Tips Choosing and Buying a Digital SLR Camera (DSLR) for Beginners

March 4, 2010

Choosing and buying a digital SLR camera (DSLR) gampang2 is difficult, especially for beginners who like me pas2n pockets. To your deep pockets, you just choose a high-priced or high-end class, because in the world of photography, the price usually bo’ong ga, kalo emang mahal ya mean good. But for me, who can ngabisin cost rations for two months, made me think hard to choose one of the producers who supply all tempting. There are some things that need to be considered in selecting and buying a digital SLR camera (DSLR) this. yuk we discuss ..

What You Need

There are so many choices on the market with a variety of prices and features variants. before deciding, think about your goal to buy a digital SLR camera, what features are important to you. You want the simplicity of a DSLR camera or the type of photographer you want to reply to explore all the advantages offered by an SLR camera.

Note the size of CCD or CMOS sensor used to capture the image. Although many variations in size, but generally fall into 3 categories, namely FullFrame, APS-C and Four-Thirds. For some, the size of the sensor (megapixel) not very important, more important, into which category the sensor2.

What distinguishes the three types of sensors are Crop Factor, the picture above shows that the smaller the sensor size, the smaller the area of the screen capture. the image results, look sperti using the focal length (1.5x or 1.6x longer for APS-C, 2x for the Four-Thirds).

For most beginner DLSR user, the crop factor is not the main thing, but worth considering if you want to use a DSLR to replace your old SLR camera, and if you already have a collection of mahal2 lens, it’s worth considering buying your DSLR Fullframe, because if not , the image produced will be different reply with regular SLR.

Another thing to note vote reply digital SLR camera or DSLR is antishake systems. A picture taken in dim lighting or taken from a distance will be prone to opaque (blur) due to hand movement or the camera accidentally wrote. Image Stabilization is designed to avoid this

The next thing to watch in reply to buy digital SLR camera or DSLR is speed. either speed or the speed of focus pictures. entry-level DSLR camera also has a speed of reply is better than a pocket camera high-end. The more expensive is also increasing its speed. this is required if you frequently photographing moving objects for example wrote a moving car or a bird in flight.

What is important is the size and weight of the camera body, you are familiar with the camera reply would be awkward pocket or little difficulty if the direct use Nikon D3 DSLR for example. reply should be started from such a compact Nikon D60 or Canon EOS 400D

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Less is more so hal2 to be considered in selecting and buying a digital SLR camera or a DSLR for beginners.


