Best monitor for photo editing?

Q. I'm a photographer and looking to purchase a new monitor for photo editing to plug into my laptop. What do you recommend?

A. Due in part to Adobe, and their Photoshop software, digital photography has grown with tremendous celerity over the past decade. Computer monitor technology for editing and viewing photos is constantly advancing. CRT (cathode ray tube) monitors are the relic of the industry, while LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors make up the bulk of products used world-wide today. There are four main types of LCD panels, though IPS (in-plane switching) monitors are likely used in most photography schools.

Twisted Nematic

These products are typically cheaper to make, and are widely used by most manufacturers. TN monitors represent 6-bits of color, which is among the lowest color accuracy of LCD products. The angles of view are limited; the picture clarity diminishes when looking from side or top angles. The refresh rate of TN LCD monitors, which refers to the number of frames drawn of a given image per second, is under six miliseconds, fast enough to warrant popularity in the tech fields, gaming more than photography.

Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment

MVA monitors are a mid-range product that offer 8-bit color range, and brightness of a higher grade than TN models. MVA technology tilts the crystals in the display at different positions, creating viewing angles that are wider than TN, though not as wide as those found in IPS models. The refresh rate of a MVA product is fast and similar to that of a TN model. MVA panels are versatile and fast, suitable for photography, or animation and programming.

Patterned Vertical Alignment

PVA technology is in the same class of MVA, offering wide viewing angles and

8-bit color reproduction. The contrast ratio in PVA monitors is higher than that of TN or MVA products. Some manufacturers offer Super Patterned Vertical Alignment Technology (S-PVA), with upgraded 10-bit and 16-bit color displays. This level of color reproduction ability makes an S-PVA monitor more suitable for photography and design.

In-Plane Switching

IPS monitors are of the more expensive, professional class of photography monitors. The range of colors represented in IPS products is greater and fuller due to a true 8-bit color display. Some models are limited by slower refresh rates. The angles of view in IPS monitors are unparalleled by any other LCD panel in their wideness, making them the standard for photography and graphic design. Apple is one company that uses IPS technology in their high-performance machines.

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Do they make computers/ digi cams without lcd monitors anymore?

Q. I HATE lcd monitors, they are so easy to break, at least for me, Im pretty clumsy, I broke 2 laptop screens and 1 digital camera lcd screen. And to fix the screen is so expensive you're better off buying a new cam/compie. Dont they make regular screens anymore? Is this a way to squeeze money out of the consumer??

A. The CRT-type monitors are alive and well for computers. Digicams and laptops require the LCD's for portability.

Desktop computers are often marketed with the LCD screens because most people like the smaller size (compared to CRT). But you can custom order one with a CRT.

In fact, CRT's are the preferred device for graphic arts and photography professionals because the color rendition is more true.

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Amateur photography camera?

Q. I am a photographer, and I'm not professional I just do it for fun and I enjoy it. What are some beginner photography cameras ranging from $300 to $600 dollars? I want one to be decent, of course, and I would like 12-18 megapixels. I'm not good at camera prices, so I'm not sure how much, for example a 15 megapixel camera would cost. Please do not judge me because I started out at a 1990s camera and I currently have a 10.2 megapixel Samsung Intelligent LCD. I don't want video because that does not matter to me. I don't need password-protected control on my camera and I do want features that are able to take moving things like dogs, whatever lens or camera that requires. I want detailed pictures, so a good lens or one where I would be able to snap another lens on. Optical zoom is preferred. I want to be able to take good pictures at any time, night or day. That's about all I really want and don't want. If you have any questions I'll be happy to add additional details. Thanks!

A. i suggest u this one
Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera
*12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
*Outfit includes the 3x AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens with image stabilization
*D-Movie Mode with sound; record 720p HD movie clips
*Vari-angle color 2.7-inch LCD monitor; one-button Live View

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Help for digital camera.?

Q. There's a Samsung Digimax AC503 camera available at the local store. Here are the specs:
-5.0 megapixel digital camera
-5X digital zoom
-2.0" TFT LCD monitor
-VGA 24fps move function (????)
-Special �effect� button
-PictBridge support

It has no optical zoom. Will it make a difference? Also, please explain the feature I've marked with multiple question marks. Is the megapixel enough for casual photography?

A. You need an optical zoom, A digital zoom merely crops your photo so it looks like a close up. and when you print it out it will be blocky.

VGA 24fps.. is for the movie mode and means 24 frames per second

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What is a good camera for a beginner Photographer?

Q. My aunt got me a cutesy digital one but it's not rechargeable, which is a real pain. Plus the zoom sucks.

I want a camera that can catch the sunlight in the morning dew. I don't have much money but I can always save up.

