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  • Viewing photos on high quality LCD television screens like the Samsung ln37a550.
    Television screens are getting better and better they are thinner flat cost less and provide excellent quality for both movies and computer data. LCD screens are the new winner after the big plasma buzz.
  • Which one is better a plasma TV or an LCD TV like the Samsung LN22A650
    Television technology is advancing fast and there is a new winner every few years. Up until not long ago it was the plasma TV then it was switched to LCD and these days talking about OLED started. So which one is better?
  • The Sony Alpha DSLRA350 14 2MP more mega pixels and more quality from Sony
    Sony is a well known and established brand name in consumer electronics and especially in digital cameras. Sony is famous for many successful digital camera models and the Sony Alpha DSLRA350 14 2MP seems like yet another candidate for such fame.
  • Understanding pixelization in digital photos and photo prints
    Pixelization is defined as noticeable square pixels that can be seen in photos that are displayed on a computer screen or printed on paper. Without pixelization when you look at a photo you see continuous areas of different colors and intensities. Here is why it happens.
  • Taking digital photos for online and printed product catalogs
    Whether you are planning to build an online product catalog or a printed version including rich digital photos will enhance it and will increase potential sales. When building a catalog photos are a powerful tool that you must use. Here are a few tips for taking digital photos that will bring justice to your products and will help increasing sales.
  • Printing on Matte or Glossy digital photo printing paper
    When printing digital photos you have a choice between matte and glossy photo prints. Glossy photo prints have a shiny finish while matte ones have a more subtle neutral one. So which one should you choose? There is no right answer – there are pros and cons to both.
  • Compressed digital photo file formats – storing digital photos
    Digital photos are stored as files on memory cards and computer hard disks. They can be stored in different file formats (each format has a unique file extension). Most of the formats are compressed to save space and each has its own pros and cons.
  • Lossless and lossy digital photo file compression
    Digital photos are stored as digital files on electronic media. Digital photos are comprised of pixels each one with a unique color and intensity. While digital photos do not have to be compressed in most cases they are. Compression serves one goal make files smaller and save storage space.
  • What is a digital photo JPEG file?
    Digital photos are stored as files on memory cards and computer hard disks. They can be stored in different file formats (each format has a unique file extension). Digital photo files can be compressed to save storage space and can use a standard or a proprietary format.
  • PNG is replacing GIF files for digital graphic storage
    GIF is one of the oldest file formats used for graphics and digital photos storage. GIF has many technical advantages but it also has one big business disadvantage. GIF uses LZW compression which is tangled with patents and licensing issues. The free creation and usage of GIF files was always in debate.
  • Digital photo pixel color formats RGB CMYK and HSV
    Digital photos are built of pixels. When you look at a digital photo on a computer screen or on a printed version of the photo you are really looking at millions of pixels each with a unique color and intensity. When put together all these pixels form the photo that you see. There are a few formats used to represent a pixel color – here are the common ones.
  • Pixel color depth or bits per pixel in digital photos
    Digital photos are built of many pixels. Each pixel has a unique value which represents its color. When you are looking at a digital photo your eyes and brain merge these pixels into one continuous digital photo. Each pixel has a color value that is one out of a finite number of possible colors – this number is known as color depth.
  • Getting more battery time from your digital camera battery
    Like other portable consumer electronic devices digital cameras use batteries as their power source. All batteries have one major drawback: they only last for a limited time. In this article we will explain what camera features consume the most energy and how you can squeeze more life time out of your digital camera battery.
  • Auto and manual focus modes in digital cameras
    One of the important phases of shooting a good photo is focusing on the photo’s objects. Photos that are out of focus look bad and blurry. Sometimes shooting out of focus objects is done on purpose as an artistic effect but in most cases a sharp focused object is the photographer goal.
  • Methods for focusing your digital camera on moving objects
    Focusing is an important part of shooting a good photo alongside with composition and lighting. Focusing on static objects is relatively easy either by manually focusing or by using the camera auto focus feature. Focusing is much harder when the objects are constantly moving.
  • Continuous focus mode used for shooting digital photos of moving objects
    It is harder to shoot good digital photos of moving objects than of still objects. When objects are still you have all the time that you need to focus on the object and set the other camera parameters like shutter speed and aperture. This time shortens as the objects in the frame move faster and faster.
