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Camera System
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 OLYMPUS STYLUS ZOOM 140 35mm FLASH CAMERA VERY NICE CAMERA  US $35.00
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 Polaroid Spectra System Instant Film Camera US $40.00
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 Nikon FM2n 35mm Camera W Box Manual US $249.99
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 Leica M3 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera Body and 50mm Summicron Lens f2 3rd gen US $1,300.00
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 Nikon F4s 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only US $152.50
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 Promaster 2500PK Super Film Camera US $49.00
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Case Logic SLMC-202 Compact Systems Camera Medium Kit Bag (Black) List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $20.25  |
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Enhance your photography with this tough and ready case designed to hold a compact systems camera, an extra lens and accessories. Its compact design, professional grade interiors and superior protection will take you anywhere the shots are waiting. |
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Logitech Alert 750i Master System with Alert 700i Add-On Camera List Price: $529.98 Sale Price: $379.97 |
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Logitech Alert 750i Indoor Master System is the complete video security system you can set up yourself and count on when you need it. This special bundle also comes with one additional indoor add-on camera. |
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Peak PKC0RB Wireless Back-Up Camera System with 3.5-Inch LCD Color Monitor List Price: $194.99 Sale Price: $67.76 |
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The Peak Wireless 3.5-Inch Back-Up Camera System lets you actually see what is behind you--even if it is in the blind spot below your back window. Now you can know for sure if there's a car, bike, or child behind your vehicle before backing up... |
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Lorex LW2701AC1 Interference-Free Wireless Accessory Camera Surveillance System (Black) List Price: $179.95 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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The Lorex LW2701AC1 VGA (640 x 480) resolution camera IR night vision Built-in PIR motion sensor for accurate motion detection Durable weather resistant housing for indoor/outdoor use Built-in microphone and speaker for listening and speaking (2-way audio) SMA connector allows for the usage of higher power antennas to extend wireless range... |
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LensPEN Lens Cleaning System List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $4.99 |
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Lens cleaning pen. Safe for use on all opticl lenses, LCD, plasma and glass surfaces. Nothing removes oily fingerprints better that a LensPen. Patented carbon compound. Over 500 cleanings. |
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Canon PowerShot SX230HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with HS SYSTEM and DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 14x optical zoom (Black) List Price: $299.00 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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Travel the world with the new PowerShot SX230 HS digital camera. It's the first Canon PowerShot to come with GPS technology that'll automatically tag your photos with time and locations. You can even view all the photos' locations on a map by using special bundled software... |
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Zmodo Surveillance System with 8 Weatherproof IR Cameras PKD-DK0865-NHD List Price: $199.99 Sale Price: $199.99 |
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The kit PKD-DK0865-NHD includes an 8 CH H.264 standalone DVR and eight night vision outdoor security cameras. |
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Lorex LIVE SD9 Wireless Digital Security System - LW2902 List Price: $499.95 Sale Price: $299.99 |
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ULTRA-DIGITAL WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY FOR EXCELLENT VIDEO & AUDIO QUALITY; 9" LCD WITH BUILT-IN WIRELESS RECEIVER & SECURE DIGITAL CARD RECORDER; MOTION DETECTION, SCHEDULED & MANUAL START/STOP RECORDING OPTIONS; DATE STAMPED RECORDINGS; VGA OR QVGA RESOLUTIONS; VIEW IN SINGLE CAMERA OR QUAD MODEEXPANDABLE TO UP TO 4 CAMERAS; 2-WAY AUDIO INTERCOM; INCLUDES 2 COLOR VGA WIRELESS CAMERAS WITH WEATHERPROOF HOUSINGS, 3 POWER ADAPTERS, 4 GB SECURE DIGITAL CARD, REMOTE, TABLETOP STAND & UNDER-COUNTER Mount |
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Rear View Safety 7" LCD Color Backup Camera System with Audio List Price: $249.99 Sale Price: $219.99 |
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This system is complete with color 7" Digital TFT LCD monitor with mirror image capability, a 3 channel multiplexer (can connect a dvd player or other cameras) with automatic system switch, 130° CCD camera with 50 foot infra-red night vision and all the wires, connectors and mounts you will need... |
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Zmodo Surveillance System with 8 Weatherproof IR Cameras and 1 TB Hard Drive PKD-DK1666-1TB List Price: $339.99 Sale Price: $374.99 |
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The PKD-DK1666-1TB kit includes a 16 CH H.264 standalone DVR with 1TB HD and eight outdoor security cameras. |
How Do I Choose a Digital Camera?
