Posted by: GWC on February 18th, 2008
People often think that the better camera they get, the better pictures will come out. They are often mistaken. While I can’t deny that the better camera produces better images then the cheap one given circumstances are same, the one thing almost any photography teaching book got 100% right is that it’s not the camera that takes the picture. It’s the person who holds the camera.
So if I take good pictures - my pictures will be extremely good even if I take them with cheap single-use camera
.
If my images are lousy - they will remain lousy even if I buy the most expensive camera on the market today. The lousiness will, however, be visible much better since it would be produced by a better camera.
So one you understand that single issue that haunts amateur photographers since the inception of the photography - you will understand that no matter how much money you spend on the cameras and equipment - your pictures will not be any better. That is - if you will stop learning how to take better pictures. If you inclined to spend money on this hobby - spend on something beneficial, like photography courses, light technique workshops or just find a local photographer who might need help and assist for free.
For example - let’s say you have one of the Canon’s best pocket digital camera - Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
. The camera itself isn’t a marvel, although I do like this series. However, try to approach taking pictures with this camera just as you would approach taking pictures with prosumer DSLR, like Nikon D40
.
Think image composition, not the buttons on the camera - and let me know if it helped!
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Posted by: GWC on January 16th, 2008
For years I have been taking pictures with Canon pocket cameras. Although I do my serious shootings with Nikon DSLR cameras, I use point-and-shoot Canons. They produce very good image quality, very responsive and feel just right for my hand.
Another reason why I use the Canons is that the camera I have right now is my third pocket Canon camera and I am willing to stick to it. Perhaps I am just too used to this brand. Canon A series cameras usually have good internal processor that gets your images just right. Since I tend to buy “prosumer” models, they have a lot of controls to play with, which is fun.
Additionally, Canons use regular AA-size batteries, which makes it easier to keep to one type of power source. All those weirdly shaped proprietary rechargeable batteries are a bad idea. Unless, ofcourse, you want the camera to be as small as possible.
Currently I am using Canon PowerShot A720 IS and I have found this offering on Amazon for Canon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera + 2GB Deluxe Accessory Kit
for a very low price. Plus the actual vendor behind it has pretty good record on eBay, so check it out.
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Posted by: GWC on January 16th, 2008
For starters - here’s the plugin I use to display latest pictures from Flickr on this blog. First of all - you have to have an account on Flickr. Get in touch if you want to - my screen name is cameracube. Once you are all set with Flickr - you may download the Flickr RSS plugin and set it up.
The problem that I have encountered was that I had no idea what’s the ID I must use for the plugin. The suggested ID search service didn’t work for me, so I am offering you a workaround.

In the picture you can see a screenshot. This is the screen you get when you click on You-> Your Photos. The highlighted bunch of numbers and letters is your ID for Flickr RSS plug in.
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