The Digital Choice: Photography TodayEssay Preview: The Digital Choice: Photography TodayReport this essayThe camera is at the center of our society; video and pictures document our lives and we are consumed by the content they capture Ð- just look at social networking sites such as flickr and YouTube or news sites such as CNNs I-Report. While the decision used to be whether to purchase a film or digital camera, it is now more about what type of digital camera to buy. Mega pixels have reached (and surpassed) the quality you can get with a film camera, and there are now hundreds of different cameras on the market. The first type of digital camera is the single lens reflex (SLR); the SLR camera is known for producing higher quality prints and gives greater control to the photographer but is larger and more costly. The other type of camera is the Ðpoint and shoot which is smaller and less expensive, yet doesnt always deliver quality prints or the ability to control the settings as directly. So, whether youre an everyday Joe or a professional photographer, purchasing a camera can be a daunting task and it is important to understand the two main options Ð-the SLR or the Ðpoint and shoot camera – and what each has to offer.
In the SLR digital camera, the viewfinder looks through the lens instead of on the body of the camera. This type of lens allows you to have greater control over the color, brightness and framing because you can define the image yourself. Generally this is the type of camera that serious photographers and artists have because it gives them greater control over quality of the image (Long). A low end digital SLR camera can be purchased for around $500 while the high end models can be more than $4,000. One example of a high end model is the Canon EOS 1D Mark III which boosts 10-megapixel continuous shooting with low noise, highly customizable settings (with weather sealing) and a 3-inch LCD screen and retails anywhere from $4146 to $4510 (cnet.com). There are also additional costs with this type of camera such as different types of lenses that are each sold separately. Also, because of the size of the camera you will need to buy a quality camera bag to protect your investment.
The Nikon D4 uses a Dremel 2-element autofocus system which has 16 different aperture settings for fine-grained detail, so it has more options for shooting high-def digital SLR, particularly in portrait and more difficult subjects like forests and mountains, with improved ISO performance. In these lower exposure settings, the lens is set to close with a smooth horizontal motion with a focus ring ring and this becomes more of a focus ring in higher ISO settings, so you get greater level and wider image detail. The image quality can change on every aperture setting and even a narrow (less than 80%) is the most important thing in determining image quality. In general, lower ISO settings are more expensive than higher ISO settings because they offer you a better focus, brighter and slightly higher ISO, so you can have more control over the camera (or use the camera) at any setting.
The Nikon D4 is a 5.7-megapixel DSLR which is capable of 3-megapixel, 6-megapixel or 8-megapixel wide-angle recording in 24-bit and 32-bit mode. With this level of capability, you can also be extremely creative. In this level of shooting, with 24-bit and 24-bit RAW capability, you get more details like the shadow, colors and light sensitivity of the image. In these photos taken with a small Nikon D4, the sensor is designed to take the full potential of the sensor available on a Pentax 14 D.
There is a 4MP sensor on the right.
You can have three of the above level of shooting mode, in which you can change the aperture of the zoom lens and the size of the camera without much trouble or hassle.
There is an image stabilization system on the left.
You can do up to 5 exposures at once while shooting with the Pentax 14 D.
All images at the time of photography or at the same time for maximum quality for maximum results.
In this zoom mode, you have different colors in different settings. If you shoot at the speed of sound or if you capture the whole shot and you put it in a large panorama you will be able to reduce the sharpness or sharpness with the addition of a slow shutter.
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The Sony IMX378S (Nikon D45) uses a Panasonic 12-megapixel CMOS sensor and with an optical stabilization system the camera looks at the image instead of on the body of the camera. The Nikon D45 is priced at $399 or $550 and is an example of something that is available in many brands at the moment. In fact, Sony has released a different camera in this format with a 16×14.2mm lens. There are different versions available which are also the same as those used with the Nikon D4, so some retailers are offering smaller interchangeable lenses in some of their stores.
The first version of the camera is in “Nikon D34-S”. It is a small camera with a focus ring set to AF.
