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Whether it's a photo of a new baby, a wedding or a day at the beach, cameras help us record and remember life's memories. Ask questions about the camera's history and function here.

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Why paint when you can use a camera?

Photography and painting are not related as far as portraying visual images. You might also ask the question, "If there are movies why do plays still exist?" Painting is an artistic expression. There are paintings that are not based on reality, like the works of Picasso & Pollock. A camera can also be used as an artistic expression, too, if special care is taken to lighting and exposure.

What is the difference between a normal perspective lens a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens?

Briefly and without going into technical detail, a normal perspective lens produced what is seen in the viewfinder, and is normally 50MMM focal length, the wide - angle lens stretches the photograph and shows wider details in the viewfinder. These lenses are norally about 28MM, but variations can go down to 18MM The so called fish-eye lens) which produces distortion in tne photo. Finally, Telephoto lens bring objects closer and enlarge them. These lenses are produced in many focal lengths from 75 to 500MM and above, and are also avalaible in combinations such as 70to210MM and many more lengths. All these lenses have their usages but the selection is complicated by the lens aperture (f number) selected. Would suggest you go and obtain a copy od The Kodak Photography Encyclopedia for more detailed info!!......Dave

Is photography a trade?

Good photography is indeed a trade. It requires knowledge, skill and artistry to capture the perfect moment. It takes years to master. A photographer must first know how to compose color values, lighting, perspective and all that. Only then he can start taking pictures.

How do you put a camera on a tripod?

Look at the base plate of your camera. There should be a threaded socket there. Your tripod will be equipped with a corresponding screw in its head plate. The industry has standardized on a screw-and-socket arrangement (it's called 1/4" x 20 if you care). All tripods and all cameras should fit one another.

Many camera sockets, and some tripod screws, are now plastic or nylon so you need to be more than usually careful not to "cross thread" and "strip" the threads in either the socket or the screw. Underneath the tripod head the screw usually has some sort of knurled handle or grip for turning it, plus a wheel. You're not going to use the wheel yet.

Using the knurled grip, back the tripod screw down until it just shows above the head plate. Position the camera's socket over the screw and gently start the screw into the socket by turning the knurled handle. If you feel resistance, back it out and try again. Any serious resistance may mean the screw is cross threaded and if you continue you risk stripping.

When you have the screw well into the socket (about 1/4" will do it), the camera will now be attached to the tripod but you'll probably notice that it "flops." This is where the wheel on the screw under the tripod head comes in. By turning the wheel up the screw under the head you tighten the base plate of the camera against the head plate of the tripod until the camera and the tripod are a single unit. Just as you must be cautious about cross threading, you don't want to over tighten the camera to the head plate. Most of these things are relatively delicate and can be damaged or ruined by too much enthusiasm. You just don't want the camera to move independently of the tripod.

A couple of tips: you can defeat the purpose of a tripod if you touch the camera while tripping the shutter for a long exposure. Use a cable release or electronic release. Don't have a cable or the camera won't accept one? Try using the camera's self timer so you're not touching it when it trips.

If your camera lacks a threaded socket, you can still support it on the tripod head by hand. It's not as good as attaching it, but it's better than no support at all for a longish exposure. On that subject, you can also steady any camera for any exposure that might otherwise "smear" by bracing or resting it on a chair, a table, a car roof, a handy railing, or whatever you can find. Bracing your elbows on anything handy may help as well.

Tripods aren't always necessary: See the related questions on tripod use referenced below.

Is it possible to transfer pictures from a computer back to your digital camera?

It depends on a lot of factors as some may find out. Some Operating Systems such as Windows will not allow you to. And sometimes you have to deal with JFIF Jpeg's and Exif Jpeg's as the bottom post does. That person thoroughly explains the issues in my opinion. What you can try doing is inserting the memory card into a USB card reader or memory card slot if you have them. Or you can change your operating system to be able to move photos from the USB connected Camera. Yes. You should be able to find the camera listed under "My Computer" as either an extra drive, or by the name of the camera. It should be displayed as a "removable storage". Just pull it over to the drive and it will be on there. Some cameras can be 'uploaded' with their supplied usb/firewire cord. All memory chips are in effect external hard-drives when attached to a 'card-reader'. So! Whether you transfer files via the camera cord or via a separate 'card-reader' you must transfer a readable file only. That would be a 'jpeg'. Let's assume that you have taken pictures and downloaded them to your computer OR downloaded jpegs from the internet or via e-mail from a friend. If you wish to 'crop' or 'adjust' the colour and/or contrast in a computer software program, then upload to 'your' camera, again, remember to save as a jpeg file and NOT a tiff. or a gif. or photoshop file as the camera will not be able to display them on it's LCD screen. Do not believe for a moment that you can put across the idea that you took the pictures. Every camera 'codes' each picture with hidden 'data' that tells what camera, what setting and often the owners name. This data is available for deletion only and not modification and then only if you know how.

