Question #1: How
many pictures can I take?
Answer #1: You can store only as
many pictures as will fit in the total memory storage capacity of your camera. Compare it
with trying to pour 2 gallons of water into a 1-gallon pail-ain't gonna happen. Cameras
are built with varying amounts of on-board memory. How many pictures that memory can store
depends on several factors, including the resolution at which you're shooting and the
compression factor (if any) applied to the images. But for practical purposes, you'll
probably want more. The on-board memory in most digital cameras can be upgraded by adding
removable flash memory cards, which are available in varying capacities depending upon the
format.
Question #2: Are SmartMedia, CompactFlash
and Memory Stick similar?
Answer #2: They are all formats of
removable flash memory used in small portable devices such as digital cameras.
Manufacturers typically choose one format for an entire line of digital cameras.
SmartMedia cards, about 1/3 the size and the same thickness as a credit card, are
available in a range of capacities to fit your needs.
CompactFlash Type I cards (the variety typically used in digital cameras) are slightly
larger than SmartMedia and offer greater storage capacity. They are also more expensive
than SmartMedia cards.
Sony's proprietary Memory Stick is small and narrow (resembling a stick of chewing
gum-hence the name) and has a variety of storage capacities. Unlike SmartMedia and
CompactFlash cards, the Memory Stick can be locked and the stored images copy-protected.
Question #3: What accessories are essential
for uploading pictures from camera to computer?
Answer #3: As usual, the
accessories complete the outfit. While you can load images into your PC by simply
connecting appropriate cables between your camera and the computer's serial or
(preferably) USB port, you may find this process cumbersome. You may wish to consider
investing in an optional adapter that will allow you to upload images stored on removable
media directly into your computer's floppy drive. Floppy disk adapters (and hardware
reader/writer peripherals) are available for all 3 common flash memory formats.
This is another area where Sony's Digital Mavica line stands as the exception to the rule.
Because many Digital Mavica models store data using an internal floppy disk drive, images
recorded using these cameras can be uploaded directly to your computer's floppy drive. No
adapter is necessary.
Question #4: How do I get my pictures
developed?
Answer #4: Because the information
is stored digitally, there is no film and thus no developing of film. The digital files
can, however, be printed. The quality of prints is determined by a combination of the
quality level of camera, printer and paper. Prints can also be downloaded to online photo
processing companies including shutterfly.com, fofoto.com, or Kodak's
photonet.com.
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