Digital Camera Specifications

 

Width	Height		Pixel count	Megapixels	Camera examples
320	240		76,800	0.1
640	480		307,200	0.3	Apple QuickTake 100 (1994)
832	608		505,856	0.5	Canon Powershot 600 (1996)
1,024	768		786,432	0.8	Olympus D-300L (1996)
1,280	960		1,228,800	1.3	Fujifilm DS-300 (1997)
1,280	1,024		1,310,720	1.5	Fujifilm MX-1700 (1999)
1,600	1,200		1,920,000	2	Nikon Coolpix 950
2,012	1,324		2,663,888	2.74	Nikon D1
2,048	1,536		3,145,728	3	Canon PowerShot A75
2,272	1,704		3,871,488	4
2,464	1,648		4,060,672	4.1	Canon 1D
2,560	1,920		4,915,200	5	Olympus E-1
2,816	2,112		5,947,392	6
3,008	2,000		6,016,000	6	Nikon D40, D50, D70, D70s
3,072	2,048		6,291,456	6.3	Canon 300D, Canon 10D
3,072	2,304		7,077,888	7	Olympus FE-210
3,456	2,304		7,962,624	8	Canon 350D
3,264	2,448		7,990,272	8	Olympus E-500,Olympus SP-350
3,504	2,336		8,185,344	8.2	Canon 30D, Canon 1D II, Canon 1D II N
3,520	2,344		8,250,880	8.25	Canon 20D
3,648	2,736		9,980,928	10	Olympus E-410, Olympus E-510, Panasonic FZ50
3,872	2,592		10,036,224	10	Nikon D200, Nikon D80, Sony Alpha A100
3,888	2,592		10,077,696	10.1	Canon 400D, Canon 40D
4,064	2,704		10,989,056	11	Canon 1Ds
4,256	2,832		12,052,992	12.1	Nikon D3
4,288	2,848		12,212,224	12.2	Nikon D2Xs/D2X,Nikon D300
4,368	2,912		12,719,616	12.8	Canon 5D
4,608	3,072		14,155,776	14.2	Sigma SD14
4,992	3,328		16,613,376	16.6	Canon 1Ds II
5,616	3,744		21,026,304	21.1	Canon 1Ds III
7,212	5,142		39,031,344	39.0	Hasselblad H3D-39

 

 

 

What To Look For When Buying A Digital Camera by Lane Smith

So, you're out shopping for the holidays and you've decided to buy a digital camera for a good friend. There are literally hundreds of different models and types of cameras to choose from. Should you trust the salesman? He's only there to help urge you to buy one. You need to know what you want before going to a store. Don't get discouraged, just read on. First, you'll need to decide on what type of camera to buy. What types of things will the person you're buying it for use the camera for?

The most basic type of camera is called a point-and-shoot. These are the typical type of compact camera with built in lens and flash most people have. They're great because they're extremely portable, but if you don't know what to look for, they might not always produce the best results. Buy a point-and-shoot for someone who just wants to take pictures for fun.

Next up on the list are SLRs (which stands for single lens reflex). These cameras feature interchangeable lenses, the ability to add an external flash, some even support wireless connectivity to your computer. These are typically used by professionals, but in recent years, the cost of a decent SLR has dropped drastically and more people are starting to use them. SLRs typically produce very good photographs, but the learning curve can be quite steep, so they aren't for everyone.

Back to point-and-shoots (because this is what the majority of you are probably going to buy), the main determining quality is their sensor. Even cellphones with built-in cameras that have plastic lenses are able to produce some pretty decent results in bright sunlight, but they will almost never work well in any low light condition. This is because they have a very small sensor and sensors work by letting in light. The bigger the sensor, the better the image quality, which is most noticeable in night photography. Camera companies very rarely list the size of their sensor, so the best and easier thing to do is simply to look for a point-and-shoot that works well in low light, and it will no doubt shine in every other aspect.

Megapixels are actually very irrelevant nowadays. Most salesmen will lure into buying a camer me size, those prints are going to turn out grainy. As long as you don't need to print anything larger than an 8x10, look for a camera in the 3-6 megapixel range. Anything more or less and you'll be disappointed.

But what about camera features? That's right, many of you want the red eye reduction, facial recognition, auto exposure, and color correction tools built right into your camera. There are actually very few cameras that offer both good image quality and a good feature set. Really, it all comes down to letting the camera do the work for you. You can either learn to use a slightly more complicated camera for better results or let the camera do everyone on its own for somewhat less spectacular results.

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Art Prints By Kent Pinkerton

Art prints are reproductions of an original work of art like paintings made by a photomechanical process. Art prints capture the rich and vibrant colors of original artwork. Unlike posters, art prints are made using special heavier print stock that is mainly intended for prints.

