Digital Photography

I recently looked at a nice photography done in sepia tone.  It was a striking photo!  I wanted to look-up some info. and black & white photography, came-up with this just excellent article.  I also viewed some fujifilm finepix digital cameras.  To view, here is the Link: fujifilm finepix.

Black and White photography, it draws one’s self into the detail of an image rather than the vibrant color which is absent from their eye. A color photograph draws one to a specific color. A black and white photo can draw one’s self into the depth in which it captures. Depending on the style, a photo may encompass a shadow as the main subject or rather the lack thereof. Black and white develops into a pursuit of detail and majesty. I would like to share some tips on shooting the best possible black and white photos as possible.

I will refer to Black and White as B&W.

Tip #1 Shoot in RAW

It is obvious that most people are unaware of the now loved RAW setting on their cameras. All things considered I am aware that not everyone has a camera capable of shooting in this mode. Shooting in Raw offers more control not only in the post processing period but also when converting the picture to B&W. If your camera does support RAW, Use it! The normal JPEG format will work, though in the end RAW will produce a far superior photo. Once you become familiar with RAW you will never go back.

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View reconditioned digital cameras.  Digital cameras are getting smaller.

Not that long ago, buying a pocket-sized camera meant a serious sacrifice in image quality. Now? Pretty much the same situation, though pocket digital cameras are getting better—and smaller, and more affordable—all the time.

Get comfortable with a small camera.  If you are comforable with it, you will take it with you and you will take more photographs.  The small digital camera can still be loaded with many features.  Not sure about that, try-it-out with a reconditioned or refurbished digital camera.

olympus digital camera

Understanding why you click the shutter button half way, and polaroid digital cameras to view.             The Half-Press: Focus and Exposure Lock
Control focus, exposure, and more with the half-press shutter button technique.

Introducing the Half-Press:
This is an easy yet essential skill for beginners to learn. The “half-pressed” button is helpful in many ways, including:

faster camera response time
more control over focus
encourages better composition
Using the half-press is easy, aim your camera directly at the subject and gently press the shutter release button until the camera comes “alive”. If you want to take the shot, press down until the camrea fires.

Ready, Aim, Fire..
To use the half-press technique, think of it as a 3 step process.

1. Ready (Half-Press)
Point the camera at the subject and half-press. Wait for focus lock. While focusing, the camera will show a blinking focus indicator (usually a green dot). When you hear a beep and the indicator stops blinking, the camera is telling you it’s ready to go..

2. Aim (Hold and Compose)
WHILE HOLDING the button at half-press, take time to explore the composition of the scene. The camera will remain at the ready with focus locked.

3. Fire (Full-Press)
Take the shot by pressing down until the camera fires. Only a gentle pressure is needed, be careful not to shake the camera.

Polaroid i1035 10.0MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom - Black

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What to Look for In a Digital Camera - a good selection - Panasonic digital cameras to view.
Digital cameras come in a variety of different shapes and sizes.
Different brands of digital cameras also offer users an array of features
designed to make each and every shot fantastic. Despite the
numerous features offered by digital cameras, manufacturers still
manage to create products that are simple enough for a child to use.
Day by day digital cameras are becoming a well-known fixture in
most homes across the globe. In fact, most of the people around the
world own one and use it on a regular basis. Digital cameras have also
been incorporated into a variety of technical gadgets that have been
integrated into the lifestyle of people everywhere.

PDA devices as well as cellular phones, technological devices that have                                                  a digital camera feature. Despite being an add-on feature, the digital                                                      camera device installed in these gadgets fair, relatively well compared                                                  to detached models.

Panasonic DMC FX-150K 14.7MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)

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A friend of mine has the new tough series,  Olympus digital cameras.  He was on a trip in the Islands.  He was impressed with his new camera, not just because it was tough but is was compact.  Compact and waterproof.  Unlike other tourists who had the big protective cases around their cameras, this digital does not have a case enclosure.

A little more info:  It has … Waterproof features * Freezeproof features * Crushproof feature. Compact and attractive, and a great Brand!

