THE IDEAL GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAY AND CHRISMAS

This is the time of the year when your mind will be moving to and fro thinking of what to buy as gift  and clouded by the good or not too good choices you made in the past. The holiday time is just by the corner and decision is now  and not just before.

Have you thought about a camera? Oh, he already has one. What type? Compact or DSLR? If it is compact then you can buy a DSLR or vise- versa. And if he has a DSLR , then may be you get him a lens to replace the old one. There are also many camera accessories such as flash,flash meter and bags  to choose from, if the person already has a camera and you are not buoyant enough to buy a digital camera.

The beauty of the DSLR is not only the interchangeable lenses that you can use to achieve different results but also the optical viewfinder which allows you to clearly and comfortably compose your shots. For someone that is not too experience with DSLR , Canon , EOS 7D and Nikon D3100 and Sony NEX-5, NIKON D7000 are wonderful choices. For someone that is very creative, panasonic lumix GF!, Sony NEX-3 and Sony NEX-5 are the best choices to pick from.

And if you are going for compact,then Sony cyber-shot TX9, Canon IXUS 210,Olympus mju9000 and Panasonic Lumix FT2 are  trendy and are the bomb any day any time.

SOME LIKE THEM SMALL AND SOME LIKE THEM BIG AND SOME.................

No, no,no, no! It's not what you think! Everything about this page is all about digital cameras.


Size is always a concern for a number of things in life. Sometimes it's a bonus to get something bigger and when it comes to some other things, the smaller, the better.With the recent announcement of some Panasonic cameras , their skinny new appearance is setting a new standard of slim superseding a camera that was already very reasonably-sized. It's almost following in the footsteps of the slightly clown-like dimensions of some Sony  cameras. Thees Sony camera bodies are similar to compact camera dimensions but with APS-C sensor inside,the size becomes outrageously out of proportion to the lens that gets mounted on it. 


The compact cameras come slim and small and they can easily be carried around. Some of the DSLR cameras come in very reasonable sizes and weight but the lenses are the issues and some come in big sizes, these equally will require huge lenses to be mounted. Some manufacturers have come with a new innovation they call The Micro Four-Thirds system which has provided something a bit different, heralding  the beginning of small cameras, big sensors which is admired by all.


The small size cameras include: Panasonic GF2, Sony NEX-5 and-3
Medium size cameras:  Canon 550D or Nikon D3100, 


Big or small, the camera size is a relative to the users and what they want to get out of it. However, there is  saying that"the best camera is the one that you have with you".

BRANDS OF DIGITAL CAMERA - THE BEST 10

Digital Cameras come in different brands and sizes thus making the process of selecting a digital camera to be a very tough job because of the varieties.

The popular brands are : Canon; Kodak; Nikon; Olympus; Sony; Panasonic; Samsung; Fujifilm; Casio; Aigo; Lieca; Maniya; Pentax; Ricoh; Sigma and Vivitar.

How then do you determine the best brand to choose from? Opinions differ on which brand is the best but according to several polls the gap between the first three is very close.

the best 10 brands are :

1. Canon
2. Sony
3. Nikon
4. Olympus
5. Fujifilm
6. Kodak
7. Panasonic
8. Samsung
9. Lumux
10. Toshiba

Making a choice should be a bit easy now. You can find a good choice from the 1st to the 4th brand , be it DSLR or compact.

NIKON D7000-Inspired performance in a size that keeps you shooting!

At the heart of the D7000 is a DX-format CMOS image sensor with 16.2 effective megapixels, optimally engineered to gather more quality light through sharp NIKKOR lenses. With 14-bit A/D conversion (12-bit selectable) operating within the sensor, the D7000 realizes stunning images that are richer in tone and detail than previously possible in DX format without sacrificing shooting speed or energy efficiency. Combine these with the agility of the DX format and its signature 1.5x focal length telephoto potential and you can begin to see where this kind of shooting power can take you.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS GREAT WONDER WORKING CAMERA?  SEE BELOW

• Approx. 16.2 effective megapixels. Employs newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor. [NEW]...more
• New image-processing engine "EXPEED 2" that achieves high image quality, high-speed image processing, multi functions and efficient energy saving. ...more
• Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 6400, expandable to Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent). ...more
• Newly developed AF system featuring 39 focus points including 9 cross-type sensors in the center of the frame. [NEW] ...more
• Scene Recognition System with improved accuracy by utilizing newly developed 2,016-pixel RGB sensor. [NEW] ...more
• Full HD (1,920×1,080, 24p) movie-recording function "D-Movie", compatible with external stereo microphone featuring high image quality and operability. ...more
• Viewfinder employing glass pentaprism features approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.94x high-magnification. ...more
• Light and rugged magnesium alloy employed for top and rear covers. Secure sealing achieves superior weather-resistant and anti-dust capabilities. ...more
• Double SD card slots, SDXC compatible. [NEW] ...more
• Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11 that employs magnesium alloy for exterior cover features seamless switching of power feeding with the battery of the D7000.

