Hardware

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Scanning

pcsnpixels — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:55:57 -0500

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Scanning*

*but weren't sure who to ask.

Every scanner works a little differently, but these terms and tips should help you through the process.

TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW

What's New In Digital Photography

Adam — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:11:49 -0600

What's New In Digital Photography?

Last weekend was the annual Photo Marketing Association International convention. This is the biggest event all year where photo companies from all over the world gather to announce their latest products for next year.

New Trends:

More cameras for more pricepoints
WiFi image transfer
Smaller sizes
Image stabilization
Honkin' big LCDs
More 6+ megapixel tiny cameras

New Gimmicks:

Image stabilization on small zooms
Image stabilization-like features
Direct to print
RAW on consumer cameras
16:9 format movies

The best new stuff:

Digital Darkroom Basics Revisited

pcsnpixels — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:10:17 -0600

DIGITAL DARKROOM BASICS
(revisited)

This was the topic of our first meeting. I was nervous and talked faster than usual (yes it's possible). As Rick Castellini sat on the side lines watching me ramble he just kept reminding me to take a breath once in a while.

The user group has grown since then and I am much more comfortable teaching the group. This month should be a much better meeting than that first one two years ago. Thanks for helping it become so successful.

Digital Darkroom Basics

pcsnpixels — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:09:23 -0600

Digital Darkroom Basics The inaugural meeting of our Digital Photography SIG was amazing. We literally had a standing room only crowd and as with all of your Users Groups meetings the information shared was nothing short of fantastic. Here is some of the information shared at the meeting: Basic computer requirements If you already have a computer and it is working great for your purposes, don’t take this as a suggestion to buy a new computer. However, if you are in the market for a new computer and want to know what to look for, here are my suggestions from the meeting.

Top 10 Digital Camera Tricks

pcsnpixels — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:30:35 -0600

Top 10 Digital Camera Tips:
(in no particular order)

1. Use Rechargeable Batteries:
Make sure your digital camera supports them. Look for at least 1800 mAh. Get more than one set.

2. Save those batteries:
The three best ways to save batteries are...
1. Don't use your LCD except for macro and composition shots.
2. Don't over use your zoom lens.
3. Don't connect your camera to your computer (use a media reader).

Getting to Know Your Digital Camera

pcsnpixels — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:26:51 -0600

Getting to Know your digital camera

KNOW YOUR SYMBOLS

AUTO - This mode allows the camera to do it all. When the camera is on auto mode it will determine all of the camera settings and whether or not you need your flash.

Digital Camera Mini Lab

pcsnpixels — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:15:15 -0600

Digital Camera Mini-Lab

Important Camera Features

The zoom lens: The zoom lens does much more than just bring the subject closer. It can also compress the photo, bringing the subject and background closer together.

-NOTE: This effect does not work with digital zoom.

Macro Lens: This feature, found on most cameras, allows the photographer to take extremely close-up shots. Some cameras have a macro that works fractions of an inch, others consider "macro" to be at least 3' from the subject.

Digital Camera Basics

pcsnpixels — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:13:28 -0600

Digital Camera Basics

The first place I will refer you to is the link below entitled "The article to end all articles on Digital Photography."

Or better yet click here.

There are a few differences between 35mm cameras and digital cameras. The following are a few that we discussed.

Shutter delay: There are two types of delay to expect in a digital camera. The first is the delay that the camera needs to auto focus. The second is the delay that the camera needs to analyze the image and store it on a disk. When you take a picture with a digital camera wait a second or so before you move the camera.

How to Get Better Printing Results

pcsnpixels — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:09:40 -0600

Better Printing Results

One of the only disadvantages to digital photography compared to film is the fact that you don't automatically get a print.

If you want to share your photos with someone, hang a picture on the wall or carry one in your wallet, you must print your photos out.

There are a variety of factors to consider when printing out your photos.

How Should You Print Them?

Are these prints going to be keepsakes or are they going to be used for a homework project?