Category: Cameras

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Digital Imaging: Jargon Busting

Canon EOS 60D DSLR

Using a digital camera isn’t as simple as just pointing at an object you want a shot of and pressing a button. There are many different aspects that have to be taken into consideration in creating a great image. Focus, framing and composition are key among them.

The Difference Between DSLR & SLT Cameras

The Difference between DSLR & SLT Cameras - Sony Alpha A33 SLT

For many years, the world of amateur and professional photography has been dominated by digital single-lens reflex cameras (DSLR’s). But in 2010 an entirely new type of camera emerged on the scene.

What to Look for in a Digital Camera

Canon EOS 60D DSLR

Whether you are looking to upgrade your current digital camera or invest in your first digital model, there are many factors to take into consideration before making the purchase. Today, digital cameras have a wide range of features, sizes, memory types, and sharing capabilities.

Choosing The Perfect Digital SLR Camera For Your Needs

Canon EOS 60D DSLR

Determining which SLR camera is perfect for your needs largely depends on what kind of pictures you like to take. There are many different types of photography and each requires different features, lenses, and accessories. Does that mean that each SLR camera is specifically made for one type of photography? No, definitely not. Most digital SLR camera’s will allow you to shoot amazing, high quality pictures in any situation.

The Various Memory Cards for Digital Cameras

Memory Cards

There are various memory cards for digital cameras on the market. A digital camera is only as good as its memory card, since the storage capacity of a camera itself is quite limited. The memory card field originally had two competitors, CompactFlash and Smart Media, but many options in digital memory are available now.

What is a DSLR Camera?

Canon EOS 60D DSLR

DSLR, or digital single lens reflex, is a type of digital camera that’s typically a grade-above the more mainstream Point-and-Shoot compact digital camera, as well as what are known as advanced digital cameras (aka ‘bridge-cams’). To help you grasp the concept of the DSLR, let’s first take a basic look at the original SLR. The [...]

Do You Want to Take Better Digital Photos?

Scott Kelby Boxed Set

I’ll admit right up front that I am not a great digital photographer, so I am always looking to take better digital photos. I can take some great shots from time to time, but there are many times I look at the pictures and think, “what did I do?” It is all part of the learning process – I learn by doing not by taking classes. If I take a bad digital photo I always like to analyze why the photo didn’t work out the way I had intended.

Advantages and Disadvantages of RAW Files

RAW Format

Unlike JPEG files, however, there are many drawbacks to using RAW files, and most who use digital cameras probably won’t want to use this format. The more experienced photographers, on the other hand, may love what RAW has to offer.