Can someone show me example pictures taken with a 12 megapixel digital camera?

Silent Rum

I'm getting a new digital camera shortly, and I want to see the difference between a 12 megapixel camera and a 6. (my old one was a 6)
no i'll see the difference. my sister just got a new digital camera and it's like a 10 mp i believe and look at this picture she took of a butterfly at the zoo it looks almost fake!
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z205/missprettyface001/prety.jpg

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here are some examples from the Canon SD 950

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some from the Sony W200

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/sony/dsc_w200

12 megapixel digital camera help?

shadow0975

I am trying to find a 12 Mp digital camera, where it won't have a lot of features but can take good pictures, around $200-250 area.

a digital camera with auto-stability feature for those with a shakey hand would be a plus.

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Clever marketing has led people to believe that "the more pixels the better". Unfortunately this is not always true. Visit shutterbug.com and do a Search for "pixel packing". The article was in the Nov. 2007 issue.

When more pixels are stuffed into a small sensor each pixel must be smaller and packed closer together. This isn't a problem until you use a higher ISO like 400 although some high pixel count digicams actually begin to lose image quality at ISO 200.

A quality camera from Panasonic or Canon or Sony or Nikon or Olympus or Sigma or Pentax with 6 to 8 megapixels will give you excellent image quality.

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What is the best pocket sized digital camera?

canon digital camera of 12 megapixel image

maximilian

i want a digital camera at least 12 megapixels(z[whichever]) that fits in my pocket, might be even harder knowing that i wear skinny jeans. :D
I want a small camera with nice, GREAT, photos!

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canon sd1200

my suggestion
go to the links below for help

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camera-buying-guide/

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/dap_10153_12605_DAP_Holiday+Splurge+Camera?adCell=W3

http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat157400050015&type=category

http://www.adorama.com/alc/

http://www.pcworld.com/article/125645/how_to_buy_a_digital_camera.html

http://www.informationweek.com/news/personal_tech/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=206501781

http://www.dynamicgraphics.com/dgm/Article/28819

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp

How can I take professional looking photos on a regular digital camera/ nice film camera?

a

So I have 2 cameras. a Fuji, 12 megapixel, digital camera, nothing special really. My dad has a Mamiya 35 mm single lens reflex that still works great, minus the flash, that he lets me use. I have taken picture before (of course) but I want to get better. It would mostly be for outdoor portraits. Any tip/ techniques? I'm pretty sure we have the telephoto lens for the Mamiya.

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Learn about your camera !!!!

Read your manual !!!! Read it several times, and practice in between. If you don't have a book, download a new one from the manufacturer's website.

Attend a class, read some books, read/watch online tutorials.

The major camera manufacturers (like Canon, Nikon, Olympus etc) all have very useful sections on their website for learning about photography.

http://www.nikonusa.com/Learn-And-Explore/Nikon-School/index.page

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/oima_learn_center.asp

http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=HomePageAct

http://photographycourse.net/

Understanding at least the basic principles of photography (as well as being familiar with your camera) will enable you to make the most of your gear, and will make a HUGE difference to your images.

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What camera would you suggest for a person wanting to get started in photography for the first time?

canon digital camera of 12 megapixel image

drop pants

I take MANY pictures with my digital camera, which has 12.2 mega pixels.
I want to take a step up, and get something better, to make my pictures more appealing, and professional looking.

Any suggestions?
please and thank you.

Answer
I would highly recommend getting something along the lines of a Canon T1i or even a used XSi. Even though the megapixels aren't too much higher than what you have now, the resolution will be like night and day. I started out with an XSi and have since moved onto a Canon 50D and here is what I've gotten from them (www.PhotographyByNC.com). The XSi lets you learn the basics without too much effort and from there you can move up to bigger and better things! A DSLR system will also allow you to specialize your lens selection for different uses (such as macro, portrait, telephoto, etc.) so the versatility really plays a factor as well.

As far as making your pictures look professional and such, that just comes down to research, learning, and practice. I learned most of what I know from reading forums such as Photography-on-the.net and fredmiranda.com

Hope this helps!

