Showing posts with label Cameras. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cameras. Show all posts

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Top Five Surveillance Cameras


We have a list of five of the best quality and the cost effective surveillance cameras available on the market.


Number 1: Wireless 2.4 GHz Colour CCTV Infrared IR Camera with Audio and Receiver


This compact security camera has infrared night vision of up to 10 meters and is fully waterproof so it is therefore suitable for outdoor use. It is lightweight and has 50m unobstructed wireless range. It has adjustable focus with 380TV lines sharp picture display. It is easy to install on either wall or ceiling mounts. The transmission is at 30 frames per second and it can be connected directly to a TV, VCR, DVR or a PC with a video input. This would work well as both a temporary or permanent security camera.


Number 2: Wireless Colour Pinhole Camera just 2x2x2cm, connect to PC by USB


This wireless pinhole camera has up to a 50m wireless range with a tiny camera that measures just 2x2x2cm and includes software to record to your PC compatible with windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000. This kit includes an audio microphone and a 380TV a specially coated lens for sharper, clearer images and colour video images. This camera has an easy and reliable connection with easy installation and simplicity in use. This will send an email as soon as any motion is detected. It also has an adjustable focus and fine tuning control make this little camera easy to use with very clear pictures.


Number 3: Wireless Bird Box Camera with Night Vision
 
This tiny camera is as small as a match box so it can fit into a bird box (Measures 4cm x 2.7 cm x 3.5cm, fitting perfectly inside a small bird box). It is a popular camera with gardeners and bird lovers. Although it is small it has a wide angle for maximum view or 2.8mm/110 degree. This camera is easy to set up and it has a wireless audio and colour video images to your TV.  6 night vision LED's so the camera works in the dark perfect for watching the birds at the same time.


Number 4: 720P HD in Car 2 Camera Video Recorder- Perfect Dashboard Camera


This fantastic in car video recorder makes an ideal Dashcam when you are in high speed pursuit of a target. It records crisp and clear detailed 720p HD video and this kit includes a second mini camera, perfect for reversing. The camera easily mounts onto the top of the dash (a bit like a sat nav) and it can also operate with a G meter trigger which will record during any accidents. When it is in picture-in-picture mode it allows easy display from both cameras


Number 5: Digital Video Recorders


At the heart of every modern surveillance job a DVR is responsible for recording the action and information from it. When purchasing any HD DVR for this use it is important take into account the quality of the footage from the DVR recorder captures. DVR recorders can be used with other equipment to produce a selection of photographs and video footage.


Private detective Charlie Hodgson has been involved in carrying out surveillance operations for many years. In this time he has tested out the best and the worst in surveillance cameras, along with other spy equipment, and he has had his fair share of success and failures. You can read more information like this at http://www.private-investigatorslondon.co.uk/

Sunday, February 3, 2013 by Tech News 24h · 0

Sunday, November 25, 2012

The Magic of iPhoneography - Photography with Your iPhone



iPhones offer so many fantastic features and uses that it’s easy to overlook the obvious. One of the greatest tools the iPhone offers is the built-in high quality digital camera. A decade ago, digital cameras were expensive to buy and produced fairly low quality results. It’s amazing that you can now have such a high quality digital camera built into your mobile phone. Digital photography has become incredibly simple and easy thanks to the iPhone.



Having access to your iPhone camera all the time revolutionizes the kinds of pictures you end up taking. The simple point and click process means that you need never miss a shot. You can instantly share your photographs using one of the many different services or platforms available, such as Facebook. The quality of the images the iPhone produces is amazing, and even a novice photographer can take excellent pictures.



The iPhone really is perfect for any budding amateur photographer. It’s easy to store and sort your photographs, and the memory of an iPhone offers plenty of storage space. As well as being able to show off your results instantly, you can join your Apple iPhone to your computer which makes it much easier to send your photos out, print them or upload them to social networks. The iPhone camera compares very well with most modern digital cameras, and the results are great even when the lighting is poor. The camera automatically adjusts to difficult lighting conditions, and there’s a built-in flash for those really dark shots.



