This table compares Sensor Sizes. ... [more]As we explained in Output Equipment, buying a printer locks you into a particular type of ink so it's important to understand the features and benefits of each ink type. Dye inks are cheaper to manufacture and, being liquid, can be forced through finer nozzles than pigment inks so they should be capable of reproducing finer detail than pigment-based printers. (Although whether you would actually notice much difference is debatable.) ... [more]As we explained in Output Equipment, different types of printer require different types of inks. The only way to guarantee you obtain the best-looking, longest-lasting and most colour accurate prints is to use the inks supplied by the manufacturer of your printer. Three printer types dominate the home printing market: dye-sublimation (also known as ‘dye-sub') and two types of inkjet (thermal and piezo-electric). Each type requires different inks and, sometimes, paper. ... [more]Before purchasing a monitor for image editing, make sure it has the following features:
1. Brightness, contrast and red, green and blue channel colour adjustments.
Some monitors are sold with one or more of these controls locked and this prevents accurate profiling. Adjustable colour controls are vital because they allow you to set the colour balance of the display and ensure the monitor screen displays colours uniformly from edge to edge. Screens that are brighter towards the centre and darker at the edges and those that display colour spots are unsuitable for image editing. Avoid monitors with built in anti-glare and antireflection filters. They may not reproduce the full tonal range in the picture.
... [more]A good camera bag is one of the best forms of insurance you can buy for your camera equipment. Whether you need a compact camera pouch for your slimline digicam or a professional bag to hold DSLR bodies and lenses plus accessories, choosing the ideal bag can be a daunting exercise. In this feature we look at the issues you should take into account when selecting a camera bag.
... [more]Just about every Australian household owns a digital still camera; some even have two or three. Sadly, because imaging technology changes rapidly, yesterday's pride-and-joy is likely to be superseded by a new model with higher resolution and more features before the old camera is past its ‘use-by' date. Consequently, many readers will likely be looking for advice to help them choose their next digital camera. ... [more]One factor few digital camera buyers appreciate is just how small the sensors in digital cameras actually are. Currently, the most popular digicam sensor measures approximately 6.13 x 4.6 mm in size. That's about half the size of your little fingernail. ... [more]Regardless of what type of printer you want, when choosing an inkjet printer, consider the following additional factors...
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