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Digital photography FAQz /

Straightforward, clear answers to the most commonly asked digital photography questionsWhat's the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom? Do more megapixels equate to better photo quality? Why is there a delay after I push the shutter release button before I can take another picture?...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Wignall, Jeff
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
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  • Digital Photography FAQz; About the Author; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; Part I: Cameras and Gear; How reliable are camera reviews when it comes to choosing a new camera?; What are the five most important features to consider when purchasing a new digital camera?; What does camera resolution mean?; How does an array of pixels record a light image, and is this something I need to know to take pictures?; What is the advantage of a higher pixel count?; Do more pixels mean better image quality?; Are all digital sensors the same size, and does the size matter?
  • What is the difference between CCD and CMOS sensors, and is one better than the other?What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a simple compact camera?; How is a zoom camera different from a compact, and what are the advantages of owning one?; What does dSLR stand for, and how is it different from other cameras?; What is a MILC camera, and how does it differ from a dSLR?; What are the advantages of the MILC design?; Are there any disadvantages to the MILC camera design?; What is the difference between optical and digital zooms in compact and zoom cameras?
  • What are the advantages of using a camera with an optical viewfinder rather than an LCD screen?What is an articulating LCD screen, and why would I want one?; Should the type of battery a camera uses be a consideration when deciding which model to buy?; Why are there so many types of memory cards, and is one better than another?; Is it better to use one large-capacity memory card or several smaller ones?; How do I know how many images I can fit on a memory card?; How long do memory cards last?; What happens if I remove a memory card while data is being written to it?
  • What do I do if my memory card fails?Is it possible to accidentally erase an entire memory card when it's in my camera?; If I accidentally erase my memory card, can I recover the images?; How can I prevent accidentally erasing a file while I'm using a memory card?; Will it damage my memory cards if I write on them with a permanent marker?; Why do memory cards have different speed ratings, and what do those numbers mean?; Why is it important to have a fast memory card?; Are memory cards waterproof?; Are there memory cards available for wireless downloading?
  • Will the memory card that I use in one camera also work in another?What is the first thing I should do before using a new camera?; Why is it important to set the clock before I start using a camera?; What are the most important menu options that I should be able to find quickly?; Why does my camera have a Custom Settings menu?; How do I reset my camera menus to their default settings?; What is a firmware update, and how do I take advantage of it?; My camera manual seems like it was written in a foreign language
  • where can I find a better source of information?