DSLRs are coming down in price and more people are finding they can afford to upgrade. But should you get a Prime lens or a Zoom? It’s an important decision to get right, as lenses don’t come cheap and you don’t want to end up regretting your decision. So what’s the difference?
A prime lens has a fixed focal length- you can’t zoom… Continue reading
If you are a photographer who loves to travel (or hates to travel, but has to anyway), you need to be able to upload and edit your images on the go. Having a device specifically for photos can prove useful, even if you already have a laptop. Maybe you’re not supposed to use your work laptop for personal photos, or just want a separate machine with… Continue reading
How to Remove a Specific Object or Person From an Image
There are situations when you may want to remove a specific object or person from an image. Say you have just found an old photo of yours and want to use it in some of your projects. The photo is all right, but there is a building which you want to remove, without distorting… Continue reading
The clothes someone wears affect how they look, how they feel, and how others perceive them. This is especially important when it comes to portrait photography – you’re creating an image and the choice of clothes is a big part of that. As a photographer, you need to carefully consider what your subjects are wearing. They may be wearing their own clothes, but you, and more… Continue reading
The quick and simple answer: Secure Digital. Utilizing what’s known as nonvolatile memory, a Secure Digital memory card is very much like a small size USB flash drive, in that, just like a flash drive, a SD card will retain its data even without being plugged into a computer, camera, or other device to power it. The “Secure” in Secure Digital comes from the SD cards’ original goal of providing… Continue reading
Joe from Winter Park Fl. asks:
I’m looking for a digital scuba camera -nothing complicated. What do I look for and where do I start looking for the right one?
Selecting the right digital camera is always a chore. Many designs have come and gone with the next model being bigger and better than the… Continue reading
If you understand the merits of a DSLR and have the moolah to buy one, here are some things you need to keep in mind before you go out to buy.
Wallet-friendly
Of course, you would have thought of this first. But remember, it’s not only about how much money you are willing to spend. It’s also about… Continue reading
With digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) cameras becoming increasingly cheaper and within the reach of most avid photographers, it’s apparent that upgrading from compact, point-and-shoot cameras should happen sooner rather than later. This is not only to nurture your hobby but also to make the most of the latest technological marvels offered by DSLRs.
Quality scores
With DSLRs… Continue reading
Bernnae from California asks,
Is there a formula to easily convert megabytes into gigabytes?
Yes there is! You can do the conversion manually by using arithmetic or you can use software to do the conversion for you. First, let’s look at the formula for converting megabytes (Mb) into gigabytes (Gb).
Formula for Megabyte to Gigabyte Conversion
As shown… Continue reading
White balance is the key to good photography. The difference could mean inaccurate color reproduction and thereby lower quality pictures. Without white balance, pictures may have a yellow, blue or orange cast if they’ve been shot under different lighting conditions. For example, fluorescent lighting adds a bluish cast whereas tungsten (incandescent/bulbs) lights add a yellowish tinge to photos. In photography parlance, cool colors are shades of
Photography as I see it, is the most common form of art and almost everyone is capable of it, to some extent. However, what sets professional photographers apart is the experience, an eye for the best perspective and then as always, there is that awesome camera they have. For those who do not have that privilege and have to make do with a mid-range camera, here is a guide to… Continue reading
For photographers who want to make money and gain fame, stock photography offers the best opportunity. However, you first need to learn the art and craft of taking stock photography worthy pictures. Here is where these small tips will work for you. Happy stocking!
Money is in volume
Agreed, stock photography is a pittance, compared to advertising photography that costs… Continue reading
I’m always on the lookout for image editing software, and had used the Faststone Image Viewer (see Worldstart tip here.) However, I never tried their Photo Resizer. With this, you can quickly convert the sizes or formats of single images or groups of images. While there are many other software applications available which will accomplish this goal, none that I’ve used, do it as easily and reliably as… Continue reading
You have umpteen photographs from wildlife and motorsports photography enthusiasts. The ones where the subject (in this case, a car or a bird) is beautifully in focus while the background is all blurred to convey motion. Now compare that to the same picture where everything is in focus. That’s too drab, you might say. Here is where ‘panning’ comes into the picture. It’s the art of trailing your subject with… Continue reading
Vicki from Wisconsin asks:
When I use my Kodak program to print pictures, they always turn out so dark! Is there any way I can reset the program?
