Nikon Pentax Digital

Nikon Pentax Digital

An Overview Of Digital Cameras

Digital cameras can be a lot of fun, especially if you're really into photography. A digital camera opens up a whole new world of possibility with more capabilities and higher picture quality than standard cameras .

With new computer technology adding to the experience of digital cameras, technology lovers around the world will be able to get more out of their cameras and the software that goes with it.

Of course, it can be difficult sorting through all of the information about digital cameras. Finding what you're specifically looking for can become complicated in the web of camera information, ratings and reviews contained on several technology-oriented websites.

If ratings and reviews are what you're looking for, however, look no further than the Digital Camera Review website. At www.dpreview.com, you can find a wealth of information about digital cameras that will really help you decide what you need.

It may seem like an elementary statement, but when the time finally does come for you to buy a digital camera, the decision is entirely yours. All of the ratings and reviews can only get you so far.

You must ultimately make a decision based on how you think you will use your digital camera, what your budget is, and which accessories you hope to be able to use.

There are a number of trusted names in digital cameras that have wide varieties of camera types. Pentax digital cameras, for example, are among the more trusted names in cameras. The Pentax digital camera is known for being reliable and easy-to-use, plus the price is usually very affordable.

The Nikon D70 digital SLR is also a popular choice among digital camera enthusiasts. The price on this 2004-released camera is right, and it offers a high degree of functionality without requiring too much of the user.

The technology behind the camera is basic, allowing for ease of use without running to the instruction manual for each snap of a photo. The Nikon D70 digital SLR is also one of the top-selling cameras in the world.

It is important to realize that these cameras are just a few of the many options that are available to someone who is seriously in the market for a digital camera. While these are some of the more popular models, there are a number of manufacturers who make high-quality cameras on a much smaller scale.

Take the time to visit your local retailer and take a look at what every manufacturer has to offer. Somewhere in the mountain of options is the perfect digital camera for you.

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Which is the better option in digital SLRs Canon or Nikon?

I have an old manual Pentax SLR and a new-ish Canon Powershot digital point and shoot camera...but would like to upgrade to a new digital SLR. What would you recommend? Canon or Nikon...and what additional lens and accessories would you recommend? Thankyou for your advice.

Since you have a PENTAX, if you have any extra lenses for it you might want to look at the new PENTAX K-series DSLR cameras. The latest is the K10D which is 10mp, has image stabilization built into the body and accepts all previous K-mount lenses.

As to what lenses and accessories you'll need that's pretty much up to you. Its a good idea to list your photographic interests. If you want to do extreme close-ups of flowers, insects, etc. then you'll want a true macro lens*. If you enjoy sports then a good long zoom will be needed - at least 300mm at the long end. If you want to do portraits, then a portrait lens equivalent to 85mm to 105mm should be on your list**. If you like wide sweeping scenics then you'll want a wide angle lens.

As to accessories, again that depends on what your interests are. Will you need a camera that supports an off-camera flash? Will you be using a tripod or monopod?

The only items I believe should absolutely, positively be in every photographer's possession are: A Skylight 1A (uncoated) or 1B (coated) filter which should live on every lens you own. These filters are cheap protection for that front element. A good quality (B+W, HOYA, TIFFEN - brands I've owned for yrs.) circular*** polarizing filter. This filter can be used to produce dark blue skies, reduce reflections from water, glass or painted metal.

* A true macro lens is a fixed-focal length lens, such as the SIGMA 70mm f2.8 macro. This gives you a reproduction ratio of between 1:2 (1/2 life size) and 1:1 (life size). It is designed for close focusing and is a flat field lens. Zoom lenses with "macro" on them are usually capable of a 1:4 (1/4 life size) image.

** This range, 85mm, 100mm, 105mm is based on fixed-focal length 35mm film camera lenses. Depending on your camera choice, the conversion factor is either 1.6 or 1.5 so a 50mm @ 1.6 would be equivalent to an 80mm on a DSLR; a 70mm @ 1.6 = 112mm. Although many zoom lenses cover this range, a fixed-focal length portrait lens will be faster (perhaps f2 or f2.8) which allows you to blur the background. NOTE: Resist the temptation to use your macro for portraits unless your subject has perfect skin. The macro is simply too sharp - it will show any blemish in great detail.

*** There are two types of polarizing filters - circular and linear. The linear one will not work with AF and through lens metering.

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