Always to hand and easy to operate, the iPhone camera is perfect for party shots and snaps of friends and family. However, it shouldn’t just be regarded as a snapshot camera, and the camera on your iPhone is capable of producing results to rival more expensive dedicated cameras. Many serious photographers are now recognizing the power of iPhoneography, and the results they are producing are amazing. There is a gritty sense of realism associated with the work of many iPhoneography enthusiasts. Their photographs cover a range of subjects and genres, but documentary pictures are a particular favourite.



The true creative power of the iPhone camera is unleashed when you start to experiment with the many apps available. Most of these apps are free, and they revolutionize the capabilities of the iPhone camera. Apps allow you to produce panoramic pictures at the press of a button, and open up the worlds of black and white and other creative styles of photography. Photo-editing apps allow you to add frames and borders to pictures, and to adjust exposure, tone and contrast. Once you download some apps, your iPhone becomes a hand-held digital editing device as well as a superb camera.

Although it’s easy to operate straight from the box, it’s worth reading the instructions for an iPhone camera. Various settings can be adjusted, and you can set the camera up to work to your own preferences. Taking a few minutes to learn the more advanced features means you really get the best from the camera.


Author Bio:
Sam Jones, the author, has the 
best iPhone deal available and loves being able to take amazing photos everywhere and anywhere.

Sunday, November 25, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Nikon 1 V2 14.2 Megapixel Mirrorless Camera Unveiled

Nikon has introduced a new addition to their Nikon 1 Advanced Camera system range, with the launch of the new Nikon 1 V2 camera.
The Nikon 1 V2 is fitted with a 14.2-megapixel CX-format super high-speed CMOS sensor, and has been designed to provide rapid autofocus in a compact form feature, complete with Full HD video and advanced yet easy-to-use shooting options.


Nikon will start shipping the new Nikon 1 V2 camera in November at a cost of $899.95 for the 10-30mm lens kit lens, with a 30-110mm glens package available for $250 extra.



“The recent additions to the Nikon 1 System, including the new V2, demonstrate Nikon’s dedication to delivering a camera system that meets the needs of creative and expressive consumers looking for an easy-to-use camera that is portable enough to take on any life adventure,” said Bo Kajiwara, Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience. “With a grip and control layout that is familiar to photographers, the V2′s incredible speed, versatility, ease of use and portability can be used in various situations to shoot amazing images and sharp HD video.”





Nikon also introduced this week their new SB-N7, an optional compact speedlight which has been designed to provide users with a wealth of versatile lighting possibilities for the Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 V2 camera.


Wednesday, October 24, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Photography and Cameras: Is The GPS Feature Necessary Or Just Nice?


 We love to multi-task. It is common to see people tending to their children as they talk on their cell phone. In some instances, it is common to see people walking while texting! People are not the only ones who multi-task however. Today, it is common to have phones that play music, take pictures, and store information.

Cameras have changed since the turn of the century. Today, cameras are used to create art as well as to take pictures of major life events.  Currently, some camera manufacturers are placing GPS chips in their cameras. This is helpful in one way: you can tell exactly where you were when you took a certain photo. While some people think that this is the best thing since sliced bread, other people are horrified. In some circles, this neat new technology twist could be construed as a privacy breach.  The truth is that most people fall somewhere in between the two extreme viewpoints.





For the average person, retagging is a great concept. This is especially true if you tend to take a lot of photos. The reality is that you may not remember why you took a certain photo or where you were when you took that photo when you finally get a chance to look through the images on your phone.

Most people today have face book accounts. The majority of the people with such accounts post photos of themselves and their loved ones on the website. Don’t be fooled into thinking that your information is safe if you have set your privacy settings to the highest settings available. The fact is that anything on a public website is potentially public knowledge. Facebook also codes images with metadata tags which in essence are geotags. Other sites like Flickr and even Picassa do not do this. This is due mainly to copyright issues, not to protect privacy.

To be truthful, I don’t see any great value added to cameras that have these GPS chips installed.  In fact, adding another electronic component to a camera may actually decrease the life of the camera’s battery. Since the battery life of electronic cameras is already low, this is a bit of a concern.

In addition, to use the retagging option, you will need to actually get the retagging option to work. This process involves getting your camera to communicate correctly with the GPS satellite in order to properly tag the photos. If this doesn’t happen, you will get an error message. In my experience, this can happen quite regularly. The reality is that this is so very frustrating that it makes me think twice about using my camera, let alone the tagging option.
There is another option that many do not think about when purchasing a camera with the GPS chip.  If you are taking photos indoors, in a tunnel, or in a dense forest, you will probably not be able to get a signal from the satellite. This means that you won’t be able to tag your photos using the GPS chip anyway.