Digital Photography

February 16, 2010

Camera-Digital.com (Kompas – Bhineka) WORLD photography now really experience a drastic change. The days of filling the roll of plastic mixed with chemicals in the back of a camera seems to be over. Boredom waiting for the film was processed in the lab will end. Era of digital cameras is now menyeliputi anyone, and everyone will try new experiences and take advantage of the progress made in the technology of this camera. Indeed, on the other hand we still see that today’s digital cameras still have a resemblance to the camera as we know. Form of plastic-wrapped box or a lightweight metal frame still attached to the lens that regulates the sharpness of focus and aperture and shutter that regulates how much light can enter into the camera. The only difference is the absence of film as we know. Experience using digital and conventional cameras do give some sense of an entirely new. At least, the photos taken can be directly seen the results instantly. Results of this immediately is to give another dimension, among others, whoever and wherever a person is able to share photos jepretannya results in an instant. Another thing observation is a process of learning photography became more rapid and can be listened to by anyone interested in without worrying about spending money because they have to buy several rolls of film. Choice of digital cameras on the market now too diverse kinds. Photography services normally performed by the intermediary of a photo lab, now taken over by there, there on the Internet Web. Digital camera technology that began with the image low-resolution images, it’s far developed than five years ago and still able to maintain the slogan “more beautiful than the original”. However, on the other hand, had arrived at a degree of confusion when choosing which camera gives the best results, because in addition to technology embodied in today’s digital cameras closer to each other, any price range. Moreover, various camera accessories, such as additional wide-angle lens or telephoto lens, and lighting options using a variety of flash too. Megapixel At first glance, competition pixels in a digital camera into an equivalent competition arena as well as computer processor speed competition that every time the PC is always updated within a certain period of increasing gigahertz existing on the market. Therefore, we do not get fooled by the number of megapixels that heralded a seller of digital cameras, because it is true that there are a number of cameras with more megapixels, but not necessarily this camera to be the best. To remember is that the more sensitive cells are accommodated in the image chip CCD (Charge Coupled Device) which regulates the sensitivity of the lighting, more and more electronic disturbances produced. Only the electronic circuit maker clever and sophisticated that could handle this problem. And nowadays, it becomes a serious problem, because the producers who have not seen the best CCD chips today are indeed observed will be dominated by companies like Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Sony, and others. Use TIPS DIGITAL CAMERA Photographed with analog or digital camera in principle no different photography. The difference is, with no replacement of analog camera film, while digital cameras there is no replacement film but with digital sensors. But digital cameras these days more consumers preferred because the end result can be immediately seen, and repeated if the result is less satisfactory picture. How to produce high-quality photos through a digital camera? Consider some of these tips: 1. Set the camera mode with the largest image size. The advantage of this mode is to allow you to print in the largest size color photos without the threat of rupture. You also can cut unwanted parts of the image. There’s no point if you buy a camera with a resolution of 5, 6, or 8 megapixels, but you still put the standard image size mode, and not the maximum. 2. Use a quality setting with the maximum level. Many digital camera images using the JPEG format. JPEG produces a bad image if compressed too much. To have your pictures look like the original, use quality setting with the maximum level. 3. Use JPEG image type. JPEG, although is lossy (less clear), could be the best option. The reason is, when you take a picture with JPEG format, the benefits also doubled because you can process it with Adobe Photoshop. SLR cameras usually give a choice whether you want to use JPEG, TIF or Raw. TIF is often used to smelt reproduction of graphic arts, such as in magazines and newspapers. While Raw, save as it is without further image processing. Compared with the TIF and Raw, JPEG format is easier to maintain with Photoshop. Both these formats (TIF and Raw-red) will only add to your job will be processed during the Photoshop. 4. Remember that Whitte Balance is important. For most shots, it is recommended to start with Auto white balance mode. The camera function you can read the coloring of the light around it and automatically adjusts itself to optimize the white balance. Daylight mode suitable for a sunny day, while if it is cloudy, it is recommended that you wear fashion Cloudy. To evaluate the coloring and lighting, do not forget to test it by taking one or two pictures. 5. Do not forget to set the “Low ISO Number” or “Use Auto ISO”. The results will be more clear picture if you use a low ISO, but the sensitivity of the camera to capture the light will be lower. Meanwhile, if using the ISO too high, as reported by Dale laboratories, would only cause noise in the picture. 6. Optimize the use of histogram. By using the histogram you can see how the optimal sensitivity of the sensor in the camera to capture an image. 7. Avoid using the digital zoom. Best to avoid using digital zoom because it only makes chips that regulate the performance level of resolution (pixels) on the camera to be wasteful. Try using the zoom of the lens alone, in order to conserve the use of the chip. Also shots, if you use digital zoom, not as good as when using the zoom lens. 8. Purchase a professional-quality memory cards. Shooting speed record using a high-quality memory that can keep your camera technology. For example with 40x-speed memory card, can record 3 of 10 shots in a row in 1 second. While with 4x the memory, you can record only 1 image in 3 seconds. Profits, with high-quality memory you do not have to worry about the color shift in the image. 9. Sell branded camera. Currently the camera is not a luxury anymore, and so many kinds and type. Listen to a variety of types and prices are almost the same facility. To decide the first choice is you are looking for branded digital cameras new kemudan amenities and prices to consider the last option. Many brand new and complete facilities, but generally its spare part easily damaged and not durable. Could be damaged if you have to pay the repair cost is almost a new camera for you. 10. Remove the battery when not in use. We recommend that you remove the battery in the camera when not in use. This can help us age of the camera. Chip-and IC chips and camera equipment so retang hot, either hot or hot mataharia electricity. With terpasangnya battery in a long time and not in use can cause burning mainboard chip in your camera batteries for electric heat. Imagine how much it costs in reply to spend on such a small thing. 11. Backup of pictures in a CD or DVD. Prepare an umbrella before the rain is better. Make sure all the creations backup your pictures on CD or DVD, just in case your hard drive corrupted. Digital Camera Buying Tips Buying a digital camera seems deceptively simple: the search for the camera with the greatest pixel. But the megapixel era is over. The largest consumption model currently around 12 megapixels, which is able to make large image size or to take pictures at close range is smaller. Most of us already have at least one digital camera is enough to be able to take good pictures. So camera makers striving for a new reason to sell their cameras. The result is a new feature such as Bombardier built-in projector, HD video, and “auto scene selection.” A saturated market forcing camera manufacturers to find a smaller niche where they can sell the new model, said Steve Hoffenberg, an analyst market. “All the options that corpulent, making the process of buying a digital camera is very difficult.” For us to be able to choose a camera that suit your needs, then the following text can be the basis for the preparation in selecting and buying a digital camera. If there is a choice, buy a camera with a zoom lens is longer than the megapixel option, said Julie Adair King, author of Digital Photography for Dummies. People often want more pixels because he said they can cut the photograph to remove the unwanted images around the subject, such as child photo on the soccer field. Whereas “Optical Zoom” a longer allows us to fill the frame with