Digital Camera handling and maintenance
All cameras have the same basic design - a lightproof container with
a lens and a light-sensitive surface. A digital camera is different from
a standard 35 mm SLR (single lens reflex) in the sense that digital
cameras require no film rolls.
In earlier times careful planning went into taking pictures of an
object but with a digital camera you can take a number of photographs
and then select the best posture that you have captured while the rest
of the pictures can always be deleted without involving any monetary
loss. The pictures can then be transferred to your personal computer
from where you can take out printouts if you have a color printer
installed.
The quality of the photographs in a digital camera depends upon the
camera resolution which is determined by pixels. Pixels or picture
elements are any of the minute areas of uniform illumination of which an
image on a digital display screen is composed. The greater the number of
these pixels, the sharper is the image created. A digital camera which
offers a resolution of 5 mega pixels is normally considered a good
camera.
The weight of the digital camera also goes a long way in camera
selection.
Once upon a time digital cameras used to weigh one kilogram but with
technological advancement they have become very compact and sleek. These
modern cameras now come with zoom facilities. You can use digital zoom
in any picture-taking mode to get up to 3X magnification beyond optical
zoom.
You can do more with your digital camera like using different modes.
General picture taking offers an excellent balance of image quality
and ease of use. Point-and-shoot simplicity function is provided when
taking pictures under special conditions. You can capture video with
sound. You can view your favorite pictures. To capture far away scenes,
the camera uses infinity auto focus. The camera automatically sets the
focus distance depending on the zoom position.
Most digital cameras permit a white-balance setting which
automatically transmits by inference which element should look white and
which should look black. The lens is an integral part of any camera and
determines the quality of the photographs. All digital cameras have LCD
screens which can vary in size.
Care and maintenance of your digital camera is of utmost importance.
If you suspect water has gone inside the camera, remove the battery and
memory card and allow all components to air-dry for at least 24 hours
before using the camera. Blow lightly on the lens or LCD to get rid of
dirt and dust. You should always wipe softly with a lint-free and soft
cloth or lens cleaning tissue. Never use solutions unless intended
particularly for camera lenses. Never allow chemicals such as sun tan
lotion, to contact painted surfaces.
For digital camera, battery care is vital. Do not allow batteries to
touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise a battery may short
circuit, discharge energy, become hot or leak. Always remove the battery
when the product is stored for an extended period of time.
If your budget allows, always buy a digital camera that provides you
with higher resolutions, longer zoom lens and some other special
features.
Advanced consumer cameras usually require that you spend some time
with the instruction manual to master all their capabilities, but they
have few limitations.
Digital camera assures a user friendly working with pictures and
videos.
If accidentally you delete a picture you can use the undo delete
function to retrieve it but this should be done immediately after you
delete a single picture. |