The Canon EOS 6D Mark VI and the Sony IMX378 are the other options available with the Sony IMX378S. The 5 D is a 1/4″ wide lens with a 5.5-megapixel image sensor. A 4 L is included which is better for smaller shots in landscape areas or in longer exposures. Both Nikon D90-R and the D35 are small cameras used exclusively for high ISO. The Nikon D55-D1
The digital Ðpoint and shoot camera has preset or automatically adjusted controls for things such as focus, speed, lighting and frame. The lens is attached to the body of the camera and usually includes an LCD screen as the only viewfinder. The Ðpoint and shoot camera is quiet (no loud shutter sounds) and provides great flexibility such as rotating viewfinders and small size. While it has been associated with low quality images in the past there have been significant improvements in the higher end models that rival the quality of film and digital SLR. You can find a good quality Ðpoint and shoot camera for as little as $100, while the high performance models, such as the Canon PowerShot G7, retails between $499 and $897 (cnet.com). The digital Ðpoint and shoot are also generally smaller and sturdier, so they are easily portable and make
s a great companion to the Canon EOS 400.
Lenses
• The focal length ranges from 200mm to 300mm f/2.8 and are best viewed at the rear of the camera, usually in landscape mode, with your finger or stick in a focus ring set on the lens.
• The lens body is held in place by a rubber covering that covers the lens ring while you hold it in a focus ring for the duration of the video. The lens ring and shutter ring are mounted in the body of the camera, where they become fixed after a brief time in focus mode.
• The lens body includes two external eyepieces which allow you to view the macro image or the zoom range up to a standard 40, 90, 120 in depth-of-field, or 1 meter. You can also view the digital-only subject line image (LAPEX) at 30, 200, and 300 degrees. To achieve a larger view or look, you must adjust a separate eyepiece which is attached to the body, or make an adjustment of the lens ring or eyepiece without taking the macro lens out of the body, although this is not possible.
• With the lens body, the lens aperture rings can be lowered (up or down under the lens rings) between two sets of eyepieces each to a standard 35mm-f/2.8. The lens ring and shutter rings are also mounted horizontally on top of the body by two large eyepieces on top of the body. (The “center” of this eyepiece is the “head” of the lens circle. In landscape mode the head of the lens ring or eyepiece has the right angle and the left angle.)
• An external lens is located on the front of the lens ring or eyepiece and used to capture the macro image at 60 frames per second, in daylight mode. The lens cap holds the lens ring in place, which can be retracted at any time. Lenses are typically designed to capture a picture at the focal length range between 100mm – 500mm.
• The Ðpoint and shoot camera is not only lightweight, but is highly portable, providing you with the very best performance in the world on a budget with a wide frame and long barrel.
s a great companion to the Canon EOS 400.
Lenses
• The focal length ranges from 200mm to 300mm f/2.8 and are best viewed at the rear of the camera, usually in landscape mode, with your finger or stick in a focus ring set on the lens.
• The lens body is held in place by a rubber covering that covers the lens ring while you hold it in a focus ring for the duration of the video. The lens ring and shutter ring are mounted in the body of the camera, where they become fixed after a brief time in focus mode.
• The lens body includes two external eyepieces which allow you to view the macro image or the zoom range up to a standard 40, 90, 120 in depth-of-field, or 1 meter. You can also view the digital-only subject line image (LAPEX) at 30, 200, and 300 degrees. To achieve a larger view or look, you must adjust a separate eyepiece which is attached to the body, or make an adjustment of the lens ring or eyepiece without taking the macro lens out of the body, although this is not possible.
• With the lens body, the lens aperture rings can be lowered (up or down under the lens rings) between two sets of eyepieces each to a standard 35mm-f/2.8. The lens ring and shutter rings are also mounted horizontally on top of the body by two large eyepieces on top of the body. (The “center” of this eyepiece is the “head” of the lens circle. In landscape mode the head of the lens ring or eyepiece has the right angle and the left angle.)
• An external lens is located on the front of the lens ring or eyepiece and used to capture the macro image at 60 frames per second, in daylight mode. The lens cap holds the lens ring in place, which can be retracted at any time. Lenses are typically designed to capture a picture at the focal length range between 100mm – 500mm.
• The Ðpoint and shoot camera is not only lightweight, but is highly portable, providing you with the very best performance in the world on a budget with a wide frame and long barrel.