your subject in the first place, “he said. But ignore “digital zoom,” in which the only additional software photo camera. Because actually it would be better if its done on the PC. Also, look for models that have hardware that can handle the image blurring reply caused by camera shake, which is often called “optical image stabilization” or “antishake control”. Some products have a digital camera with added features of software called “digital image stabilization,” but mostly do not produce the desired reply. But do not be too worried about the quality or reliability of the camera. After for more than a decade, digital photography technology is mature enough technology to be developed by its manufacturer. “Almost all cameras from major brands have been consistently doing well technology development,” Hoffenberg said. Determining Shoot feature (lens sights) How the camera will be used? Photographers may shoot quickly, set some features carefully so that the photographs or paintings have good lighting and appropriate. For this camera can cover a wide range can be incorporated into four general categories of groups: Digital Camera Model “ultra compact” is used mostly for quick photos anywhere, anytime. They are easily inserted into the pocket and did not have much control to the utak-tweaking. Digital Camera Model “Compact Camera” with a zoom lens is usually larger and some features, such as the automatic and intelligent features for Scene selection that will choose the most appropriate setting based on what the cameras see. This type of camera can get HD-quality video shoot. They still fit if you want to be included in a jacket pocket, purse, pocket or even a little loose. Digital Camera Model “Super Zoom” rather large, so it will not fit if you want to put in your pocket. The camera is equipped with the SLR-lens that can zoom in 20x or more. But innate camera lens can reach from 28mm wide angle or zoom equivalent to 500 mm or more without requiring the photographer took several lenses. They also offer many advanced SLR features, such as white balance control, shoot speed, and size of the holes is different lens yg (aperture). Digital SLR camera models can shift the lens out to control the image, although there are some models that are not technically mmilik feature “lens reflex”. SLR models also come with electronic components and the most sophisticated sensors that produce the best quality photos and be able to eliminate “shutter lag” (delay between pressing the button and hear the click of the shutter button). Research. When we have a camera, tell your friends and family is a good start. And then there’s no harm in looking for information to the internet for some good advice. You can try to visit that specialize in CNet.com article easy to understand, can also reply to testfreaks.com scours the Web review, Steves-digicams.com pick the best camera list, and dpreview.com has a database of specifications that made several comparisons Camera model types. They all have an active forum in which his website owners would have a good insight about the camera. Focus. Do not let the ads distract from the main objective, namely to get the best image quality. What we buy must provide more value such as optical zoom lens and image stabilization. Then we can consider the features that can help get a good picture under conditions different, such as automatic scene modes, or the ability to detect when the subject is blinking or smiling before taking a picture. Store. Internet offers the best price, but buyers would be wise to visit a local camera store. “You must hold the camera and see if it fits in your hand.” Prices may be slightly higher in the camera shop, because there munkin sales quote a bit from the seller. But fortunately they can help provide some needed advice about the buyer such as how the camera will be used, despite an expensive feature that is not needed, etc.. So wrote more expensive price this could be because there are costs to pay when the seller was in use in answering our questions. Economics that are already commonplace .. not you ..?? Mastering Tips Basic Digital Camera Specifications digital camera) has become a ‘common goods’ in the community, not just because the practical operation without the use of film and offers automatic mode-shapes are also catchy and increasingly affordable price. Basically a digital camera consists of types of Digital Single Lens Reflect (SLR) and digital types of pocket, but in general they have in common in terms of general specifications. Here are practical tips for you who will buy a digital camera, to know and master the basic specifications of digital cameras: 1. Megapixel (mps) shows resolution images can be produced. The higher its pixels, the resulting picture can also more detailed (higher resolution). Actually, 4.0 megapixels is enough to produce good images. Even the 2.0 and 3.0 megapixel camera is pretty even to exchange photos via e-mail. The results of images from camera with 4.0 megapixel resolution is to accommodate the need 12R size prints with good quality and sharp (not broken), but you will print size baleho the roadside! 2. Zoom. For ordinary use only, this feature is not very necessary, but if there’s a good thing. Camera with 3.0 x zoom is standard, while 4.0 x zoom can more freely. 3. Battery. Many cameras can only use certain batteries. That means, you can not change it at any time with a bater AA can be easier in lots of supermarkets, although you can still charge it back. Based pangalaman, when I was using Kamara Single Lens Reflect (SLR) type of Nikon F-801 series I had a hassle when the batteries (lithium) at ngadat hunting, the end of these considerations, I replace it with the type of Nikon F-601 series with a battery model AA-is easy to find the seller. 4. Memory. Digital cameras store pictures on take in an internal chip and on a memory card (this is what distinguishes the items of digital and analog camera). This card is also to be purchased separately. The higher the resolution (megapixels) camera, the faster the memory becomes full. For those of you who are not living as a professional photographer or you do not have advanced photographic skills or maybe you are just a pocket type digital camera, but want to have a dramatic photograph of the following tips will answer your needs. Doing quick 3-step through the program Adobe Photoshop certainly simpler than the advanced photography course (of course accompanied by the practice of flying hours) or buy a DSLR camera (Digital Single Lens Reflect). Figure 1, a biker with a background in rail cars still on, taken with a digital camera standard mode, was the picture 2, with a biker foreground and background of the train which was done above, is the result of processing with Adobe Photoshop program, which is equivalent to decision to use DSLR camera with a speed (Shutter) = 1 / 15; diaphragm (Apperture) = F4.5; ISO = 200. Here are his tips: 1. Open your image file, via Menu File-> Open 2. Sorting through all the images used car magnetic lasso tool. Combine with the Marquee Tool (rectangle / elliptical) with the Add To Selection mode / subtract From Selection to tidy up 3. After completing a pross selection, you go to the menu Filter-> Blur-> Motion Blur. Change Angle = 9 (the direction of the slope of the train gate) and Distance = 220. Now you have the results of Digital Camera Photo Simplified with professional quality If you have a photo of a less than satisfactory because of inaccurate exposure settings when the image was taken, for example, that grass is less green, less blue sky, white skin and lips less less red. Do not worry. Here are tips to sharpen the color on Adode photos using Photoshop CS3: 1. Open your photo files, such as field pictures may be, you can better refine the grass green. 2. Press Ctrl + A, then Ctrl-C to copy your photos. Click File -> New -> Ok, then Ctrl + V to paste your photos into a new document 3. Create a New Layer, the Layer -> New, name the layer with the foreground 4. Paint your layer with the color green (R = 14; G = 125; B = 2) using the Paint Bucket Tool 5. Set your foreground Layer opasity from green to 25% 6. Remove the green is not on the grass using a combination Magetic Eraser Tool and Lasso Tool from which the desired image. Tips Sharpening Sensory Little Sensory baby started growing, though still in the womb. After 9 months, babies will begin to learn to explore his new-duni premises outside the womb through the five senses: touch, taste, smell, and hearing pengelihatan. After 6 months of age, the five senses are usually already well developed. The scientists also believe that the use of the five senses as early as possible is very important in the process of growing up next. You as a parent Hereinafter help to develop child’s sensory development either by providing a variety of rangasangan (stimulus) and the spirit of that child to explore the new world with ease. Here are tips to sharpen your baby’s sensory: 1. Adding color. Hang colored toys that light can move in the crib. 2. Play music. Recommend that the baby will have music pounding rhythm while playing. 