7 Things You Must Do If You Want To Make That Perfect Camera

7 Things You Must Do If You Want To Make That Perfect Camera 
By Robin Shortt, Sat Dec 10th 

Saturate yourself with your subject and the camera will all buttake you by the hand. Margaret Bourke-White

These tipsshould help you relive those moments back where you've said "ifonly I had a camera." Now you will have it captured on film.These tips should help you to be camera ready. 

1. Get as close as you can to the subject or action

Remember, if you're using a instant camera a lot of themhave a minimum shooting distance. This is usually about twometres. If your closer than that, your shots will be out of focus. 

Try to take shots with the viewer focused on the subject. Meaning the closer to the subject filling the viewer the better.

2. Photos Tell A Story Photos of an event or activity such as camping with a groupor fishing trip with family and friends tells a great storyfor all to relive and enjoy. 

3. Decide What It Is You Want and Don't Want in The Picture Its best to keep the background as uncluttered as you can.Background clutter will remove the focus from yoursubject.

4. Take Surprise Shots You'll get some great shots if you take pictures when peopleleast expect them. Just think of the facial expressionsyou'll get.

5. Make a Slide Show Slide shows are great to have later when those involved inthe activity can watch and laugh at themselves and relivethe activity in their minds.

6. Liven Up Posed Shots

Try to avoid taking boring posed shots. Instead of using

"Say Cheese" try have people say Rumplestilskin.

That should help get a real smile. If people see you'regoing to take their picture, tell them you will click onfour and then click on three. 

That should catch themin a more relaxed state.

7. Camera Hardware Tips

Does your camera have the correct options set up? 

Checkyour lens and make sure its clean. it could have a fingerprint on it. That would make it almost impossible to focus.

Check to see if you have auto focus or manual focus.Test it to see if it will work as stated in your manual.Make sure you know how to control it. 

if you areusing slide film set the ISO button one spot ahead of thefilm. An example would be if your using ISO 64 slide film,set the ISO at 80. 

The results will be deeper coloursaturation and more vibrant shades of yellow, red, andorange. This tip will not work with print film.

Using a digital camera, always make sure the battery is charged. 

For more room on your memory card deleteall pictures you don't want to keep. Your now ready for some fun and games clicking away with your camera. 

Formore excellent tips, surf to Kodaks web page at www.kodak.com.

About the author: Val and Robin Shortt are experienced campers and own threeoutdoor websites For more tips like these and to register fortheir Free newsletter visit:Good NightCamping Equipment

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Buying Your Child A Digital Camera- What You Need To Know

Buying Your Child A Digital Camera- What You Need To Know 
Purchasing any gift item for your child is a mind-numbing task. You can never be sure whether they will like what you buy for them or not. So, when you want to buy a digital camera for your little kids, then there are lots of things, which you must know, which will help you (hopefully!) to get the right camera for your child. One of the most important things for children is that the digital camera should be one of the latest available in the market. If it has been heavily advertised and people are talking about it, then it is even better. 

This gives children a sense of pride and also allows them to ‘show-off' their possession to their friends. Another factor, which is critical for children, is that the camera must look good. This is very, very important to them. It does not matter whether it has a big screen or small screen, whether it is 2 mega pixel or 1.5 mega pixel – the camera should have a smart shape, come in flashy colors or it can also look cute or funky. But, the camera should not look ‘boring' or very ‘serious' in nature. 

However good the functions might be, if the camera does not look good, it is most likely that your choice will get rejected. The size is also important. Most children will definitely prefer a digital camera that is small and compact in size. The weight and size should be such that they are able to easily put the camera in their pocket or hang it by a string. Large and bulky models, even if they have better features are not advisable for children. 

It is also necessary to remember that even though you might gift your child a digital camera to click photographs for school projects, they will be using it to take pictures of their friends. So, look for some ‘fun' features in the digital camera. These can include colorful background images or sound effects, photographic effects that they can use to enhance the images taken by them. One more thing is ease of use. It is important that the camera has a simple system through which children can easily take pictures quickly. 

However, you really do not need to worry about this aspect a lot because today's children have been born in the digital era. They are able to pick up things much faster than you or me, so as long as the camera is good in all other aspects, even if its ‘click ability' is a little confusing, it does not really matter. They are fast learners these days!Last but not the least, is the price. While buying a digital camera for your child, it is understandable that you really do not want to spend a lot of money. There are lots of choices available in the market today. 

The price range starts from as low as $30 and can go up to $300. So, it really depends on how much you would like to spend on the camera. Start simple and upgrade if they grow out of the digital camera that you buy for them. Hey share them with the whole family!. 
Kevin Rockwell worked as a network TV cameraman for 20 years shooting news and sports. Now a devoted fan of digital photography and video he works to gather information, tips and news for digital camera users. Oh and he loves to shoot pictures of his kids playing sports.http://www.great-digital-cameras.com/gdcj.html

Buying The Best Digital Camera For Your Needs

Buying The Best Digital Camera For Your Needs 
Choosing a digital camera can be a daunting task with the wide number of choices available in today's market place. There are lots and lots of things that you need to keep in mind while going to choose a camera for yourself. The best digital camera for your friend might not be the best option for you. So, the first question that you need to answer is that for what purpose you are planning to buy a digital camera. Is it to take photos of your family while on vacation or are you planning to become a photographer? This will help you to narrow down your choices to a limited few. 

So lets take a look at the options that we have : A camera for emailing photos, taking family photos etc. : Most people use a digital camera for taking personal photos and then emailing them to family and friends. For this purpose, a simple and relatively cheap camera costing $100 to $200 and having a 2 mega pixel range is sufficient. A camera for photographing images for online auctions : With more and more business taking place through the Internet, you might also need a camera to take photos of your antique furniture which you would like to sell. So, you need a camera which can take pictures at an extremely close range, say within 12 inches of the object. 

