ISO Settings in Digital Photography

ISO Settings in Digital Photography by Darren RowseWhat is ISO?In traditional (film) photography ISO (or ASA) was the indication of how sensitive a film was to light. It was measured in numbers (you’ve probably seen them on films - 100, 200, 400, 800 etc). The lower the number the lower the sensitivity of the film and the finer the grain in the shots you’re taking.In Digital Photography ISO measures the sensitivity of the image sensor. The same principles apply as in film photography - the lower...

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When is the Best Time to Buy a Digital Camera? 3 Questions to Ask

When is the Best Time to Buy a Digital Camera? 3 Questions to Askby Darren RowseThe answer to this question will depend upon your specific situation. Here’s three different ways of deciding ifnow is the best time for your purchase:1. Do You Need a Digital Camera Now?I’ll get the most obvious one out of the way first - do you need a digital camera now? I was in a digital camera shop recently and got chatting to a sales guy that I know and he said to me ‘ the best time to buy a digital camera is when...

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Center Your Subject for Action Shots

Center Your Subject for Action Shots By Brian Auer We hear a lot about things such as the rule of thirds and not centering your subject for better composition. But there are times when you should actually center your subject to ensure that you get the shot. Action shots are typically a one chance situation. This can include sports, racing, performances, etc.The problem with these action scenarios is that the main subject is usually moving quite fast and you only have one opportunity...

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How to Buy a Digital Camera - A 9 Step Guideby Darren RowseI’m not going to talk you through all the different features on a digital camera or tell you which models are best(something that is really quite individual and which changes regularly over time) however there are a few questions and factors to keep in mind when making the decision of which camera is best for you.When searching for a digital camera there are a few factors that I encourage people to keep in mind when they buya digital camera...

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So You Think You Know What An F-Number Is

So You Think You Know What An F-Number IsBy Brian AuerMost of us have heard, and probably used, the term f-number. Most of us have also probably used the term interchangably with “f-stop” or “aperture”. What are all these things, really? Yes, they have to do with the size of the holeallowing light to pass through the lens, and they affect depth of field and light intensity. But I’m talking aboutwhat these things really are.First, let’s start with a few definitions. An aperture is simply a hole which...

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Sony Digital Camera Cyber-shot DSC-T900

The Sony Digital Camera Cyber-shot DSC-T900 slim T line digital camera. This Sony digital camera has a 4x optical zoom lens, records 12-megapixel images, and HD video at 1280x720 resolution. It has 3.5-inch LCD with 920,000-dot touch-screen.FEATUREEasy Mode A picture paints a thousand words, so easy-to-understand screen icons are used to help you control the settings of your Cyber-shot. But for even greater simplicity, switch to Easy Mode and the camera will do all the thinking for you, and...

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FUJI Digital Camera FINEPIX Z300

Fujifilm announcing its first ever touch-screen digital compact camera, FinePixZ300. This camera features a 3” LCD Touch Screen panel which allows users to control and play around with the built-in features with just a simple finger touch. Users can touch configure the setting, snap photos and slide the images for replay conveniently using just their finger tips. With features such as Scene Recognition AUTO, a versatile 5x optical zoom, Group and Couple self-timer modes, plus its Touch Screen technology...

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SAMSUNG Digital Camera WB500/HZ10W

SAMSUNG WB500/HZ10WSamsung digital camera WB500 comes with 10x optical zoom and 720p HD movie recording.FEATURES:* 10.2 Megapixels (effective pixels).1/2.33 inch CCD sensor* World famous Schneider Kreuznach 10x optical zoom.F3.3-F5.8 approximately 24-240mm equvalent to 35 mm film.* TFT 2.7 inch LCD ( 230.000 dots).* ISO range up to 3200 (3MP)* Dual Image Stabilization.Using Optical Image Stablization + Digital Image Stabilization.* HD 720p movie recording with H.264 codec and stereo microphone.High...

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FUJI Digital Camera FINEPIX F200 EXR

FUJI FINEPIX F200 EXRNew Digital camera from Fuji that offer wide dynamic range and low noise sensitivity.* 12 Megapixels (effective pixels).1/1.6 inch Super CCD EXR with CCD Shift image stabilization.* New Super CCD EXR and EXR processor. EXR Priority optimized for fine detail HIGH RESOLUTION,WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE, and HIGH SENSIVITY AND LOW NOISE.* Fujinon 5x optical zoom.F3.3-F32 approximately 28-140mm equvalent to 35 mm film.* Bright TFT 3 inch colour display ( 230.000 dots) 100% coverage.Provides...

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CASIO Digital Camera EXILIM EX-FC100

CASIO EXILIM EX-FC100Compact High Speed Digital Camera.* 9.1 Megapixels (effective pixels)1/2.3 inch high speed CMOS sensor.* 5x optical zoom with mechanical image stabiliser.9 lenses in 7 groups, including asperical lens F3.6-F8.5 approximately37-185mm equvalent to 35 mm film.* Bright TFT 2.7 inch colour display ( 230.400 dots)Provides high contrast to view the images, wide viewing angle from any angle,and also detect available light to automatically adjust screen brightness.* High speed film recording...

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