Archive for April, 2010
SD vs. SDHC
SD memory cards have been around for years. I’ve been using them ever since I purchased my second digital camera back in 2005 (a Kodak EasyShare Z740, for those interested). Then 2008 rolled around, and I decided to stop being cheap and shelled out $80 for a 4GB SDHC memory card. But I can [...]
Turn your favorite photos into decor for your home
I have been taking photos for years, and over the last five years I have been showcasing my favorite ones on Flickr. But more recently I have been getting into displaying my favorite of my favs around my house. It all started last summer, when my friend gave me a very sleek, high quality digital [...]
The basics of aperture
Aperture is a camera term that refers to the hole or opening through which light travels. This light provides the exposure for your photographs, so if you don’t want dark photos or blown out (also referred to as over-exposed) photos, you’ll want to make sure that you fine-tune your exposure settings. The easiest way [...]
Keep your gear safe when you’re out in public
Now that the temperatures are rising and the weather is getting nicer (minus those pesky April showers that can really put a damper on things), I know you’re getting the itch to take your camera outdoors with you, because I certainly am. But make sure you don’t get so used to having your camera [...]