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Digital Camera Buying Guide - The rules for buying a camera this Christmas

I know how complex and overwhelming it can be when you are thinking of buying a camera.  There are features and size and price and Mega-pixels and lenses  on and on and on.  Even I get overwhelmed and I supposedly understand this stuff.  Well these guidelines or let’s call it a buyer guide or even  rule book will help you buy and keep the right digital camera for you. The digital camera market has grown exponentially these past few years and there is a huge choice of cameras for the consumer. My advice for you, go through this checklist and by the time you are done with it, you should in the end be able to find the right camera for your needs.

1. Don’t just look at Mega-pixels
Camera manufactures have pushed Mega-pixels as the be all and end all of choosing a camera but they don’t have to be. For the majority of people who want to take family snaps and get them printed at a 8x10 size (or smaller) a 5 Mega-pixel camera will very adequately give you perfect prints. If you want to modify your picture using a software package 7 Mega-pixels and up is recommended.  So Mega-pixels by them selves do not mean image quality.  There are many features that go into play when you are talking about image quality.  More later.

2. Do look at the type of zoom offered
Many manufactures tout a large zoom range but read the small print carefully sometimes this is just what they call ‘Digital Zoom’ – effectively the camera is just cropping the picture and therefore reducing the quality. With any simple photo editing package you could achieve the same result. Our recommendation is that you look for a good ‘Optical Zoom’ and switch off digital zoom on the camera.  A good Optical Zoom in my mind is defined as 10 times or more.  That allows you to even get the detail on the football field or on stage at a play.

3. Do consider when and where you are going to use the camera
Before you buy think about where and when you are going to use the camera. Some of the things to think about are; are you using it at night? Are you going to get it wet? Is going to get dusty? Does it need to fit in your pocket?  Do you want to capture all the action of athletic events in dimly lit stadiums?  Are you thinking of being a Pro some day?  Do you only want to have a small camera so that it is always with you for parties and family events? These will help you pick the camera that fits your needs.

4. Do consider the memory you will need
Most cameras come with a very small memory card. This is usually not large enough to fit the pictures you will need. So make sure you price in the upgraded memory card. The largest cards available are often very expensive so look a buying two smaller cards if you need that much memory it often works out cheaper.

5. Do think about video
Many cameras now come equipped with video recording features. Don’t ignore these, they can come in very useful for that short video you want to record. Just remember to not hold the camera vertically as videos are hard to turn round. Make sure you have a big enough memory card to store any video you want.  But at the same time, if you know you are never going to use video then you can remove that feature from your list.

6. Do look at the battery type
You need to determine if you want to use a camera with a more expensive rechargeable battery or if you want to use cheaper replaceable batteries.  For me, I would much rather have the more expensive rechargeable batteries.. These are high tech wonders and the best last for hours and hours between charges.  But, you need to know the difference and you need to know what your costs may be.

7. Don’t buy without trying the camera
You will not believe how important it is to get the camera into your hands.  The weight and feel of a camera will actually determine how much you use it and enjoy it.  So just like the old adage don’t buy close that you don’t like cause you won’t were them, Don’t buy a camera that your hand does not like cause you won’t use it.

8. Do work out how you will get pictures printed or stored
You will not be able to store all the pictures you ever want to take on the memory card so it is important to think about how you will get the pictures printed or downloaded to a computer for storage. You can easily start taking a lot of pictures so make sure you have enough storage and a way of backing the pictures up.

9. Do think about SLRs
A SLR or DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) looks like the old large film cameras and work about the same way at capturing the image, but they do not store the image on a negative, now the image is stored digitally on a data card.  The reason to consider a DSLR is because they provide for so much more flexibility, creativity and the ability to advance as a photographer.  You can change lenses to do different things, you can change settings to create more artistic effects.  And yes, this is the camera that might move you along on your journey to becoming a pro!

10. Do shop around before buying
Once you have decided what type of camera you want shop around sometimes it’s worth looking at a slightly older model of camera that will give you all the functionality and quality you will need.

11 BONUS – Seriously consider buying a quality used camera.  There are many great cameras out there and many retail camera places that sell quality used equipment.  After you have done your research in steps 1 – 10 you are now ready to know what a quality used camera is and you can save hundreds of dollars doing this.
Well I hope you find this helpful.  Happy Camera Shopping and Happy Holidays!!

Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge - Wayne Moran Photography

 
Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
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This is by far my most popular image.

