The Camera Hacker

For centuries images have been projected onto surfaces. The camera obscura and the camera lucida were used by artists to trace scenes as early as the 16th century. These early cameras did not fix an image in time; they only projected what passed through an opening in the wall of a darkened room onto a surface. In effect, the entire room was turned into a large pinhole camera. Indeed, the phrase camera obscura literally means "darkened room," and it is after these darkened rooms that all modern cameras have been named.

Who can deny the usefulness of cameras? As we all know, cameras are meant to capture our most precious memories on film. Some of those moments, however, happen to take place in less-than-ideal environments. Hence the camera of choice must be sturdy and more versatile than your average or standard camera. As you undoubtedly know, digital cameras have now all but replaced the conventional film cameras we've all grown up with. Since digital cameras rely on sophisticated computer boards and microprocessors that are more prone to damage by the elements such as water, the demand for waterproof digital cameras is very strong.

Photographing your pet can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Done well, it will allow you to immortalize Fluffy or Spot - that significant member of your family - the pet that shared your food, chewed your shoes, and brought you the newspaper. The act of seriously photographing your pet will bring you both closer because the process opens you to notice the small, wonderful things that you might have missed before - the way he wags his tail, etc. This is a grand adventure.

Canon digital camera innovations have always been at the forefront of photographic innovations. Their compact digital cameras package a variety of functions into a deceptively small Canon digital camera body. These are particularly attractive to a wide range of users because of their light weight, ease of use, high image quality, and high functionality. Canon digital camera experts are highly experienced in camera manufacturing, leading-edge optical technology, ultra high-precision mounting technology, electronic device technology, and color management technology, amongst others. All this experience and expertise are combined to produce the Canon digital camera PowerShot series and the PowerShot DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS series.

Winter brings out the most challenging elements in our climate, with many people putting away their camera bags ‘till early spring. But, if you put away your camera, you miss out on the raw beauty of this magical season.

Filters are used in photography to bring back an image of how our eyes perceive the original scene. Sometimes our cameras can’t record an exact scene - so we have to rely on the manufacturers of camera products. Filters also help us to create mood in our images and bring out the best in a scene. A small selection of filters is well worth packing when heading off for a trip. They don’t take up too much space and will add a bit of spice to your images.

Candid Photography, Taking Pictures Of Your Friend Without Their Attention Candid photography is, by definition, taking pictures of people without them being aware the photo is being taken. Part of the fun in photography is catching your human subjects off guard so that your pictures have more emotion. Photographers who work for magazines like Time Life can get candid shots of their subjects. Most of us can remember the black and white photographs of Africans and others, giving rise to more emotion from the viewer. Taking candid shots may appear easy, but few techniques in the photography world will make the candid shot worth more than just a snapshot of friends.