Compared to posters, art prints are highly durable. A high-quality art print can last for several years. Even though they are longer lasting than posters, they should be treated with special care to prevent fading and discoloration. Certain art prints can be washed with glass cleaner.

Most people think of art prints when they have to decorate a room or a new space. Art prints play a vital role in decorating your rooms. Selecting art prints is very important as they can change the look and feel of a room. Using a carefully selected art print, one can achieve the illusion of lengthening, broadening or heightening the room.

A well-chosen art print reflects the taste and style of the family that occupies the house. Art prints made in different art styles such as Asian, American masters, art deco, expressionism, folk art, gothic art, modern renaissance art, and vintage are perfect to complement one’s room decor. In addition to decorating rooms, art prints are a good gifting option. For instance, bird art prints are ideal gifts for nature lovers.

In the early days before the internet became a marketplace, art prints were available only through galleries or museum shops. Today, art prints can be shopped online at a reasonable price. Art prints available online are categorized by artists, subject, colors, and art styles. Gift certificates for art prints are also available.

Most of the websites offer a wide range of online catalog of art prints of famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Paul Cezanne, Leroy Neiman, Rene Magritte, and Jack Vettriano. Art prints based on different subjects like American life, animals, architecture, fantasy, humor, landscape, spirituality and religion, music, and world culture are available as well.

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Helpful Tips For Using Your Digital Video Camera And Getting The Most Out Of It by Peter Cheongkh

There are many things that you all should know about getting the most out of your digital video camera. Many people jump into using their digital video cameras before ever learning about some of these helpful little tips, that can really make a big difference. It is time to stop making so many mistakes when using your digital video camera and start learning how to record and photograph just like a professional, or atleast you will think of yourself as a professional when you start figuring more out on your digital video camera. It is important that you pay attention to some of these little tips because doing these things can definitely make a huge difference as to just how good you get at using your digital video camera. Too many people are afraid of their new digital video cameras, thinking that somehow they might hit the wrong button and just totally mess it up completely and you do need to know that these things are quite durable and very hard to break, unless you just drop it or beat it with a hammer!

Do not think of a digital video camera as something complicated, think of it more as something you could really have a great deal of fun using. You might even end up surprising and impressing yourself, who knows! The key to a good digital video camera moment, is to always remember to think about your lighting, hold your hands steady or use a tripod, utilize those amazing features that are available and do not over think what it is you are trying to do with your digital video camera. It is supposed to be enjoyable for you to play around with your digital video camera, not stressful, so do not make it out to be a job or something, relax, you will do fine. There will be so many opportunities for you to capture amazing and even funny moments with your digital video camera, and those opportunities that you took advantage of will turn out to be some very wonderful memories that you can enjoy for years to come.

Remember, if you are planning on uploading your digital video cameras recordings or photographs, onto your own home personal computer system, there are different types of software that you will need to think about purchasing beforehand. Without the type of software programs that you need, editing your photographs or video recordings might not be possible. If you can take a minute to determine which type of software you need in order to accomplish this kind of task, do so ahead of time so that once you are ready to upload all of it onto your computer, everything that you need will be right there prepared and available for use. It is a great deal of fun using a digital video camera and being able to show off all of your images to family and friends is also a lot of fun, for everyone. 

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Airbrush Art: The Preparations and Reviews by Goodness Maseko

For airbrushing t-shirts, sweatshirts, denim and other natural fibers you first need to wash the material. By washing the material you will remove any loose fibers. Also washing the material will take care of any shrinking prior to placing your airbrush art design on to the material. So make sure that you have washed and fully dried your material before you begin.

Wood surfaces should be sanded prior to doing any airbrush art. Take the time to use sand paper and lightly sand the wood down by hand. If you are doing a mural on a wood floor then use a hand floor sander. You don't want to mar the wood only remove any rough areas. If the wood has been waxed or has a gloss coat then sanding this will remove this and allow for the paint to stick to the surface.

The better care that you take of your airbrush the longer it will last. So keep your airbrush clean with the right cleaners and once a month do a full break down and cleaning. With needles most artist find that the airbrushes coming out of China bend easier than any of the other airbrushes. So look for one that is made elsewhere so that you do not have to keep trying to straighten a bend airbrush. The best airbrushes to use that are the easiest to take care of are name brand airbrushes. The knockoffs are harder to take care of because are made from cheaper parts that break easier than the name brands.

Basic airbrush parts

The air cap and head assembly are on the front of your airbrush and they cover the tip of the needle. The purpose of these parts is to control atomization of the paint spray. Should these parts become dented or damaged in anyway you should replace them immediately. Damage to the air cap and head assembly will effect the performance of your airbrush. Thus like the needle you will be unable to create desirable airbrush art. Both the needle, air cap and head assembly can be purchased at almost any craft or hobby shop that sells airbrushes and airbrush parts.

