MR

MR. V's Digital Camera Guide
or "Everything you need to know about digital photography"

What You Should Know

NUMBER OF IMAGES STORED ON A DIGITAL CARD

The number of pictures you can take varies depending on your camera model and complexity of the scene being photographed. To calculate how many pictures your card can hold, divide the capacity of your card by the average file size of your images. For example, if you have a 256MB card, and use a camera that has an average file size of 1.2MB, then 256 divided by 1.2 gives you approximately 213 pictures. As you change modes on your camera, the number of images will increase if you shoot in a lower resolution mode, and decrease if you shoot in a higher resolution mode.

APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF IMAGES PER CAPACITY OF CARD

MB = megabytes GB= gigabytes

* Average file size using cameras highest resolution JPEG mode. The actual number of images per card will vary and depends on the camera model and compatibility of the scene being photographed.

MEGAPIXELS AND PHOTO PRINT SIZE

The photo print quality of your images depends on the camera's "megapixel rating." The higher number of pixels your camera has, the higher the resolution (or sharpness) of your images---and the larger your prints can be without quality loss.

APPROXIMATE PRINT SIZE BY MEGAPIXEL

Digital Photography Learning Series
Digital cameras have reached critical mass—now outselling traditional film cameras. If you're considering getting into digital—or want to get better, we offer this simple, easy-to-understand series. All you need to know before you buy—and after! Special series compiled by Tiger's editors.

	Backlight Photography Tips from Kodak Did you ever try to take a picture of someone where the backlight is so bright that it casts your subject into a big shadow? When you can’t move your subject out of the light or away from it, use it to your advantage, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, the sun is low in the sky and it’s warm light can illuminate your subject and create a ‘healthy glow.’ Kodak’s Nancy Carr has a couple other tips for making great backlight photos.
	How to Choose The Right Type of Camera Choosing the right camera can be an extremely difficult task. There are literally hundreds of cameras to choose from and you don't want to make the wrong choice. The most important decision that you will need to make is which type of camera you will purchase.
	Digital Photography Center: The Definitive Primer It’s all here - everything you need to know about digital photography. We start with the basics and then take you through every aspect of using your digital camera to its full potential.
	How To Take Better Digital Pictures We got it straight from the experts! Insider tips on how to take the very best photos. You’ll learn all about composition, lighting and special effects and be able to turn your knowledge into spectacular photographs that you’ll treasure.
	Lighting Tips, Close-Up Shots & More In photography, lighting makes all the difference in the world! This article delivers a step-by-step blueprint on how to use proper lighting to make your photos come to life. Follow our advice and you’ll be amazed at how much better your pictures will look!
	Digital Photography FAQs What do photographers really want to know? We’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions from digital photographers - both beginners and pros - and provide answers that will give you invaluable insights.
	Digital Photography Glossary We’ve put together a complete list of digital photography terms and definitions. Everything from Acrobat to Zoom - you’ll find it here in this informative, comprehensive glossary.

Flash Card Speed Chart
133X	80X	66X	40X
20MB/s	12MB/s	10MB/s	6MB/s

Guide To Flash Media Cards
Demystifying Memory Cards in a Flash!
As the digital world advances, so does the desire to retain the information that is gathered. That is no exception for products such as digital cameras, cell phones and MP3 players that offer capacity expansion via numerous types of flash memory cards. Here we break it down for you with an introduction to the various flash memory cards currently available.