Frequently Asked Questions
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What accessories are required to use my camera or camcorder?
What is the bare minimum of additional equipment that I will need?
What additional equipment is recommended for digital photography?
What can I add to or use with my computer to improve performance for digital photography?
What's the advantage of buying editing software? Doesn't the camera come with software?
Why would I need a new video card for my computer?
What kind of printer should I get?
What do I need to create digital movies on DVD?
What cables should I use to connect my camera or camcorder to my television's S-video or Video In jacks?
What accessories are available for storing and organizing my image files?
How do I...
How do I connect my camera or camcorder to my television or VCR?
How do I connect my camera or camcorder to my computer?
How does an infrared connection work?
How do I compare image capacity numbers?
How can I use my camera to record motion video?
How do I capture a panorama image manually?
How do I stabilize the camera for manual panorama shots or time-lapse photos?
How do I compare the zoom on two devices?
How do I convert my existing pictures and videos into digital images?
How do I store my digital images?
How do I share my pictures over the Internet?
How do I share my pictures with people who aren't on the Internet?
How do I create photo prints from digital images?
How do I create mailable videos from digital motion video?
Comparison Questions
What are some of the primary features to look at when comparing digital photography equipment?
What additional features should I look at when comparing digital photography equipment?
What is the difference between optical and digital zoom?
What is a metering system and what types are available?
What is the difference between the three shutter types?
What is the difference between active and passive autofocus?
What is the difference between total and effective number of pixels?
What is the difference between optical and interpolated resolution?
What is the difference between CMOS and CCD?
What is macro mode, and how should I use it?
What are delay times, and why do they happen?
What is color depth, and how is it calculated?
What does shutter speed mean?
What should I consider when comparing focus?
What flash options are available?
What is red-eye reduction and how does it work?
What types of recording memory are available for a digital camcorder?
What types of recording memory are available for a digital camera?
What is a webcam, and what do I need to use one?
What is video conferencing, and what do I need to use it?
What is a timer used for?
Why would I want a remote control for my camera or camcorder?
Troubleshooting Questions
Why do straight lines on my image look jagged (...like they "stair-step")?
Why is there a bright spot in the same place on all my images?
Why is there a purple fringe in my image?
Why is there a bright white area in my image?
Why does my image look like it is bulging outward?
Why does my image look like it is bulging inward?
Why do my pictures look worse every time I save them?
Operational Questions
What batteries should I use?
Can I to use my video card to import video?
What types of cable connections are available and how do they compare?
What is a memory card reader and how do the types compare?
What are the advantages of using a firewire connection?
What are the advantages of using an USB connection?
What if my computer doesn't have any of the newer port styles?
What is compression and why is it used?
What compression formats can be used for recording video?
What formats can be used for recording audio on a camcorder or camera?
General Questions
What are the advantages of using a digital camera or camcorder?
What do the features mean and how do I compare digital photography equipment to select the best for me?
What accessories are required to use my camera or camcorder?
What is the bare minimum of additional equipment that I will need?
What additional equipment is recommended for digital photography?
What other accessories are available and why would I use them?
What are the differences between the types of digital images and digital video devices?
What are the specific advantages and capabilities of digital camcorders?
What are the specific advantages and capabilities of digital cameras?
What are the specific advantages and capabilities of computer-based cameras?
What are the specific advantages and capabilities of scanners?
What is the difference between the types of memory cards/sticks?
What, exactly, will digital editing let me do?

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