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In the past few years, most people have upgraded from cameras that use
film to digital cameras, which store images electronically using either
flash memory, or in some cases, a hard disc drive. These modern cameras
have a number of advantages over traditional film cameras, but perhaps
the most notable is the ability of digital cameras to store hundreds of
photographs, and allow for images to be uploaded onto a computer for
editing and storage.
Typically, digital camera functions, even on the most basic models now
exceed those available on comparable compact film cameras, and offer
everyone the chance to take great photos.
Although image quality on digital cameras has traditionally been
somewhat lower than that available on a typical 35mm camera, thanks to
the resolution of the light sensitive chips that collect the image
data, with the latest generations of models, the image quality matches
or even exceeds that of their competitors.
One of the most impressive digital camera functions is the ability of
the photographer to instantly see what they have taken a photo of. This
is achieved using the screen on the back of the camera, which can show
the picture straight away, and allow users to decide whether or not
they want to keep the picture, rather than having to wait until the
film is developed.
Most digital cameras now allow users to perform a certain degree of
image manipulation through the use of their inbuilt software. Functions
range from being able to take pictures in black and white through to
being able to zoom in on a particular area of the image, and crop it
from the whole easily.
When a digital camera is coupled with a PC that has image management
software such as Adobe Photoshop, it is possible to add all manner of
effects and stitch different pictures together in order to create a
montage that would be very difficult using traditional media.
If there is enough memory available, digital camera functions also
include the ability to take short videos with sound, making them a
viable alternative to an expensive dedicated video camera for capturing
special moments in all their glory.
Thanks to the Internet, and websites such as Flickr, digital camera
owners can share their pictures with friends from all over the world in
a matter of seconds, allowing almost anyone to have instant access to
pictures of an event, and this has created a revolution in the way that
news events can be covered in real time.
About the Author
Dougal is a great fan of Digital cameras. His online store also sells lots of other great Gadgets and gifts.
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