Nathan C.
PhotographyByNC.com

What digital camera would you recommend?

aetherboxx

I'm looking for a decent digital camera to use primarily for shooting flower arrangements against white backgrounds. Quality and focus are the major concerns here as most of the work will be closeup/macro. A good zoom lens and SLR are a plus for general purpose shooting. What camera(s) would you recommend in the under $600 price range?

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I recommend to anyone seriously contemplating the purchase of a new digital SLR camera to consider these two primary questions:
1. How much money do you have to spend???? $500.? $800.? $1,500.?
2. What level of photography do you aspire to "progress to" in the coming years ? (i.e. basic beginner, intermediate, or professional/business use).
For most beginners to intermediates I usually suggest one of these two manufacturers: Canon vs Nikon

1. Canon EOS Rebel model XSi. (Also known as the Canon 450D in Britain) The "kit" package comes with an 18-55mm zoom lens. The camera has pop-up flash, 12.2 Megapixels, and shutter speeds up to 1/4000th, 100-1,600 ISO sensitivity, 7 auto exposure Scene modes, PLUS Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Programmed Exposure Modes and Manual. It also has a 3 inch LCD screen, 3.5 frames continuous per second max., 9 point AF system, Live View Functioning and the ability to record photos in 3, 6 or 12 Megapixels PLUS numerous other great features found only on more expensive cameras. Wal-Mart is also selling them now for about $799. Sam's Club also has them for $729. I also think that Amazon dot com has them for around $650.

I bought one of these 6 months ago and use it as my "back up" camera. I absolutely love it. I have gotten some fantastic photos with it and cannot praise it enough. I routinely enlarge my photos to make 8x10's and 11x14 size enlargements with no noticeable distortion or loss of detail in the pictures.

2. Nikon D-90: If you prefer to use Nikon equipment I strongly recommend the Nikon D-90 which has 12.3 Megapixels, 3 inch monitor with Live View, 200-3,200 ISO sensitivity, 11 point AF system with Face Priority, 4.5 frames per second in continuous mode, 5 advanced Scene modes for auto exposure plus Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Programmed Auto plus Manual. The D-90 sells for around $900-950. (Body ONLY. The 18-55mm lens cost an additional $150.-175.) Typically, Nikon equipment is slightly more expensive than Canon equipment, but (having owned both Nikon and Canon cameras), I have seldom noticed BETTER quality results using Nikon equipment.

You might also consider the Nikon D-40 ($499) kit that comes with the 18-55mm lens. Another great choice is the Nikon D-60 kit ($649) which also comes with the 18-55mm lens. All of these Nikon's can be found at Best Buy or Amazon dot com for a very low price.

These selections are probably the best choices for any beginner to intermediate skill level, offering the most lenses and other accessories, dealers and places to purchase. Both manufacturers have a good selection of macro lenses, which is just what you need for taking close up photos of flowers.

I strongly recommend that ALL beginners buy a good book on digital photography AND take a class or two from a Vocational school or Community Education Center in your area.
You can learn more about the technical specifications of each of these two cameras at these websites:

http://www.usa.canon.com
http://www.nikonusa.com

Good Luck

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What is the best digitial camera to get?

canon digital camera of 12 megapixel image

(:

I'm getting a new digital camera. I'm 14, a girl, and the budget is not an issue. What's the best digital camera in your opinion? Is the Sony tx1 or the Samsung 12.2 megapixel camera (the one with the screen on the front) any good? Most descriptive and helpful answer gets the points. Please and thank you. (:

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At least 10 - 30 times a day someone on YA asks: "Which one is a good camera to buy?"
A quick search would have given you hundreds of replies, but once again here is my 10 cents on the subject:

Point & Shoot cameras are wonderfully handy because of their small size.
When light conditions are ideal, they even take really nice photos - all of them do.

However, they all DO have limitations - they don't do very well in low light situations (i.e. noisy photos, hard to avoid blur, etc). The little onboard flash is very harsh at close range, and doesn't reach very far.
Many of them have no manual functions, so you are limited to only very basic photos, you can't compensate for unusual situations, or do many fun "tricks" and special effects.
P&S's also suffer from frustrating shutterlag and many of them chew through batteries rather quickly.