Kodak has a number of driver, firmware, and software downloads. These are each available for many products Kodak carries. Upgrading a current printing program from Kodak can often solve many issues that might be occurring. Each upgrade offers… Continue reading
Digital photography has become accessible to all through cameraphones, point and shoots and of course, DSLRs. But there’s one thing most beginners are unaware of: camera shake caused by wrong posture and holding of camera. These tips will tell you how to grip your camera for shake-free images and a better photography experience.
Wrong Way to hold the camera
Right way to hold the camera … Continue reading
Driving through neighborhoods and taking snapshots of houses is not a hobby enjoyed my many, but there are occasions for getting a good photograph of your home. This could be a house you’re trying to sell, or a prospective house that you would be interesting in buying. Compiled here for you are a few tips on how to make the house you’re shooting come across the best, in areas of… Continue reading
Claudia from Iowa asks:
I am a professional photographer. Is there any way to stop a site (foreign or otherwise) from posting your images and advertising them illegally as free wallpapers, screen savers, etc?
First things first. If it’s your photograph and you have the original copy with you, you automatically have
To bring out the secret photographer or videographer in you, stop motion techniques are extremely easy and fun to follow. Stop motion, which can also be called stop-action or frame-by frame, allows you to make objects appear like they are moving. This popular animation technique allows you to make a still image move in tiny increments through each different frame. When these frames are played in a continuous… Continue reading
Are you looking to upgrade your Point and Shoot camera? Are you thinking of buying a Digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex)? Do you know the difference between the two and do the advantages of the Digital SLR truly justify the extra cost? In this tip, we’ll examine the practical usage of Point and Shoot cameras and compare them to a Digital SLR. Without going into Photography jargon, this… Continue reading
Without light, viewing of images is impossible. Similarly, without light, photography cannot work as well as it should. When it comes to taking the perfect photograph, the right lighting is everything. For the best and most luminescent images, the most suitable time to snap is just after daybreak or just before sundown. Light at these times of day, the golden hours as they are known in the photography… Continue reading
Finding great quality images on the internet can be time consuming and laborious. However, this concise and well researched list of the best image search engines should help cut down the time and energy you spend searching. It will also help you search more efficiently for professional standard images.
Google Image Search is the most used… Continue reading
Do you want to capture precious moments of your loved ones? Maybe you want to pursue movie making as a hobby in the hope that one day you might get into the big league? If the answer is yes, go ahead and buy yourself a Digital Camcorder. Before you do, however, read this tip to get insight on what to look for in a Digital Camcorder. Since the… Continue reading
Almost everyone owns a Digital Camera these days and if your an enthusiast like me, you probably own a D-SLR. Many of us have a huge collection of photos and use Windows Photo Gallery to view them, but tend to overlook some of the additional features available within Windows Photo Gallery.
Let’s take a look at some of these features.
Fix Photos
A famous American humorist, Evan Esar was once quoted as saying, “Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration, and inspiration”. The life of an artist, a digital photographer to be specific, is such that tons of planning, money and sweat can pave the path for success. The steps in which you take to establish yourself can be spontaneous and exciting… Continue reading
People often believe that they can’t take good photos after the sun has gone down. However, this is not true. With the right equipment, and some patience, taking photos of landscapes at night, at dusk or at dawn can reward you with stunning pictures you didn’t believe were possible. The most important rule is to have a tripod with you to keep the camera still. Here are some… Continue reading
Are you running out of space to display your pictures? Do you want to buy a digital photo frame? If yes; read on and you’ll get an insight on the factors that you need to consider.
With the ever increasing number of Digital Photo Frames, it can be might difficult to decide on which one is most suitable for you. After all, Digital Photo Frames… Continue reading
