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Megapixels and Picture Quality

Ultra-thin, point and shoot digital cameras are all the rage among young photographers (not so much with me). I always figured the people who opted for these slim-Jim cameras were more concerned with style and size than with picture quality. However, these days ultra-thin models are packing more megapixel capacity than ever before. So how much do you really know about megapixels? Or perhaps the better question is, how much do you really need to know? If you are in the process of purchasing your first digital camera one of the first steps to understanding what kind of camera is … Continue reading →

Learning More about Megapixels

Along with new cameras and features, digital photography brings a world of new lingo that we now must learn to be able to work effectively with digital photographs. Everything seems to be measured in megapixels, but what exactly is a megapixel? Let’s explore the world of megapixels while we try to gain an understanding. Although I somewhat understand myself what it is and how it works, in order to delve deeper into the subject, I contacted my good friend Keith Randall with Ritz Camera for some more information. Basically he helped me understand and reword the knowledge I already have, … Continue reading →

Making Sense of Megapixels

If you have gone to purchase a new digital camera lately you are probably overwhelmed with the technical terms that go along with the process. Megapixel is one of the key factors you need to consider when purchasing a camera. A pixel is actually a picture element. Megapixel is 1 million pixels or 1 million picture elements. Have I lost you yet? Why should you care about megapixels? The best analogy for me to use will hopefully be understood by the ladies in the audience. I compare megapixels to thread count in your sheets. The higher the megapixels number the … Continue reading →

Camera Lust

A friend of mine just purchased a Nikon D7000—-my dream camera. I lust after the DSLR in much the same way I do a Dyson, and I know I am not alone. The Nikon D7000 is considered the best non-professional DSLR on the market. However, at $1,500 it’s not exactly within my economic reach. To temper my longing for the incredible piece of photographic hardware I have been asking myself if I really need all the bells and whistles that it offers. I do… okay, maybe I don’t. Actually, I do. Actually, I want them more than I need them, … Continue reading →

Christmas Shopping for a Camera Phone

Thanks to modern technology, you can take pictures anywhere at anytime without hauling around a huge camera. In fact, you don’t have to haul around a traditional camera at all to snap frame worthy shots. All you need is a cellphone or other mobile device with built-in camera technology. The latest and greatest versions are equipped with sophisticated picture-taking capabilities that rival basic point-and-shoot cameras, though it wasn’t always this way. A few years ago camera phones were more about novelty than substance and the photos often came back blurry or pixilated. However, a lot has changed in the last … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for May 19-25, 2008

Do you use all of your camera’s features or do you stick with the AUTO mode? And once you do snap keepers of your loved ones, how long does it take for you to print them out? Do you still have photos from Christmas sitting in your digital camera? These were just some of the questions I posed to readers in the PHOTOGRAPHY blog over the past few days. This week we focused on printing: How to, how often, and how it all works. If you missed any of our discussions now is the time to catch up. May 19th—–Megapixels … Continue reading →

Are You an Astrophotographer?

Are you a backyard astronomer looking to document a starlit sky with your own camera? Recently fellow blogger Courtney Mroch asked me for tips on how to shoot constellations and I thought I would write a simple post on camera set up, focusing, and lighting. Then I realized there is much more to astrophotography than one blog could accommodate. Therefore, I have decided to devote an entire series of blogs to astrophotography beginning with this one on the types of cameras used to capture stellar shots of constellations. The introduction and subsequent swift evolution of digital cameras has made astrophotography … Continue reading →

Photography Terms You Should Know

This blog is a long time coming. If I was ultra-organized I would have posted it months ago when I first started contributing to the Photography Blog. Better late than never, I suppose. The following list contains the most commonly used digital photography terms. While it doesn’t include every single word or term used in the field, it does provide enough information to help you navigate your way through a camera manual and it will allow you to meet with a camera salesperson without wondering if he or she is speaking English. Aperture—-The opening behind the camera’s lens that permits … Continue reading →

A Powerful Pocket Camera

For 450 bucks it better pack a punch… or at least take some stellar pics. Yes, the Canon PowerShot G9 does retail for $450. And yes, it is a pocket camera. But it does include many of the same features you would expect to see on a SLR. This camera is designed for the serious photographer who doesn’t want to tote around a standard size SLR on all of his or her photo shoots. Canon’s G series allows you to point-and-shoot (it even comes with a point-and-shoot mode), but it is by no means a traditional point-and-shoot camera. The camera … Continue reading →

Choosing the Right eBay Camera

This blog doesn’t provide tips on how you can find a great camera on eBay. Rather, it provides advice on what features to look for in a camera you plan to use to photograph items to sell on eBay. If you have ever utilized the popular Internet auction site you know how important it is to have a high quality photo to illustrate your wares. Bottom line: The better the photo the better your chance of selling your item. Thankfully, advances in technology drastically reduce your need to have expert photography skills. These days most (if not all) digital cameras … Continue reading →