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Some Helpful Tips for Digital Camera Photography - Keith Mency

When it comes to taking pictures many of use just think that we can point and shoot. This can be great for the random pictures but if you are taking something let us say like a family photo, you will want it to come out perfect. If you are new to the world of digital camera photography, this may seem a little tricky - Keith Mency.

Once you get used to your new equipment, it will seem like the old hat to snap a good quality picture. One thing that you need to look for is the focus zone for your photo. Play around with the depth of the photo before snapping the shot. By concentrating on the focus point, you do not want the rest of the picture to come out fuzzy.

If you are taking a family photo, remember that great digital camera photography for this shot should be done in levels. Have some sitting higher than others. Try to have the family members sitting by color. This will give the photo a better flow. And of course you cannot forget about lighting. Keith Mency - Try to find a way to soften the sunlight.

Holidays are a great time to take pictures and the 4th of July seems to be a popular time for this. A great tip for these photos is to use a tripod. This will keep the camera steady and make it easier to get the shot. Getting a remote release device can really help with this as well.

Keith Mency - As you can see, there are many different tips when it comes to the digital camera photography. With a little bit of research, you will be snapping pictures like a pro. Your family photo album will look great and you may even impress yourself just a little with everything that you can learn.

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Choosing Your First Digital Camera - Keith Mency

These days most digital cameras will produce great quality images. With quickly advancing technology even the less expensive cameras have a wide range of controls and can deliver high quality results. If you are thinking of buying a digital camera, here are 10 tips you should consider - Keith Mency.

*There are basically three groups of digital cameras. There is the relatively simple compact point-and-shoot camera which is ideal for beginners. The more expensive Single Lens Reflex (SLR) will usually have greater image quality and more versatility. The professional top of the range cameras will offer even greater quality, flexibility and more image controls.

*Even basic cameras now have a zoom lens. A zoom lens is a lens which has a variable focal length. This allows you to zoom in or out and frame your subject. Try the range to see if it suits your needs.

*Most cameras will have a liquid crystal display (LCD) viewfinder. These give a larger view of your subject which some people find easier to use than the smaller optical viewfinder. Keith Mency - Often they will flip out and swivel which is useful for awkward angles.

*As a general rule the more expensive a camera is the better the image quality or resolution. So what determines the resolution? You may have heard the term "pixel" and the number a camera boasts. One camera might have 5 megapixels, another might have 8 megapixels. A pixel is a picture's element and the camera's image sensor is made up of individual pixels each recording tiny parts of the image. The more pixels a camera has, the greater the capability of recording fine detail. This is often referred to as resolution. A megapixel is a million pixels. So a camera which is said to have 5 megapixels has an image sensor made up of 5 million pixels.

*The number of pixels you need depends on what you are going to use your camera for. For web use and normal size prints 3-5 megapixels are ample. For more professional use 8 or more megapixels are needed. Remember that the number of pixels doesn't guarantee good image quality - a lot depends on the quality of the lens. That's why the more expensive cameras have more pixels and high quality lenses. As with many things, the final quality is only as good as the weakest component.

*Digital cameras use memory cards to store their images. The card supplied with the camera probably only stores a small number of images, so you will need to buy a card with a larger capacity. Often the manufacturer will give an indication of the number of images a card will hold. Typically a 1GB card will store about 300 images.

*Compact cameras tend to use disposable batteries, 4xAA Alkaline for example, whereas SLRs have rechargeable batteries. It is worth having some idea of the battery life. Even when the camera is switched off there is still a slight drain on the battery. So if your camera is left unused for a long time, days, weeks or longer, take the batteries out or the next time you come to use it you might find the batteries are dead.

*Quality cameras will have a good shutter response. That is the time lapse between pressing the shutter and the image being recorded. With a good camera this will be practically instantaneous, but it is worth finding out.

*It is important to think about what you want from your camera before making a choice. If all you need is a simple compact camera for family snapshots and vacation photographs then you might not want to spend a lot of money at first. If you want to take your photography further and get serious, you should consider how you can grow your camera system with accessories and attachments like flash, tripod and filters etc - Keith Mency.

*Lastly, but not least, your camera should feel right. This might sound trivial but it is important. You must feel comfortable with it. It shouldn't be too heavy or bulky if that doesn't feel right. It should be a pleasure every time you pick it up. Photography should be fun so enjoy it!

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