Digital Cameras
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Compact cameras
What is a digital camera? A digital camera is a camera without film and a colour screen on the back to review or delete your images. The camera stores images to a memory card or internal memory for downloading to a computer and printed or taking to a digital print center. The card can be reused again and again with no loss to image quality or need to buy anything else. Where do i start? Please see our 'help me choose' section for a helpful guide on selecting a digital camera.... read more…
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DSLR technology
Can I use my lenses I have already? Yes if they are the same as the manufacturer. I’ve heard that my lenses might change in focal length when added to Digital SLR is this true? Yes see “FOVC” Depending on the manufacturer the FOVC factor could be as much as 2x the focal length of your lens. Will I be able to use studio flash? Not always as some digital SLRs do not have the a direct flash sync socket. Make sure you double check before... read more…
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Lenses explained
The job of the camera lens is to bend the light. This may sound strange, or even impossible, but this is accomplished by regulating the speed of the light. All lenses are really curved pieces of glass (some are plastic, but the quality lenses are made of glass). Light travels faster through the air than it dose through glass, so as it hits the glass it slows down. Some portions of the light hitting the glass sooner than the rest cause the bend in the light. The first part of the light slows... read more…
