Digital Photography: Take Photos and Print Them In a Snap
Our fascination with capturing images started thousands of years ago. Prior to the invention of the camera, early man tried to capture images through paintings and drawings. The images, of course, weren’t exact mirrors of the subjects; they were mostly a reflection of the skills of the painter and his interpretation of his subject. Minneapolis photographer Bob Dale says “With the introduction of the camera, though, we can now capture our subjects in their exact likeness through photographs.”
Photos (or photographs) are images created when light falls on photographic film or electronic imager (e.g., CCD or CMOS chip). To create a photo, you would need a camera. Photography is the process of creating photographs.
Photos can be non-digital and digital. Non-digital photos are those that are produced using a camera that has film. The images in the film are then printed in photo paper, and this process is usually done in a dark room.
Digital cameras create digital photos, storing them in a memory card or another storage device. Digital photos are saved in different formats, like RAW, TIFF and JPEG. Because digital cameras don’t use film, photos don’t need to be processed; instead they can be printed right away on photo paper on laser, inkjet or thermal printer.
As digital cameras became more advanced and more affordable, more and more people have found themselves being able to realize their dream of becoming a photographer. The digital cameras today are extremely easy to use and allow for taking hundreds of photos without the need for film.
As the competition becomes tighter and tighter among companies like Sony, Nikon, Canon and Fuji, digital cameras are becoming more and more affordable. As a matter of fact, for less than $100, you can buy a digital camera that is capable of taking good digital photos.
It’s a good idea to learn some of the basic methods and techniques of photo composition. But even if you’re the point-and-click type of photographer, a quality digital camera can help you create some great looking shots.
Canon, Nikon and Fuji are three of the top names in the digital camera market. If you want to be able to take great photos, you can accomplish just that by using any of these digital cameras: Canon EOS series (e.g., Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 30D and Canon EOS 40D), Nikon D80 and Fuji S5.
Look no further than Canon if you’re in the market for a quality digital camera. Canon sets the standard for digital photography with the digital cameras in the Canon EOS series. Whether you’re an amateur or professional photographer, the cameras in the Canon EOS series are some of the best digital SLRs in the market.
These Canon digital cameras are professional grade cameras that can produce high quality digital photos. They also use Canon’s 10.1 megapixel CMOS technology. If you’re in the market for a professional grade digital camera, check out the cameras in the Canon EOS series.
The Nikon D80 digital SLR camera is a highly-rated digital camera that is capable of taking photographs that are of professional quality. The Nikon D80 boasts of 10.2 megapixel CCD imaging sensor, a 2.5-inch LCD screen and several other features that will allow you to do a number of in-camera photo editing. The Nikon D80 costs between $700 and $900, which makes this digital camera the ideal choice for photography enthusiasts who either can’t afford the more expensive, professional grade cameras or are first-time users of SLR cameras.
If you have plans on turning your photography hobby into a full-blown professional career, then you’ll do well to invest in the Nikon D300. This top-of-the-line digital SLR camera starts at $1,700. It supports live viewing, meaning you can preview your shots on the LCD screen.
There are several Fuji S5 digital camera models, but if you’re struggling with your photography skills, the Fuji S5 Pro digital camera is ideal because it has auto correcting features. Other features include 12.3 megapixels CCD SR Pro technology, three new film simulation modes that help improve the reproduction of natural skin tones, and facial detection technology, which enables you to zoom in on facial details quickly and easily. This digital camera costs about $1,500.
It’s now easy to share photos with family and friends. Transfer the photos from your digital camera to your computer, and from your computer, you can e-mail the pictures or upload photos on photo sharing sites like Yahoo, FaceBook, MySpace, Flickr and many other sites that let you create an online photo gallery.
You can create slide shows out of your digital photos, put them in CDs and mail them to your friends and loved ones. With digital photos, you can edit them prior to showing them to others. If you want to express your creativity, try combining your photos with stock photography.
With a digital camera, photo editing software, a few stock photos and a little bit of creativity, you’ll discover that you don’t have a limit for your photographic expressions. Some digital cameras allow for minor editing (e.g., correcting red eye, lighting and flesh tones), and there are small portable printers that allow for printing photos straight from the camera. Most of these photo printers have special photo effects like borders built in.
You won’t need to be in a dark room or know how to process photos yourself in a dark room. With digital photography, all you really need to do is point, click and print easily and quickly.
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