Compact Digital Camera Buying Guide
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Polaroid 300 Instant Camera PIC-300L $68.95 Enjoy beautiful shots in business card-sized photos in an instant using this Polaroid camera. The Polaroid PIC-300 300 Instant Camera has four scene settings that you can choose from depending on the lighting condition. This camera also features an auto-flash that works well even in dimly-lit places, and is compatible with Polaroid 300 Instant Film. Get amazing photos in an instant with the Polaro… |
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Brother GX-6750 Daisy Wheel Electronic Typewriter $82.62 The GX-6750 is an entry-level portable daisywheel typewriter. Its features include the Perfectype? professional touch keyboard, automatic correction system including “word-out” and a 65 character lift-off memory, automatic underling, bold printing, right margin flush and view mode. It has a variable 10/12 pitch typing selector, caps lock, line indent and automatic paper insertion…. |
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Barska BlackBlackhawk 20-60×60 Waterproof Straight Spotting Scope w/Tripod, Soft Carry Case & Premium Hard Case $100.00 The Barska Blackhawk 60mm spotting scope is a terrific value because it offers very good optical performance in a compact and affordable package. The scope itself features waterproof design, multicoated optics, and a zoom eyepiece with magnification ranging from 20X up to 60X. The accessories include a light weight table-top tripod, a soft caring case, and a durable hard shell case that will a… |
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David Busch’s Canon EOS Rebel T3i/600D Guide to Digital SLR Photography (David Busch Camera Guides) $19.55 The Rebel T3i/600D is one of the most advanced entry-level cameras Canon has ever introduced. It boasts an astounding 18 megapixels of resolution, blazing-fast automatic focus, and cool features like the real-time preview system called Live View, full high-definition movie shooting, and an amazing new wireless flash capability. As the owner of a Rebel T3i/600D, you demand the ability to take outst… |
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David Busch’s Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide to Digital SLR Photography $17.54 “David Busch’s Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide to Digital SLR Photography” is perfect for those new to digital photography or those who just want to make sure they get the most out of their Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The book is a complete guide to this digital SLR camera, including how to utilize the amazing 21 megapixels of resolution, enhanced high-ISO performance, and many other features unique to the 5… |
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The Betterphoto Guide to Digital Photography (BetterPhoto Series) $10.00 Digital cameras are the hot new tech toy-but many of the millions of people who are buying the cameras aren’t getting the most out of their new purchase. Mysterious icons, strange jargon, a dizzying array of imaging software and hardware…stumbling blocks quickly become tools to create great pictures with The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography. This practical, lesson-based workbook gives re… |
Book recommendation for first DSLR (Canon 40D)?
I have just purchased a Canon 40D DSLR, having previously had an Olympus C-7070 compact. I pretty much just used my compact as a point and click camera and did not learn about manual settings so I would say I am an absolute beginner.
I would like to get a book or books to get me started. I did buy one called “Caonon 40d Digital Field Guide” but I find this too technical and not an ideal book for my level of knowledge.
Ideally I need a book that will explain the basics in plain language. For example I don’t even know what ISO means. Also I have no idea what the 17-85mm means on the name of the lens that came with the camera.
Hopefully someone can suggest the perfect book for my situation. Perhaps I have gone for a more complex camera than I needed for my level of knowledge but I may as well aim high with my goals.
A company called The Magic Lantern offers an instructional DVD for your camera. Circuit City may have it or you can check eBay and Amazon.
These books may also help:
“Hands-On Digital Photography” by George Schaub
“How Digital Photography Works, Second Edition” by Ron White
Courses in photography would be the very best way to learn.
Compact Digital Camera Buying Guide
Learn Digital Photography – Using Your Digital Camera the First Time
Consumers have gone digital ever since the technology improved and became cheaper. Nowadays, digital cameras are build to be affordable and user friendly. Gone are the days when we buy specific ISO films for specific occasion.
Still, you need to learn about digital photography before you start using your camera.
1. Understand the features
Do you know how wide your camera lens is? Do you know the smaller the lens size (mm) the more you can fit into your picture? How much is the optical zoom of your camera? Do you know optical zoom is more important than digital zoom when you are taking a picture?
Besides, cameras nowadays don’t just take photos. Cameras like compact digital cameras are capable of taking video too. Can you benefit from this feature?
Digital camera is just a tool to the vast world of photography. If you really want to learn digital photography, you need to realize the potential of your camera.
2. Read the manual
Unless you are really into photography, a lot of consumers didn’t read the manual. If you are one of them, probably you have even misplaced the manual now.
But the fact is, your untouched manual is a very good guide for your digital photography hobby. It often surprises the consumers because their camera can do a lot more than they think.
3. Learn the basics
The basic of using a digital camera is to look at the subject from the LCD screen or eyepiece, focus on the subject manually or automatically, snap the picture and view it on TV or PC.
You will only know how to make your pictures unique after you master the basics.
4. Experiment
One of the best ways to understand the potential of your digital camera is to experiment with it.
Capture the subject with different mode and compare which of them is better. Sometimes capturing a picture under dim light with flash off is better than setting the flash on.
Since your pictures are stored digitally, you don’t need to worry about spending money on film. The maximum wastage can only be battery power which is also rechargeable.
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