Archive for September, 2008
Camera Reviews – Nikon Coolpix Cameras
This Nikon Coolpix camera review below explains the benefits, features, and types of Coolpix cameras available. When choosing a digital camera, you’ll want one that meets your needs and takes great pictures. Digital cameras come in all different styles and sizes, and with many unique features. They can be purchased at different price levels depending on the features and what type of quality you need.
A cool digital camera that is taking the market by storm is the Nikon Coolpix camera. It is available in several styles. Use the quick digital camera reviews below to compare Nikon Coolpix products.
On the Performance Level
For high performance, there are the “P” models including P5000, which offers 10.0 megapixels, a 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens, and Optical VR/image stabilization. Its retail value is $399.95.
Next, there’s the Coolpix P4 model with 8.1 megapixels, a 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens, and vibration reduction. It is also priced at around $400. The Coolpix P3 model offers 8.1 megapixels, 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor lens, built-in WiFi, and vibration reduction at around $449.95.
Digital Camera Style
For great digital camera styles, many are choosing Nikon Coolpix cameras from the “S” series. The “S” series consists of the following camera types: S500, S200, S50, S50c, S10, S9, S7c, and S4. Models in this series will have pictures ranging from 6.0 to 7.2 megapixels, a 3x or 10x Zoom-Nikkor lens, LCD screens, and more. Prices average from $250 to $350.
The “L” Series
In the “L” series, memories are made easier with L12, L11, L10, L6, L5, and L3 cameras. Prices for these models range from $120 to $250. The L6 can capture up to 1,000 pictures! The megapixels range from 5.0 to 7.2 in this series.
Cheap Digital Cameras
Cheap digital cameras don’t always have to equal low quality. You can still pay a reasonable amount for a great camera if you need one for personal use.
If you’re seeking a bargain or need to find a cheap digital camera without sacrificing quality, choose the “L” series. These are the least expensive in the Nikon Coolpix camera family, but still offer amazing quality in photos and outstanding features.
For example, the L10 offers 5.0 megapixels, a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens, ISO 800 adjustment, and a bright 2.0-inch LCD screen for around $120. For only $30 more, you can get the L11 model, which offers 6.0 megapixels, a 2.4-inch LCD screen, and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor lens!
Digital Camera Reviews – Features
Digital cameras come with a number of features. You usually will pay more for special features. Some features you might watch for include an image sensor, autofocus, an optical viewfinder, an LCD monitor and display, media CF cards or Microdrive cards, various shooting modes (still or movie), mode dial, exposure modes and metering, speedlight (built-in or external), delete function, auto off mode, viewfinder, capture modes, battery life indicator, and white balance features.
There are also many accessories to make using your digital camera easier such as lens caps, camera straps, cables and chargers, Nikon View CD-ROM, etc.
Whether seeking a cheap digital camera or a more expensive Nikon Coolpix camera with many special features, you can use the digital camera reviews above to discover the camera that’s right for you.
By: Bob Pardue
About the Author:
Bob Pardue is a professional model and fashion photographer. You can view his photos by going to http://www.bobpardue.com
Kids’ Portrait Photographers
Of the many different types of photographers, kids’ portrait photographers might rank among the most popular. They must bring a great deal of patience and artistic ability to the table.
Kids’ portraits require a special tye of photographer that usually specializes in just this type of work. This can be a very demanding and rewarding. Demanding because it takes a great deal of skill and patience to put a child at ease and relaxed enough to produce an ideal portrait. Rewarding because people always want pictures of their children. Children have this strange habit of changing and growing and unlike adults; last year’s pictures tend to be out of date.
Most professionals of this sort work in studios that seem as much like day care centers or nurseries as work areas. There are always cuddly toys around to put children at ease and bring out that special smile that makes a child’s portrait so precious. The use of digital cameras and computer software has recently become an important part of the business. This enables the photographer to immediately show the images to the parents and close the sale of various portrait packages on the spot.
Like most of his or her peers, this professional relies on a portfolio of previous work to advertise their skill. Many begin their careers working as assistants in portrait studios developing the experience needed to be able to capture just the right image of the child.
Of the various photography fields, it is the one with the best growth potential in the coming years. Despite the wide spread use of digital cameras that have increased the competition in most areas of photography, portraits and specifically children’s continue to be in demand. The demand continues to increase as the population increases. Most parents see a major difference between the thousands of casual snapshots they might take of their children and a production done at the studio.
One other aspect of the field is the school photo sessions. This is a major business opportunity and also a good place for an aspiring portrait photographer to get started. The chance to pose and take literally thousands of quick portraits of children is an excellent training opportunity. Photography can also be a subject of study at many colleges and Universities, but nothing replaces experience and artistic ability.
By: Aazdak Alisimo
About the Author:
Aazdak Alisimo writes about freelance event photographers for FreelanceEventPhotographers.com.