Thus, a camera consisting of 3-4 mega pixel is suitable for such purposes. The prices of these cameras are falling nowadays since they fall into mid-segment, i.e. they are neither hi-fi nor low end. So if you go and do a little bit of research, it is most likely that you will hit a good bargain. A camera for images of top quality for web pages, desktop publishing etc : Now, if you need a camera for taking pictures for desktop publishing or web site development, then you need one with a 4-5 mega pixel range. 

These cameras normally have lots of additional features which you can use to enhance your images. Even though they are quite costly, they provide the best options with respect to resolution, features, and creativity. They also allow you create prints up to 8x10 inches in size with very good quality.Besides the above points, you also need to consider other issues such as the ergonomics of the camera. How does it feel when you hold it in your hand ? Are you comfortable with its size and weight? Is it practical to carry it throughout the day ? Is its shape user friendly or does it look like a gizmo out of Star Wars? If you emphasize on a light-weight and small camera, then you must also keep in mind the fact that you will compromising on the battery life. Most small cameras do not have powerful batteries since larger the battery, more the power. 

Also, small cameras have very small flash lights – so the amount of flash generated by these pea-sized flashes will be considerably less than a bigger camera. Hence, it is very important that you know exactly what you need your camera for in order to ensure that you are truly buying the best digital camera for yourself.. 

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Photography Objectives Are Key To Choosing The Best Camera

Photography Objectives Are Key To Choosing The Best Camera 
By David Arnold Livingstou know thevarious kinds of camera on the market. This will save you timeand money as well as mental strain from buying the wrong one andhaving to return it for replacement. 

There are no exact rules in buying a camera, but be sure thatthe camera you buy does the job you intended it for. You shouldhave a first hand knowledge, or at least some basic ideas aboutcameras. 

Here are the different kinds of cameras:

The point and shoot camera: This camera is popular among manybecause of its simplicity. There's no need to worry about thecontrol over exposure and focus. This camera allows you to justpoint and push a button to take pictures. 

SLR camera: SLR camera - SLR means 'Single Lens Reflex.' With anSLR, instead of looking through a separate window as yourviewfinder, you actually look through the lens of the cameraitself. This is one of the most preferred cameras forprofessional photographers.

Medium and large format camera: The medium and large cameraappeals to more of a perfectionist photographer who seeks moreflexibility and clarity. Medium and large format cameras usemuch larger sized films than SLR. 

Digital camera: These are the most advance in camera technology.Digital cameras don't use films but instead pictures are storedthrough the use of computer memory. You can transfer suchpictures to your computer and send it via email. However,digital cameras tend to have a slight delay when you push thebutton to take a picture and you will need a good printer inorder to print a quality picture.

Brand, model, and price range: 

Among the famous brands of cameras are: Canon, Nikon, Pentax,Minolta, and Kodak, all of them have are known for high quality,when it comes to camera technology. Point and shoot camerasrange from less than $100 to $1000. SLR cameras range from $400to over $3000. Medium and large format cameras prices start from$2000 to $5500. While Digital cameras range from $500 up to$5000 for more advance features.

Tips on choosing the best camera, particularly a digital camera,without overspending:

1. Do your homework and familiarize yourself with the use of thecamera before going to the store. Knowing how frequently you youwill be using the camera and what kind of pictures you intend totake, will help a lot.

2. Be careful in considering added features, you may not needthem anyway. Depending on your experience as a photographer, youwill know which features will work best for you. If you're anewbie, standard features will do.

3. More control may cost you more, so think about those extrafeatures - if they are worth it or if you can afford them.

4. If you are planning to get a digital camera, remember thatmega pixels do not necessarily dictate the clarity of yourpictures. It still helps to know the how-to's of taking the bestpictures instead of just relying on the camera's features.

5. When buying digital cameras, concentrate on optical zoom, notdigital zoom.

6. Make sure the camera you are considering is compatible withyour computer.

About the author:David Arnold Livingston enjoys photography, as a hobby. Herecommends the resource: Really GreatPhotography

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Cctv Security Camera Systems

Cctv Security Camera Systems 
One camera does not a system make is the rule of thumb to remember when you consider what type of security camera system you need. A recent technological breakthrough that has been applied to home security systems is the CCTV system, or Closed Circuit Television system. 

CCTV camera security systems were initially developed to monitor commercial properties and public places, but have been adapted to home security systems in recent years. These days, it's more prevalent than any other type of security system that might function without a TV. The difference being that with CCTV camera security systems there are no wires between any number of cameras you might employ and the TV set or sets you might choose to view them from. 

Essentially, you are a mini TV network, broadcasting the "show" from several different locations in and around your house or place of business to one or more TV sets, upon which you can see what the camera sees. 

This equipment is so sophisticated, so advanced that the cameras, recording devices and TV sets can interface with other features of your security system and actually be activated by motion, entry or any other intrusion onto your property or into your house that you may require. Wealthy celebrities and other security conscious individuals have extensive CCTV camera security systems that monitor every entrance to their house and property possible, and will turn on lights, alarms and alert the police at the slightest irregularity.

For extremely security-conscious individuals, CCTV camera security systems provide additional features not available on other security systems. The most important of these is remote viewing. You can actually see what is going on in your home or business without having to be there. 

You could be anywhere in the world, on business, on vacation or just out for the evening around town and with your cell phone or a laptop computer or any internet browser, you can tap into your CCTV security camera system and see what's going on your property, in your home just as if you were there. What a convenience! You can enjoy your time away from home, secure in the knowledge that everything is as it should be with a simple check in on a cell phone or lap top computer. For many people, this feature is the selling point that leads them to purchase a CCTV security camera system..