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Digital Camera
Digital cameras make photography easy and fun. They are as easy to use as point-and-shoot cameras but have features that allow exposure adjustment special effects. Clear, bright LCD (liquid crystal display) screens will let you preview pictures before you take them.
The digital camera, when paired with a computer loaded with an image manipulation software program (There are many.) and a color printer (wide price range - inexpensive is fine) will deliver astonishingly good results and boost your confidence in picture taking.
By downloading your photos to your computer, you can take pictures without fear of running out of film.. Depending on your memory card, you may be able to take up to 120 pictures. Also, you never have to pay for film processing and you have your photos instantly. You can e-mail photos and print them (for best results use photo paper, but good white paper also works quite well). No need for a photo lab or a scanner.
SPECIFICATIONS
Memory: Memory is the equivalent of film and is where pictures are stored. The number of images you can store depends on the size of your camera's memory chip card.
Power Source: Digital cameras require much more power than a traditional camera, which could mean you run out of power before you've exhausted the memory. It is probably a good idea to check on availability of a rechargeable battery pack.
LCD Viewfinders: In addition to the viewfinder found on a traditional film camera, many digital cameras have an LCD screen built into the back which also can serve as a viewfinder. You can see what your pictures will look like before you take them as well as go back to pictures already snapped.
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Lens: Lens lengths vary between wide angle and telephoto.
Flash: Most digital cameras come with a built-in flash.
Resolution: Resolution refers to the number of pixels (picture elements) which make up a photo. Generally, it is measured by horizontal and vertical resolution; e.g., 1280 x 960. The higher the resolution, the sharper the picture.
Compression: This process shrinks the photo's file which is usually compressed as a JPEG file.
Knowing what kind of photos you will be taking will help you to decide what resolution, storage, power or other peripherals you might want. You may opt for additional features such as a display, image erasability, a self-timer and audio, TV and or computer connections. Prices for digital cameras are coming down all the time.
The material for this article was provided by Ralph Romano who downloaded an article written by Aaron Kaplan for the Leisure World Computer User Group. www.lwcup.com.
Microsoft Picture It! 2000
Microsoft Picture It! 2000 is a user-friendly picture-editing program. There are many types of unique projects such as picture collages, graphic type text, cards, calendars, business applications and fun stuff. If you have a scanner or a digital camera, this is a program that you will want to have..
Picture It! 2000 is the easiest way to improve your photographs, and create a wide range of professional-quality photo projects. With powerful photo-editing tools, hundreds of project templates, and easy-to-use project wizards, Picture It! 2000 enables both beginners and advanced users to be instantly creative. With Picture It! 2000, there is no additional hardware required.
Reviewed by Walter Fair for HVCC
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