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Tips for scanning paper photo prints
Scanning paper photo prints is rare but sometimes you will need to do just that. Scanning is a process in which paper photo prints are converted to digital photo files. There are a few things to know and a few tips to follow when scanning such paper photo prints. This article lists the important ones. |
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Facts about flash units and taking photos using a flash
For most of us firing the flash is something that happens in the background and that does not require our attention.. Flash photography was not always so easy to use. Flash is useful in many situations for example when taking photos in dark scenes or when getting rid of shades in fill in mode. It is beneficial to know some facts about flash usage and how it works. |
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The advantages of digital photos and digital cameras
There is no debate that digital cameras are going to take over the photography market and with time we will see less and less film cameras sold and used. It is beneficial to take a moment and try to list the advantages of digital cameras and digital photos and put some order in why everybody likes them so much. In this article you will find that list. |
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Do more with digital photos than just digital photo printing
When digital cameras were first introduced they were used mostly as digital replacement to film cameras. Users would shoot photos, print them and archive them in photo albums. As users became more sophisticated new ways to use digital photos were found. Here are a few. |
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Digital photo frames and what to look for when buying one
Digital photo frames are new products that replace old paper photo frames in displaying your photos on a desk, on a shelf or on a wall. This article explains what digital frames are, how you can use them and what you should look for when buying one. |
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Selling products online with the help of digital photos
The old saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” was never more true. In the digital photography era photos can be used in more types of media than they could have before. Not limited to paper prints they can be used on web sites, in emails, in cellular phones, projected in presentations and mor |
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Shooting photos in Aperture priority mode
Digital cameras support many photo shooting modes - from automatic point and shoot to manual where the camera does nothing for you. One of those modes is Aperture Priority. Aperture priority is useful in many situations and deserves a short explanation of what it is and how to use it. |
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Photos that capture moving objects motion
Still photography freezes a scene. A photo is still in nature but sometimes you would like to convey a feeling of motion to the viewer. For example when taking a photo of a moving car or a runner. There are techniques that can help you achieve that – here is how. |
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Digital photo printing paper sizes – 4XD 5XD and others
When you print digital photos on traditional paper sizes photos are either cropped or areas of the paper are left blank. The reason is that tradition paper sizes were designed for film and have different aspect ratio than digital photos. Digital paper sizes solve this problem and are offered by many – here is how. |
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Understanding and using auto bracketing
When you shoot a photo you need to set the camera to the values that would result in the photo you want to get. However sometimes it is hard to find those settings or there is just not enough time to figure out what they are – auto bracketing can help – here is how. |
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Exposure value (EV) and exposure compensation
Exposure is defined as how much light hits the camera’s sensor. It depends on the camera settings mainly aperture and shutter speed. Exposure value (known as EV) is a number that represents the exposure setting of the camera. We will explain what the number means and how it is used for exposure comp |
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Photo printing made easier with DPOF
There are many ways to print photos. For example you could download the photos to your computer choose the ones you like burn them on a CD and take them to a printing service. DPOF makes such photo printing easier – here is how. |
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Digital camera modes – shutter aperture priority and more
Digital cameras can be put in different photo shooting modes. The most used mode is automatic – the only thing you need to do is point and shoot. However understanding and using the other options will allow you to get better photos in certain scenarios. Here is how. |
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The EXIF format in a nutshell
You might have heard the acronym EXIF in conjunction with digital cameras. EXIF allows for additional information such as shutter speed, aperture and resolution to be associated with a photo file. EXIF ensures that cameras can document such information while other software can read and use it. Here is how. |
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Orientation sensors in digital cameras
Cameras can be held in two positions: horizontal or vertical (also knows as landscape and portrait). Photos taken in the vertical position are later on rotated 90 degrees (either clockwise or counter clockwise). Rotating the photos can be automated if your camera sports an orientation sensor. |
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How to take better portrait photos
Portrait photos are very impressive. A good portrait can project so much emotions and feelings and captivate the viewer. Taking high quality portrait photos is an art that takes time to master. This article will give you a few guidelines that can help you achieve high quality portrait photos in a short time and without being a professional photographer. |
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Still digital camera image stabilizers - keep your images sharp
Taking stable and sharp photos is hard in some situations. For example when taking a photo using high zoom lenses even the tiniest camera movement will result in a blurry photo. The reason for that blurriness is that while the shutter is open and the photo is being captured the camera moves and the image on the sensor also moves losing its sharpness. Image stabilizers help in solving the problem, here is how. |
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Understanding what the anti dust feature is in digital SLR cameras
Digital cameras use a sensor known as CCD in order to convert light energy to pixels. Dust that accumulates on the CCD can result in black pixels or imperfections in the photo as it blocks light energy from hitting parts of the CCD. We will go over a few solutions for eliminating dust on the CCD. |
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How Does the Camera Auto Focus Work and Why Sometimes It Fails?
