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Introduction to Digital Photography
Considering the switch to Digital Photography, but don’t know where to start?
It’s not as hard as it sounds - just Browse the Tutorial Links at the left,
check out a few Photography Magazines,
and search
"Digital Photography" on-line. You will learn the basics
of what is available from point and shoot to professional SLRs and how to get started quickly.
You might also want to consider is that it is easier than ever to
Get Paid for Digital Photography which can
help you pay for your digital equipment or to start a Digital Photography Business.
We can help by providing
Free On-Line Digital Photo Galeries for your images.
This service is great for displaying your portfolio or just sharing your favorite memories with friends and family.
Digital cameras produce quality photos similar to film cameras without chemicals or darkrooms.
The difference between film and digital photography is that electronic memory replaces the film and
computer printing replaces the chemical development and printing process. If you take many pictures,
the cost savings on film and developing will quickly pay for your investment in digital. When you get
your camera, take some time to get comfortable with it’s features and you will be making great
photos in no time.
Not long ago, digital cameras were too costly for many people, but technology has recently made
great cameras affordable. Of course, cost still increases with resolution and features but with
a little shopping you can find very good units in the $200.00 range. Great values can often be
found on
eBay and
UBid, especially if you consider manufacturer refurbished units.
Today's large, bright LCD monitors allow you to preview and review your pictures immediately.
This helps you decide if you want to use the picture or snap another. Remember that Digital’s
low cost reuseable memory frees you to take extra pictures and simply delete the ones you don't use.
Lower resolution 1 - 3 MegaPixel cameras currently under $100.00 will produce quality prints up
to about 4 by 6 inches and are more than adequate for snapshots, email and web display.
For larger prints you will need at least a medium resolution of 4 - 5 MegaPixels.
The recent introduction of 10 MegaPixel cameras is making 6 - 7 MegaPixels the new mid range.
You will need to use PC (or MAC) hardware and software but don't worry - rocket science is not
required. Current software makes it easy with point-and-click menus that gide you through most
functions and editing. Processor speed is important and you will need plenty of RAM Memory and
hard drive space to store, print, edit and view your pictures.
Once you have a camera, computer, software, etc, you will need a quality color photo printer.
There is no longer much reason to sacrifice quality here since now you can find really good photo
printers and even all-in-one scan-print-copy units on sale for under $100. You will also need
quality paper and inks for printing. If you are considering professional photography, you may
want to spend a bit more for a larger format printer and specialized papers and inks.
Most cameras come with a good set of basic software for image editing, transferring and storage.
Photographers often use Adobe or other high quality alternatives, some of which are available as
Free Publicly
Supported Software.
If you are going into serious digital photography, you may need memory cards, Card Readers,
Writeable CD or DVD or other storage medium and accessories such as tripods, lenses, lights,
case, etc. In addition to the equipment necessary to start your digital photography business,
you will need to learn about pixels, bit depth, resolution, f-stops and printing as well as to
Develop Your Business Skills.
Please use the Links on the left for additional information.
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