However, if you're ok with all those limitations, then go ahead and pick one, most of them (the same type and same price range) are rather similar. Personally I would pick either a Canon or a Nikon, and would certainly stay away from Kodak.

A higher end P&S will give you more manual options and better quality. Many of those even give you the option of adding a proper flash (which makes a big difference to your flash photos).

Don't worry too much about megapixelsâ¦. there is a limit to how many pixels you can squash into a tiny P&S sensor before you actually LOSE quality rather than gain it.
Don't worry about digital zoom, in fact, don't EVER use it. It simply crops away pixels, i.e. destroys information. The only real zoom is optical.

Decide which features are important to you, and look for cameras that have that feature.
Then go compare a few models on www.dpreview.com .

The very best thing you can do for your success is to borrow some books and learn about photography. A bit of knowledge will make a much bigger difference to your photos than your choice of P&S camera can.

For what it's worth - if I was in the market for a P&S camera right now, my choice would be a Canon Powershot SX20 IS http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=19208

What camera would you suggest for a person wanting to get started in photography for the first time?

drop pants

I take MANY pictures with my digital camera, which has 12.2 mega pixels.
I want to take a step up, and get something better, to make my pictures more appealing, and professional looking.

Any suggestions?
please and thank you.

Answer
I would highly recommend getting something along the lines of a Canon T1i or even a used XSi. Even though the megapixels aren't too much higher than what you have now, the resolution will be like night and day. I started out with an XSi and have since moved onto a Canon 50D and here is what I've gotten from them (www.PhotographyByNC.com). The XSi lets you learn the basics without too much effort and from there you can move up to bigger and better things! A DSLR system will also allow you to specialize your lens selection for different uses (such as macro, portrait, telephoto, etc.) so the versatility really plays a factor as well.

As far as making your pictures look professional and such, that just comes down to research, learning, and practice. I learned most of what I know from reading forums such as Photography-on-the.net and fredmiranda.com

Hope this helps!

Nathan C.
PhotographyByNC.com

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What camera would you suggest for a person wanting to get started in photography for the first time?

canon digital camera of 12 megapixel image

drop pants

I take MANY pictures with my digital camera, which has 12.2 mega pixels.
I want to take a step up, and get something better, to make my pictures more appealing, and professional looking.

Any suggestions?
please and thank you.

Answer
I would highly recommend getting something along the lines of a Canon T1i or even a used XSi. Even though the megapixels aren't too much higher than what you have now, the resolution will be like night and day. I started out with an XSi and have since moved onto a Canon 50D and here is what I've gotten from them (www.PhotographyByNC.com). The XSi lets you learn the basics without too much effort and from there you can move up to bigger and better things! A DSLR system will also allow you to specialize your lens selection for different uses (such as macro, portrait, telephoto, etc.) so the versatility really plays a factor as well.

As far as making your pictures look professional and such, that just comes down to research, learning, and practice. I learned most of what I know from reading forums such as Photography-on-the.net and fredmiranda.com

Hope this helps!

Nathan C.
PhotographyByNC.com

What digital camera would you recommend?

aetherboxx

I'm looking for a decent digital camera to use primarily for shooting flower arrangements against white backgrounds. Quality and focus are the major concerns here as most of the work will be closeup/macro. A good zoom lens and SLR are a plus for general purpose shooting. What camera(s) would you recommend in the under $600 price range?

Answer
I recommend to anyone seriously contemplating the purchase of a new digital SLR camera to consider these two primary questions:
1. How much money do you have to spend???? $500.? $800.? $1,500.?
2. What level of photography do you aspire to "progress to" in the coming years ? (i.e. basic beginner, intermediate, or professional/business use).
For most beginners to intermediates I usually suggest one of these two manufacturers: Canon vs Nikon

1. Canon EOS Rebel model XSi. (Also known as the Canon 450D in Britain) The "kit" package comes with an 18-55mm zoom lens. The camera has pop-up flash, 12.2 Megapixels, and shutter speeds up to 1/4000th, 100-1,600 ISO sensitivity, 7 auto exposure Scene modes, PLUS Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Programmed Exposure Modes and Manual. It also has a 3 inch LCD screen, 3.5 frames continuous per second max., 9 point AF system, Live View Functioning and the ability to record photos in 3, 6 or 12 Megapixels PLUS numerous other great features found only on more expensive cameras. Wal-Mart is also selling them now for about $799. Sam's Club also has them for $729. I also think that Amazon dot com has them for around $650.

