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  • How to Use a Dxg Video Camera

    If you are looking for a digital video camera that doesn't break the bank, you might want to try out the brand DXG. DXG video cameras are small portable cameras that rarely cost over $150 as of...

  • How to Load the Picture Controls on a Camera

    One of the great things about owning a digital camera--aside from the ability to take hundreds of photos on a single memory card--is the immediate picture controls the device offers you. By simply...

  • How to Charge a Samsung DVD Camcorder Battery

    Few things are more frustrating than having a dead battery when it's time to take a photo or record a video. Samsung has created its camcorders with a rechargeable battery pack, which is designed...

  • How to Use the Date Stamp on an Olympus Camera

    Many people say a picture is worth a thousand words. Sometimes, however, those words aren't enough when it comes to your photographic memories. By going through your Olympus camera's settings, you...

  • How to Troubleshoot a Canon Powershot Shutter

    If you are having problems with your Canon Powershot's shutter, the first thing you want to check are the batteries and memory card. If the batteries are low or dead, or if the memory card is...

  • How to Use a Basic Digital Camera

    There are various different types of digital cameras and it seems that they all work differently. Some have complicated buttons everywhere and some are simple and straight-forward. Even the...

  • How to use the 580EX

    Flash units expand a photographer's ability to take pictures in low-light and interior settings without worrying about blurriness, graininess or other imperfections. Although modern cameras often...

  • How to Use a Powershot A630

    The Canon Powershot A630 is a point-and-shoot, one-touch zoom camera, designed for the photographer who wants the ease of digital cameras---but with some extra bells and whistles. The Powershot...

  • How to Take a Clear Photo

    Almost everyone has a digital camera nowadays, whether it is a DSLR or a simple point and shoot. Blurry pictures are always a problem, and one reason is how the shutter button is pressed. In this...

  • How to Work My Sony Cyber Shot 3.2 Self Timer

    Sony Cyber Shot 3.2 megapixel digital cameras have several features that allow you to take high-quality photographs. The self-timer on the Cyber Shot not only aids in picture quality, but also...

  • How to Use a Vivitar Vivicam 55 Digital Camera

    The Vivitar Vivicam 55 is budget-priced compact digital camera released in 2006. The Vivacam 55 is best used as a starter camera as it does not have many of the standard features found on compact...

  • How to Set the Self Timer on a Sony CyberShot

    Setting a self timer on a digital camera allows the user to take photos without manually pressing the shutter button. Using the self timer, you can take a picture of yourself without having to...

  • Sony Camera Instructions

    The Sony Corporation manufactures several models of digital cameras for users with different levels of photography experience. The extra features available on the cameras may be different from...

  • Samsung Digimax 230 Instructions

    The Samsung Digimax 230 is a 2 megapixel digital camera released in 2002. The Digimax 230 features 3x optical zoom and is packaged with a memory card to allow users to use the camera out of the...

  • How to Troubleshoot a Nikon Coolpix 3100

    The Nikon Coolpix 3100 is a 3-megapixel compact digital camera released in 2003. Several common problems may be experienced with the 3100 that will keep it from operating as intended. When these...

  • How to Change Aperature Settings on a Nikon D40

    The Nikon D40 is one of the most popular Digital SLR cameras ever made. At 6.1 megapixels, it provides enough power for most consumers and amateur photographers. Unfortunately, because it has no...

  • Powershot SD 750 Tutorial

    The Canon SD750 is a 7 megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera with a 3x optical zoom in Canon's Elph line of compact, function-filled digital cameras. The camera has a three inch LCD screen for...

  • How to Use the Canon S5i

    Canon is one of the leading manufacturers of digital cameras in the world, for both at home consumers and professionals. The Canon S5i is a particular model designed for users who travel and need...

  • How to Take a Great Picture with Any Type of Camera

    Do you constantly take bad pictures? Taking a good picture is an ability that one could value for years to come.

  • How to Use a Nikon DSLR

    Are you looking to take your photography to the next level? Do you feel you've outgrown your point-and-shoot digital camera? If so, a digital single-lens reflex camera, or DSLR, may be for you....

  • Sony Cybershot Operating Instructions

    The Sony Cybershot ranging in design from small point-and-shoot digital cameras to higher-end one with advanced photographic settings. While each camera in the Cybershot series has its own...

  • How to Troubleshoot a Pentax Optio WP

    The Pentax Optio WP is a 5 megapixel digital waterproof camera that can operate for up to 30 minutes while submerged. In addition, the Optio WP has 3x optical zoom, a 2-inch LCD screen and 10.5 MB...

  • Canon SD630 Instructions

    The Canon SD630 is a 6 megapixel digital camera released in 2006. The camera features a 3 inch view screen, 3x optical zoom and several shooting mode options to help you take the best pictures...

  • Canon 5D Tips

    The Canon 5D is a digital SLR camera designed for intermediate to advanced users. It features a 12.8 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.5 inch LCD screen, Digic II image processor, nine autofocus points and...

  • Nikon SB-600 Tutorial

    The Nikon SB-600 is a powerful external flash that can be used for all but the most demanding flash applications. As an added bonus, the SB-600 can be setup as a wireless slave flash in the custom...

  • How to Set Aperture on a Light Meter

    The light meter will tell you the best aperture to use on your camera. Remember that the smallest F stop, which is the measurement of an aperture, is the widest aperture. The wider the aperture,...