3. Observations. Keep an eye on the things that make children interested in and what things that scared her. Try changing the sound and different songs. 4. “Cuddle”. You do not need to always measure your child’s height to know the process of growth. Your affection remains the most important Practical Tips Caring for the Camera The camera is a device that require special handling in terms of maintenance. Untreated camera will not result in maximum image quality (image) is produced. The following are practical tips on caring for the camera: 1. When not in use – in the long run – put the camera in a special storage. Avoid putting the camera in the cupboard, clothing and fragrances, camphor and other clothing. 2. If not yet have specific storage, you can use a jar or places other transparent which allows the entry of light from the outside. This will prevent the camera from moisture (density) is excessive. 3. To better secure your camera from the ‘threat’ and the incidence of fungal moisture pad lens, you can add silica gel – can be obtained in iron stores. 4. Avoid the camera from the sting of direct sunlight, as this may damage some components of the camera, especially those made of plastic or rubber. 5. Use the special bag for camera menghidarkan of shocks and collisions that could damage the camera. If not memungkinka, you can use backpacks (backpack) – which usually has some protective sponge on the inside. 6. Clean the camera lens on a periodic basis using a special tissue and do not use any fabric. 7. Use penium (blower) to remove the dust on the components inside the camera. 8. On the type of digital camera, loose lithium batteries if you do not use long. This will prolong the life of your lithium battery. 9. For this type of digital camera that uses display screen (LCD) on the back, guard for pasangkanlah screen display menghidarkan from scratch. 10. For this type of DSLR camera (Digital Single Lens Reflect), pasangkanlah filter on the front of your camera lens, at least filter UV (ultra-violet) so that the camera lens was not ‘dropped’ from the dust and dirt, which resulted in a decreased quality of photographic images taken Defects In Digital Camera Sony Cyber-shot compactSabtu, 25-11-2006 09:20:40 by: Antoni Pistis The giant electronics company Sony Corporation announced a “defective product” digital camera Cyber-shot compact. Sony offers repair on all affected cameras free of charge. Defects exist in the crystal display type camera Cyber-shot compact that will not cause the image ditampilan correctly, distorted, or the camera can not take photos at all. The types of cameras affected by this is the model Cyber-shot cameras sold between September 2003 and January 2005 in Japan and also in the whole world. The announcement of this product defects are the second. Earlier, in October last year, Sony also offers a free repair to its customers. If you have a camera types mentioned above, you can immediately contact customer service Sony in their respective cities and hope they will fix it for free, as promised Sony center in Tokyo. ISO Digital Cameras Camera-Digital.com (Digicom – CBN) The film is basically categorized based on the number called an ISO number. ISO stands for International Standard Organization. Once we know him as ASA (American Standards Association). The word ISO itself does not contain a specific word, except the ISO Speed. ISO Speed is the number used to represent the International Standards Organization in order to rate the film sensitivity and the amount of light needed the camera to capture images. There is a price to be paid with a high ISO, the resulting picture will be more grainy (it was clear grainnya) and the color will increasingly dim / dull. The film was made with a plastic coating that covered the chemical pellets are sensitive to light – the so-called grain. The higher / ISO film speed setting, the greater the grainnya, so that we can work in low lighting conditions. So, the more you will score the film, you should choose a slower film / lower ISOnya. But this is not the main guarantee to get a good print results. The main factor is the speed of printing quality and type of movie film, Exposure, Focus and Quality of the lens. The better these factors, the better the picture you want and you can print. What about Digital Cameras? Basically, the principle is the same film. The difference is, we no longer use the film medium. Thus, the work here is the amplification of the digital camera sensors sensitivity to light. The darker the room conditions, the higher the sensitivity of the sensor smplifikasi. Same with the working principles of the film, the higher the ISO digital camera, the image will become grainy and color intensity drops. At high ISO, the camera will cause the side effects of noise. Fortunately, the High End digital camera, a Noise Filter that this problem can be overcome. With higher ISO, effective means fiash distance also increases. The further the reach of Flash on your digital camera. In the digital camera that provides for manual ISO Option (100.200, 400 and so on) and Auto ISO, you should select Manual ISO according to your shooting conditions. Because, if we use Auto ISO can happen two possibilities, namely the set exceeds ISO requirements, or vice versa, the ISO is set just less than your needs. To issue a size large print, on this digital camera is more influenced by the resolution of digital cameras. The higher resolution digital cameras, the bigger you can print them. ISO on digital cameras are more likely to affect the quality of grain and color digital image CCD and CMOS sensor Camera-Digital.com Analog cameras require a diaphragm opening of the film and 1 / f seconds so that light can be captured by the film received into an image. In digital cameras, the film is not needed anymore as analog cameras. Digital cameras use a sensor known as CCD or CMOS. In principle, there is no significant difference between digital cameras and analog cameras, because it contains the basic technology is just sederhanya. An analog camera using celluloid film, has three basic elements, respectively, are elements of various kinds of optical lens, a chemical element seluloidnya own films, and the mechanical element is the camera body itself. Chemical elements in digital cameras nowadays become indispensable element of chips that can be CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) which regulates the sensitivity of the lighting and the “digital film” in modern cameras today. Both CCD sensor and CMOS chips actually began to develop at the same time, these two chips convert light into electrons to become digital images. The fundamental difference between them is the CCD generally produce high-quality images and low noise. While in the CMOS, noise generated on the digital image is usually more. CMOS sensor generally uses less battery power, while the CCD due to the special process performed at the time taking pictures, taking power 100 times more than similar CMOS sensor. In addition, fabrication of the CMOS chip manufacturing is cheaper than CCD. However, along with the development of the two sensors when it appears to start is at a comparable stage and compete very tight. Feature and Performance Comparison Featured CCD CMOS Signal out of pixel packet Voltage Electron Signal out of chip Voltage (analog) Bits (digital) Signal out of camera Bits (digital) Bits (digital) Moderate High fill factor Amplifier mismatch N / A Moderate System Noise Low Moderate to High System Complexity High Low Sensor High Low Complexity Camera components + PCB multiple chips + chips + lens Lens Relative R & D cost Depends on Application Depends on Application Relative cost system Depends on Application Depends on Application Performance CCD CMOS Moderate Slightly better Responsivity Moderate High Dynamic Range Uniformity High Low to Moderate Uniform Shuttering Fast, common Poor Uniformity High Low to Moderate Moderate to High Speed Higher Windowing Limited Extensive High to none Antiblooming High Biasing and clocking Multiple, higher voltage single, low-voltage (Table of Dalsa.com) CMOS consumes approximately one-eighth the power of the sensor charge-coupled device (CCD) with a number of pixels. CCD is a sensor used a digital camera. Today, CMOS sensors to process the proton beam and turn it into an electrical signal. This sensor has a maximum size of 6.3 million pixels. Choose which CCD and CMOS sensor are two Different technologies for digital image capture. Both are competing to produce perfection, CCD and CMOS each have strengths and weaknesses are tailored to different applications. However, the vendor that sells a technology always highlight the benefits than others. Options depending on the application to be used.

