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By Charles Kassotis
The person who thought up digital photo technology had a terrific idea.
And the fact that digital cameras are now so affordable means that more
people are choosing this option for their photo needs. But there are
some major differences between film cameras and digital cameras when it
comes to the end result.
One of the biggest advantages of film cameras was also one of the
biggest disadvantages. When you completed shooting a roll of film, you
took it to a lab (or mailed it off) and got photos in return. On the
downside, you didn't usually get photos developed until you had an
entire roll of film finished. Some people say that not having the photo
is one of the biggest negatives of digital photography. There's a
tendency to shoot the photos, download them to the computer and simply
leave them there. But there are some options - some really incredible
options!
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Printing on your home printer has never been easier. And as the
technology continues to advance, photo paper is becoming increasingly more
affordable. There are even some printers out there designed to read directly
from the camera and spit out photos on the spot.
You can also have digital photos printed from your local retailer or any number
of online photo labs. Upload photos from your computer to their sites, or take
your digital camera media in. The cost is very reasonable. What's more, you can
choose the sizes you want, get multiple prints of only those that you want, and
eliminate the bad shots without paying for printing.
Most computers have great photo software that allows you to correct problems
before printing. You can eliminate red eyes, crop out unwanted backgrounds, and
even sharpen the focus to some degree. You can also lighten or darken to make
up for bad lighting at the time of the shot.
If you're into special effects, the sky's the limit. You can change from color
to black and white, insert your subject into any scene, add text or change
colors. What's more, every mistake you make while experimenting is easy to
rectify, or you can simply trash that endeavor and start over.
Having digital photos on your computer can also be great when it's time for
gift giving. There are software programs that allow you to create calendars
using your own photos. You can make customized cards for any occasion. Imagine
sending out birth announcements with the baby's first photo on the front of the
card!
There are plenty of gift ideas from online. Most online photo labs offer
options for every season. You simply upload a photo, then choose the gift you
want with that image. Coffee cups, t-shirts, puzzles, posters, playing cards
and more are available, personalized with your favorite picture.
It's interesting to see that more companies are offering options with digital
photos. Even the US Postal Service has recently announced that you can order
personalized stamps using a photo you upload from your computer.
There's no doubt that film photography is still preferred for certain
situations, but digital photography has certainly taken the lead in many
venues. Whether you're a professional or simply the designated family
photographer, take a look at some of the great things you can do with those
digital photos.
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