Lens Zoom Range
Most point-and-shoot cameras come with one zoom lens that covers a focal range from somewhat wide angle to telephoto. Camera manufacturers list zoom capability in multiples—such as 3x, 5x and 12x—but these don’t tell the whole story. Zoom isn’t just about making an object larger in the frame; it’s also about understanding your preference for wide angle (big, wide field of view) or telephoto (telescopic) pictures, or both. Evaluating zooms this way is better than choosing by multiples.
Archive for January, 2009
Your Monday Morning Photo Tip
January 27, 2009Just returned from working and playing in the Pacific Northwest
January 6, 2009Lots of snow, rain, ice for the New Year…it was beautiful. I haven’t lived/worked in snow country for half my life. It was an interesting change of pace. They say this was the most snow in the Pacific Northwest since 1950.
We had a successful Basic Digital Photography class for the City of Sandy, Oregon and I was also able to tutor a couple of other students while there.
Your Monday Morning Photo Tip
January 6, 2009Battery Life
You can expect that any digital camera on the market today has an adequate battery life for typical use, so don’t weigh your digital-camera buying decision too much on battery life unless you are a serious hobbyist and know that your camera will be seeing heavy use.