A digital camera might look like a Film Camera but they are actually quite different. Both freeze light to make a photograph. Film cameras do this chemically using film. Digital Cameras use a light sensitive CCD or CMOS silicon chip to convert light and digital information into pixels.
Pixels are the tiniest areas of light that your digital camera can recognize and change into information. The greater amount of pixels the more detail and higher the resolution the photograph. A low resolution color printout of tree will show that it is green but in a High Resolution photograph the leaves and texture of the bark will be more sharply defined.
With digital photographs your have the ability to use software like Adobe Photoshop Deluxe and Microsoft Picture to edit photos and make corrections.
Choosing Your Camera
Important considerations when choosing a digital camera are: What do you want the camera to do? What features do you require? How much do you wish to spend on your camera?
There are professional high end cameras that cost thousands of dollars, cheap throwaway cameras and a huge selection of mid-level cameras available to choose from.
Will you be photographing images for the internet and for email? Will your photos be printed? For regular print size snapshots and web photos a one to two megapixel camera will do. In fact for the web a lower megapixel would be better as higher resolution photos are slow to download.
Do you want a point-and-click camera? Are you someone who just wants to get the picture taken with the least amount of bother. Do you want a camera that does everything automatically and you simply have to press a button? Or, are you someone who would rather figure out the best settings for your camera and make the adjustments manually? It's always best to find a camera that suits your purpose, need and ability.
High or Low Resolution
High end, high resolution cameras are good for photographs that are to be printed. The greater the number of pixels the higher the resolution. High resolution does not make sense on the web as the extra resolution does not make images appear any sharper. Also, high resolution photos are slow to download on the web.
To print your photographs you will need a good quality color printer. If photos are to be printed, high resolution does make a difference depending how large you want the picture to be. High resolution will give a large print better definition. High resolution cameras cost more. Expect to pay more for high resolution. You also need to check that your printer can handle high resolution prints.
Lenses
Low-end digital cameras have fixed focus lenses made of plastic. With these lenses everything is focused and you don't need to make a decision what to focus on.
Variable focused lenses are made of glass or high quality plastic. These lenses focus on whatever object you are trying to capture in a photograph.
Most mid-range digital cameras come with Auto Focus and Manual Focus built in. Auto focus is for point-and-click photos of whatever is in the middle of the frame. Or, by turning the ring over the lens, you can manually focus the camera. These cameras allow users to switch between auto and manual focus.
Digital cameras have Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom lenses. Optical zoom costs more, give a better quality picture, and works the same way as on non-digital cameras with lens adjustments. A digital zoom comes about when the camera makes calculations to manipulates the pixels. Digital zoom gives a less sharp image. Some cameras include both optical and digital zoom.
The view finder is what you look through to see what you are photographing. The view finder on both digital and regular film cameras will approximate the picture your lens is viewing. Digital cameras will also come with an Lcd Display that you can use to check your photographs and decide weather or not to keep them.
Lighting
When it comes to lighting you might not want the camera to make the decision automatically for you. On an auto setting you camera might not make the best lighting choice given the location and environment. At times like this you can appreciate being able to switch between manual and automatic settings.
Digital cameras allow you to test exposure and view a picture on LCD prior to pressing the button fully and committing to a photograph.
Flash
There will be a built in flash that comes with your digital camera. In addition, the better cameras have a location for a flash attachment. This is a good option for producing better quality photographs.
Connecting to Your Computer
You will need a PC Usb Cable, or for Mac's - Firewire or Mac USB cable, to connect to your computer. You will also need a cable adapter for your camera's CF (Compact Flash) or SM (Smart Media) card .
The CF or SM cards are removable high capacity storage cards for your photos. Your camera will use one type of card or the other. Not both. Check to see which type of storage card your Camera Uses.
USB connections are fast and easy to set up. Older cameras connect through a serial port. USB is faster and does not require that the computer be rebooted before it recognizes the camera.
Batteries and AC Adapters
Digital cameras often come with rechargeable batteries. It is best to have two sets of batteries. One set to use while the other is recharging. AC adapters make it easy to plug into an electrical outlet when you are near by one.
Main Drawback of Digital Camera
The main drawback of digital cameras is shutter lag delays when the camera delays responding after you squeeze the button. It is possible you may miss the moment when photographing moving objects due to shutter lag. Some of the newer cameras are beginning to address the problem.
Select a camera that does what you want it to do, has features you will use and is priced in the range you want to pay. This will be the right camera for you. If your experience is limited and you do not want to take a lot of time learning how to use the camera, go with a point-and-Shoot Camera. Something without too many features. If you are a camera enthusiast who wants to do more with your camera or is willing to take the time to learn how to use the feature then, by all means go all out.
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About the Author
J Adams may be reached at www.technonymous.com