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Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge

The Stone Arch Bridge is a classic symbol of Minneapolis. It is a view of an era gone by, mixed with the modern. The bridge built buy a great railroad baron, was used to create much of the wealth of the region being the means by which grain could come to market in the breadbasket of the country. This image is one of Wayne’s most popular, being used for book covers, marketing material for local corporations and art on many fine homes.

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Visions of Autumn

Visions of Autumn
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The simple things lit interestly have been grabbing my attention lately!!!

This is afternoon light on a leaf in Shultz Beach Park in Eagan, MN Dakota County.

Wayne Moran Photography: New Web Site up and running!

Wayne Moran Photography New Web Site is up and running!

 The good people at Wayne Moran Photography have completely revamped their web presence making it express the image they were hoping to portray to their customers and to make it more easy to read and use.  One user stated, “It sure has a major cool factor to it.”

This is one step in the continuing process to build the photography company into a major player in the local and national market.  As the site says “Wayne Moran, a commercial photographer based near St Paul, MN, has shot assignments in numerous states and countries around the world.  His bold and striking style comes from his longtime passion for landscape photography.”

Wayne's website includes his portfolio with people, landscapes, cityscapes, architecture and nature.

You can try out the new site by going to http://www.waynemoran.com

 

 

Eye of the Beholder: Book Signing Party Wayne Moran Photography

Eye of the Beholder: Book Signing Party Wayne Moran Photography

Family, friends and associates,
This email is to inform you of the release of my new coffee table book “Eye of the Beholder.”  The book is a compilation of some of my best photography of the last four years. 
 
From the Publisher
What happens when a unique visual style and powerful substance come together in one coffee table sized volume?
 
Award-winning photographer Wayne Moran shows you the answer to that question in his inspiring first publication “Eye of the Beholder” (120 pages, $32.99 - $49.99), a collection of inspiring photographs from his newly updated portfolio of landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, nature and people. 
 
Dave Parker, acclaimed artist and photographer, says, "Wayne Moran’s artistic eye is a gift to his audience and his colleagues alike. As a fellow photographer, I have had the pleasure of working with him as he seeks the right conditions for breathtaking photographs. His work tells the rest of the story: an arresting collection of some of the finest images I have seen."  Find Dave’s work at www.davidaparker.com
 
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”  For photographer, Wayne Moran, beauty appears in many forms through the artistic lens of his camera.  Moran spent more than three years capturing key locations in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area, the Midwest and the desert Southwest to produce this exquisite collection of 110 color and black & white photographs.  The bold and creative assortment of images collected in “Eye of the Beholder”, can transport readers to places one longs to be experienced.  You will be held captive by the raw splendor of landscape, the intensity of the city, the art of architecture, the magnificence of nature and the unique character of people.  Make this inspirational book a treasured addition to your library or a new companion for your coffee table!  
 
Karen Hunnicutt-Meyer, photographer/artist, compares the works of Wayne Moran to a quote by Kahlil Gibran who said, “We live only to discover beauty.  All else is a form of waiting.”  Wayne’s book will take you on a journey to help you discover the beauty of Minnesota and surrounding areas. It is filled with sensational photography which includes Karen’s favorite “jaw-dropping” night images of Minneapolis.  Karen’s website: http://www.karenhunnicuttphotography.com .
 
Deirdre Butler Derby, photographer/artist, says, "Wayne Moran has captured some of the most revered places in our time and history. Through his photography, we are able to gain a true sense of place and element defined by masterfully crafted images that hold us breath abated. Minnesota has never looked more beautiful." 
Deirdre's work can be found at: http://costellos.etsy.com/ .
 
There is a book signing scheduled for Saturday, November 14 from 2 – 5pm at
Ring Mountain Creamery Café
1965 Cliff Lake Rd
Eagan, MN 55122-2590
(651) 454-7464
Web: www.ringmountain.com
 
I look forward to seeing you there.
 
To place orders for the book:
URL: http://www.waynemoran.com/orderbook/
e-mail: awmoran@yahoo.com
 
To arrange a book signing or interview, contact me at
Phone: 952-210-1309
E-mail: awmoran@yahoo.com
 
Thank you and God Bless!
 
Wayne Moran
awmoran@yahoo.com

Eye of the Beholder: Photo Book by Wayne Moran

Eye of the Beholder: Photo Book by Wayne Moran
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Sorry friends that I have been to absent these past weeks. I have been working on a book. Well the fruit of my labor is now ripe and it is time to release the book fully to the public.

You can see the book here (Eye of the Beholder) and order one if you are inclined.

If you would like to Order a Signed Copy Please Go Here and order one and I would be glad to sign one for you and get it out to you.

Thank you for all your patience support and encouragement!

Thanks to Barry for the portraits.