A. I recommend to anyone seriously contemplating the purchase of a new digital SLR camera to consider these two primary questions:

1. How much money do you have to spend????

2. What level of photography do you aspire to "progress to" in the coming years ? (i.e. basic beginner, intermediate, or professional/business use).

For most beginners to intermediates I usually suggest one of these two manufacturers: Canon vs Nikon

1. Canon EOS Rebel model XSi. (Also known as the Canon 450D in Britain)
The "kit" package comes with an 18-55mm zoom lens. The camera has pop-up flash, 12.2 Megapixels, and shutter speeds up to 1/4000th, 100-1,600 ISO sensitivity, 7 autoexposure Scene modes, PLUS Shutter Priority, Aperature Priority and Programmed Exposure Modes and Manual. It also has a 3 inch LCD screen, 3.5 frames continous per second max., 9 point AF system, Live View Functioning and the ability to record photos in 3, 6 or 12 Megapixels PLUS numerous other great features found only on more expensive cameras. Wal-Mart is also selling them now for about $799. Sam's Club also has them for $729.

I bought one of these 6 months ago and use it as my "back up" camera. I absolutely love it. I have gotten some fantastic photos with it and cannot praise it enough. I routinely enlarge my photos to make 8x10's and 11x14 size enlargements with no noticeable distortion or loss of detail in the pictures.

2. Nikon D-90: If you prefer to use Nikon equipment I strongly recommend the Nikon D-90 which has 12.3 Megapixels, 3 inch monitor with Live View, 200-3,200 ISO sensitivity, 11 point AF system with Face Priority, 4.5 frames per second in continous mode, 5 advanced Scene modes for auto exposure plus Shutter Priority, Aperature Priority, Programmed Auto plus Manual. The D-90 sells for around $900-950. (Body ONLY. The 18-55mm lens cost an additional $150.-175.) Typically, Nikon equipment is slightly more expensive than Canon equipment, but (having owned both Nikon and Canon cameras), I have seldom noticed BETTER quality results using Nikon equipment.

You might also consider the Nikon D-40 ($499) kit that comes with the 18-55mm lens.
Another great choice is the Nikon D-60 kit ($649) which also comes with the 18-55mm lens.

These selections are probably the best choices for any beginner to intermediate skill level, offering the most lenses and other accessories, dealers and places to purchase.

I strongly recommend that ALL beginners buy a good book on digital photography AND take a class or two from a Vocational school or Community Education Center in your area.

You can learn more about the technical specifications of each of these two cameras at these websites:

www.usa.canon.com
www.nikonusa.com

Good Luck

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Recommendations on a good quality beginner digital camera?

Q. I really want to get into photography and I want recommendations on good quality, compact and a moderate priced camera. One that is professional but at the same time good for a beginner. Comments very appreciated!! thanks

A. i recommend Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
Great camera for the money

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What is a good camera for a beginner Photographer?

Q. My aunt got me a cutesy digital one but it's not rechargeable, which is a real pain. Plus the zoom sucks.

I want a camera that can catch the sunlight in the morning dew. I don't have much money but I can always save up.

A. I recommend to anyone seriously contemplating the purchase of a new digital SLR camera to consider these two primary questions:

1. How much money do you have to spend????

2. What level of photography do you aspire to "progress to" in the coming years ? (i.e. basic beginner, intermediate, or professional/business use).

For most beginners to intermediates I usually suggest one of these two manufacturers: Canon vs Nikon

1. Canon EOS Rebel model XSi. (Also known as the Canon 450D in Britain)
The "kit" package comes with an 18-55mm zoom lens. The camera has pop-up flash, 12.2 Megapixels, and shutter speeds up to 1/4000th, 100-1,600 ISO sensitivity, 7 autoexposure Scene modes, PLUS Shutter Priority, Aperature Priority and Programmed Exposure Modes and Manual. It also has a 3 inch LCD screen, 3.5 frames continous per second max., 9 point AF system, Live View Functioning and the ability to record photos in 3, 6 or 12 Megapixels PLUS numerous other great features found only on more expensive cameras. Wal-Mart is also selling them now for about $799. Sam's Club also has them for $729.

I bought one of these 6 months ago and use it as my "back up" camera. I absolutely love it. I have gotten some fantastic photos with it and cannot praise it enough. I routinely enlarge my photos to make 8x10's and 11x14 size enlargements with no noticeable distortion or loss of detail in the pictures.

2. Nikon D-90: If you prefer to use Nikon equipment I strongly recommend the Nikon D-90 which has 12.3 Megapixels, 3 inch monitor with Live View, 200-3,200 ISO sensitivity, 11 point AF system with Face Priority, 4.5 frames per second in continous mode, 5 advanced Scene modes for auto exposure plus Shutter Priority, Aperature Priority, Programmed Auto plus Manual. The D-90 sells for around $900-950. (Body ONLY. The 18-55mm lens cost an additional $150.-175.) Typically, Nikon equipment is slightly more expensive than Canon equipment, but (having owned both Nikon and Canon cameras), I have seldom noticed BETTER quality results using Nikon equipment.

