7/28/2012

Things to look for in Digital Cameras

By Shirley Lofft


Obviously one sort of camera that's considered by many people is the digital SLR camera. You can produce great and better pictures than possible before using a camera at a similar price point. If you like photos involving movement and motion, then this camera can accommodate that very well and give you excellent photos. Before you rush out and buy a DSLR, then you really should read this first to get an idea of all that is available.

When you're researching possible DSLR cameras, be very sure to take note of its maximum aperture. Aperture relates to amount of light your camera permits for exposure. The wider the aperture, the faster the shutter speed, and this can be important when you are photographing scenes where there is motion. A camera with maximum aperture allows for smoother manipulation of the photo elements when getting rid of the blur caused by capturing moving objects. They tend to soften the backgrounds better and highlights the subject of the photo. There's a higher price tag on these cameras, though, the wider aperture digital SLR's. Therefore, if you anticipate only doing stills, then this feature won't be terribly important to have.

What is the buzz word when it comes to digital cameras? Megapixels, in case you didn't know right off the bat. The word megapixels is often cited in commercials and ads in a way that leads people to suppose it's an important basis of quality. The important thing to remember is exactly how you want to use the camera; what kinds of photos you want to capture, etc. Having a high number of megapixels is mainly an advantage if you will be making very large prints. So also remember, in case it matters, is that the photo files will be larger with the more megapixels you've. Sure, it's good to know the number of megapixels a camera has, but do not make that a determining factor for buying a particular camera.

You will need to consider focal length, though, with the SLR camera. What we're talking about really is the amount of magnification that's required as it relates to focal length. The way it works is that a greater focal length will make objects in your viewer appear closer due to improved magnification. Decreasing focal length does the opposite, which gives you a wider perspective. So the focal length you choose will depend on the type of photo you want to take. So, just about everyone has heard of the zoom lens, and that is what's going on with that.

There's much more to dslr cameras then what we've talked about, so be sure to do your analysis. It's really not hard to take very good photographs with these cameras, and that's why so a lot of people love them. There has been so much done with the technology to make picture taking as simple as possible. Much of these digital cameras are purposely made to be automatic, and that is fantastic news because it makes it easier to use.




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