http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/ Weekly published advice and information on the advantages of digital cameras, how to find the best camera and tips on how to improve your pictures. digital camera Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:52:32 GMT Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/img/camera.jpg http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/ 128 110 en Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/alternative-tripod-tips-for-steady-photographs.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/alternative-tripod-tips-for-steady-photographs.html The tripod is one cumbersome accessory, and in many cases, it's just one of those items you don't want to lug along with you each and every time you're planning on taking pictures. However, even without the tripod, there are several ways to improve your photographing results, if you pay attention to your surroundings. The Lazy Photographers Tripod Let's say you're heading out for nice stroll, digital camera in your pocket, and you really don't want to carry that bulky heavy tripod. The first consideration is of course how to properly steady your hands while taking pictures. Most people use their hands when taking pictures, so it's not the end of the world if you have to. However... digital camera Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/digital-cameras-a-guide-to-buying.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/digital-cameras-a-guide-to-buying.html Digital camera sales are going through the roof. As the quality of images from digital cameras improve they are becoming much more affordable and the sales are simply not surprising. Consumers are also becoming more comfortable with the whole idea of taking of photographs digitally. In choosing a digital camera, take into account your basic needs and what you plan to use the camera for... digital camera Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/guide-to-buying-a-digital-camera.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/guide-to-buying-a-digital-camera.html The digital camera market today offers buyers a large number of choices, with products in widely differing price ranges, sizes and degree of operational complexity. From miniatures the size of a credit card, to fully functional professional SLR (Single Lens reflex) systems, you can buy a digital camera from manufacturers including traditional camera brands such as Canon, Olympus, Nikon, film companies such as Kodak and Fuji, and consumer electronic companies like Sony... digital camera Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/what-you-need-to-know-when-buying-a-digital-camera.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/what-you-need-to-know-when-buying-a-digital-camera.html As digital cameras continue to grow in popularity, traditional film cameras will become a thing of the past. Many of the people I work with, however, are intimidated by some of the technological advances that these wonderful little gadgets bring about. Therefore people often have difficulty deciding on the right camera to meet their needs. The fact of the matter is that a good many cameras will meet the needs of an average user... digital camera Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/the-future-of-digital-cameras.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/the-future-of-digital-cameras.html Basically a digital camera is a deice use to capture pictures without the use of films. Unlike the conventional camera, the digital camera does not rely on mechanical and chemical processes. It has a built in computer and records the images it captures in an electronic form. Having and operating one does not even require the use of electricity. Since the images that a digital camera captures is in electronic form, it is a language recognized by computers. This language is called pixels... digital camera Wed, 28 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/how-to-find-the-best-digital-camera.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/how-to-find-the-best-digital-camera.html It seems that every month, if not every week, different manufacturers are coming up with the latest digital cameras to entice potential clients. And it's just not working for us! After spending sizeable amount of time at the mall figuring out which is the best digital camera for us, we finally have enough money to buy for that eye-popping, 7 mega pixel, 10x digital zoom, potable, candy colored... digital camera Wed, 21 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/taking-better-digital-photos-with-auto-exposure.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/taking-better-digital-photos-with-auto-exposure.html Using the auto mode on a digital camera gives you a point and shoot camera that allows you to concentrate on the subject while the camera makes the necessary settings to give you a well exposed and properly focused image. But like most automatic features, knowing how they function will help you keep the camera from getting fooled in those special situations that often yield the most dramatic photos: including when your subject is backlit or off-center... digital camera Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/following-a-digital-photography-guide-and-learning-your-new-camera.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/following-a-digital-photography-guide-and-learning-your-new-camera.html Once you obtain your new-fangled digital camera, a reasonable chance is you're not fairly sure how to use it. For this reason a digital photography guide can coming in practical when you're learning about your new-fangled toy. If you want a digital photography guide, here are some options you have: Internet - the essential sourceThis days, the Internet is efficient as the central source for any query, trouble or interest you may have... digital camera Wed, 07 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/digital-camera-modes-shutter-priority-and-more.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/digital-camera-modes-shutter-priority-and-more.html 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. We will go over the various camera modes. Some modes might not be available on your camera... digital camera Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/basic-digital-photography-taking-night-time-images.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/basic-digital-photography-taking-night-time-images.html From sparkling city skylines to moonlit rural landscapes, night time scenes can be enchanting. Although digital cameras are capable of capturing more color within a night scene than the human eye is capable of registering, capturing such a view requires some adjustments and special techniques to avoid blurry, underexposed photographs. The following tips will provide a good starting point for beginners as they begin to experiment and practice with night photography... digital camera Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/shooting-photos-in-aperture-priority-mode.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/shooting-photos-in-aperture-priority-mode.html 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... digital camera Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/taking-better-digital-photos-with-auto-focus-and-action.