The bottom line is: is it worth the extra cost to purchase a camera that has the GPS chip? In my humble opinion, the answer is no. If you are one of “those people” that need the latest gadget in order to make you feel important, you may feel differently.
For the rest of us, the reality is that there is some work still needed to perfect this technology. Right now, it is more likely that you’ll be paying extra to get an option that will work correctly only for a small percentage of the time that you will be using your camera.


About Author: 
Serge is an engineer and a founding partner at Edictive, a cloudfilm software company.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Sony Alpha SLT-A99 DLSR Camera Officially Announced

Sony has officially announced the new addition to its range. Sony’s A99 DSLR is equipped with a 24.3 megapixel image sensor, and measures 147 x 111 x 78mm in size, weighing in at 812g, with battery and a Memory Stick PRO Duo installed.



Other features of the Sony A99 DSLR camera include a 19-point AF system which combines with its eleven cross-sensors and a 102-point focal plane phase-detection AF sensor.
The Sony A99 also supports ISO from 50 to 25600, and has a 6fps burst mode or 10fps in Tele-zoom high-speed mode, for capturing those fast moving subjects. Video can be recorded at 24p, 25p, 50p, 60p in full high definition with continuous autofocus.
The Sony A99 DLSR camera will be arriving in November for around $2,800 (body only). For more information and full specifications jump over to the Image Resource camera and accessory website.


Wednesday, September 12, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Compact Camera With 24 Megapixel Sensor Announced

Sony has announced the launch of another new camera, this time it is a new compact camera, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1, which according to Sony is the worlds first compact camera with a 35mm full frame 24.3 effective megapixel sensor.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 features Sony’s 24.3 megapixel Exmore CMOS sensor and a Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm F2 prime lens, you can see the full specifications below.



Full-frame imaging from a compact camera that’s drastically smaller and lighter than any full-frame DSLRExmor™ CMOS sensor with approximately 24.3 effective megapixels for flawless, detail-packed photos and Full HD videoCarl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm F2 prime lens; with Macro mode for 20cm minimum focusing distanceExtremely wide sensitivity range from ISO 100 – 25600Intuitive manual controls with aperture and focus mode dialNew Multi Interface Shoe compatible with optional flash, electronic viewfinder, optical viewfinder and clip-on LCD monitor


Sony has said that the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 will go on sale in December of 2012, they did not reveal any details on pricing, you can find out more details over at Sony’s website.

Source Sony

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Instagram 3.0 Update – Photo Maps & More

Instagram have released a new version of their popular photo sharing app Instagram 3.0, and it brings a range of new features to Instagram on your device.
One of the major new features in Instagram version 3 is called photo maps, you can now geo-tag or add your location to photos, and the photos can then bee seen on a map.




The new Instagram app update also feature a new design for user profiles, and many other parts of the app have also had a new design, you can find out full details over at the Instagram Blog.





Friday, August 17, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Samsung MV900F Multi View Compact Camera Announced

Samsung has launched a new compact camera, the Samsung MV900F which is the latest version of their Multi View compact camera, the previous model was the MV800.
The new Samsung MV900F features a 3.3 inch WVGA AMOLED display that can be flipped to face directly forward, and it comes with a 16.3 megapixel backside illuminated sensor and WiFi.


“The MV900F’s stylish design and incredibly bright and fast lens, makes it the ideal camera for a night out on the town – as it will capture fantastic videos and photos, even in dimly-lit places. Now more than ever, we want to share these experiences instantly with friends and family, so the MV900 will take images consumers will be proud to share using the camera’s SMART Wi-Fi features,” said Reid Sullivan, Senior Vice President of Mobile Entertainment, Samsung Electronics America. “The unique MultiView display, intuitive touch screen and cutting-edge SMART camera technology means that superior quality images can be captured from any angle and shared at any time.”
Samsung will launch the MV900F in August and it will retail for $349.99, there are no details as yet when it will be available in the UK and Europe.