All of us use it every time we click on the shutter button. Now understand how the auto focus works under the hood and why in many cases it just does not work. |
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Understanding Photo Printing Paper Sizes or What is 4XD?
Online printing services are starting to offer digital compatible paper sizes. It is common today to order prints on paper sizes such as 4XD. In this article we will try to explain what does 4XD mean and why the old paper sizes do not work for digital cameras. |
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Optical or Digital Zoom? The Choice is Clear
Many of us do not know the difference between optical and digital zoom. We will try to explain the difference as using the right zoom feature is important for achieving the best photo quality. Optical vs. Digital zoom becomes more confusing as manufacturers are sometimes not clear when advertising their camera zoon figures. |
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Pros and Cons of Battery Technologies Used in Cameras – Choose the Right One for You
Like other portable consumer electronic devices digital cameras use batteries as their power source. In this article we will describe different battery technologies and their cons and pros. Armed with this knowledge you will be able to take into consideration the battery used when purchasing your ne |
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Turn Your Old Photo Paper Prints into Modern Digital Format Albums
Although digital cameras have been around for a few years and are becoming more and more popular many of us still have a large number of older film camera paper prints, slides and negatives. Most people keep their paper prints and negatives at their homes and only use digital formats for new photos they shoot with their new digital cameras. In this article we will discuss converting your old paper prints into digital format. |
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Turning Your Photos To Cash - How Can Your Photos Make Money For You
If you are an amateur or a semi professional photographer then chances are that you can make some money out of your photos. In this article you will get tips on how to turn your photos to cash. This article is for you only if you’re looking to turn your photos into some extra cash on top of your main income source. This is not for you if you are looking to live off your photos this is not for you. |
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How Many Pixels Make A Good Print?
Ever wondered how big you r enlarge your photos? ever wondered if your camera picture are good enough for a 20X30 poster? or maybe a 11X14? Read our easy to use guidelines to find out how big your print can be based on your camera megapixels. |
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The Difference Between DPI and PPI
Most people heard the term DPI. In most cases the term is used in the wrong context to express the number of pixels in a photo, the number of dots in a print or the maximum dots per inch a printer can output. A relatively new term PPI was introduced in order to resolve this wrong usage of the term DPI. In this article we will try to explain in simple words what is DPI and what is PPI and should each be used. |
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Understanding Shutter Delay in Digital Cameras
When using a digital camera to take action photos you will notice that there is a delay between the time you press the shutter button to the time the camera actually takes the photo. In most cases this delay is small enough and not noticeable but when taking action photos, for example, it can be a r |
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The difference between film and digital photography
The debate “film vs. digital” is going on while digital cameras become more and more pervasive. Everybody has an opinion and usually a passionate one. Though there is no one definitive right answer there are differences between film and digital that can be better understood and there is also a pract |
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Keep Your Photos Safe
Are you backing up your precious photos? our computers and removable storage media are full with experiences and precious moments. However electronic media is not safe. Hard disks crash and removable media fails. Although disaster does happen we all tend to ignore it. Most people do not back up the |
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Digital Noise - What Is It? What Causes It? And How Can I Get Rid Of It?
Digital noise appears as random pixels on the photo that do not seem to belong. Although digital noise is not a problem for most photographers and is mostly evident in extreme scenarios such as night photography it is beneficial for every photographer to understand what digital noise is and how it can be avoided and removed should it appear on one of his or her photos. |
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