Many digital cameras have a built in codec specifically designed to read only a certain type of pictures. If your camera is like most digital cameras, the the process is very simple. Most likely your camera contains the JPEG Exif format. If the picture(s) you want to move to your camera is JIFF, then you must convert it to Exif. To know which version of JPEG it is(JIFF or Exif), simple open the image in notepad. You can do this by right-clicking on the image and then choose "Open With..." Then from the menu that may pop up, select notepad. You will see the data of the image, if it says Exif, then you can just go right ahead and move it to the camera without doing anything else which I will later talk about. If it does not say Exif, then you will need to convert it. To start off, you need to download Quick Exif Editor, just Google it up. Then run the program, click where it says open and choose your photo. Then look for a green + sign and a window will pop up saying "Read including Undefined Tags (Maybe dangerous) ." Many people who are not savvy with computers AND digital photography will have no idea what this means. All this means is that a part of the image will be edited which can result in a loss of image. Don't worry this will not damage your computer or anything like that, it will only damage the image SO I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU MAKE A COPY OF THAT IMAGE. Next click on "Yes" to continue. Another Window will pop up saying "New Exif Tag." I strongly recommend you leave everything alone. The image only needs a small command line that's says it is an Exif JPEG so DON'T WRITE ANYTHING. JUST GO RIGHT AHEAD AND CLICK "ADD." Cameras only read pictures with an Exif tag, which is just a fancy name for the detail of the photo, such as date and other data. None of this data shows up on the image but rather it is hidden within the image. Usually an image data begins with what type of JPEG image. This makes it easy for a camera to read it. So that is why we need to add a simple piece of data that tells the camera that it is a JPEG. Your image is now an Exif Jpeg. Your image is now ready to be moved to your camera. To start this process, you will need a memory card slot in your computer. Typically memory cards allow files to be written on it and connecting your camera via USB to the computer will not allow it to. If you can move files to your camera via the USB, meaning that the camera is connected to the computer through a USB cable, then you are fine. If your computer does not have a memory card and your camera connected to the computer via USB will not allow files to be moved to the memory card, then you will need to use the memory card slot in your computer or you will need to buy a card reader that in which it connects to your computer via USB and and it contains a slot for your memory card. Make sure your memory card can fit onto the memory card slot, since there are different memory cards. You can check if your ccamera will allow you to move files to it when connected by the usb cord by connecting you camera to the usb port via the cable. Then go to my computer or computer and search for you device. DOuble click on it and then attempt to move a file onto it. If the file moves to the computer then you don't need to use the memory card slot or card reader to move the picture into it. If you cannot move the file then you will need either a memory card or memory card slot. If you have decided to use the memory card in your computer to move the files, please make sure the memory card is not locked. On the memory card, there should be a little switch which lets you know if it is locked. Plugin you memory card or the Camera via USB, and then search for where the pictures are located. Next, drag the picture that you want to move to your camera into the folder where all the pictures on the memory card or Camera are located. Next, look at all the names of the pictures in that photo. Some cameras use a common name with a number attached at the end. For example, Sony cybershot cameras use the name DSC00, with a three other digits. Look for a similarity in all the pictures. Then rename the photo to be part of the pattern of all the other images. This will ensure that your camera reads the image. YOu are now done. Turn on your camera, and view the image. If it says File error or you cannot find the image, then the process is a bit more complicated.

What is a aerial photograph?

Aerial photography is the act of taking photographs from an elevated position, often a non-ground based structure from which can be acquired by, but not limited to; an Airplane, Helicopter, Remote Controlled Aerial Vehicle, Rocket, Parachute, Hot Air Balloon and much more. Now many photographers are using drones for Aerial photography there are many benefits of using drone photography in each field of business. I am working at singaporeaerialphotography(dot)com as an Aerial photographer. I use drone for photographs.

What is A standard format used by digital cameras and scanners for transferring images?

TWAIN The word TWAIN is not an official acronym; however, it is widely known as "Technology Without An Interesting Name." The official website notes that "[this name] seems to haunt the standard."

Were there any photographs of bodies recovered from the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger?

It is possible NASA took some, or that some may have been required for autopsyor post-mortem purposes, however these are unlikely to find their way into the public domain for reasons of taste and privacy.

What is mergers in photography?

Mergers in photography are when a object in the background becomes part of your subject. like when there is a line going through someones head, or a banner looks like a hat on the person. another one is a border merger. this is when you cut off only part of someones arm. or just like 3 toes. this is a big no no in photography!

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How does shutter speed control the amount of light entering a camera?

The Shutter Speed. If the shutter speed is positioned at 2000 you'll have a very quick exposure, this is best used if its very bright outside.

If the shutter speed is at 75, you'll have a very long exposure, best used if its cloudy or dark.

How do you upload your videos from camera to YouTube?

First, you download realplayer. It is completely free and shouldn't hurt your computer. Then, you roll over the video you want to download and when the little thing comes up and says, "Download this video" you download it. There is a tutorial on how to do this on youtube.com

What impact did ansel Adams have on society?

He was famous for his landscape photography and more importantly for using very high f - stops even the size of a pin hole as to get very close and extremely far things in frame in focus.