CANON A-1 AND THE T-SERIES

"Enhancing the capability of image reproduction requires a camera to be multi-functional, but the camera does not qualify as truly "multifunctional" if its versatile functions make the operation complicated." This was the thought that gave birth to Canon A-1.The A-1 is the first model which realizes the fully-automated, computerized control with multiple functions.


After the A-1, Canon pursued the easier-to-use camera design through the T-series (the T50, the T70, and the T80). The catch phrase, "Canon camera is becoming more and more like the human hand" was created when the T50 first came on some years back."Harmony between the automated control and the use's will" was the development concept for the T90, the final model in the T-series. 

USEFUL BOOKS ON DIGITAL CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Have you been finding making photography your hobby not too easy as expected because of problems of knowing  the right digital camera to buy even after searching the internet and getting some tips which have been helpful but not detailed enough to solve your problem? Or you are interested in making money from photography and you are at a cross road on how to start or how to choose a  camera then you'll find one or two of these BOOKS useful.

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THE CAMERA LENS

A camera lens is an optical lens or assembly of lenses used in conjunction with a camera body and mechanism to make images of objects either on photographic film or on other media capable of storing an image chemically or electronically.A lens may be permanently fixed to a camera, or it may be interchangeable with lenses of different focal length,aperture and other properties. 


Many people eager for a high end digital camera buy a digital SLR body and then ask the question of what lens to put on it. Often they seek a wide-range zoom to duplicate what they could do with a point and shoot digital camera. 


Types of camera lenses:

• Zoom Lenses- Zoom lenses are widely used for small-format cameras of all types
• Enlarge lenses -  Made for photographic enlarger rather than camera
• Close -up & macro lenses-  suitable for flat objects like stamps and for close images.
•  Fisheye Lenses- 
• Swiel Lenses- rotate while attached to a camera body to give unique perspectives and camera angles.
• Stereoscopic Lenses - To produce pairs of photographs with a 3 dimensional effect
• Soft focus Lenses
• Infrared lenses
• ultraviolet lenses
• Apochromat lenses- are used for extremely accurate photographs of static objects. 
• Process Lenses- are used for extremely accurate photographs of static objects. 

LETS TALK DSLR!- "THE PHOTOGRAPHERS CAMERA

A Digital Single-Lens Reflex Camera  IS the professional photographers camera.


Why? 
SLRs are increasingly more preferred by professional photographers because they allow an accurate preview of framing close to the moment of exposure, and because DSLRs allow the user to choose from a variety of interchangeable lenses. Most DSLRs also have a function that allows accurate preview of field depth.


basic Principle o operation:
it's a camera that uses a mechanical mirror to direct light from the lens to an optical viewfinder on the back of the camera. The major difference between DSLR and the normal digital camera is the Reflex Design Scheme.

COMPACT CAMERA

Compact Cameras are design to be small and handy and are appropriate for sporty or casual snapshot. Most compact camera incorporates retractable lens assembly thus allowing for moderately long focal length.

Though, compact camera is made to be easy to use, they have forfeited advancement and picture quality for simplicity.

Want to have a memorable Christmas then check out these

Compact Digital cameras! You'll love to have one or two for

yourself and that special one in your life.

                                         Easypix-VX931 Compact Digital Camera 

With the ultra light and extra-small VX931, Easypix have designed a camera that allows anyone to shoot fantastic pictures easily. With 15 scene modes, face detection, red-eye flash and macro function, you can be sure you’ve got every situation covered. The VX931 is simple to operate and the long battery life and lightweight design mean you can carry it with you all day and keep shooting long into the night. The camera works with both regular SD and SDHC memory cards and has a USB port so you can easily connect it to your computer and download your shots.

TYPES OF DIGITAL CAMERA

Have you been dreaming of late to make photography a hobby? And you are wandering which camera will be suitable and convenient for a novice like you?

 I propose to you  digital cameras. they come in different sizes, capabilities and prices and you will always find one within your price limit that will be more than convenient. The advantages are numerous, some of which are  listed in my previous posting.

There are now many types of digital cameras to choose from, and this might make the buying decision a little more difficult if you are unfamiliar with them.

Let us look at the different types of digital cameras after which you can make your choice.

1.  Camera phones which are operated as mobile application
2. Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera(DSLR): This is good for both amateur and professional photographers because of their versatility.
3. Compact Camera:Also known as Point and shoot camera, is the most popular style, because it is much less intimidating. It is also quite small in size, weighs very little and can be purchased for less than $100 in  some cases. These make P&S cameras quite popular with general consumers and the hobbyist.
4. Bridge digital Camera,  this bridges the gap between the amateurs and the professionals.
5.  Multi-special images Camera
6.  Astrographic Cameras.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT DIGITAL CAMERAS?

Have you taken some shots just to find out that the film was not properly placed? Or discovered that the negative is scratched or blurred due to exposure? With a digital camera,"All these have past away, and everything have become new".


What then are the advantages of a digital camera? there are many apart from the ones mentioned below:

1. A digital camera does not need a roll of film(No film processing)
2. More shots can be taken
3.A digital camera has a higher resolution
4. Pictures are easily edited and are extremely adaptable,i.e, email to family and friends, place on website, burn  to CD and DVD, store on the computer, etc