I bought one of these 6 months ago and use it as my "back up" camera. I absolutely love it. I have gotten some fantastic photos with it and cannot praise it enough. I routinely enlarge my photos to make 8x10's and 11x14 size enlargements with no noticeable distortion or loss of detail in the pictures.

2. Nikon D-90: If you prefer to use Nikon equipment I strongly recommend the Nikon D-90 which has 12.3 Megapixels, 3 inch monitor with Live View, 200-3,200 ISO sensitivity, 11 point AF system with Face Priority, 4.5 frames per second in continuous mode, 5 advanced Scene modes for auto exposure plus Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Programmed Auto plus Manual. The D-90 sells for around $900-950. (Body ONLY. The 18-55mm lens cost an additional $150.-175.) Typically, Nikon equipment is slightly more expensive than Canon equipment, but (having owned both Nikon and Canon cameras), I have seldom noticed BETTER quality results using Nikon equipment.

You might also consider the Nikon D-40 ($499) kit that comes with the 18-55mm lens. Another great choice is the Nikon D-60 kit ($649) which also comes with the 18-55mm lens. All of these Nikon's can be found at Best Buy or Amazon dot com for a very low price.

These selections are probably the best choices for any beginner to intermediate skill level, offering the most lenses and other accessories, dealers and places to purchase. Both manufacturers have a good selection of macro lenses, which is just what you need for taking close up photos of flowers.

I strongly recommend that ALL beginners buy a good book on digital photography AND take a class or two from a Vocational school or Community Education Center in your area.
You can learn more about the technical specifications of each of these two cameras at these websites:

http://www.usa.canon.com
http://www.nikonusa.com

Good Luck

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Is this camera good for fashion photography?

canon digital camera of 12 megapixel image

newbie

Kodak Easyshare Z1285 12-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black



⢠12.0 megapixels
⢠5x optical zoom
⢠2.5 LCD screen
⢠Digital image stabilizer
⢠HD pictures and video
⢠64MB internal memory



if not, are there any products or assceories to help my photography with this Camera?

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It depends on what you mean by "good." No professional is going to be using anything but an SLR. I'm sure there are plenty of professional fashion photographers who would tell you that you shouldn't be using anything less than a medium format film or digital camera, like the Hasselblad H3DII-50.

http://www.hasselbladusa.com/products/h-system/h3dii-50.aspxa

They'd probably tell you that if you don't have many thousands of dollars to spend on gear, to skip digital and get an old Hasselblad or Mamiya 6x6 Film Camera and learn what you're doing on it.

That said, a lot of professionals use 35mm or small format DSLR's, and if you're not trying to be a professional, but just learn your way around, you can probably learn a lot and take some good pictures with the Kodak. Even among point-and-shoots, you'd be significantly better off with something more aimed at enthusiasts like a Canon Powershot G series, as mentioned above. Here's a list of other good choices:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/WB/WB.HTM?view=dp_enth

What you're missing on the Kodak Z1285 that's available on other point-and-clicks are Aperture and Shutter priority modes and a Hot Shoe. Also, you can get some with larger sensors and higher quality lenses.

The Kodak's not too bad though, it has some of the important features you need, like low lag time a decent frame rate, manual shooting mode, and a reasonably bright aperture (f2.8) when zoomed out to the not-so-wide 35mm. There are some unknowns here that are important for fashion, like how fast the auto-focus is, particularly in low, light, and whether or not it has an infrared auto-focus assist. You don't want to use strobe auto-focus assist or red-eye reduction for fashion.

As far as flashes, you can get by without the hot shoe (or wireless flash controllers) by using slave flashes, as long as you aren't shooting in an environment with a bunch of other photographers concurrently. Pick up 2-5 slaves flashes:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=slave+flash&x=0&y=0

and get (or make) some cheap flash trees. The Kodak camera and a few slave flashes (and some decent shooting environment and models) would be enough for you to start learning a lot about fashion photography and get some decent pictures. You aren't going to be hired to do coverage of runway shows for some magazine with that gear, but it's a start.

