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Submitted by Les Hulse
As we continue to look at digital cameras, let’s investigate different camera types. I am occasionally asked: Which digital camera should I buy? This question cannot be answered because there will be certain options that will be very important to the purchaser and there are many options that are not important. Unless we have the same wants, recommendations cannot be made. As an example, I prefer the digital single lens reflex (DSLR) style of camera and my wife prefers the compact digital camera. I like the weight and lens changing capability (probably from the days of my 35mm photography) and find that I get photos that are not as sharp when I use a compact camera (I have a tendency to move the camera more because it is so light). My wife would not even consider a DSLR simply because of the weight. See what I mean about options? However, I can give you a brief rundown of the different camera types so you can at least start your consideration of a new camera. Ultra compact digital cameras: Ultra compact digital cameras are lightweight, easy to use and convenient to carry. They can also easily slip from a pocket and be lost or damaged (consider some type of safety cord like we used to use with our pagers). They are capable of taking high quality images. These cameras may not have as many controls that are found on compact cameras (a viewfinder for example). I find that the control buttons are a little small. The costs range from moderate to high. Compact digital cameras: This type of camera is marketed as a consumer-level digital camera. They are generally the easiest to use featuring point-and-shoot photo-taking. They have settings for a variety of scene modes. Some models will offer both semi-automatic and manual controls. The higher priced models will offer very good image quality. Depending on features and number of megapixels, the costs range from low to moderate. Advanced digital cameras: This type of camera is for the person who wants both point-and-shoot capability and advanced controls for taking creative photos. The cameras will have lenses of high quality with either long telephoto zooms lenses or wide angle lenses (including the capability of making panoramic photos). This camera will allow the user to add accessories like filters, lens converters, and external flashes. Some of the cameras will have image stabilization. The costs for these types of cameras will range from moderate to high priced. Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras: This type of camera is normally used by photo enthusiasts or professionals. They are considered top-of-the-line and feature excellent optics, interchangeable lenses, and an array of high quality accessories. They weigh the most and are the largest sized cameras. They feature an extremely large resolution range (different models take photos varying from 6 to 22 megapixels). They can function in automatic mode, but also have a full range of manual controls. This camera may not come with a lens, which must be purchased separately. These cameras are generally high priced to very expensive. So there you have it – a brief round-up of camera types. Before buying any camera, check reviews and user comments on the Internet – you will find many tidbits of information which might be useful in making a selection. A tip for this month (if you use a computer to play with photos): When taking a photo, always take a little more picture than you want. Why? When you use almost any computer photo software, you can crop your photo to make it look better. But it is impossible to add more to the outside edge of your photo. It might be rather expensive or impossible to return to the photo spot to “add a little more” to the photo. Question: Do any of you find this section useful? We can rant and rave about many topics, but do not know if it is appreciated. Also, we will most likely choose topics that “tick us off” and ignore the ones that you may be interested in. We can give you our opinion on just about anything (opinions are cheap). So let us know if this section is useful, and if you would like us to tear into some topic, just tell us. Send any comments and/or suggestions to the editor; Mike – address at bottom of newsletter.
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Humor me George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi, was going up to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window. George opened the back door to go turn off the light but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things. He phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?" and he said "no". Then they said that all patrols were busy, and that he should simply lock his door and an officer would be along when available. George said, "Okay," hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the police again "Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I've just shot them." Then he hung up. Within five minutes three police cars, an Armed Response Unit, and an ambulance showed up at the Phillips' residence and caught the burglars red-handed. One of the Policemen said to George: "I thought you said that you'd shot them!" George said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"
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