Digital Cameras Articles & Videos

• What Are Small Solar Panels for Hikers?

  Electronics let you call for help, help you navigate and take pictures during your hiking trips. Unfortunately, a dead battery can leave you stranded or without a way to call for help. Solar chargers offer a solution. read more

• How to Convert Focal Length to Magnification

  When budding photographers switch from a point-and-shoot camera to an SLR, they often want to know what the magnification, or zoom, of a lens is, as they are used to seeing figures like 3x or 6x zoom when buying compact digital cameras. How… read more

• Digital Vs. Optical Zoom

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• The Best Digital Cameras for Fishing

  A fishing trip offers the anticipation of the trek to the river or lake, the challenge of the catch and the satisfaction of showing off the bagged fish. Bringing along one of the best digital cameras for fishing ensures that the memories no… read more

• The Best Binoculars With a Built-in Digital Camera

  Binoculars and cameras are the tools of choice for nature lovers and tourists. So what could be better than combining the two? When you go shopping for camera binoculars you'll find that they have the following in common: the magnification… read more

• How to Use a Compact Digital Camera Underwater

  For enthusiasts who enjoy water activities, many underwater digital cameras can help keep your recreational memories alive. As a good tool to help capture rare findings under the water, digital underwater cameras can be expensive. Researchi… read more

• What is Banding on Digital SLR Cameras?

  Digital SLR cameras can produce banding noise, which reduces the quality of a photo by causing the appearance of soft lines running through the image. Banding noise varies across different models of digital SLR cameras, and also varies wit… read more

• Norcent Digital Cameras Review

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• What Does ISO Mean on My Camera?

  Among the manipulations you can make when taking a picture are to alter the shutter speed, aperture, focus and ISO setting. You'll want to modify the ISO settings when light conditions change. read more

• Review of Bird Watching Digital Cameras

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• A Camera Buying Guide

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• What Is the Focal Length of a Camera Lens?

  The focal length of a camera lens is the distance between the lens and the film. It is a measurement usually made in millimeters. Every camera has a focal length for the lens, which determines what part of the viewing field will be captured… read more

• Camera Flash Basics

  A blessing in disguise, the basic "in camera" flash is the easiest solution to digital photography in a low-light setting but is not always the most effective way of capturing the moment. read more

• Digital Camera Binoculars Review

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• Types of Films used in Cameras

  Even though digital cameras have become hugely popular, camera film is still sold and many photographers prefer to use traditional types of film because they enjoy developing them themselves--or they are not technology-savvy enough to use a… read more

• Guide to Buying SLR Cameras

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• The Best Digital Camera Binoculars

  If you enjoy bird watching, whale watching or any other type of activity in which you require binoculars but also would like to take pictures, a pair of digital camera binoculars can often be a cheaper and more portable option than a big te… read more

• Best Digital Camera Binoculars

  Digital camera binoculars are a great investment if you love the outdoors. These binoculars serve two purposes, letting you view objects in the distance and also working as a digital camera. This means you need to pack just one item. The be… read more

• About DSLR Cameras

  A digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera is designed differently than most digital point-and-shoot cameras. Like ordinary single-lens reflex cameras, DSLRs use a mirror to project the image from the lens to the sensor. Because of this, mo… read more

• Information About the Samsung S730 Digital Camera

  A great portable digital camera to take on the trail, the Samsung S730 features 7.2 MP resolution, compact ergonomic design and multi-mode shooting options. read more

• Top Ten Digital Cameras

  Before heading out on that once-in-a-lifetime trek to the Himalaya, or on a climbing trip in the Alps, or a long multi-day (or multi-month) hike on the Appalachian Trail, you'll want to make sure you have a camera to document those memories… read more

• List of Best Digital Cameras

  Memories last a lifetime, but they're a lot easier to share if you have some images to go along with them. Luckily, digital cameras are making it easier to take, store, and share images from your outdoor excursions. With the expansive varie… read more

• Comparing Sony Digital Cameras

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• Explain Camera Lens F-Stop

  The term "f-stop" relates to the size of the opening in the camera's lens (or aperture), which, when the shutter button is pressed, allows light to reach the film or digital sensor and expose an image. A photographer must balance two main v… read more

• Types of Nikon Cameras

  Looking for the perfect camera to document your long-distance hike or backcountry ski trip? Nikon, one of the oldest optics companies in Japan (the first Canon camera actually used a Nikon lens), has plenty of choices, from digital point an… read more

• Comparing Lens Sizes for Digital Cameras

  Before going on that once-in-a-lifetime trip to your dream destination, whether it's Europe, Alaska or somewhere else with stunning mountain and ocean views, you'll want to make sure that you have a good camera to document all those preciou… read more

• Video Camera Tips

  Video camera technology changes frequently. Cameras have become smaller and easier to handle. They also have become more affordable. But no matter how fancy or inexpensive your camera is, you still need to utilize proper techniques when fil… read more

• Underwater Digital Cameras Review

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• How to Waterproof Your Camera

  Waterproof cameras or waterproof cases for digital cameras are available for purchase, but the cost of these items may not seem worthwhile to a casual photographer. Fortunately, you can still protect your camera from a wet environment or ge… read more

• Comparison of Ultra Thin Digital Cameras

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• Types of Memory Cards for Cameras

  With the transition of photography from film to a digital medium, a swarm of memory cards of different sizes, shapes and manufacturers has flooded the market. read more

• Digital Video Cameras Buying Guide

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• About SLR Camera Lenses

  The ability to switch lenses is one of the main reasons to use a single-lens reflex camera. SLR lenses come in a wide variety, making it easy to find one that matches your shooting style and budget. read more

• The Best Digital Waterproof Cameras

  Digital waterproof cameras have taken off in recent years. The trick to deciding which of the many waterproof cameras you should get is to consider what you will be mainly using it for. An avid diver will probably want to get a digital came… read more

• The Best Digital Waterproof Camera Cases

  Unless you plan to specialize in underwater photography, you may prefer to purchase a waterproof camera case for the camera you already own, rather than buying a new, underwater camera to take shots underwater. There are camera cases availa… read more

• TIps for Trail Cameras

  Outdoor photography can be a wonderful hobby, and in some cases, a rewarding career. One way to get amazing photos of wild animals is to get out where they are in abundance with a zoom lens. This will get the close-up shots without scaring… read more

• Trail Camera Comparison

  When following the golden rule of hiking, "take only pictures, leave only footprints," the first thing you need to do is invest in a camera for the trail. Cameras today have a wide range of price, quality and size, so it is important to cho… read more

• Best Camera Lens to Take on a Hike

  A photographer's dilemma--you're planning a 10-mile round trip hike. The destination is an alpine meadow at 10,000 ft. and it's wildflower season in the Rockies. Along the way, you might also see big horn sheep. Pack weight and room is alwa… read more

• How to Keep an Online Hiking Journal

  Seasoned and novice hikers can record notes, photographs and experiences in an online hiking journal. It's an efficient and free way to share your thoughts and help other hikers looking to hit the trails. Depending on the length of your hik… read more

• Choosing a Digital Camera for Hiking

  Photos are a vivid way to remember and share experiences you have out on the trail. They're also handy for later identification of plants, fungi, or wildlife. But if you don't have a camera that's easy to use when hiking, you're likely to l… read more