Source Engadget

Thursday, July 19, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The History Behind Today's Camcorders

A camcorder, also known as video camera recorder, is one of the most revolutionising technologies of the modern world. It is a small device that contains a video camera as well as a recorder. The modern camcorder is quite different from its predecessor, the simple video camera. Video cameras were originally designed to be used for broadcasting purposes only. They were weighty and had to be connected to a recorder placed in a different location.





With advancements in technology, it made outdoor recording feasible. With the help of easy to carry cameras and portable recorders, shooting could take place at different locations. Both Sony and JVC produced portable recorders. Sony named its version as U-matic with Betamax whereas JVC called its product as VHS. This method, however, was not too much sound. While the cameras were portable, the recorder was still a separate unit.

Sony introduced the Betacam system in 1982. It consisted of a single camera unit that did not require anything to attach the recorder to it. The Betacam system had an integrated recorder with the camera. Although it contained the Betamax cassette tape, it was comparatively faster in running. This enhanced the performance and quality of the recorded videos. This creation earned its name in the broadcasting and editing world very quickly.

Relying on the response that Betacam received, Sony came up with another product. This time, the target audience was the general public. The design of the new Betamovie BMC-100P also incorporated the same Betamax cassette. This camera had to be positioned on the shoulder of the operator as it could not be managed with one-handed grasp. Later JVC also launched its version of camcorder which was created on the VHS-C format. The VHS-C was a compact version of the VHS.

Advancing in the field of video recording, Sony brought in its personal compact video cassette design as Video8. The designs by both Sony and JVC were supposed as both advantageous and difficult because of their particular features. Panasonic, Hitachi and RCA initiated manufacturing camcorders that used full size VHS cassette for recording which had the capability of saving up to 3 hours of recording. These designs were made public which crafted a place for commercial videographers and college TV studios. The super VHS camcorder’s, released in 1987 increased the broadcasting quality. The S-VHS granted an economical mean to gather news fragments. Improving the Video8, Sony commenced the launch of Hi8 in competition to the S-VHS.

Today in the 21st century, technology has evolved much further. Now the world relies on digital camcorders which record videos using compact disks and memory cards rather than those analog tapes. This digital method has enabled a much better quality in film-making. Also the introduction of HD and 3D technology has benefited us in providing the ultimate experience of video recording.





About the Article:
This article was collated with help from the 
Jessops website. You can read more about the history of camcorders on the Internet Video Mag.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Monday, July 2, 2012

Samsung WB100 Camera With 26x Zoom Introduced

Samsung has taken the wraps off a new addition to their camera range in the form of the Samsung WB100 which is equipped with a massive 26x optical high zoom lens.
Other features of the new Samsung WB100 include a 16-megapixel sensor with Dual Image Stabilisation (OIS + DIS), 3D photo capture, and Live Panorama Mode to name just a few.


The Samsung WB100 is also equipped with ISO 80 to 1,600 sensitivity or up to 3,200 for 3-megapixel photos and is capable of recording 720p video. Samsung explains:
“Not only does the WB100 deliver superior quality images but it is also easy to use. Its easily-navigated menu screen makes it a versatile camera, designed to capture clear and beautiful photos with ease,”-”Available in Black or Red, it is a stylish camera with a range of creative features including Smart Filter and Magic Frame, designed to enhance image quality along with the shooting experience. The soft hand grip combined with the metallic design gives it a sleek and seamless look.”


 The Samsung WB100 also runs on AA batteries rather than a lithium battery pack. Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet, but as soon as information comes to light we will keep you updated as always.

Source: Digital Spy

Monday, July 2, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

The Worlds Smallest 4K USB 3.0 Camera

Point Grey has added an new addition to their range in the form of the Flea3 FL3-U3, which is a range of miniature cameras equipped with USB3.0 and a variety of low-cost, high-speed, CMOS image sensors to choose from.
The CMOS image sensors available from the Flea3, range from 1.3 up to 8.8 megapixel with a frame rate of around 21fps. Including Sony’s new IMX1221 Exmor R sensor.



The Flea3 measures just 29 x 29 x 30 mm and has been designed to provide a host features, including : enhanced opto-isolated GPIO, an on-camera frame buffer, non-volatile user data storage, new trigger modes, and improved imaging performance to name just a few.
The Flea3 is now available to purchase for around $945 and more information on this tiny USB 3.0 Camera can be found over on the Point Grey website.