Senior Photographer


Digitization era

February 15, 2010

If we look backward for a few days ago, so can we pull that one line is the exponential growth, ie a pattern of growth toward digitalization, which began to be seen clearly from since the invention of semi-conductors and flip-flop logic. From since then slowly but surely began to develop an electronic calculator, digital watches, computers, and not just that even the world of telecommunications delivery coding and decoding technology, analog waves that produces a digital wave, in which this seemingly obvious from the use of digital-telex, Facsimile, Television and others.
Now, the combination of wave digital and computer technology, has spawned derivative-speech of no small benefit in the era of industrialization and globalization juag. Cell phones, and emails are some examples of these technological advances. Now, the growth of this rapidly developing technology, so today looks so much different from the past, if the past can be considered as the era of computerization, the present and the future is more correct to say the era of digitalization. This is of course based on the development of technology that will soon digikuti thinking patterns and habits of society.
mage processing, is one gancu his ice pick, where chunks of the past, as people store images in print, negative films and the use of photographic equipment is known to be very expensive these will only be a series of historical and entertainment photography in museums.
Since dihadirkannya first digital camera, lots of professionals who provide potografer negative responses, this of course caused by the results and limitations of technology at that time, however, generally they are hoping to put a sophisticated digital camera.
Factor habits, also a successful barrier digital cameras in those days, where every digital camera should be equipped with computer equipment to process it, even if not, to print them menemuhi difficulties, not to mention saving.
Today, we are not aware with it we have entered the digital era, many large electronics companies such as Canon, Sanyo, ITT, Samsung, LG, Sony etc.. has set its mission towards digitalization, and a variety of digital devices also have them marketed as plasma-screen, mobile phone, CD player and a more prominent again Digital Camera, produced by different manufacturers and features a race for best results.
A professional potografer college graduates from fine arts and photography, Melbourne, Australia, named Genarld Gay, strong belief that a digital camera can replace the conventional camera, and this is evidenced through his works that was held in MOROCCO books, publications production TTL (www. ttlens.com) where his work is made with a digital camera.

Digital Camera Buying Tips
Increasingly, we are increasingly aware, that our needs will be documenting a very important moment. With digital cameras, we will be more easily in our desire to realize them. However, before buying a digital camera, there are a few tips that can hold:
Adjust the purposes Megapixel
Many ads mengexpose megapixels, but also many of us do not understand up to what we need megapixels. Usually, the greater the megapixels of a camera, its price will also be more expensive, but for picture quality, large megapixel does not guarantee good quality. A digital camera with 2 megapixels is enough for daily photos and enough to be seen on the computer screen and printed up to size 6R. If you plan to print at larger sizes, required at least 3 megapixels. Furthermore, if still want to print larger, the greater the megapixel is you need. But if forced, megapixel camera with a small still can print on large paper size, but sometimes the results will look blurred.
Note battery and chargernya
If your camera uses a lithium battery, use do not actually need much attention, is charged and used, over used reply, please in charge again. Bebeberapa camera uses AA battery type. For this type, we may choose to use alkaline battery, or battery that can be refilled. We always recommend every user to use the rechargeable type of battery than alkaline types, is the price of the rechargeable battery a little more expensive than alkaline, but kemampuanya used several times (can be recharged up to 500x normal use), then the price of this battery will be much cheaper . Detailed explanation about this battery, can be found in other articles on this site. But please be careful not to buy a rechargeable battery AA type false, because it’s a lot of supply in the market.
Optical Zoom (and Digital Zoom)
Magnification optical images (this is different from digital zoom). We try to get a camera with at least 2x optical zoom. Most digital cameras have optical zoom facility, and is very useful for our purposes to mengabil image farther distance from our place. Do not be fooled by a digital zoom, an average of all digital cameras have digital zoom facility, but the enlarged with digital zoom will cause the results of our photos so broken and unclear. Better if not forced, try to always avoid using digital zoom. Digital zoom can also be done with software on the PC.
Facilities Assistance for low-light
In the light conditions that are not bright, the camera will usually difficult to get focus before you shoot the object. Therefore, some digital cameras equipped with light assistance (various forms) that functions to help capture photos in places that lack of light. This is very important especially in taking pictures in the room.
Note Memory Storagenya
Some cameras have internal memory in it, but usually not too large capacity. Therefore, we must ensure that our digital camera is equipped with a port for external memory, so that we can provide appropriate additional memory dngan our needs. There are various types of memory that can be used in digital cameras, types and shapes are tailored to the type of digital camera. The price varies, but the greater the capacity, then the price will be more expensive, too. Internal memory on your digital camera can be ignored if the digital camera does not have such facilities.
Try the camera before you buy
Digital camera is similar to other digital media, usually equipped with a menu and control buttons to suit our needs. Amera has several commands easily understandable than other types. The comparison is easy or hard you can conclude if you’ve tried it. Also note the time delay from the start we press the button until the picture is complete shoot taken (shutter lag), there are certain cameras delaynya very long, but it also affects the conditions of space and light where we tried the camera. Try also zoomnya lenses (optical zoom), if can be used to easily and quickly. Know also how long it would be expected from the start turn on the camera until the camera is ready for use. Do not forget to try the LCD and viewfindernya.
Find out as much as possible information
A good idea to know in advance the capabilities, specifications, and the lack of camera do you estimate it to be bought. Ask the experts, or people who’ve used will help us to determine whether the camera is worth to buy. Some websites on the internet provides many reviews about digital cameras, ranging from the global review until the review as much detail-detail. Places the discussion on the Internet is also highly recommended for reference before buying a digital camera.
Additional Features
Many digital cameras are equipped with additional features, one that always there is the ability to record moving images (video). In digital cameras, this feature only as an additional course and his ability is very limited. Hope you do not specify the decision to buy a digital camera from the camera’s ability to record video. Video recordings from a digital camera would not be maximal, a digital camera designed for still images menghasilakan maximum. If you’d intended to record a video, should be considered to buy camcorders or similar devices that are designed for recording video.
Consider buying a card reader
Card reader is an additional tool that is used to read memory cards in digital cameras. By the time we bought a digital camera, would have included cable and driver to transfer / move images from camera to computer. But if we use a device called a card reader, then we would save time to transfer from camera to computer and done in a way that is very easy, except that if we use a card reader, then we do not need the camera is turned on (on) and finally we also battery life can save us.

