Buying a Digital Camera
Computer users are fairly used to the idea of rapid technological advancement (and the frustrating confrontation with obsolescence that such advancement invariably leads to). But even long-time computer nerds can be overwhelmed by the speed with which digital camera vendors crank out products. Whether you’re an experienced film photographer who’s thinking of switching to digital, or are just getting interested in photography and thinking of starting out digital, understanding what gear to buy can be very confusing.
Oklahoma, June 2006
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When you’re racing across I-40 at 70 miles per hour, it’s easy enough to write off Oklahoma as nothing but a flat wasteland. If you take yourself off the interstate, though, and spend a little time exploring, you’ll find an incredibly varied landscape. From densely-wooded forests in the east to cactus-laden mountains in the west, Oklahoma sports a surprising array of terrains. |
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Learning to spot a potential photograph is one of the most difficult parts of becoming a better photographer. Complicating the process is the fact that the photograph you take is often not a finished product, but simply the raw material that you’ll use to construct a final image. Very often, the world will present you with scenes that are good potential photographs, not perfect finished images. Learning to recognize the potential image that exists in a scene is a function of experience, and an understanding of what is possible with your chosen camera and image processing tools. |
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