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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I’ve had to do a lot of sorting.  I was figuring-out what images to use as art prints.  A photo image that has noise/grain may be quite suitable for a smaller photo art print (not too large) of your own.

As I was sorting, I had questions on my mind.  Sometimes I could just not figure-out the basis on what stock sites want.  I have my own experience … but it is good to hear about other photographers experiences.  I find some of that info. in the Forums.  Just now I have found an interesting Site.  I could identify with the different information about the various microstock sites.

http://www.freewebs.com/mygardenofeden/allaboutmicrostock.htm

I will put the Link over on the Left side column here, recommended sites.

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

Photo art prints can be a beautiful scenic or wilder Abstracts.  Unfortunately there are more than buyers out there in cyberspace!  Photographers should be aware of how large they upload their images to certain sites.

Most sites like the stock sites are pretty good.  They use their own water mark;  you are required to upload in a certain size.  But there are some Galleries in which you mark your own images.  I would suggest not going too large on your images size.   There are photo stealers out there.  They will get rid-of your water mark, and download (copy) your image.  One has to protect themselves the best they can.

I am into large water marks or 2 watermakrs, and a size no bigger than 300.

Wild rose bush - photo art print #18

On stock photography & art prints

I have a photo, I looked it and thought… this is selling a lot more than I thought it would, hmmm.  This morning I looked at it in a different light.  Light… meaning in different way.  The shot was romantic, in a sort of way.  It was dusk, and in the picture was a bus.  But, it had a certain atmophere about it.  I thought yes I would buy!  I am glad that now I am more objective about my stock work.

Sometimes it takes quite awhile to come-up with a winning photo.  It sure is great when you have it!  Here is a photo taken in the Maligne Canyon near Jasper, in the Canadian Rockies.  I’m lovin it!

Kissing Rocks - photo art print # 15