Mobile phones and the industry that`s been built up around them are seemingly recession-proof, which is testament to their versatility and constant evolution as well as to our own obsession with keeping up on the newest gadgets. In the UK we are particularly susceptible to the lure of the latest handsets and there are more mobile phones in use than there are citizens in this great union. This is partly fuelled by the fact that getting the latest handset doesn`t have to be expensive as most are offered free on monthly contracts which reduces the initial costs and opens up a world of exciting technologies to the general public. Since most mobile phones come with multi-million pixel cameras, rivalling stand alone digital cameras, there are many people who keep a record of their life in pictures on their phone. However, to make your mobile photos as memorable as possible there are a few quick mobile photo tips to follow. Consider these as guidelines rather than strict rules, especially as mobile phones are all about breaking down boundaries and liberation, but they`re a good place to start.
Light Conditions - The key to a good mobile snap is lighting. If your mobile phone has a flash then that`s a good solution, but where possible try and take snaps with the best possible natural lighting for your subjects. This will avoid washed-out, over exposed shots caused by harsh flashlight as well as grainy, blurry and dark shots caused by a lack of good lighting.
Image Resolution - most modern phones allow you to minutely adjust every aspect of the picture taking capabilities, so making sure that you`ve selected the right resolution for the job is essential. If you`re trying to capture natural vistas, urban landscapes or large groups then ensure you`ve got the maximum mega pixel setting selected as you`ll want to preserve all the details and this setting won`t necessarily be chosen by default.
Now, one phone which has been criticised in the past for its frankly sub-par picture taking capabilities is the Apple iPhone. However, with the release of the iPhone 3Gs things have become much improved. First there`s the way in which you focus on your subjects. Simply tap the screen on the area which the camera should focus and it will adjust to your tastes. Then there`s the improved mega pixel count, up to 3.2 from 2 and finally the ability to send your pictures to your mates as MMS messages, which was lacking from previous iPhone models. The iPhone is one of many multimedia smart phones that put photography on their list of priorities, but with Samsung releasing the first 12 mega pixel camera phone recently there`s seriously stiff competition coming their way. Nokia, LG and Samsung all have 8 mega pixel camera phones with feature other multimedia functions like GPS sat nav, large internal storage capacity, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity for fast web access and much more, which really squeeze Apple`s core demographic.
PC World - It's been a year since Panasonic debuted the first digital camera that combined the compactness of a point-and-shoot with the flexibility of interchangeable lenses. The Lumix G1 kick-started a new segment in the camera market, which this week saw a new model from Panasonic and the second showing of a prototype camera from Sony.
Publ.Date : Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:50:12 GMT
PC World - Nikon has taken immediate picture sharing to a new level with the unique Coolpix S1000pj--a 12-megapixel point-and-shoot camera that features a built-in projector. Better yet, B&H has it on sale for $320 with free shipping (just add it to your cart to see the price drop).
Publ.Date : Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:25:00 GMT
PC Magazine - HP has not introduced new digital cameras since 2007, but after spending some time with their 2010 lineup of cameras and a pocket HD camcorder, it appears that their most compelling feature is the price point.
Publ.Date : Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:32:39 GMT
PC World - Online photography store Adorama is offering a factory-refurbished Nikon Coolpix S630 digital camera in black for just $129.95 with free shipping. The 12-megapixel camera features a 7X optical zoom, four-way image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD, and in-camera editing features. It has nifty features such as a Sport Continuous Mode for high-speed image capture, and a Smart Portrait System that includes face-priority autofocus, Smile Mode, Blink Proof, and in-camera Red-Eye Fix.
Publ.Date : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:56:00 GMT
PC World - Online photography store Adorama is offering a factory-refurbished Nikon Coolpix S360 digital camera in black for just $129.95 with free shipping. The 12-megapixel camera features a 7X optical zoom, four-way image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD, and in-camera editing features. It has nifty features such as a Sport Continuous Mode for high-speed image capture, and a Smart Portrait System that includes face-priority autofocus, Smile Mode, Blink Proof, and in-camera Red-Eye Fix.
Publ.Date : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:56:00 GMT
Reuters - Japanese group Olympus Corp is aiming for its small, lightweight models to have 20 percent of the high-end digital camera market in three years, up from 5 percent now, its president said.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:04:25 GMT
PC World - For a digital camera that can withstand the elements, check out the Pentax Optio WS80, now on sale for $130 at Abe's of Maine. Enter the coupon code LOYALTY10 to make the price drop even lower to $120 plus free shipping.
Publ.Date : Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:08:00 GMT
NewsFactor - Google on Monday announced its latest social-web acquisition: Picnik. A complement to Google's Picasa and a partner with services like Yahoo's Flickr and Photobucket, Picnik lets users edit photos in the browser. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Publ.Date : Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:58:00 GMT
PC World - If you're in the market for a new cell phone and a new digital camera, visit Wirefly.com, which is offering the Sony Ericsson C905a for free with activation of a new line of service with AT&T.
Publ.Date : Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:40:00 GMT
AP - Microchip Technology Inc. on Monday raised its purchase price for Silicon Storage Inc. a second time, competing with a private-equity firm for the maker of flash memory cards used in digital cameras and MP3 players.
Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:57:10 GMT
AP - OmniVision Technologies Inc. shares climbed Thursday after an analyst upgraded the maker of image sensors for digital cameras and other devices, predicting it will increase its market share this year.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:20:36 GMT
AP - A federal agency that oversees trade disputes said Wednesday it will investigate Eastman Kodak Co.'s patent-infringement complaint over digital-camera technology used in iPhones and BlackBerrys.
Publ.Date : Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:08:37 GMT
!["An]("http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20100217/i/r3993865043.jpg?x=130&y=86&q=85&sig=kL1RCZSpiaQyD6AUIi4zow--") Reuters - The International Trade Commission said it launched an investigation of Research In Motion and Apple smartphones that contain digital cameras after receiving a complaint from Eastman Kodak Co.
Publ.Date : Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:26:59 GMT
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