  • The biggest power consumers in digital cameras
    Like other portable electronic devices digital cameras rely on batteries to power up their electronics and mechanical elements. Although battery technologies have improved a lot in the last few years they are still very limited in their energy capacity.
  • A digital photo shooting session of airplanes in an air show
    A few weeks ago I went with my friends to see an air show. The schedule was packed with acrobatics and many types of planes. The highlight of the show was the blue angles with their jets doing dangerous routines. I took my camera hoping to capture some good digital memories of that show.
  • How to shoot sharp digital photos without a tripod
    Tripods are used when you need a steady platform to take a digital photo. In some scenarios not using a tripod will result in a blurry digital photo with its objects either blurred or simply out of focus. However there are times when you will find yourself in a situation that a tripod is needed but you do not have one with you to use. Here are some alternatives to using a tripod when one is not available.
  • Creating a digital photo inventory of your house or office
    There are many reasons to keep an updated and complete inventory of your home or office. One reason is for easier insurance claims in cases of disaster, burglary, lost or other damages. This article will give you some tips for effectively creating and keeping such inventory.
  • Taking great digital photos of your home
    There are many reasons why you would like to photograph your home. No matter what the reason is there are a few simple tips you can follow in order to get better quality home photos that look like photos taken by professional photographers. This article lists few such tips.
  • Picking up a digital camera gift
    So you have decided to buy a digital camera for someone. Digital cameras are hot gift items. They are also high tech devices with many features and options. This article will try to help you pick up the right digital camera by understanding the considerations when buying one.
  • Avoiding pitfalls when taking high quality digital photos
    With today’s sophisticated digital cameras it is relatively easy to take good digital photos. This is especially true if you are using s point and shoot digital pocket camera. However even with such a camera you can follow some tips that will result in better higher quality digital photos. These tips become much more important when using high end SLR cameras in manual mode.
  • Making some extra money with your digital photos
    Are you an amateur photographer? Do you enjoy taking digital photos? Do you have good quality digital photos to share with others? You can do that and also make some extra money from it. This article will show you how you can enjoy sharing your photography work and also get some cash at the same time.
  • Basic understanding of your digital camera flash
    Many of us do not think twice about the usage of our digital camera’s flash assuming that the camera will use the flash automatically as needed. Flash however can and should be manually set in many scenarios resulting in high quality digital photos.
  • Professionals take many digital photos to get that perfect one
    Professional photographers take a large number of photos. They know that by doing so they will most likely find that perfect one they were aiming for. Digital cameras make such a technique available to all of us.
  • Sensor size and Depth of field in film and digital cameras
    Depth of field is defined as the range in which the photo is in focus. Achieving a specific depth of field is a useful photography technique used for example to achieve a blurry background effect. Film and digital cameras have different optical attributes as a result of using different sensor sizes. For that reason depth of field is also different in film and digital cameras.
  • More things to do with your digital photos
    Digital cameras have changed the way we take and use photos. With tradition film cameras you usually ended up printing photos and sorting them into photo albums. With digital cameras however the number of possible usages for digital photos is enormous.
  • A holistic approach to buying a new digital camera
    Many buy a new camera based on just a few parameters like purchase price and megapixels. This is unfortunate as there is much more to a new digital camera buying decision. This article will describe a holistic approach to that decision.
  • What can you do with your old digital camera?
    So you just got a new digital camera. Congratulations! What are you planning to do with your old digital camera? Many people just forget about it burying it in a drawer or somewhere around the house. There are better things to do with it, here are a few.
  • Giving a digital facelift to your old paper prints?
    Although it seems that digital cameras have been around forever – they are relatively a new product. For years we used film cameras and as a result most of us accumulated many paper prints made from such film. We can keep those paper prints albums as is or find ways to upgrade them into the new digital era.
  • Smart usage can extend digital cameras battery life
    Digital cameras are powered by batteries and are limited in the number of digital photos that can be taken between either replacing or recharging the batteries. If you are planning for a long digital photo shooting session or are traveling learning some habits that can save on power will help you conserve energy and squeeze more digital photos from your batteries.