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/taking-better-digital-photos-with-auto-focus-and-action.html Using the auto mode on a digital camera gives you a point and shoot camera that allows you to concentrate on the subject while the camera makes the necessary settings to give you a well exposed and properly focused image. But like most automatic features, knowing how they function will help you keep the camera from getting fooled in those special situations that often yield the most dramatic photos: including when your subject is backlit or off-center or moving rapidly... digital camera Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/using-light-in-photography-techniques.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/using-light-in-photography-techniques.html The use of light in a photograph can be the deciding factor of whether that picture will be spectacular or terrible. When you use your camera to automatically choose aperture and shutter speed, what your camera is actually doing is using the built in light meter and measuring how much light is being reflected to the camera. But that doesn't mean that's all there is to it. You should also think about the angle of the light entering the frame, what kind of shadows you want... digital camera Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/a-review-of-cheap-digital-cameras.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/a-review-of-cheap-digital-cameras.html Do you take a lot of pictures? I have come to realize the advantages of taking photos recently. The pictures we take of our lives and the moments our children have growing up are our sole link to reminiscing. They are literal snapshots of time and can never be replaced. We do have our memories of course, but they can and do fade away over time. The mind can also forget certain details that a photo never relinquishes. Thank God for the photograph... digital camera Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/basic-digital-photography-taking-control-of-exposure.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/basic-digital-photography-taking-control-of-exposure.html In a previous article, lighting was identified as the element which most determines the quality of an image. Working with available light and using internal flash and external light sources were discussed. In addition to the light present, the amount of light on the image sensor, or exposure, is determined by the opening/closing of the aperture and the length of time that the shutter is open. To better understand exposure, this article will discuss aperture, shutter speed... digital camera Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/cheap-digital-cameras.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/cheap-digital-cameras.html Are you on the look out for a cheap digital camera? Technology changes so fast and there is so many different models to choose from. What you really need to do is decide what you're going to use the camera for. Will you be just taking pictures? Do you want to take mini movies also? Once you decide what you need the camera to do it makes the buying process much easier. So start a spreadsheet of options your looking for in your cheap digital camera selection... digital camera Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/facts-about-flash-units-and-taking-photos-using-a-flash.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/facts-about-flash-units-and-taking-photos-using-a-flash.html 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. Flash photography has been around for more than a hundred years. At first it was a dangerous and a manually controlled technology... digital camera Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/how-to-choose-the-perfect-digital-camera.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/how-to-choose-the-perfect-digital-camera.html As digital photography becomes more popular, the images become better quality, and cameras become more affordable it's no surprise that sales of digital cameras are exploding. There are many different types of digital cameras to choose from and the one you choose what have a lot to do with what you plan on using the camera for. Types of digital cameras There are three basic types of cameras and this is the same whether you are shooting film or digital media... digital camera Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/taking-better-digital-photos-with-auto-flash-and-light.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/taking-better-digital-photos-with-auto-flash-and-light.html Using the auto mode on a digital camera gives you a point and shoot camera that allows you to concentrate on the subject while the camera makes the necessary settings to give you a well exposed and properly focused image. But like most automatic features, knowing how they function will help you keep the camera from getting fooled in those special situations that often yield the most dramatic photos: including when your subject is backlit or off-center... digital camera Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/the-right-memory-card.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/the-right-memory-card.html Whether you realize it or not,chances are you've encountered a memory card in one form or other. Virtually every MP3 player,digital cameras and PDA ships with a built-in memory card slot to ramp up storage capacity. To cut a long story short think of a memory card as the equivalent of a hard drive for your camera or cellphone. Whats FLASH? Not only these cards are used by flash gordon but because their data memory is changed by a sudden flash of voltage... digital camera Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/a-brief-history-of-photography.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/a-brief-history-of-photography.html For centuries images have been projected onto surfaces. The camera obscura and the camera lucida were used by artists to trace scenes as early as the 16th century. These early cameras did not fix an image in time; they only projected what passed through an opening in the wall of a darkened room onto a surface. In effect, the entire room was turned into a large pinhole camera. Indeed, the phrase camera obscura literally means "darkened room... digital camera Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/basic-digital-photography-taking-action-shots.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/basic-digital-photography-taking-action-shots.html Personal photography has gone through a sort of mini evolution in the past 20 years as digital cameras have become popular. With the ability to take huge numbers of pictures, save them on computer, and share them over the internet, the cost of film and developing are no longer limiting factors. Although group photographs, portraits, celebrations, and vacations are still common images, personal photography now captures more impromptu and daily types of events... digital camera Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/digital-camera-reviews-you-can-trust.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/digital-camera-reviews-you-can-trust.html Digital camera reviews are abundant not just online but also in the newspapers, magazines and even TV shows. We often wonder why most digital camera reviews always praise all the digital camera out in the market, that's why we end up getting confused on which product to buy or get our loved ones... digital camera