You might also consider the Nikon D-40 ($499) kit that comes with the 18-55mm lens.
Another great choice is the Nikon D-60 kit ($649) which also comes with the 18-55mm lens.

These selections are probably the best choices for any beginner to intermediate skill level, offering the most lenses and other accessories, dealers and places to purchase.

I strongly recommend that ALL beginners buy a good book on digital photography AND take a class or two from a Vocational school or Community Education Center in your area.

You can learn more about the technical specifications of each of these two cameras at these websites:

www.usa.canon.com
www.nikonusa.com

Good Luck

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Recommendations on a good quality beginner digital camera?

Q. I really want to get into photography and I want recommendations on good quality, compact and a moderate priced camera. One that is professional but at the same time good for a beginner. Comments very appreciated!! thanks

A. i recommend Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
Great camera for the money

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Recommendations on a good quality beginner digital camera?

Q. I really want to get into photography and I want recommendations on good quality, compact and a moderate priced camera. One that is professional but at the same time good for a beginner. Comments very appreciated!! thanks

A. i recommend Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
Great camera for the money

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when buying a digital camera for serious photography, what should I look for to make sure it fits my needs?

Q. I intend to get a digital camera for photography, but I'm sort of new at it. I want to take pictures and edit them on IPhoto, but I need a new camera, and don't know what to look for. Any suggestions and tips for camera shopping??

Help? Thanks!!!

A. In new cameras, look for a viewfinder (LCD invisible in bright sun), optical image stabilizer, and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ...

The Canon A590IS is a slightly older model that is available everywhere at great sale prices. Think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has auto focus, a viewfinder, optical image stabilization, and uses rechargeable NiMH batteries.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A590IS/A590ISA.HTM ...
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...

You may never need expanded wide angle or telephoto capabilities, but the A590 IS is compatible with Canon's accessory lens adapters: A small button next to the lens bezel is actually a latch; press it and you can remove the bezel ring, exposing a bayonet mount for accessory lenses. Canon offers the WC-DC52 0.7x wide-angle lens, the TC-DC52A telephoto lens, the 250D 52mm closeup lens separately, along with the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them on the camera. (Note that the wide, tele, and macro lenses all need the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them to the camera. The lenses won't work by themselves.)

There is no one place to get great buys, but click the second link in the information above then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.

What gives a camera its picture quality?
It is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures. Megapixel resolution is about potential photo size, not picture quality.

There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but the second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.

A friend asked me to clean and charge her new 2000mAh Duracell batteries as described in the next link. Those batteries are still going strong after four months of normal use and have not been recharged.

Click this link for other camera tips and complete instructions on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.
http://www.google.com/base/a/4210404/D13701973093918363271

Most NiMH rechargeable batteries lose charge and should be recharged when not used after two weeks, but Duracell and RayOVac new formula 2000mAh NiMH batteries hold charge one year when not used. Also, 2000mAh batteries seem to have a longer life. Did not like these batteries at first, but have 12 over five years old and all are still as good as new. Higher mAh batteries (about one year old) still work well in flashlights, but won't start my camera.

CAUTION Do not overcharge! Batteries can be damaged. Use an automatic two or more hour Energizer Compact smart charger with temperature monitor, trickle charge technology, and safety timer ($9.76) at Walmart. Use pre-charged 2000mAh Duracell ($12.97) or RayOVac ($5.97) batteries (both hold charge one year) and a full cycle charge. To preserve battery charge, use the viewfinder.

This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder and ... It's PINK, but it uses a $49.50 Series G Rechargeable 960mAh lithium-ion battery.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 ...

http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm ...
This link is about prolonging the life of lithium-based batteries which last from two to three years, but are very expensive. A Sony series G rechargeable 960mAh lithium-ion battery is $49.88 at Walmart.

CAUTION To prevent memory card corruption, keep batteries charged, format in camera, and don't delete or fill card completely. Wait for lights to stop flashing then turn camera off before removing memory. For card readers, double click Safely Remove Hardware. Select, then click Stop and OK.

Lots of great camera tips in this link.
http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...

My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.

Once you select a camera, read all about it in the owner's manual. Check the camera maker's site or view owner's manuals at this link. You will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...

The source links show most of the cameras out there with prices and make digital cameras work better with help on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.

Source(s):
http://www.google.com/base/a/4210404/D13701973093918363271
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/ ...
http://dpreview.com/ ...

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