Photography Camera And Accessories

Film or Digital
This debate is going on for long. Digital is more convenient and there are no film costs. If a person in love with photography, he may eventually wants a film camera as well.

Digital Features
Here are some important features.

Resolution
In digital photography, this is determined by how many mega pixels the camera has. Mega pixels do not determine the quality of the image; rather they determine the quality of the print size. The more mega pixels, the bigger the enlargement can be without losing clarity. A three-mega pixel camera will provide good prints up to 8 x 10.
If the shots taken are for online usage, lower range mega pixels are sufficient.

Size
Cameras now come in small and sleek size that it makes it easy to carry around. However, bigger cameras come with features which are larger and easy to find and manipulate, and larger models often offer more options.
Ease of UseCameras now comes with both automatic setting and it is able to make all the adjustment needed so the photographer has to just point and shoot. There are also cameras that allows the photographer to make manual adjustments.

Options
Digital cameras have a variety of options. The following are few of the basics
• Optical zoom lens
• Ability to use rechargeable batteries
• Removable memory card (vs. strictly storing photos inside the camera)
• An ISO range of up to at least up to 400 Note: ISO determines how light sensitive the camera is. (if the photographer is likely to shoot in dim light a higher ISO range is needed)
• A built-in flash (with a red-eye reduction feature)• An LCD screen for viewing pictures
• A glass lens (rather than a plastic one)

Other features to consider include:
• Ability to set the camera to manual mode. This allows for much more creativity
• Close up mode. Nice feature that allows the user to take super close-ups of things like flower petals, stamps, bugs, etc.
• A timer. Nice to make sure the camera is steady if it’s on a tripod and useful if the photographer joins the shot.
• Ability to release shutter once and have it take a series of pictures within seconds. This is handy to take action photos

Camera Accessories:Essential Items For Your Camera Bag
A good camera bag should offer more than just great protection for the photography equipment. The camera bag should be sturdy, easy to open and close and have plenty of room for all of the accessories.

Camera Bag Essentials
When packing the camera bag for a shoot, some items are essential to have while others are good to have just in case it is needed. The following lists few of the camera bag essentials.

Batteries
Whether a 35mm camera or a digital camera is being used, spare batteries will always come handy. This is especially true with digital cameras that tend to have shorter battery life span. With a digital camera, an estimation of about two hours of power for the charged battery or about 150 shots can be taken before it need to be replaced with a freshly charged battery.

Extra Rolls of Film or Spare Memory Cards
Sometimes a good shot can be missed if the film runs out or the memory is full. Having an extra roll or spare memory card in the bag will help to avoid such scenario. In digital camera, it saves the photographer from having to delete photos before processing to make room for more.

Lens Cloth
The lens of the camera has to be kept clean before shooting any pictures. A soft cloth can be used to wipe off any fingerprints or dust that may transfer to the lens or LCD screen before and while shooting.

Extras That Can Make a Big Difference
Having the basic items like batteries and film may be all that are needed in most circumstances. However, packing a few more supplies can make the difference between good and great photos.

Here are some of the additional items:

Mini Tripod
A mini tripod can fold up and fit into most camera bags. A tripod allows to position, stabilize and support the camera during shooting.

Rain Gear
Nothing is more damaging to a camera than water. Keep several plastic bags or shower caps in the bag to cover the photography equipment during rainy photo sessions. Rubber bands are also a must as they hold the plastic tight to camera, giving the photographer the freedom to continue shooting through the rain.

Specialty Lenses
Telephoto and wide-angle lenses are two of the more popular camera accessories. These extra lenses will give more options when taking advanced or action photos.

Battery Charger
This is another popular item for digital camera owners. If a photographer is on long trip, being able to recharge your batteries each evening will allow continuing with shooting pictures at will the next day.