  • A common photography problem: out of focus digital photos
    Digital cameras are becoming more and more sophisticated. On one hand they allow high quality automatic point and shoot. On the other hand they allow full manual control of their settings. Regardless of the mode you use there are some scenes that require special care. Without such care your digital photos will be of poor quality regardless of how sophisticated and automatic your camera is.
  • A common photography problem: blurry digital photos
    Digital cameras are becoming more and more sophisticated. On one hand they allow high quality automatic point and shoot. On the other hand they allow full manual control of their settings. Regardless of the mode you use there are some scenes that require special care. Without such care your digital photos will be of poor quality regardless of how sophisticated and automatic your camera is.
  • A common photography problem: underexposed digital photos
    Digital cameras are becoming more and more sophisticated. On one hand they allow high quality automatic point and shoot. On the other hand they allow full manual control of their settings. Regardless of the mode you use there are some scenes that require special care. Without such care your digital photos will be of poor quality regardless of how sophisticated and automatic your camera is.
  • A common photography problem: overexposed digital photos
    Digital cameras are becoming more and more sophisticated. On one hand they allow high quality automatic point and shoot. On the other hand they allow full manual control of their settings. Regardless of the mode you use there are some scenes that require special care. Without such care your digital photos will be of poor quality regardless of how sophisticated and automatic your camera is.
  • A common photography problem: red eyed objects in digital photos
    Digital cameras are becoming more and more sophisticated. On one hand they allow high quality automatic point and shoot. On the other hand they allow full manual control of their settings. Regardless of the mode you use there are some scenes that require special care. Without such care your digital photos will be of poor quality regardless of how sophisticated and automatic your camera is.
  • A common photography problem: dark silhouettes in digital photos
    Digital cameras are becoming more and more sophisticated. On one hand they allow high quality automatic point and shoot. On the other hand they allow full manual control of their settings. Regardless of the mode you use there are some scenes that require special care. Without such care your digital photos will be of poor quality regardless of how sophisticated and automatic your camera is.
  • A common photography problem: Shaded objects in digital photos
    Digital cameras are becoming more and more sophisticated. On one hand they allow high quality automatic point and shoot. On the other hand they allow full manual control of their settings. Regardless of the mode you use there are some scenes that require special care. Without such care your digital photos will be of poor quality regardless of how sophisticated and automatic your camera is.
  • Your camera CCD sensor size and the number of megapixels
    The digital cameras megapixels madness is very similar to the personal computer Mhz madness back in the 90s. The number of pixels a camera uses to produce a digital photo is just one element in determining the photo quality. Another important element that is usually forgotten is the sensor size. Here is why.
  • Some macro digital photography basics
    Macro photography is underused by many amateur photographers. Professional photographer use macro photography to take extremely high quality macro photos that impress their viewers. Here are some facts about such macro digital photos.
  • Time lapse still digital photography technique
    Time lapse photography is a technique that allows to quickly and visually convey processes that take a long time in real life. For example time lapse photography can shrink to 10 seconds the complete process of building a new bridge. Although usually used in videos time lapse can also be used in still digital photography.
  • Using a digital camera panoramic photography mode
    Panoramic digital photos cover a wide angle of view. In its extreme a panoramic photo can cover 360 degrees of view. Such panoramic photos are for example taken from a sky scraper to convey the view it provides. Most new digital cameras provide a panoramic mode that supports such photography.
  • Digital camera flash units
    Digital cameras flash units come in many shapes and sizes. Low end digital cameras include low energy built in flash units. High end digital SLR cameras can support sophisticated external flash units which can provide superior lighting in difficult scenarios. Here are some basic facts about flash units both built in and external.
  • How does a digital camera passive auto focus work
    In focus objects in a digital photo is a very basic requirement for high quality photography. There are two different ways to focus on such objects: manual or automatic. There are a few automatic focus methods one of them is known as passive auto focus.
  • How does a digital camera active auto focus work
    In focus objects in a digital photo is a very basic requirement for high quality photography. There are two different ways to focus on such objects: manual or automatic. There are a few automatic focus methods one of them is known as active auto focus.
  • How does a digital camera combined auto focus work
    Objects in good focus in a digital photo is a very basic requirement for high quality photography. There are two different ways to focus on such objects: manual or automatic. There are a few automatic focus methods – combined auto focus systems use more than one such method.
