Parts of a Digital Camera

It is All About Parts of a Digital Camera

Nikon Coolpix L330 Digital Camera

Although the major parts of the digital camera is much the same as the typical film camera, there are differences that may confuse people especially those who are making the jump from the film to digital format.

It doesn't also help that digital cameras, even the most basic ones, typically have more buttons than the usual point and click film cameras. We hope that with this article, we can help you in identifying the parts of your digital camera.

1. The LCD screen

- this is probably the most obvious difference between a digital and a film camera. The LCD screen provides users with a preview of the shot they will be taking.

Unlike film cameras which use only the viewfinder, the LCD gives people exactly what they see on the display. Aside from that, the LCD also provides information on the camera such as the amount of battery left and the like.

2. A slot for the storage media

- while the film in a film camera is usually loaded on the back, the slot of the storage media differs from one type of digital camera to the other.

The user manual can help you find where it is.

3. A slot for transferring your data

- you can transfer that pictures you have taken by physically removing your card from the camera and putting it into the card reader of your computer.

However, you can also connect your camera via USB or other ports on your computer if you do not have a card reader.   

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Digital Camera Buying Guide

Digital Camera Buying Guide For Dummies

Nikon D3200 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera

Every year, more and more cameras are being produced by different camera manufacturers. They differ in design, features and a lot more which makes buying a new digital camera confusing especially for the non-techie. See your Digital Camera Buying Guide here.

Don't fret, though. We have provided you with a list of some things you have to look out for when buying a digital camera. Read them below.

1. How many megapixels do you really need?

More advanced cameras come packed with more pixels. But before shelling out tons of money for that gazillion megapixel camera, keep in mind that there are other factors that have to be considered when buying a camera.

Besides, a study showed that people, even experts, cannot see the difference between the prints of pictures taken by 5 and 10-megapixel cameras.

2. How much memory do you need?

Are you the type of person who prefers to store your images on your camera instead of your computer? If that's the case, then you need to buy a memory with a larger capacity for your camera.

It's also the case if you're a professional photographer using a digital SLR since cameras of this type use up more memory to store high-quality pictures.

3. Batteries are the lifeline of your camera.

Therefore, when you buy a digital camera, you should make sure that a back up battery can be found easily just in case you run out of juice (which always happens when you least expect it).

You should consider buying rechargeable batteries since they save a lot of money than buying the single-use variety.  That’s all Digital Camera Buying Guide.

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The Different of a Digital and the Film Camera

The Different of a Digital and the Film Camera

Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera

Are you still clueless about digital cameras? For starters, they are basically the same device as the film camera which captures images and stores them in a medium.

But aside from that, there are differences on how they approach the concept. We will discuss them in this article.

1. Size

- digital cameras are unlike film cameras which have to take into account the large slot for the film into its overall design.
Since there are already slim storage media for digital cameras, they have become slimmer and smaller than the film cameras of old.

2. Image storage

- film cameras store their captured images in, well, films. But unlike its older counterpart, digital cameras store images in media such as compact flash cards, memory sticks, secure digital cards and the likes.

The good thing about them is that you don't risk destroying the images if you put them out in the sun unlike films which are photosensitive which means that there will be a chemical reaction when the film is exposed to light.

Also, digital storage media can store larger capacities of images unlike the typical 35mm roll of film which can hold only around 36 pictures.

3. Time to see the image

- when using film in shooting pictures, one has to wait a long time before seeing the images since they still have to be processed.

However, with digital cameras, one can see the captured image immediately after it has been taken. It helps photographers a lot in weeding out bad shots from good ones in no time at all.                             

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