  • How to Turn on your Cannon Digital Camera

    Buying a new camera is exciting and fun, but learning all of its features can be difficult! You've got to start somewhere so lets begin with simply turning on and off you Canon digital camera! ...

  • Canon Powershot A450 Instructions

    The Canon Powershot A450 is an entry-level point-and-shoot camera that effectively replaces the Canon A420 point-and-shoot camera. The Canon Powershot A450 is slim enough to fit into a pocket, has...

  • How to Be Unafraid of Your Digital Camera

    There are still people who are buying their first digital camera. But, are nervous about using it! Try a few of these steps, (OR ALL) to overcome your fear, and have some FUN!!!

  • How to Manually Reset a Sony Camera

    Cameras get old. Cameras break. Sometimes, you simply pressed a button you should'nt have, and you cannot determine how to get back to that old menu you are used to. That is when you get to...

  • Nikon SB 800 Tips

    The SB-800 was Nikon's top of the line external flash until replaced by the SB-900 in 2008. The SB-800 had a range of 2 to 66 feet (.6 to 20 meters), depending on the ISO, and used Nikon's...

  • Guide to the Canon GL2

    The Canon GL2 is a miniDV standard definition camcorder in Canon's professional line. The GL2 uses three charge coupled devices, or CCDs, to capture images, instead of one, for much better color...

  • Canon Powershot SD750 Tutorial

    The Canon SD750, part of Canon's ELPH series, is a compact, seven megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. The SD750's 3-inch LCD screen is bright and visible in a...

  • Canon A630 Tips

    The Canon A630 is a compact digital camera made for consumers who want an easy-to-use digital camera to take with them on the go. The A630 is capable of taking pictures with an 8-megapixel...

  • Canon G9 Tutorial

    The Canon PowerShot G9 is a point-and-shoot digital camera with many of the same features as more expensive DSLRs. Manual controls, RAW capability, 12.1-megapixel resolution and an optical image...

  • Fujifilm S700 Tips

    The Fujifilm FinePix S700 is a 7.1 megapixel digital camera released in 2007. The S700 comes with a variety of options that give amateur photographers greater control over their shots, including a...

  • Canon SD 1000 Tips

    The Canon PowerShot SD1000 is a 7.1 megapixel digital camera released in 2007. The SD1000 has many features for both beginning and experienced photographers, including 17 shooting modes, a...

  • Nikon Coolpix 4500 Troubleshooting

    Like most digital cameras, the Nikon Coolpix 4500 will occasionally not operate as intended. Many of the issues caused by a malfunctioning 4500, from problems with the power supply to issues with...

  • Nikon Coolpix 4500 Instructions Tips

    The Nikon Coolpix 4500 is a 4-megapixel digital camera released in 2003. With an array of features including a swiveling body to take pictures at various angles, 16 different scene modes and a 1.5...

  • Canon 430EX Instructions

    The Canon Speedlight 430EX Flash is a "digital compatible" flash unit that allows you to attach it to other Canon digital cameras that have a "hot shoe" built in. The Canon Speedlight 430EX Flash...

  • Canon 20D Tips

    The Canon 20D is a high-end digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera that follows other Canon models: D30, D60 and 10D. The Canon 20D offers higher pixel resolution (8.25) and a 5 fps (frames per...

  • Nikon Coolpix 5400 Instructions

    The 5.1 megapixel Coolpix 5400 is a digital camera released by Nikon in 2004. The 5400 is an advanced digital camera that gives experienced photographers great control over how their pictures are...

  • Kodak Easyshare Z710 Instructions

    The Kodak Easyshare Z710 is a 7.1 megapixel digital camera released in 2006. The Z710 features a 10x optical zoom, 2-inch LCD view screen and 18 shooting modes. The camera is easy to use for...

  • Canon A630 Instructions

    The Canon A630 is a compact digital camera created by Canon for the consumer market. The digital camera is capable of taking pictures at an eight-megapixel resolution, has a four-times optical...

  • Canon SD800 Tips

    The 7.1 megapixel Canon SD800 is a full feature digital camera released in 2006. Taking high quality images with the SD800 is easy thanks to the various shooting modes, 3.8x optical zoom and image...

  • Rebel XT Tutorial

    The Canon Rebel XT is an advanced DSLR camera. The camera takes 8-megapixel pictures, comes standard with an 18 to 55 mm lens, and takes crisp, clear pictures. People who own this camera may find...

  • How to Use a Rebel XSi Camera

    The Rebel XSi is a successor of the XT line, which was Canon's consumer SLR offering. It is different from the XT line because it has an LCD monitor that allows you to see the subject in live...

  • Canon XSi Tutorial

    The Canon Rebel XSi is a 12.2-megapixel digital SLR designed for professionals and serious amateur photographers. The camera can accept Canon's full line of interchangeable lenses and has a...

  • How to Change Digital Frame Interval & Transition Effects

    While you can set your digital frame to display just one image, you can make it more interesting by scrolling through a series of them. You can increase the variety even more by changing the...

  • Canon Powershot SD550 Instructions

    The Canon Powershot SD550 is a 7.1-megapixel digital camera released in 2007. The SD550 has a 2.5-inch LCD viewing screen and 15 shooting modes to give photographers multiple options in different...

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