Source: Point Grey

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Friday, May 25, 2012

Facebook Launches Camera App For iOS

Facebook recently announced that they were buying the company behind the photo sharing app Instagram in a deal which is worth $1 billion, and now Facebook has launched their own photo sharing application for Apple’s iOS devices called Facebook Camera.
Facebook has made it clear that Facebook Camera and Instagram are two separate apps with different features, and the Facebook camera app is designed to work like the Facebook Messages app.



It doesn’t look like the Instagram team had anything to do with the development of the Facebook Camera app, as Facebook have announced that they have been working on the app for some time.



The Facebook Camera app will let you share your photos, and also edit your photos, and it is available now for Apple’s iOS devices, Facebook have yet to announce when the Android version will be available.
Source Wired

Friday, May 25, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Olympus Four Thirds 75mm f/1.8 Portrait Lens Launched

Olympus has today officially launched their new Four Thirds portrait lens, which has been under development and was announced some time ago. The new M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8 Micro Four Thirds portrait lens, as the name suggests has been created for portrait photography and high speed in-door sports in mind, say Olympus.


The new lens is also useful when shooting in low light stage setups, and features a full metal body, yet stays light enough not to effect the body when attached, measuring just 2.7 inches in length.
Other features of the Olympus 75mm f/1.8 Micro Four Thirds portrait lens are a useful manual focus ring similar to the Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens. Together with autofocusing, equipped with an inner focus system to drive this single-focal-length lens for fast and quiet focusing.
“This is due to an advanced optical design that incorporates 10 lens elements in nine groups that make extensive use of special glass materials, including three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements to optimally correct aberrations. Each lens element is polished to an ultra-high level of working precision, only possible with the progressive techniques developed by Olympus master craftsmen, and carefully assembled to ensure maximum accuracy and reliability.”
The Olympus 75mm f/1.8 Micro Four Thirds portrait lens will be arriving this summer for around $900.



Source: Tech Radar

Thursday, May 24, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Compact Camera Unveiled

Casio has added a new compact camera to their range in japan this week in the form of the Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. Which is equipped with a the 16.1-megapixel sensor, and features a 24-300mm, f/3.0-5.9, 12.5x zoom lens.
Casio have designed to compact Exilim EX-ZR300 to turn on ready for shooting in less than a second, and have equipped it with an ISO range starting at 80 and rising all the way up to 12,800.


The Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 can capture 1080p video at 30fps or 640×480 video at up to 120 fps, and Casio says that the camera’s internal battery is good for 500 shots on a full charge.
Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet for the Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 outside of Japan, but as soon as information comes to light we will keep you updated as always.


Wednesday, May 23, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

New Ion Air Pro Action Camera Launches [Video]

A new contender has entered the action camera market this week, with the announcement from Ion Worldwide thats its launched its new action camera called the Ion Air Pro, which we first featured back last month.
The Ion Air Pro is lighter than the Hero2 action cam, and is waterproof to 30ft without the need for additional casings. Its also been designed to provide easy media synchronisation over Wi-Fi.


Other features on the new Ion Air Pro action camera include a waterproof microphone, and even the ability to flip the video picture if it ends up shooting upside down. The Ion Air Pro camera is available in three different packages depending on your needs.
The first is the bare Ion Air Pro for $230. With the Ion Air Pro Plus for $290 offering CamLock bike and helmet attachments. While the Ion Air Pro Wi-Fi provides a Wi-Fi Podz, and can synchronise with Ion Air’s iOS application.

Source: VentureBeat


Tuesday, May 22, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Gizmon Clip-on Camera Lenses for iPhone And iPad

To enhance the photography from your iOS device Gizmon the Japanese lifestyle photography accessory manufacturer, has designed a great range of clip-on lenses which can be applied and removed from your iPhone or iPad with ease. The range of lenses are small enough to fit in your pocket and can provide a little extra creativity to your iPhone photography.



The three lenses created by Gizmon include a Fisheye, Circular Polarizer and 3 Image Mirage Filter. When required a lens is screwed on the clip which then holds it in place on your iPhone. The clip-on lenses area available to purchase from the Four Corner Store ranging from $25 to $35 each.

