image stabilization to capture action. The lens yields sharp, high-contrast images and reduces color fringing, even when shooting in telephoto ranges.

    It has 8.1 Megapixels, 10X Optical zoom, 2X Digital Zoom, 3 inches LCD, and it uses Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Duo, or Memory Stick PRO Duo to store images.

    Its improved shooting mode now employ a system to apply higher shutter speeds, up to 1/4000 of a second, more frequently than on previous models. This mode combine high shutter speeds with predictive continuous auto-focusing so you can quickly focus and capture fast-moving subjects with minimal shutter lag – fundamentally the time it takes for the camera to focus and shoot.

    The large, bright 3.0″ Clear Photo LCD Plus display, and an anti-reflective coating provides for brilliant visibility to help you create, view, and share photos with outstanding clarity and color reproduction, even in bright sunlight.

  • 04Jul

    Automatic Mode–a feature of all digital cameras.� It sets the focus and exposure. All you need to do is frame the image then push the shutter button. This is a great feature, as it lets you relax, focus on your subject and not on your camera. Find below a brief guide.

    - Get ready. Turn ON the camera and set it in the automatic mode. To conserve batteries, turn the monitor of. Compose the images using the optical viewfinder if your camera has this feature. Turn the camera on and set it to automatic mode�usually spelled out or indicated by a camera icon. To conserve your batteries, turn off the monitor and compose your image through the optical viewfinder if your camera has one.� Most digital SLR cameras will not let you do this. Remove the lens cap, if your camera has one.

    - Frame the image. You will find the scenes that you will capture through your viewfinder. Use the zoom buttons when needed. If you are using an SLR, you zoom by turning a ring on the lens.

    - Autofocus. Digital cameras have one or more focus zones, indicated in the viewfinder with boxes, cross hairs, or brackets. How close you can focus depends on the camera and lens.

    - Autoexposure. The exposure system measures the light reflection from the scene you are shooting. Use these readings to set the best possible exposure.

    -� Autoflash. The autoexposure system will cause the camera to flash automatically if the ligth is very dim.

    - Automatic white balance. Your camera will automatically adjust white balance so that the white objects in a scene are white in the photo. Other colors are free of a color cast.