Can you take cameras to Qualcomm stadium?

The Wembley website states that you cannot take any "professional cameras or recording devices" into the stadium. I have been to plenty of games and concerts there and seen many compact cameras and camera phones being used. So any standard camera below an SLR seems to be fine. Before I knew this I once made the mistake of taking an 'Bridge' SLR (so not even a full SLR) and I was treated like a terrorist, being pushed into a side room, interrogated for 10 mins, had my camera confiscated and was almost refused entry to the gig even without my camera. They completely refused to accept that photography can be a hobby as well as a profession. You have been warned!

What is perspective in photography?

As an analogy, stand directly in front of a mirror. Note what you see. From the center position, step one foot to either side and note what you see in the mirror. Every position gives a different perspective, though the mirror remains the same, and so do you.

Issue 1 example:

At 20 years old, you think the government should give free college education to everyone. However, by as 40, you decide that no entity "owes" anyone anything in life. What changed is your perspective.

Issue 2 example:

Your friend's uncle firmly believes in the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms. He bought over 130 rifles and handguns. He boasted about his collection. One day, he was going to clean a handgun but had to go to the bathroom first. While in that room, his 4 yr old grandson got a hold of the gun--- and shot his 3 year old brother! Your friend's uncle vowed to never own more than 1 hunting rifle. He kept it locked up and kept the room locked. His perspective changed after the tragedy.

Issue 3 example:

John, age 14, decided to help his mom, who was ill. He put dishes in the dishwasher, cleaned the table, and straightened up the countertop. He didn't know where to put some things, but he did the best he could. His dad came home and started screaming about the mess in the kitchen. His mom, though, saw how much John had done. Matter of perspective!

What is the difference between 3.6 mm lens and a 6 mm lens camera?

2.4 mm All kidding aside: the 3.5mm lens has a wider angle than the 6mm one. This means that in a picture, you will see a larger area with the 3.5mm lens, but with the 6mm lens you'd see more (sharper) detail.

What is the size of a 35MM frame?

35MM cameras were the most popular type of camera before digital cameras came into popularity. The definition of a 35MM camera is one which uses film which measures 35MM.

How do you watch movies on a digital camera?

Lights, camera, action!

Over the last few years the line between the once totally separate worlds of video and stills photography has been getting gradually more blurred. This is hardly surprising: in the digital era the camcorder and stills camera share so much basic technology that they are, to all intents and purposes, the same thing. They just use components optimized for still or moving pictures.

The growth in video sharing (on places like YouTube) has ensured movie capture has long been a standard feature even on the cheapest compact camera. And now the increasing mainstream adoption of High Definition flatscreen televisions (and advances in sensor technology) has seen a new wave of HD-capable stills cameras appearing in the last year or so.

The HDSLRs are here!

Compact digital cameras have been able to capture short video clips for many years. These movie modes have been more than sufficient for sending as email attachments and web use, but for a long time they weren't of high enough quality to do much else. The good news is that a new generation of cameras - both compact and SLR - has arrived that's capable of capturing high definition video almost as well as it can capture high resolution stills.

Can you change the camera in a mobile phone?

You can pick one of three possible answers to this question, all of which are accurate.

The first answer is that any camera used within its limitations is capable of taking superb photographs. As such, any camera is as good as any other. Don't worry about it; just get out there and take photographs.

The second answer is that all cameras of the same type and in the same price range will take photos of roughly the same quality. There are differences, but you'll have to look pretty hard to see them.

The final answer is that no, not all cameras are equal. There are enormous differences between cameras, and some of them are detailed below.

* Optics. Some lenses (and for those cameras with built-in lenses, cameras) will be sharper and have fewer technical defects (like chromatic aberration) than others. * Metering.Some cameras have far superior light meters to others; Nikon's "matrix" evaluative metering system is alleged to be among the best here. Spot-meters and center-weighted meters as found on pre-80s 35mm film cameras will result in less accurate exposures than a modern evaluative metering system. * Sensors and firmware, on digital cameras, vary hugely from camera to camera. Some sensors have less noise and more dynamic range (able to accurately render a wider contrast range) than others. None of this should concern you if you have a camera already; refer to the first, and best answer on this count. In any case, a technically flawless photograph is not the same thing as a great photograph, or even a good one. Someone with an eye for colour, light, shape and texture will make a far superior photograph on a cheap point-and-shoot camera than someone without the eye for such things shooting the most expensive digital SLR available.

Where can you go for the latest headlines photographs and in depth global news?

There are many ways to find global news and the latest picture updates ect.

firstly they have managed to invent a thing called a television which is used to broadcast news and other 'programs'. These have been a great in everywhere as they are quite often used for entertainment purposes.

Secoundly if you go out to your local shopping centre*, you can usually find a section called magazines and newspaper, these so-called 'newspapers' are not as up to date with television as they are written the night before or early in the morning but have slightly different content to the television.

I hope you can find what you are looking for with this answer, however if you are still having problems then please email me.

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