Tips Choosing a Digital Camera
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Digital cameras have the kind of variety and features that sometimes makes us confused to choose according to our needs. Choosing a camera is tricky, especially for users who enter the category beginners or amateurs. Therefore, it is very useful tips for prospective users cameras before choosing the desired digital cameras. Here are some tips before hunting digital cameras.
Resolution
Digital images created by dots, called pixels. This resolution refers to the number of pixels that work together to make a photograph. Usually indicated by a horizontal x vertical. 1280×960 resolution has a total of 1.2 Megapixels. The greater the resolution will produce images that are also better.
Adjust the resolution offered with your choice. Usually a single camera is available in different resolution options. If you just want to send photos via e-mail, 640×480 resolution is adequate. But if you want to print should select a larger resolution, so that the image is not broken and blurred.
Make sure other support features
Before buying, make sure the digital camera you choose several options supporting features such as additional memory capacity. This is to enlarge your image storage.
If you occasionally want to move images, select the camera that supports video because some digital cameras there is only capable of audio only. Adjust to your needs. Video or audio?
Also note the zoom capabilities on offer. Optical zoom into the center of attention rather than digital zoom, the devices that provide facilities kunak and enlarge the image croppping.
Flash (flash)
The average digital camera products equipped with integrated flash. There are automatic or have to press the button on to run it. Flash is useful as a supporter of light.
Pictures taken in dark conditions could still show up with the help of blinding lights.
Consider also whether the slight additional features such as a reduction of red-eye effect. Some products also come with options for shooting photos at night or the night scene.
LCD screen
LCD screen on the back of digital camera lets you see the object. Here you can also view and delete unwanted pictures. Select the LCD screen that contains a large enough resolution so that the colors appear more natural. Screen size also varies. Make sure the screen is not too small, so the image can look up to.
Self-timer
Self timer can usually reach 10 seconds. In addition to self-image photographing easier, this feature is also useful for taking pictures in poor light conditions because it can reduce the pressure on the shock of the shooting button.
Battery life
If you do not want the fun is lost because of the sluggish battery, you need to consider how long this power source can survive. Selecting a battery that can be refilled (rechargeable) is wise and more efficient.
Connections
Consider whether your digital camera can connect with other digital devices such as televisions, printers, PC or Mac. You will be helped by a USB cable.
You can also print images with the help of a USB cable. Some digital cameras have PictBridge support that makes you free to print pictures directly from digital camera even though the brand is different.
The six vendors that pioneered the open standards it is Canon, Hewleet-Packard, Seiko Epson Corporation, Olympus Optical Company, Fuji Photo Film Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Pricing
Do not forget to calculate the price of other supporting devices such as rechargeable battery and AC adapter.
Operation
Select a digital camera that does not take too many shots after the break. Gap of 4 to 6 seconds just might make you less satisfied with the performance of the lean.
Compare prices and warranty
Do not just knit to be sati store. If there is free time does not hurt you to do little research before buying.
Different profit margins to be the source of why the prices you see in stores is not the same one with the other. Notice also the warranty.

Finally, not only enamored of the seductive shape but note the content or features in a product.

10 Best Digital SLR Camera
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If in previous articles written about the best digital compact cameras, then this article is about the 10 best digital SLR cameras.
For some people who really want to dive in the world of photography would not be enough just to capitalize only digital compact cameras. People like that need a more complete camera and better features jepretannya results, so for them there would be no problem if you have to spend more money because the money spent would be comparable to the results obtained. And it can be obtained from a digital SLR camera.
A glimpse of the digital SLR camera:
Digital SLR cameras usually have a sensor nine times larger than the standard digital camera, and aimed at professional photographers and serious pehobi. SLR camera lens can be changed as needed. Typically, manufacturers are offering a standard lens (kit lens), but various types of lenses are also sold separately, according to the needs and financial capabilities. SLR cameras are divided into types of two types, namely for hobbyists SLR, or SLR for professional use of course purely on the quality of SLR camera hobby, of course, also different price levels. SLR cameras for their own class, according to the level of quality and price are also very diverse. Cheapest, ranging from 5-6 million, then tens of millions, even hundreds of millions of dollars as Hasselblad camera brands.
And here are the 10 best digital SLR camera review by PC World, though it was at the end of his review last year but since not so many digital SLR cameras released by the manufacturer will not make much different from the reviews on this day:
1. Nikon D90
Max. Megapixels: 12.3 Megapixels
Optical Zoom: 6X Zoom
Zoom Minimum Range (mm): 18
Zoom Maximum Range (mm): 105
Weight (ounces): 40.5
Media Slots: SD Card
The value of PCWorld: 88
Price: USD $ 10,700,000 (Body) and USD 13,700,000 (Kit)
Conclusion: Type D90 has a high value in producing excellent images and designs are awesome

2. Canon EOS 50D
Max. Megapixels: 15.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom: 11x Zoom
Zoom Minimum Range (mm): 18
Zoom Maximum Range (mm): 200
Weight (ounces): 50.6
Media Slots: CompactFlash
The value of PCWorld: 87
Price: USD $ 10,550,000 (Body) and USD 14,400,000 (Kit/17-85IS)
Conclusion: Although this type is not the type to be upgraded from 40D type but there are some new features added in it