Refer to 2009/01/20 Post -

Newest press release - Olympus stylus

Olympus Stylus 8000 tough series

A Philips product description: Philips 19PFL5402D/27 Digital widescreen flat TV - 19 IN -                      view Philips digital cameras and product.
Vivid, natural and razor sharp images
High-definition LCD WXGA+ display 1440 x 900p
This WXGA+ display with state-of-the-art LCD screen technology gives you widescreen HD resolution of 1440 x 900p pixels. It produces brilliant flicker-free progressive scan pictures with optimum brightness and superb colors. This vibrant and sharp image will provide you with an enhanced viewing experience.
Integrated HDTV to receive digital HDTV and cable signals
The built-in HDTV tuner that receives and displays terrestrial ATSC and unscrambled cable signals
Digital Crystal Clear provides vivid cinema-like images
Digital Crystal Clear is a package of picture innovations that digitally adjusts and optimizes picture quality to optimal contrast, color and sharpness levels. It’s like watching vivid cinema-like images.
Dynamic contrast enhancer delivering rich black details

Philips 19PFL5402D/27 Digital widescreen flat TV - 19 IN

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Thought this would be helpful… Maps - camera help tip - view reconditioned digital cameras Until you are carrying around an iPhone or personal GPS unit, your camera can substitute. With modern 5-12 megapixel cameras, you can fit a lot of detail on a single photo, and most cameras allow you to zoom in on photos for a closer view.

If you are new to an airport, snap a shot of their floorplan in case you have to find gate L45 in a hurry. This trick is also good for keeping a shot of the Metro system. Lately, when checking an address online, I’ve been snapping a photo of the Google Maps screen as an insurance policy. I’ve also found it useful when describing what part of the city our new house is in. This would also be good for people who find themselves challenged with describing where on earth to find Laos.

Rob Cockerham  - http://www.popsci.com/diy/gallery/2008-12/ten-clever-tips-digital-camera-owners

Panasonic Lumix dmclz5s - outstanding features - the Lumix DMC-LZ5

Discount digital cameras .  Group picture taking, anyone.  Here are tips for arranging and composing group photos:

* Depending on the size of the group, shoot using a moderately wide focal length, such as 28 mm or 35 mm.
* When composing groups, arrange people so that there are even, unbroken lines and visual movement throughout the group, for example, circular and triangular arrangements. Make one person the focal point of each composition, and arrange the other subjects to support that point of interest.
* Ask everyone to look at the camera, or at least in the same direction.
* For groups where there are noticeable differences in heights, full-length photos are more pleasing than waist-up or head-and-shoulder shots.
* Pay attention to details, such as clothing and hair, that may cause embarrassment or distract from the final photograph.
* Do one last check to ensure that no one’s face is completely or partially obscured.

Samsung S730 Pink 7.2 MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom & Image Stabilization

Just as you piece together the outer circle of the pie dough… to make a whole new piece.  You know if you don’t over roll it, it will be just as good as the original pastry dough.  Anyways that is my way of thinking today.  I was making a meal and thinking about the reconditioned digital cameras.  They are as good as new.  As I am careful with my dough… I know the cameras are well checked over.  They work.  I have had demonstration models and they have worked just fine, and I got a bargain price.

I know you can buy a model very reasonably because of some fault in the production line process.  It is caught before it leaves the factory.  Sometimes one can get an overstock item.  The price is reduced.  A camera can be put on a shelf and redistributed and called refurbished.

Further reading on this:  Check February’s blog post - Reconditioned digital cameras explanation.

Kodak EASYSHARE Z1012 IS - 12X optical zoom

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS fulfills the promise of the wide-angle pocket digital camera, pulling it off with style. The Canon SD880 has larger buttons that are easier to read and operate, but not so easy that you’ll accidentally activate them. And the camera’s front flares out into a nice grip. The Canon SD880’s rear LCD has Canon’s new coating, which reduces glare and increases contrast, making for easier operation and more enjoyable playback. Optical quality is noteworthy for its overall sharpness, and the built-in image stabilization helps in low light. Chromatic aberration is an issue at wide-angle, though it’s quite common in pocket camera lenses. What’s impressive is the PowerShot SD880’s corner sharpness and relatively low distortion. Color meets the needs of the average consumer, offering punchy images, and incandescent performance is nothing short of admirable. The flash is weak at telephoto, but does okay at wide-angle. Most impressive is the Canon SD880 IS’s low noise and excellent noise suppression. Chroma noise is nearly nonexistent in shadows, with only luminance noise that looks rather film-like. The Canon SD880 IS is an excellent pocket digital camera, and an easy Dave’s Pick.

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH 10.0 Megapixel