Tag: point and shoot

Zoom In Or Zoom Out

Posted on by Lisa Berton
When point and shoot cameras went from fixed lenses to zoom lenses, photography for the average family went to a whole new level. Moms quickly learned to narrow in on their kids’ beautiful green eyes and dads got better images of their soccer stars kicking the winning goal. It’s a basic function of modern-day digital … Continue reading "Zoom In Or Zoom Out"
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Tips for New Camera Owners

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I’m going to quickly give you a rundown on everything you need to know. Ready? 1. Read the manual 2. Charge your lithium-ion battery. If the camera takes AA, get yourself rechargeables. 3. Keep your camera safe and protected in a padded or hard shell camera bag. 4. All digital point and shoots have some … Continue reading "Tips for New Camera Owners"
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Miniature Jungle Cruise

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It will come as no surprise to you that I love the puns and corny jokes told by Jungle Cruise skippers. I have sailed passed the backside of water countless times. As such, I’ve taken the same photos over, and over, and over again. On a fairly recent trip, I decided to play with the … Continue reading "Miniature Jungle Cruise"
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Fish-eye Muppet Fun

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Grab your point and shoot camera manuals and see if your camera can do this, fish-eye effect. Fish what? Fish-eye lenses are especially designed for SLR cameras and some high end point and shoots. Nowadays with computer programs in digital point and shoot cameras, the effect can be replicated. Just keep in mind it’s not … Continue reading "Fish-eye Muppet Fun"
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Understanding White Balance III

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It seems that every two years I write a blog about white balance. Each one is different than the next. In the first blog I used outdoor images on an overcast day and a set of hostage-held plush under targeted lighting. My second entry showcased skin tones under mixed lighting. This time around, we’ll look … Continue reading "Understanding White Balance III"
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Brighten up Your Photos with Fill Flash

Posted on by Lisa Berton
A quick story before we get to the photos. I was at Epcot and as I started crossing from Club Cool towards the Mexico pavilion, I thought about the Segway tours they offer. Then a group on a Segway tour went driving by me. Weeiiird. My next instant thought was, wouldn’t it be funny if … Continue reading "Brighten up Your Photos with Fill Flash"
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Remember to Change Camera Setting

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Having used film cameras my entire life, I was perfectly happy with what I had and the knowledge of how my equipment would perform. I used the proper film speed for where and what I was doing. For my SLRs, I had my flash and battery booster to make it recharge quicker. I love it … Continue reading "Remember to Change Camera Setting"
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Bad Fireworks Turned Psychedelic

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Coming up on the end of a long day in the Magic Kingdom, I knew Wishes was about to begin. With me was a tiny lightweight tripod with bendable legs designed for holding small point and shoot cameras. The attempt to wrap its short bubbled legs around a metal fence didn’t hold. As I was … Continue reading "Bad Fireworks Turned Psychedelic"
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Don’t Try This at Home

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I find that there’s an epidemic happening with digital camera users, people placing their fingers or thumbs in front of the lens. Certainly this has to do with the shape and design of cameras, most commonly those with internal zooms. For example, the Sony DSC-T77. Since the lens is very small and in the upper … Continue reading "Don’t Try This at Home"
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What do I do with my old digital camera?

Posted on by Lisa Berton
For those of you who’d like to get some cash back on your recently retired digital camera and are planning to or have purchased a new digital camera, some manufacturers are offering an incentive program. What they all do is have you fill out a questionnaire by Dealtree Services. You will provide specific information regarding … Continue reading "What do I do with my old digital camera?"
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