3. Canon EOS Rebel XSI SLR (body only)
Max. Megapixels: 12.2 Megapixels
Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom
Zoom Minimum Range (mm): 18
Zoom Maximum Range (mm): 55
Weight (ounces): 25.8
Media Slots: SD Card
The value of PCWorld: 86
Price: $ 559.00 – $ 825.95
Conclusion: Type Rebel XSI provides the ability to reach a strong enough but you may need to spend more money than the expenses to be incurred by novice users

4. Canon EOS 40D
Max. Megapixels: 10.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom: 4.8X Zoom
Zoom Minimum Range (mm): 28
Zoom Maximum Range (mm): 135
Weight (ounces): 48.8
Media Slots: CompactFlash
The value of PCWorld: 85
Price: $ 8,900,000 (Body) and USD 13,200,000 (Kit/17-85IS)
Conclusion: A full-featured camera and the results are satisfactory picture. Result image will look like a professional

5. Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Max. Megapixels: 10.2 Megapixels
Optical Zoom: 3.8X Zoom
Zoom Minimum Range (mm): 18
Zoom Maximum Range (mm): 70
Weight (ounces): 32.8
Media Slots: CompactFlash, Memory Stick
The value of PCWorld: 85
Price: $ 6,320,000 (Kit) and Rp 8,600,000 (Doublekit)
Conclusion: LCD screen is easy to set and real-time, good design, easy to use and economical

6. Olympus Evolt E-510 Black Digital Camera Kit
Max. Megapixels: 10 Megapixels
Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom
Zoom Minimum Range (mm): 28
Zoom Maximum Range (mm): 84
Weight (ounces): 26.7
Media Slots: CompactFlash, xD-Picture Card
The value of PCWorld: 85
Price: $ 449.00 – $ 569.99
Conclusion: This type offers many additional features, although the price are not too expensive, although some functions will be difficult to access

7. Olympus E3
Max. Megapixels: 10.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom: 5X Zoom
Zoom Minimum Range (mm): 24
Zoom Maximum Range (mm): 120
Weight (ounces): 52.6
Media Slots: CompactFlash, xD-Picture Card
The value of PCWorld: 84
Price: $ 1235.00 – $ 1399.99
Conclusion: The camera was a big, heavy and looked solid has advanced controls and can autofocus quickly

8. Canon EOS Rebel XS
Max. Megapixels: 10.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom
Zoom Minimum Range (mm): 18
Zoom Maximum Range (mm): 55
Weight (ounces): 28
Media Slots: SD Card
The value of PCWorld: 83
Price: $ 4,500,000 (Kit) and Rp 5,450,000 (Doublekit)
Conclusion: This type is a digital SLR camera suitable for beginners, because it is easy to use and the price is not too draining pockets

9. Pentax K20D
Max. Megapixels: 14.6 Megapixels
Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom
Zoom Minimum Range (mm): 18
Zoom Maximum Range (mm): 55
Weight (ounces): 36.5
Media Slots: SD Card
The value of PCWorld: 83
Price: USD $ 13,990,000 (Kit)
Conclusion: Although this type quite well but the slow autofocusnya features will make you frustrated

10. Nikon D60
Max. Megapixels: 10.2 Megapixels
Optical Zoom: 3X Zoom
Zoom Minimum Range (mm): 18
Zoom Maximum Range (mm): 55
Weight (ounces): 28.8
Media Slots: SD Card
The value of PCWorld: 83
Price: $ 5,150,000 (Body) and Rp 6,500,000 (Kit/18-55VR plus 4G)
Conclusion: This camera produces pictures although satisfactory, but very few additional features compared D40x

Tips & Tricks: Take a picture with Photo Quality Digital Camera
Photographed by using an analog or digital camera in principle no different photography. The difference is, with no replacement of analog camera film, while digital cameras there is no replacement film but with digital sensors.

But digital cameras these days more consumers preferred because the end result can be immediately seen, and repeated if the result is less satisfactory picture. How to produce high-quality photos through a digital camera? Consider some of these tips:

1. Set the camera mode with the largest image size.

The advantage of this mode is to allow you to print in the largest size color photos without the threat of rupture. You also can cut unwanted parts of the image. There’s no point if you buy a camera with a resolution of 5, 6, or 8 megapixels, but you still put the standard image size mode, and not the maximum.

2. Use a quality setting with the maximum level.

Many digital camera images using the JPEG format. JPEG produces a bad image if compressed too much. To have your pictures look like the original, use quality setting with the maximum level.

3. Use JPEG image type.

JPEG, although is lossy (less clear), could be the best option. The reason is, when you take a picture with JPEG format, the benefits also doubled because you can process it with Adobe Photoshop.

SLR cameras usually give a choice whether you want to use JPEG, TIF or Raw. TIF is often used to smelt reproduction of graphic arts, such as in magazines and newspapers. While Raw, save as it is without further image processing.

Compared with the TIF and Raw, JPEG format is easier to maintain with Photoshop. Both these formats (TIF and Raw-red) will only add to your job will be processed during the Photoshop.

4. Remember that Whitte Balance is important.

For most shots, it is recommended to start with Auto white balance mode. The camera function you can read the coloring of the light around it and automatically adjusts itself to optimize the white balance.

Daylight mode suitable for a sunny day, while if it is cloudy, it is recommended that you wear fashion Cloudy. To evaluate the coloring and lighting, do not forget to test it by taking one or two pictures.

5. Do not forget to set the “Low ISO Number” or “Use Auto ISO”.

The results will be more clear picture if you use a low ISO, but the sensitivity of the camera to capture the light will be lower. Meanwhile, if using the ISO too high, as reported by Dale laboratories, would only cause noise in the picture.

6. Optimize the use of histogram.

By using the histogram you can see how the optimal sensitivity of the sensor in the camera to capture an image.

7. Avoid using the digital zoom.

Best to avoid using digital zoom because it only makes chips that regulate the performance level of resolution (pixels) on the camera to be wasteful. Try using the zoom of the lens alone, in order to conserve the use of the chip. Also shots, if you use digital zoom, not as good as when using the zoom lens.