Pay special attention to the threads on your airbrush. The threads are located on the head assembly and where the air hose connects to your airbrush. If these threads should ever become cross-threaded then you could end up with an air leak. An air leak will effect the function of your airbrush so make sure to take care not to cause any cross-threading in these areas.

Is airbrush makeup a form of airbrush art

Airbrushing can be done on almost anything that you can imaging. Airbrush art is one way to take something and turn it into a master piece. Over hand painted art, airbrush art can be done in less time but with the same great effects if not better. There is more that you can do with airbrushing that you can not do with hand painting. You can take airbrushing and create a beautiful mural on a concrete wall to turn that once bland wall into a work of art worthy of some attention. While you can do this by hand the time factor makes airbrushing a better choice.

Those that apply make up are considered artists and airbrushing on makeup is just another great way that they have found to show off their artistic median. The make up goes on water and has to dry. As it dries those watching can see the transformation of the subject from what she was to what she is now becoming. This is why a lot of people do believe that airbrush makeup is another form of airbrush art.

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Why People Love Painting By Rajneesh Dubey

People are in love with painting since they came to life millions of years ago. Having fulfilled their essential requirements they looked up to some recreational activities. Beautiful cave paintings of prehistoric times like those of Lascaux, Le Marche and Chauvet Cave and Bhimbetka bear the testimony of the fact. It might have started from drawing something on the soil with their fingers because a good diagram on the soil helps you to become an accomplished artist.

A colorful object attracts everyone. Colors give the fancy of the person a new world. When someone holds a paint brush, he thinks that whole cosmos can be again drawn through his fingers. Seas, skies, mountains, valleys, gorges, people, animals etc, can all be drawn with immaculate details just on a sheet of paper. Moreover, to color the figure concerned the pigments could be sourced from various things like minerals, vegetables, synthetic materials and other naturally occurring objects.

A cherished memory could well be preserved through a painting. Thus paintings can be made out of imagination as well as of the real thing or the real incident. Painting world is so diverse that a budding artist can choose his style and affiliation to a particular style and then decide to go ahead with. He can specialize in the painting on the basis of medium like water color, oil color, pastel color, fusion etc. Similarly an apprentice can choose to make specifically landscapes, seascapes, skyscapes, waterscapes or the fusion of them.

The most interesting part of painting is its commercial aspect. If an artist can carve out for himself a niche, then finance will never be a constraint for him or her. If he works hard in innovation, creativity, consistency and patience, his work can give him everything. Thus, a hobby can be a stabling factor in life. All painting greats had started their journey by just drawing a diagram on surface through their finger. Come and join the league if your fingers are itching to do something.

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Free Art Instruction - Portrait Painting Tips & Techniques by Ralph Serpe

Being able to capture the likeness of a human being on canvas, using paint, is certainly a sought after accomplishment for many new painters. It can also be somewhat challenging. This article will cover some of the more basic portrait painting tips & techniques and help lessen some of the confusion many beginners face. With practice, you will soon be painting portraits like the masters.

If at all possible, I highly recommend you paint your portraits using a live model as opposed to a photograph. There is simply no substitution for painting from life.

Painting a successful portrait is all about how you observe the subject. You want to study the subject as a whole. Study the bone structure and try to see shapes and planes. Do not try and paint every little detail exactly as you see it.

For beginners, it is probably best to start out with a lighting effect where light and shadow are in high contrast. This will make for a much easier painting.

Focus on one section at a time. Finish each section before moving on to the next.

Keep the darks of your portrait at a thin consistency while your lights should be painted on thickly.

Many beginners struggle with mixing flesh tones. I know I did when I first started painting. Remember that skin comes in a variety of colors & textures, so there is no specific formula for mixing flesh tones in portrait painting. You will have to experiment and practice, until you find the right color mixtures for any particular subject. Never purchase any pre-mixed flesh colors. When mixing your colors be careful not to over mix, which can deaden a color.

Try and repeat the colors and values in your painting to create balance.

When painting hair, don't try and paint every individual strand of hair. Look at the hair as one object and then paint the lights and darks. Paint the hair in the direction of the shape of the head.

The muzzle area of the face (the space between the nose and mouth) is generally the same color as the flesh but cooler.

When painting backgrounds, don't make them too detailed or busy. If you do, you will draw focus away from your portrait.

Add bits of color where the shadow meets the light in your portraits.

Fleshier parts of the face are generally warm and bonier parts of the face, like the chin for instance, are generally cool in color.

The white in the eye is not white. To get an accurate color for the white in the eye you can take the subjects basic flesh color and then lighten it with a gray made from black and white.

I hope these portrait painting tips & techniques have helped. Portrait painting can be difficult, possibly even frustrating in the beginning. Never give up and keep practicing. You will get the hang of it.

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