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medbuoyMost people who own digital SLR cameras are using them in JPEG mode, rather than shooting in the camera's native RAW format. For everyday use that is an easy way to go, since JPEGs can be instantly viewed, edited and shared. RAW files, on the other hand, have to be processed on your PC using specialized software. JPEGS are also smaller so you can fit more on your memory card. That being said, professional photographers invariably prefer RAW images, and if you want to improve your own results you can do the same, without having to buy the professional-grade software.
You can use the open-source RAW Therapee program that is free to download. When you click on the file browser in this program, thumbnails of all the images appear. You can click on one of the RAW files to edit, much like you'd do in PhotoShop. All the changes you make are non-destructive, and the underling raw data will never be changed or lost.
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Rae WhitlockFujifilm has been busy adding new products to its digital camera lineup with the latest releases being it's feature-rich FinePix X100, and FinePix AV200 cameras now available in the Indian marketplace. The AV200 comes with a 14 megapixel sensor and a 3x Fujinon zoom lens. The camera has advanced resolution sensors that precisely merge the Fujinon optics with highly sensitive settings. The result are sharp, detailed images irrespective of shooting conditions.
Image blur has been eliminated by the digital image stabilization technology included on this model. There is also a scene recognition auto mode that will sense the scene type and shooting conditions automatically in order to optimize the camera's focus, exposure and white balance. The camera is lightweight and includes face detection, automatic red-eye removal, and HD video recording capability as well.
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ScammahYou consider yourself to be a digital photographer. A large part of digital photography is going out and taking photos. Many people consider this to be a major part of the photography process.
Nevertheless, as traditional cameras have become redundant and most people now have digital cameras, a large part of digital photography is also the editing process. Digital photos are downloaded from the camera onto the computer, and it is on the computer that the photos can be fixed and altered using programs such as GIMP.
Once you check your photos on your computer, you may notice that while your shots were in the right angle, there may have been some defects in the image. For instance, your camera flash may have caused the people in the photo to have red eyes. Or perhaps, the lighting was poor in the background so the image may not have been too clear. Using a photo editing software can help enhance the quality of the photo.