8. Purchase a professional-quality memory cards.

Shooting speed record using a high-quality memory that can keep your camera technology. For example with 40x-speed memory card, can record 3 of 10 shots in a row in 1 second. While with 4x the memory, you can record only 1 image in 3 seconds. Profits, with high-quality memory you do not have to worry about the color shift in the image.

9. Backup of pictures in a CD or DVD.

Prepare an umbrella before the rain is better. Make sure all the creations backup your pictures on CD or DVD, just in case your hard drive corrupted.

Samsung TL34HD, Digital Cameras With the Recycle Bin
Friday, July 25, 2008 11:00
KapanLagi.com – 14.7 megapixel digital camera output of this Samsung is interesting. In addition because the designs are simple and elegant, features and capabilities were quite competent. The most interesting feature is probably its Recycle Bin which makes us no longer hesitate when deleting files.
Recycle Bin feature is similar to the Recycle Bin feature is in the computer. So when files deleted, the file will go into ‘the trash’ first. That way, when there is a case accidentally erased, the file can still be found in the Recycle Bin it.
In addition to these features, the Samsung TL34HD the dimension 95 x 60 x 20 mm and weighs approximately 138 grams is also equipped with other facilities that are not less interesting. For example, lenses that use 28mm Wide Angle Schneider or LCDnya using hVGA Touch Screen 3 inches wide.
For a class camera point-and-shoot, the camera shots are also satisfactory. In addition to optical zoom, capable of up to 3.6 times, this camera is still capable of doing digital zoom up to 5 times.
Full specifications of the Samsung TL34HD planned September 2008 release about this can be seen on the site Imaging Resource. Price was released while the Samsung is U.S. $ 329.95 or around Rp.3.000.000.

How It Works Digital Cameras

If we know the process image in the camera, then when do we shoot can take into account and would like to imagine what the look or the output of the object that we will capture.

In the camera

By the time we pressed the shutter button, the camera happens in stages to process the image. Although only briefly felt, but the stage is done in the digital camera long enough. It’s just that, the process is done very quickly. Here is a description of the process:

1. Lens to capture an image, and then forwarded to the panel catcher image. Catcher image or so-called CCD sensor, which also serves as a view finder, sending images to the LCD. While the DSLR camera, the image is also passed to the reflection mirror that reflects the image to the window peep (eye finder).
2. Images are captured by the lens, color filter is passed on to then be captured by the CCD or image sensor. The distance between the lens and the sensor is known as the focal length. This distance will also be a factor in the lens.
3. CCD task is to transform the analog signal (image captured by the lens) into an electrical signal. In this CCD sensors there are millions of points known as pixels. So the term pixels or megapixels on digital cameras actually refers to the number of points on this sensor. The smaller the sensor and the more points the sensor, the more refined and higher resolution images produced.
4. Images are captured by the CCD sensor forwarded to the image processing tasks to process all the data from the CCD sensor into digital data of image format files, and compression processing according to the selected image format (RAW, JPEG, etc.). In this section other than the role chipset, software

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(firmware) from the camera in question also determines the outcome of the picture. The second part is what will determine the character of the digital camera. That is why, each of their cameras have software and its own chipsets in their cameras.
5. The last process is to send the image files in the selected format to the storage (storage) or memory card. Typically, a SD memory card, CF and so on.
6. The next stage of the process adlaah done outside the camera. But in the modern digital cameras, still provides a direct printing option called PictBridge, ExifPrint and so on.
Thus the process of drawing on a digital camera. But these steps only basic or foundation of almost all digital cameras. In some brands of digital cameras, usually still add a few processes to improve picture quality, including the addition of features on casement or software applications.

Additional Features

Additional features of the function at the level of the software more often we meet, for example, the addition of frame images, effects such as the Sephia photos, black and white, etc.. Although these effects in addition to nature only, but sometimes very helpful to reduce the image at the time of printing.

Some additional features are very useful is the backlight, which is photographing objects back light, white balance, face recognition for photography as well as anti-shake models that have cameras on each term as varied as anti-shake, MEGA OIS, VR (Vibration Reduction), Super steady shot, and so on.

Some consumer grade cameras are even equipped with a program that automatically adjusts shooting for special events like fireworks, shooting night, outdoor, indoor, and sports.

In addition to understanding the composition and photography techniques, mastering the device is the most important part of portraiture. For a photographer, they are loyal to one particular bit more due to the mastery of the camera in question, other than the character of the camera also determine.

So, if want to find the best camera, then you are actually looking for a camera that fits with your character and habits. So believe in yourself, because the end result you’re decisive.


Digital Camera Sony DSC-DSC-TX1 and WX1: first use CMOS sensors for compact digital camera type

February 3, 2010


Anyone know of a compact digital camera has a problem when to take photos at night or low-light room, though it can, they even had to sacrifice the image with the level jualitas grain / noise is high.
Sony over digital camera product 2-TX1 DSC and DSC-WX1 try to eliminate “disgrace” them.
Both models of digital cameras this is the first in the world as a compact digital camera that uses CMOS sensor (CMOS sensor Exmor R) which is usually only found in digital SLR camera (DSLR).

The use of CMOS here will produce images sharp and clear of trouble grain / noise at the time taking pictures at night or low-light room.
With CMOS allows the camera to take pictures in high ISO but on one side will reduce the problem of grain or noise. And this will not happen if we use a digital camera with CCD sensor used in digital cameras compact type.
In terms of other features, both cameras are almost identical with each other and for more details, you can click the DSC-DSC-TX1 and WX1.
How these two cameras hebatkah this?? We think it would have been much better than all existing digital cameras, especially when we take pictures at night.
Oh yes, both cameras can also be paired with the Sony Party Shot.

News sources

Sony DSC-DSC-TX1 and WX1: World’s first CMOS sensor Exmor R

Photography Lesson – Night Photography


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