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... [more]Digital photography has come a long way in the past decade. Cameras are offering higher resolution, better performance at high sensitivity settings and greatly reduced power consumption. More user-friendly functions (like live viewing) are being packed into ever smaller bodies and prices are now affordable to even cash-strapped buyers. But file formats are one of the few features that have not changed.
... [more]We're all familiar with panoramas shot with the camera held horizontally and created by stitching the short edges of each sequential picture together using a suitable software application. But have you ever considered what would happen if you turned the camera through 90 degrees and shot your panorama sequence in portrait format. ... [more]Although home-based inkjet printing is far more efficient and cost-effective than the silver halide-based darkroom systems used by photographers in the past, many photo enthusiasts still complain about the high costs of printing their photographs. Fortunately, there are ways of reducing many of these costs and getting more 'bang for your buck' from your printer. In this feature we outline some of the strategies you can adopt. ... [more]Summer weather brings people out onto the streets, parks, sports fields, beaches and other public places. Given the proliferation of digital cameras and camera phones, it's inevitable that lots of pictures will be taken. But few photographers understand what they can and cannot photograph and how they are entitled to use their pictures. In this feature we will provide some easily-understood guidelines. ... [more]People are the most common subjects for everyday photography - with pets as a close second. Consequently, it's no surprise to see the development of systems that make it easier to identify faces and adjust the focus and exposure of a camera to produce well-exposed and in-focus pictures. ... [more]Have you ever wondered whether you could get away with using a point-and-click camera for vacation photos? The answer is simple: you can make do with a decent point and click camera, as long as you choose it carefully, know the camera, understand its limitations and accept the image quality sacrifices you must make. ... [more]Optical brighteners - also known as 'optical brightening agents' (OBAs) or UV brighteners – are white or colourless compounds that are added to the printing surfaces of many inkjet papers. Their purpose is to make the papers appear whiter and brighter than they actually are. ... [more] |