| The Pixel War Is So Over—Think ISO
In the early days of digital cameras, it was a pixel race. Just before the holiday buying season each year, each manufacturer tried to lap the competition by throwing another megapixel of resolution at their camera. First two, then three, until we got to today's cameras that, at least at the consumer level, usually have between 5 and 10 megapixels. Some manufacturers are still marketing megapixels, but in truth, for most casual purposes, 5 to 8 megapixels is fine. What's the new "mine is better than yours" of the digital camera world? There are several. One is ease of use. Companies are trying to make their cameras easier to use, make transferring images easier, printing easier, and so on. Another is the lens quality and range. Many cameras now come with zooms that range beyond the ordinary 3 to 1; a name-brand lens like Zeiss or Schneider-Kreuznach elevate the camera's status.
Snap up camera lesson
Do you have a digital camera? Are you thinking about buying one? Well here�s your chance to learn from one of our finest. Duncan Butcher is a Bourke-based photographer, specialising in outback landscapes that capture the spirit and feel of the outback. The majority of his limited edition prints are photographed around Nyngan, Cobar and Bourke. All of his prints have certificates of authenticity which include a small narrative giving the �story� behind the photograph. Duncan�s prints are available from Natasha at Frame by Frame in Nyngan. Natasha and Duncan are seeking expressions of interest for participants in a one-day course basic �introduction to your digital camera� course to be held in Nyngan in the near future. Digital cameras have given photographers the opportunity to develop their skills and get instant feedback, which film photography could never do.
Photo workshop set for Nov. 17 at library
MANALAPAN: Professional photographer Cynthia Seeley will present a free workshop, "Your Digital Camera: Get Ready for Holiday Pictures," at 1 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive. Topics will include digital terminology, taking a good candid photograph, producing good-quality digital prints, and choosing and buying a digital camera as a holiday gift. Limited seating is available. Call (732) 431-7242 to reserve a seat. For more information, call (732) 431-7220 or visit www.monmouthcountylib.org. Staff report .
Shopping isn't only holiday must-do
The holiday season seems to start earlier every year. So you don't need to be a psychic to predict that I'll be writing soon about high-tech holiday gifts. But not just yet. Today we'll talk about the holidays, but we'll leave gifts for another day. That's because there are things you need to do to prepare for the season that do not involve buying iPods, laptops and other high-tech toys. • Batteries: Boy, you're going to need them. Most of us use digital cameras, and this is definitely picture-taking season. Many families also will need batteries for gifts. I think of the battery as one of the most important -- yet unsung -- heroes of high tech any time of the year. But it is especially true now. Pick up several large packs of AA and AAA batteries.
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