Digital Photography: Point, Click and Print Quickly and Easily

We have been trying to capture images for thousands of years now. Prior to the camera's invention, images were captured via drawing and paintings. In general, the drawings and paintings weren't exact representations of their subjects since they depended largely on the skill of the artists. Minneapolis photographer Bob Dale says "The development of the camera was revolutionary; capturing subjects in their exact likeness through photographs is still magic."

Photos (or photographs) are images created when light falls on photographic film or electronic imager (e.g., CCD or CMOS chip). To create a photo, you would need a camera. Photography is the process of creating photographs.

Photos are either non-digital or digital. Film cameras produce non-digital photos. Non-digital photos are printed by way of processing the film or negative in a dark room.

Digital cameras create digital photos, storing them in a memory card or another storage device. Digital photos are saved in different formats, like RAW, TIFF and JPEG. Because digital cameras don't use film, photos don't need to be processed; instead they can be printed right away on photo paper on laser, inkjet or thermal printer.

When digital cameras entered the market, it paved the way for many people to get into photography. They made taking pictures easy; you can take literally thousands of photos without spending a lot of money on film. Pictures are stored electronically, and what's great is that you can print out the pictures you take yourself; you don't need to pay for your photos to be developed.

Digital cameras have also become affordable. In fact, there are digital cameras that can be had for under $100. And as digital technology advances, more powerful digital cameras are being introduced in the market. "Even our cell phone like the Apple Ipod have become our cameras AND our display device" says professional digital photographer Bob Dale.

Even if you're into digital photography as a hobby, it would be advisable that you learn a few of the basic photo composition techniques and principles. And if you consider yourself to be a point-and-shoot photographer, you can take great photos with the right digital camera.

Canon, Nikon and Fuji are three of the top names in the digital camera market. If you want to be able to take great photos, you can accomplish just that by using any of these digital cameras: Canon EOS series (e.g., Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 30D and Canon EOS 40D), Nikon D80 and Fuji S5.

Looking for a quality digital camera? Go with Canon, who is setting the standard for digital photography with its Canon EOS series of digital cameras. The Canon EOS series of digital cameras are considered among the best digital SLRs that's ideal for both amateur photographer and professional photographers.

The digital cameras in the Canon EOS series are professional grade cameras capable of taking impressive digital photos. These cameras use Canon's 10.1 megapixel CMOS technology. If you're looking for a high-end digital camera, start with these digital cameras.

The Nikon D80 is one of the top rated digital SLR cameras today. Some of its features include 10.2 megapixel CCD imaging sensor, 2.5-inch LCD screen, and in-camera editing options. If you don't have a limited budget or if you're a new SLR user, the Nikon D80 is the perfect camera for you. The Nikon D80 digital camera costs between $700 and $900.

Planning on taking your photography hobby to the next level? If you are, invest in the Nikon D300; you can't go wrong with this top of the line digital SLR camera. Starting at $1,700, the Nikon D300 has a live viewing feature: you can preview your shots on the huge LCD screen.

Finally, the Fuji S5 comes in several models. The Fuji S5 Pro model is ideal for those who are struggling with their photography skills as this digital camera comes with auto correcting features. This digital SLR camera features 12.3 megapixels CCD SR Pro technology, three new film simulation modes for improved reproduction of natural skin tones, and facial detection technology that allows you to quickly and easily zoom in on facial details. The Fuji S5 Pro has a price tag of around $1,500.

With digital cameras, it's extremely easy to print and share photos with others. You can seamlessly transfer your photos from your digital camera to your computer, e-mail those photos to people in your address book, and even upload them on FaceBook, Flickr, MySpace and other photo sharing websites that give you web space for your own online photo gallery.

You can create slide shows out of your digital photos, put them in CDs and mail them to your friends and loved ones. With digital photos, you can edit them prior to showing them to others. If you want to express your creativity, try combining your photos with stock photography.

Really, there's no limit in what you can do with your digital photos -- all you need is your trusty digital camera, some stock photos, a good photo editing program and a dash of creativity. You can even do some minor editing right there in your camera, such as correcting lighting, flash tones and red eye), and hook up your digital camera to a photo printer and print out your photos immediately.

With digital photography, anyone can become a photographer. You don't need to know the complicated process of developing photos. Just aim your digital camera, press the shoot button and print your photos in a snap. It's that quick and easy.
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Discover digital photography and how to take better digital camera photos with Mpls. photographer Bob Dale. See other digital camera and digital photography articles at http://photo.dalestudios.com