  • Can I make money out of my digital photos?
    Many ask this question. The answer is that most likely you can – but the amount of money you can make varies a lot and it depends on the uniqueness of your photos, their quality and your selling abilities. Here are a few hints and concepts when it comes to making money from your photos.
  • Are film cameras better than digital cameras?
    Film cameras are becoming rare. Although digital cameras have come a long way since they were first introduced there are still photographers that prefer to use old film cameras. Some of them use film exclusively while others prefer film for specific scenarios.
  • Do I need an 8MP digital camera?
    If you are on the market for a new digital camera then there is a good chance that you are asking yourself that exact question. Maybe the number of megapixels that you are considering is different. Do you really need a 16MP digital camera? 8MP? 6MP? This article tries to help you answering this question.
  • Scenes that will fail your digital camera auto focus
    Digital cameras include sophisticated mechanisms that can automatically figure out the perfect focus for the scene that you are photographing. However even the most sophisticated digital camera can be fooled by scenes that are hard to focus on. Here are a few such scenes and explanations.
  • Candlelight photography – candles in photos basic concepts
    Candles are a unique light source. Using candlelight to light a scene can result in breathtaking photos. Candlelight temperature is different than flash, daylight or regular bulb light. Using candlelight is hard and requires experience. This article will provide you some basic ideas to start experimenting with.
  • Taking advantage of digital photos zero cost
    Digital cameras have changed the way in which we take digital photos. One such change is the zero cost of taking many photos. With digital cameras digital photos are stored on memory cards. They can be viewed and discarded at literally no cost. There are some ways in which you can take advantage of that zero cost photography.
  • Seven common mistakes when taking digital photos
    You have probably taken photos before just to find out later that they did not come out as expected. Although digital cameras are getting smarter there are still a lot of decisions that the photographer has to make. There are also many mistakes that the photographer can make. Here are seven common ones.
  • Tips for scanning paper photo prints
    Scanning paper photo prints is rare but sometimes you will need to do just that. Scanning is a process in which paper photo prints are converted to digital photo files. There are a few things to know and a few tips to follow when scanning such paper photo prints. This article lists the important ones.
  • Digital cameras responsiveness and photo shooting delays
    Digital cameras have many advantages but they also have some disadvantages and response time is one of them. There are three response times that you should care about: the delay between pressing down the shutter button and shooting a photo, the delay between turning on the camera and shooting a photo and the delay between shooting a photo and shooting a subsequent one. This article explains the causes for these delays and suggests ways to overcome them.
  • The advantages of digital photos and digital cameras
    There is no debate that digital cameras are going to take over the photography market and with time we will see less and less film cameras sold and used. It is beneficial to take a moment and try to list the advantages of digital cameras and digital photos and put some order in why everybody likes them so much. In this article you will find that list.
  • Facts about flash units and taking photos using a flash
    For most of us firing the flash is something that happens in the background and that does not require our attention.. Flash photography was not always so easy to use. Flash is useful in many situations for example when taking photos in dark scenes or when getting rid of shades in fill in mode. It is beneficial to know some facts about flash usage and how it works.
  • Digital photo frames and what to look for when buying one
    Digital photo frames are new products that replace old paper photo frames in displaying your photos on a desk, on a shelf or on a wall. This article explains what digital frames are, how you can use them and what you should look for when buying one.
  • Do more with digital photos than just digital photo printing
    When digital cameras were first introduced they were used mostly as digital replacement to film cameras. Users would shoot photos, print them and archive them in photo albums. As users became more sophisticated new ways to use digital photos were found. Here are a few.
  • The different stages of photo printing
    Both film photos and digital photos can be printer on special photo paper. Printing on photo paper is a process that involves a few stages and is for example very different than printing documents on your printer.
  • Matte or glossy prints which is better
    when printing digital photos there are two main options for choosing the paper the prints are printed on matte or glossy. Choosing between matte or glossy is not just a matter of how you like your prints to look. There are other things that you should consider.
  • Handling of digital photo prints
    Digital photo prints are very similar to old style film photo paper prints. There are a few things to consider when printing digital photos and when handling the printed photo paper.