Does price matter when it comes to choosing a good digital camera?

Holly

ive seen digital cameras for $ 99 and $999. i dont know much about technical specifications but the cheap ones and the expensive ones are both 12 megapixels, 5 x zoom, etc. so why is there such a big difference in price? should i just get the $ 99 one? im not good with electronics (i either lose them or break them).

p.s are these good cameras?
samsung ES15B
sony cybershot DSCS930
olympus FE-26

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What varies widely in these cameras is the build quality, and the image processor. A $99 camera will be flimsy, the lens zoom will be clunky, and it will take forever for the processor to take the picture and save it. A $999 camera is beyond your league.

Personally, I find that $200-$300 spent on a good brand (Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Panasonic) seems to be the sweet spot for price and performance in point-and-shoot cameras.

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How can i get the brokeh effect with a digital camera?

canon digital camera of 12 megapixel image

BETSEYY JO

I do not have a digital slr camera. Just a digital camera. I really want to take pictures with the brokeh effect. here are the details about my camera

Canon - PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital ELPH Camera - Red

Model: SD780 IS


Is it possible with this camera?

Answer
Unfortunately, it is probably not. The sensors on most compact digital cameras are so small that they have a large depth of field even at the largest aperture (lowest f stop number). To test this, put the camera in aperture priority mode, zoom the lens all the way to its widest setting, and choose the lowest aperture number you can, which is probably f2 or f2.8. if you can't see a shallow depth of field effect (bokeh) in your backgrounds with that setting, your camera can't achieve it. If you can't afford a dslr, you can fake the effect in photoshop with the gaussian blur tool.

good luck!

Is this camera good for fashion photography?

newbie

Kodak Easyshare Z1285 12-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black



⢠12.0 megapixels
⢠5x optical zoom
⢠2.5 LCD screen
⢠Digital image stabilizer
⢠HD pictures and video
⢠64MB internal memory



if not, are there any products or assceories to help my photography with this Camera?

Answer
It depends on what you mean by "good." No professional is going to be using anything but an SLR. I'm sure there are plenty of professional fashion photographers who would tell you that you shouldn't be using anything less than a medium format film or digital camera, like the Hasselblad H3DII-50.

http://www.hasselbladusa.com/products/h-system/h3dii-50.aspxa

They'd probably tell you that if you don't have many thousands of dollars to spend on gear, to skip digital and get an old Hasselblad or Mamiya 6x6 Film Camera and learn what you're doing on it.

That said, a lot of professionals use 35mm or small format DSLR's, and if you're not trying to be a professional, but just learn your way around, you can probably learn a lot and take some good pictures with the Kodak. Even among point-and-shoots, you'd be significantly better off with something more aimed at enthusiasts like a Canon Powershot G series, as mentioned above. Here's a list of other good choices:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/WB/WB.HTM?view=dp_enth

What you're missing on the Kodak Z1285 that's available on other point-and-clicks are Aperture and Shutter priority modes and a Hot Shoe. Also, you can get some with larger sensors and higher quality lenses.

The Kodak's not too bad though, it has some of the important features you need, like low lag time a decent frame rate, manual shooting mode, and a reasonably bright aperture (f2.8) when zoomed out to the not-so-wide 35mm. There are some unknowns here that are important for fashion, like how fast the auto-focus is, particularly in low, light, and whether or not it has an infrared auto-focus assist. You don't want to use strobe auto-focus assist or red-eye reduction for fashion.

As far as flashes, you can get by without the hot shoe (or wireless flash controllers) by using slave flashes, as long as you aren't shooting in an environment with a bunch of other photographers concurrently. Pick up 2-5 slaves flashes:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=slave+flash&x=0&y=0

and get (or make) some cheap flash trees. The Kodak camera and a few slave flashes (and some decent shooting environment and models) would be enough for you to start learning a lot about fashion photography and get some decent pictures. You aren't going to be hired to do coverage of runway shows for some magazine with that gear, but it's a start.

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