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Digital Camera Information Digital cameras have reinvented photography. Based on "no film theory," digital cameras have started a whole new era of photography where the information is stored as digital-bytes in the form of pixels, which we all know, are tiny colored dots represented by ones and zeros. And the camera keeps the pictures, you have taken, safe and ready to view/ store/print. As the captured pictures are stored in digital form, almost every computer and other electronic viewing and printing device can read them too. Keep your digital camera lens dust free Fear of the dusty sensor Some Advice on Purchasing Creative Compact Cameras Creative compact cameras aren't much larger than compact digital cameras, however they offer a good bit more user control. Typically the lenses are bigger, heavier, and of higher optical quality. You will also find that almost all creative compact cameras have the option of saving your images in RAW format, usually proprietary but sometimes in Adobe's standard DNG format. Sharing Your Photos with Friends and Family Okay, so you have taken a bunch of great digital photographss and you want to share them with friends and family. You might be wondering what's the best way to do this. If you have done any research at all you will notice that there are many options, from printing and burning onto CDs or DVDs, to emailing and uploading the photos. First Time with Your Digital Camera Kodak, the company well-known for taking cameras out of the hands of professionals and put them into the hands of everyday users, is in financial trouble. Why? People today -- everyday people -- are moving toward digital cameras, leaving film-based cameras to gather dust in the closet. As the largest manufacturer of film-based cameras, and photographic film, Kodak finds itself losing loads of money. SLR Tricks of the Trade You should look at a real digital SLR if you need any or all of the following features: Where have Creative Compact Cameras Gone? While these cameras aren't much bigger than the compact digital cameras they typically offer the user a lot more control. You will find that the lenses may be bigger, heavier, and are typically of a higher optical quality. Almost all creative compact cameras offer the option of storing images in RAW format and some may offer the Adobe's standard DNG format. Digital Photo Printing with a Matte or Glossy Finish 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. Canon PowerShot A520 Digital Camera In Review Boasting a brand name in cameras, the 4- megapixel Canon PowerShot A520 is a nice little camera from all points of view. The new generation to descend from the PowerShot A85, the Canon A520 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor with a longer zoom lens and the addition of a few more scene modes. Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Digital SLR Camera In Review If you're tired of cameras from Canon and Nikon, you may want to look into the Konica Minolta Maxxum series of cameras. In particular, in this article, we discuss the features of the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. Fireworks Photo Hints Throughout the fireworks display periodically check your results. I generally will take a few shots at the start and do a quick check to see that they are OK before shooting any more. Don't check after every shot once you've got things set up OK (or you'll miss the action) but do monitor yours shots occasionally to ensure you're not taking a completely bad batch. 7 Tips for Shooting Great Digital Photos Many people find shooting a digital photo to be harder than expected. You might find that you have been taking digital photos since first introduced but have never quite captured that perfect shot you set out for. Nothing is as disappointing as missing that important event, such as your daughter's dance recital or even your anniversary trip to Italy. When that once in a lifetime moment is remembered with a horrible photo, the frustration can be overwhelming. How to Make Money From Your Photography (Microstock) My wife and I began selling photos online over two years ago as a way to earn a little extra money out of something we enjoyed. At the time we had a little 4 megapixel point-n-shoot camera but since my wife knew a little about photo editing from studying graphic design in college. At the time we thought we knew about photography, we soon realized we didn't know that much at all. Buying a new digital camera Buying a new digital camera can be a very overwhelming endeavor. Technology is in a constant state of change and there seems to be new camera announcements every month! There is a way to ensure that you purchase the right camera for your needs however. Understand the technology. Not all of it of course, but just enough to make the right decisions. This article will cover the features of digital cameras that are most important for you to understand. Solving Some Concerns in Digital Macro Photography Many of us go through life seeing only the big picture presented before us. While there is nothing wrong with this point of view, there is an entire world right before our very eyes that can go unnoticed. We can uncover and explore new things just by looking at an everyday object from a different angle or outlook, and capturing this new point of view up close with digital macro photography can be nothing short of amazing. Digital Photography...The Power of Black and White Photography The reasoning behind almost anything earning the term 'classic' is that it has the power to stand the test of time. Sometimes the new techniques and the modern tools of today are overshadowed by their classic counterparts. This is true of black and white photography. This art has reemerged onto the scene, into a world filled with colors, as a popular and sought after medium for capturing images in both photography and video. A Closer Look at Digital Photography A significant factor toward the ease of access people now have has been found in digital technology. Many momentous inventions were created to enable people to complete whatever their jobs require with ease. One such invention came with the introduction of digital photography, bringing simplicity and comfort in taking pictures of any variety. Becoming a Fashion Photographer They are all around us. On posters, on television, in magazines. Ultra-thin models strutting along the runways of London, New York and Milan wearing the latest items from today's designers. Their petite figures and constant pouting are all around us. But who captures these images that completely surround us and tell us how to look? These images are the products of years of experience and study, manipulating the light and colour while considering the compostition to produce the most attractive images possible to display new fashion. They are the products of the fashion photographer.