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For answers to questions about cameras and camera accessories, from disposables to high end digital camcorders, consult eHow’s step-by-step instructions and camera articles. Looking to switch from film to digital? eHow can help you compare new models and make the right choice. Want to take and edit better home movies? Use eHow to learn the basics of good video camera work. Whether you need pointers on traveling with your camcorder or you’re interested in setting up a system of security cameras, eHow can help.

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How to add memory card to coolpix 5200

By dasbootjoe

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Pictures can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on an SD memory card... more »

How to Become a Better Photographer

By Richard Burke

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One of the eHow's most searched topics in photography is how to be a better photographer. At first, I though this was an impossible topic to address. Photography has so many variables that I thought it would take books to answer the question. As ... more »

How to Buy a Digital Camera

By Richard Burke

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There are so many different types and manufacturers of digital cameras today that it can be tough to make a decision. Before looking at the camera’s specifications, it is important to understand your requirements from a digital camera. Do you ... more »

How to buy the best digital camcorder

By kebon77

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A descriptive review of the best camcorder that money can buy... more »

How to Buy the Best Digital Camera

By 1Hooksey

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Searching for best camera in the market? Stop your searching and select the one from the best deals given..... more »

How to Buy The Best Digital Camera For Your Needs.

By kebon77

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A small introduction to finding the right digital camera for your needs... more »

How to Choose Between a Wired or Wireless Home-Security Camera

By eHow Electronics Editor

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When trying to choose a home-security camera, most consumers do not know whether a wired or wireless model will serve them best... more »

How to Clean a Camera Lens

By Christine Sostarich

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Camera lenses need to be cleaned properly to preserve their integrity and keep your pictures looking sharp and clear... more »

How to Clean Your Camera Lens

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Keeping the lens of your camera clean is vital for taking spotless pictures. This is especially true for the digital SLR cameras which have highly accurate focusing mechanisms as the slightest particle of dust can show up on the picture and ruin ... more »

How to Colorize a Photographic Image

By Richard Burke

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Image editing programs like GIMP or Photoshop allow you to colorize an image or a specific part of an image. Image editing programs allow you to make corrections to images that were impossible to make in the darkroom. Colorization is one of those ... more »

How to Create a Glamour Effect in Photoshop

By Tippy

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Today, there is no need to hire a professional photographer to retouch your portrait. With Photoshop, you can take a picture and glamorize it yourself. The procedure, once limited to the domain of the photograph-developing industry is now ... more »

How to Determine the Best Photo Online Service

By Anthony S. Policastro

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With the digital camera revolution, a plethora of online digital print services popped up offering an easy way to print those countless photos that seem to endlessly accumulate in your camera. Basically, all the services do the same thing, but ... more »

How to Do Close Up Photography

By Richard Burke

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There will be times that you'll want to get closer to photograph an object than your lens will allow. All lenses have a minimum focusing distance, and if you get too close, the subject will be out of focus. Close-Up Photography is also called ... more »

How to dry a digital camera

By dasbootjoe

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Will be able to dry out your digital camera.. more »

How to Erase All Photos From Your Celestron VistaPix 8 x 32mm Binocular and Digital Camera

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Rather than individually erasing old photographs from your Celestron VistaPix binocular/digital camera, you can simultaneously erase all the photos. After developing or printing your photos, you can instantly free your memory to provide room for ... more »

How to Extend a Digital Camera's Battery Life

By acyokum

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Digital cameras rely heavily on rechargeable batteries. Hitting the road and being able to shoot digital photos along the way is a great career choice or hobby. The only negative aspect of owning a digital camera are the batteries that operate ... more »

How to Find the Best Camcorder for Your Business

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Your company will be hosting an important meeting that you want to tape for review. Or perhaps your work assignments require you to travel and record video clips onsite. If you’ve been in either of these situations or if you know that you’ll ... more »

How to Frame a Photograph

By Richard Burke

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OK, so you have taken a picture you are really proud of. Why not frame it and put in on the wall? It is easy and inexpensive for small photographic prints. An 8-by-10 inch photograph will fit in an 11-by-14 inch frame. They are perfect for ... more »

How to Get Tons of Free Stuff with GiftMonkey

By dhinkle

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GiftMonkey is one of the premier Free Gift Sites that offer over 80 different items that you can get for free. I’ve been using it for months I’ve already received a 16gb iTouch, an iPhone, X-Box 360, and over $1000 in cash. Unlike many other ... more »

How to Improve Your Vacation Photos

By acreative

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If you are like most people, you take lots of photos while on vacation, only to discover that most of them didn’t quite turn out as well as you had hoped. But there are some steps you can follow to make your next vacation photos as good as a pro's!.. more »

How to keep an electronic record of your digital photo information

By dduck1947

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Keeping track of information about photo shots is important for learning photography. Fortunately, you can record your information electronically, after each photo shoot, using your computer's explorer or preview... more »

How to Load a Polaroid 600 Camera

By eHow Electronics Editor

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It seems that some of today's generation still enjoy the spontaneity and instant gratification of a Polaroid camera. For popularity and ease of use, one still cannot go wrong with a Polaroid 600. Best of all, loading the film is a snap... more »

How to Make a Movie From One Short Video Clip

By Richard Burke

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Although I consider myself to be an expert photographer—when it comes to video—I am a total hack. I have the advantage of understanding color and imaging, but I shoot video just like you do—with no script, lights or storyboard. As a result, I ... more »

How to Make a Photo Light Box

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Professional and amateurs photographers use various lighting techniques to enhance the details of objects in a photo. A light box lets you improve highlighting for products and inanimate objects. You can easily make a light box yourself, using ... more »

How to Make a Tripod

By eHow Electronics Editor

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If you need a tripod for your camera, you don't have to go out and spend a lot of money on one. Instead, you can use some everyday items found around your house to make a tripod. Just follow the steps below... more »