you have got your digital compact and taking pictures with it. this article gives you few tips and tricks to make the most out of your camera...your camera can render results that can get a "WOW"! Instructions Difficul...
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If you've bought a new camcorder, you've probably spent some time scrolling through the controls, pressing buttons to see what happens. And you probably came across one particular control that you didn't recognize: white balance. You may have wondered about this one. Why would you need to balance wh...
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This is the time of year when new camcorder owners abound. They're wandering around excited about their new toy, but unsure what to do with it. Here are the five guidelines that I think every new camcorder owner should follow. 1. Learn about your camcorder. Every good artisan knows and understands ...
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What's on your mind? If you have a question about digital photography, send it to me. I reply to as many e-mails as I can, and I round up the most interesting questions about once a month here in the newsletter. Want to read more FAQs? Check out reader questions from April, June, and July. Who Need...
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With the advent of digital cameras, it is very easy to take great pictures. It is as simple as taking a picture and viewing it instantly to see if it came out well, if not, you can delete and take another one. Most Digital cameras come with a great deal of pre loaded options to make sure that you ta...
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Most of my family lives a cab ride, three connecting flights, and a rental car away, so I don't get to see them very often. But when I do make the trip, I hear this all the time: "David, take a picture of your sister." "David, take a picture of your nephews." (My mom is the only ...
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Capturing lines and patterns of smoke rising into the air in a photograph will yield interesting results. With the proper tools and settings you can begin to experiment with smoke in your pictures. Instructions Difficulty: Moderate ...
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Crabby Photos! Taking photos of land hermit crabs requires skill and patience. You are capturing images of an animal that moves and has a habit of moving in the opposite direction of the camera. This makes macro (or close-up) photography more difficult since any mo...
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Even Homer Simpson has been photographed shaking hands with a former president, so why can't you? Thanks to the magic of Adobe Photoshop Elements--or any other photo editing program--you can become a virtual Forest Gump and put yourself in the same scene as Gerald Ford, Keith Richards, or Neil Arms...
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When it comes to ugly weather on a hike, to protect your gear all precautions need must be taken to keep your camera working by staying reasonably warm and dry. Here are some tips for guarding your camera against the elements. Instructions ...
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Preserve memories by having everything you need on hand and knowing how to make the best use of your camera. Instructions Difficulty: Moderately Easy ...
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Digital cameras make taking photographs a whole lot easier than film cameras. With digital cameras, you can download pictures directly to your computer, print photos at home and much more. VisionTek is one brand of digital camera to consider when buying a new camera. ...
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Finding the best digital camera for shooting outdoor pictures is not a difficult task. Given a wide variety of manufacturers and models, it is easy to find a camera that is well suited to your outdoor photography needs. Instructions Di...
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With landscape photography, lighting is as important as location. Choose the right time of day to capture that beautiful view on film. Instructions Difficulty: Moderately challenging ...
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What's on your mind? If you have a question about digital photography, send it to me. I reply to as many questions as I can, and I round up the most interesting ones about once a month here in Digital Focus. Want to read more frequently asked questions? Browse reader questions from June, July, and ...
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The price of digital cameras is falling as quickly as their quality is soaring. That means great opportunities for shoppers. Remember that while they seem expensive compared with film cameras, digital cameras never need film. And you can create photo-quality prints using your home computer and a goo...
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Event videography is a professional specialty. Even seasoned shooters can be taken aback by its on-the-spot demands. I think back to the first wedding that I taped, back when we would actually tape and edit on VHS tape. I had taught production for several years and had worked on several professional...
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Look in your rearview mirror and you can see whatever's at the level of the mirror. What you (actually, me, in this case) might be wondering is if there's something--or someone--where you can't see it. I've been intrigued with advertisements for cameras that mount on the rear of the vehicle ever si...
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With a slow shutter speed and a steady hand or tripod you can create a multitude of intentionally blurred pictures. When properly used this effect will lend a creative dream-like approach to your photos. Instructions Difficulty: Moderat...
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Look, up in the stands, a guy filming a soccer game with a camcorder. Sporting events need a camcorder that can keep pace with the players on the field while still being easy to use for the guy in the stands. The best camcorders for filming sporting events are light and fast with intuitive controls ...
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