  • The history of digital prints evolution
    We all print photos either at home or using a photo printing service. A few stop to appreciate the technology that allows photos to be so accurately printed on standard to special paper.
  • Free prints are a good way to choose the photo printing service for you.
    Online photo printing services found out that in order to lure users into using their services they should offer users a way to sample their service and prints quality for free. Some users though are abusing this offer.
  • Printing digital prints free of charge
    Digital photos can be viewed in many ways on a computer screen on the digital camera built in screen and sometimes printer on regular traditional photo paper. Because printing involves tangible material and labor it is not free of charge.
  • Are digital prints different than old film paper prints?
    Everybody is using digital cameras these days. Although many people never end up printing any of the digital photos that they take others do print what is known as digital prints.
  • What should you know when deciding on the size of your digital prints
    Printing digital photos can be confusing. Many online printing services provide many settings for the user one of the most basic is the print size. Deciding on the print size is more than just figuring out the size of the photo you would like to have.
  • The minolta dimage xt 3.2 mega pixels digital still camera
    Minolta digital cameras is less known than Canon or Sony cameras but Minolta makes a series of high quality well priced digital cameras that can not be ignored. The Remanufactured Minolta Dimage is one of them.
  • Using the Century Optics 2x Tele Adapter tele adapter
    Sometimes when taking digital photos using a greater tele photo reach is desirable. There are two way to achieve it one is to switch and mount a completely different lens. The other is to mount what is known as a tele adapter.
  • Taking professional photos with the Panasonic Pro AG-DVX100B
    Everybody can take digital videos these days using one of many available digital camcorders. It is harder however to take videos that look professional. Using the Panasonic Pro AG-DVX100B you will take your digital photos a step closer to such quality.
  • Taking good digital photos with the Nikon D40 6 1MP Digital SLR
    Taking good photos is something every photographer inspires for. A photo is good or not when judged in context of what the photographer goal was and what camera was used. Here are some ideas for taking good photos with the Nikon D40 6 1MP Digital SLR
  • Digital photos as effective commerce tools
    Digital photos are not just entertainment or tools for capturing moments like birthdays or weddings. Digital photos are also commercial tools helping in the buying and selling of products.
  • Printing digital photos is not that hard
    If you ever wanted to print your digital photos but have not done so because you feared that it was just too complicated to do than you were simply wrong. Nowadays printing digital photos is an easy task.
  • Creative ideas for your next digital photos
    Taking digital photos is phone. Fortunately taking digital photos is also free as there is no film development and printing cost. You can take as many photos as you want view them on your computer and delete them. For that reason experiment with digital photos is fun and easy.
  • Digital photos can survive forever if you take care of them
    If you ever opened an old photo album you are probably aware how old photo paper prints look like. Yellowish and faded colors are just one symptom of photo paper aging. The digital photos era promises photos that can survive a lifetime and more.
  • The cost of online photo printing and using free printing trials
    Digital photos printing is getting more and more popular. People still enjoy holding photo paper prints in their hands in addition to viewing digital photos on their computer screens. Photo prints cost money but there are ways to get them free.
  • Upload your digital photos to the web for sharing and more
    The Internet is a great tool for digital photos processing and sharing. There are many more things you can do with digital photos and the web than simply print them on sites like Snapfish.
  • Why digital photo misbelieves are just misbelieves
    Like in many other fields there are plenty of myths or misbelieves in the digital photo market. Understanding why those myths are wrong can help you take better photos and be a better photographer.
  • Why use Snapfish or another online photo printing service
    Digital cameras are more popular than film ones. Although many enjoy their digital camera photos on their computer screens many users still like to have paper prints they can hold in their hands. Snapfish is a good way of getting those prints.
  • Is Snapfish the best photo printing service for you
    There are many Internet based photo printing service these days making the choice of the best one hard. Some of the services are famous like Snapfish and Shutterfly while others are less known though could provide a great service.
  • Printing and sharing digital photos online
    The combination of digital photography and the Internet opened many new options for storing sharing and printing photos. During the film era you could only print photos on paper and had to physically hand them to people for viewing. These days are over.
  • Some kind words about the Olympus evolt e510
    The Olympus evolt e510 is a camera that gets much more kind and good words than criticism. Another great product from Olympus the Olympus evolt e510 is packed with features that are hard to find in other similarly priced cameras.