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Monday, May 14, 2012

The Worlds Most Expensive Camera, Sells for $2.79 Million

Last week we saw a couple of new expensive cameras from Leica, although not quite as expensive as a vintage Leica camera which recently sold at auction for a record sum.
A Leica O-Series camera was recently sold at auction for a massive 2.16 million Euros, which works out at around $2.79 million US dollars, making it the most expensive camera ever sold.


The $2.7 million price tag beats last years record for another Leica O-series which sold for $1.9 million US dollars at the same auction in Vienna, and it took just four minutes of the auction to reach the $2.7 million price tag.

Source The Next Web


Monday, May 14, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Instagram Socialmatic Concept Camera

The Instagram Socialmatic Camera is the work of designer Antonio De Rosa from ADR Studio, and basically it is a concept for an Instagram camera that will let you take photos and then print them out directly from the camera like a Polaroid, you would also be able to share your photos via Instagram.
The designer behind the idea says that the camera would come with a 4.3 inch touchscreen, built in WiFi, 2 lenses, one for capturing standard photos and a second for 3D photos.



Since Facebook has bought Instagram for nearly a billion dollars in cash and stock, many users, bloggers, economy experts have thought Instagram could build its first real photo camera.



You can find out more information about this fun concept camera from Antonio De Rosa over at ADR Studio.

Source DvicePetapixel



Thursday, May 10, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Instagram Hits 50 Million Users

According to the guys over at Mashable, Instagram is currently adding over 5 million new users per week, which certainly is impressive, the company hit 40 million users around the 13th of April, and was sat at 30 million users at the start of April.




Instagram recently launched an Android version of their app, which has probably helped them increase there user base considerably, and we suspect it wont be long before they hit the 100 million user mark.
It looks like Instagram has around 40 million users on Apple’s iOS platform and around 10 million users on Google’s Android platform.

Source Mashable

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Friday, April 27, 2012

The Digital Photography Revolution


Although there is no doubt that digital cameras and photography have made capturing images easier, faster and less prone to poor quality results, there is also concern that the ease with which novice photographers can access high quality camera technology has cheapened the effect of truly talented photographers, with aficionados of traditional photography going as far to say that digital has killed their love of the craft.






For some, the death knoll was properly sounded when long time market giants Kodak filed for bankruptcy whilst others who considered themselves to be professionals have been slightly put out by the number of pretenders to the throne who can now more easily access the craft.
According to Samsung there are 2.5 billion owners of digital cameras around the globe and these cameras, whether they are standalone models or part of mobile phones, have accounted for some of the biggest changes in photography and the way that people take photographs.

The Camera Phone
Originally derided by some who failed to see why a camera attached to a phone would ever have any use, the camera phone is now one of the most valuable sources of the “I was there” remembrance. From the capture of Colonel Gaddafi to the summer riots of 2011, some of the biggest news stories and events of recent times have been captured on mobile phone cameras and with the largest news corporations relying on footage captured in this way for their broadcasting, it’s hard to deny the power of the mobile phone camera.

The Professional
Once upon a time, professional photographers charged clients on a “number of shots” basis and would be unlikely to take a shot unless they were certain of the result. Thanks to digital technology though there is no longer any need for this wait or to try the hands of fate. Anyone and everyone now knows that the shot they take is of a high quality mere seconds after taking it and there is no more threat of a wasted shot.

The amount of photographs
Whether you’re an enthusiast or simply someone who likes to have the memories of their summer holiday as a permanent reminder, digital photography has changed the frequency with which we take pictures. Look back a few decades and you’d have been lucky to take and have 24 photographs to a film. Taking three films on holiday was considered a luxury and we were a lot sparser with the photographs we took. Consider the difference now when a typical memory card can hold up to 50 shots and these can be uploaded and the memory card wiped to allow for more photographs within seconds and it is little wonder that digital photography has meant that we are taking more photos than ever.

The Devaluing of Photographs
There are those experts who claim that the availability and ease with which photographs can now be taken has devalued them and whilst we might have once expected to see ten perfect shots, we can now see 50 mediocre pieces.


About the Author:
Charles Reybreck is a freelance writer with an interest in consumer issues, such as laptop deals and digital cameras.

Friday, April 27, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

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