Favorites of futile discussions …
February 21st, 2010
When you are seeking information or knowledge on the web about photo so it tends to appear in the discussion forums and blogs that are totally meaningless. They seldom lead to anything constructive, sometimes maybe you learn something new but very rarely.
Film or digital photography. These techniques have, of course, their various pros and cons. It is something that you yourself can decide individually. Technology is not immortal because the development is progressing. There are differences and it is subjective to what you prefer.
Canon or Nikon. It is probably the most discussion and I certainly think that no matter which brand you choose, you will be pleased. Systems takes very good pictures and myself, I have a Canon, but can just as easily imagine a Nikon. I had bought a camera today, it would probably become one of their Nikon camera is a little more robust and it is nice when you are outdoors. Actually the photo here is taken with a mobile. Its not the camera that take the picture its you.
Which camera should I buy? I do not know how many forum threads I’ve seen with this theme. Often want the person asking the question to have a really cheap camera that takes nice pictures tremendously. It usually ends in a Canon or Nikon discussion or go to the store and feel of the camera. In the end it’s you who will buy the camera. I ended up with Olympus since it suits my needs. I do understand that others might have other needs like taking photos indoors.
Black / white or color? Again, it is totally subjective and discussions can go on indefinitely. There are as many answers as people. Various images suited in black and white and I can not see why you should just stick to one. The world is richer when you have more options. Moreover, so I think we all should respect each other’s views. Why rule out the other if you have a choice.
The “macro” can be tricky to find and even more so if you do not care to read the manual. My own approach to a new gadget made me write this article. My motto when I get a new gadget is “Manuals are for sissy” then so can I use an unstructured trial and error method. I think my motto is quite common, mostly because the manuals are enormously unpedagogy and technical in its design. 
It meant that when we got home our first digital compact camera, a Canon Powershot A85 so were all my close-ups very blurry and unfocused. In the end I gave up and forced to read the mass of manual pages say the least, where it explains how and when the macro function works. It has a flower symbol, and you see it illuminated in the image here. Although the Nikon as the symbol of the close-up of a flower, but Nikon’s menu system is slightly different so read the manual to find it. You will probably find it.
You should also not forget that you can also change the focus with the moving camera. One of the key things that you might think is obvious is to keep the camera still. If you are unsteady on your hand you can build a mini tripod using a PET bottle. Close-ups are fun to get in and get really good with digital cameras.
Before changing the firmware be careful thinking that they can withdraw the firmware copy and make sure you have a new charged battery. Let the update alone do not pull out any contact and let the camera be. Remember that we are the Image and photo leaves no compensation. 