  • Digital photos of home for selling or renting out
    Taking photos can be fun but sometimes it can also serve a real purpose. One such case is when selling or renting our your home. Taking and posting digital photos of your home can help you sell it or rent it faster and for more money.
  • One opinion about Snapfish photo printing service
    Snapfish is a well know established photo printing service. Snapfish now owned by HP has millions of active users and provides a large variety of printing products.
  • Digital photo printing why customer service counts
    Photo printing can be a fun experience. You can print your digital photos at home or you can electronically send them to an online photo printing service. If you decide to do the latter you should make sure that you choose a photo printing service that has good customer service.
  • Turning some of your digital photos to money
    Taking digital photos is fun. Viewing those old photos and having nice memories come back is a great experience. Showing photos to your friends and family is fun. But how about also making some money from those photos you so much enjoy watching?
  • Using the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS 7 1MP to take inventory photos of your house
    Having an updated inventory of your house is important. For example in case of disaster or burglary insurance claims are much easier when you can write down exactly what was in the house and also provide visual proof for that list.
  • Common digital photography mistakes
    Every photographer from amateurs to professionals makes mistakes when taking photos. In the old film days you could only find the bad results after processing the negatives. With digital cameras like the Photographer mistakes you can see your mistakes immediately after taking the photo through the LCD screen.
  • Extending your Olympus SP 570UZ 10MP Digital battery life.
    Digital cameras are great devices for capturing digital photos though they only work as long as their battery is not empty. If the battery is dry and you need to take a photo the digital camera will not work. There are ways in which you can extend your battery life here are a few.
  • The importance of your Pentax K10D with 18 55mm CCD sensor size.
    While most people focus on the number of mega pixels as a measure for the camera sensor quality there are many other factors that determine the quality of the pictures generated by the sensor one of them is the sensor physical size.
  • Printing digital photo enlargements on Snapfish.
    Most of your digital photos are going to be either viewed on your computer screen or printed on relatively small and standard photo paper sizes such as 4 by 6 and 5 by 7 inches. Every now and then however you would like to print bigger digital prints also known as enlargements.
  • Using the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT panoramic mode
    Covering a wide angle view is done by taking a panoramic digital photo. A panoramic digital photo can capture wide angle photos all the way to 360 degrees. One example is taking a panoramic 360 degree view from a high rise building to capture the view.
  • Choosing a digital photo frame like the Coby DP 769 7 Inch Widescreen
    Digital photo frames are the digital era version of the paper print photo frame. The Coby DP 769 7 Inch Widescreen like any other digital photo frame has specific features and attributes that you should consider before making a purchase.
  • Creative ideas for what to do with your digital photos
    For the most part digital cameras are digital replacements of the old film cameras. There are however new applications that are possible with the digital media that were just impossible with the old film one. Here are some ideas for what you can do with digital photos.
  • Free prints paper sizes - 4XD 5XD and more
    In the film days photo paper sizes were designed to fit the aspect ratio of the film negative frames. Digital camera sensors use different aspect ratios and as such when printing digital photos on traditional paper the photos have to be either cropped or shrunk.
  • Free prints paper sizes – 4XD 5XD and more
    In the film days photo paper sizes were designed to fit the aspect ratio of the film negative frames. Digital camera sensors use different aspect ratios and as such when printing digital photos on traditional paper the photos have to be either cropped or shrunk.
  • Using the Pentax istD 6 1MP Digital SLR to capture objects in motion
    The Pentax istD 6 1MP Digital SLR can be used to capture moving objects in a still digital photo. For example you can capture and convey the feeling of a moving car or a person running. Here are some tips for how to achieve that.
  • Setting your Olympus Evolt E410 10MP Digital exposure correctly
    Exposure is one word for describing how much light the digital camera sensor is exposed to. There are two factors that set the exposure: the aperture and the shutter speed. Exposure is also described as one number called the Exposure Value (acronym EV).
  • Auto bracketing an underused feature of the Nikon Coolpix S51 Matte
    When taking digital photos making sure that the exposure is right for the specific lighting condition is one of the most important tasks for achieving a high quality digital photo. Auto bracketing can help in hard lighting condition when finding the right exposure value is not easy.

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