Tag: megapixels

How to salvage mobile phone photos

Because not everyone has a luxurious 5-megapixel camera most of us have to grudgingly accept our camera phones' variable output quality or take the time to fix photos of emotional value. Here's a bunch of helpful hints to bring those dull pics to life.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

Print, save and organise your digital photos

Learn how to organise your images so that they're easy to find, safely backed up, optimised for printing and much more. Once your digital photographs are transferred to your PC, learn how to "process" them for the best possible results.

Camera phone buying guide

Digital cameras have become an inseparable component of mobile phone technology. With the quality of these cameras continually improving, CNET.com.au is here to guide you through the various pitfalls of separating the gems from the junk.

Digital photo pro secrets

Learn the secrets of getting great, clear photographs no matter what the situation. This guide teaches you the fundamentals of digital photography, and reveals the tricks pro photographers use to get great images of people, objects, live action, and much more.

Get your photos on the Web for free

There are numerous Web sites which will host your digital photos for free, but if you want more customisation options, a downloadable program might be your best bet. We give you three options that won't cost you a cent.

Top 10 reasons not to buy an iPhone

Since its release, the iPhone has had more than its share of press. Love it or hate it, everyone's been talking about it and looking at its sleek, colourful interface, it's hard not to fall in love with it. But like most decisions based on emotion, buying one may not be the smartest thing to do — at least, not yet.

Tips for better photo printouts

Want to know how to print great-looking photos? Here are some tips on how you can get the best results from your printer.

Share and organise holiday photos in a snap

Suffering post holiday happy-snap headaches? Got so many photos crowding the hard-disk, you feel like throwing them all away? If that sounds like you, we've got some programs and pointers to help ease your nightmare.

Why do Canon cameras have more than one name?

With the help of your Web site I've decided my new camera will be a Canon Digital IXUS 800. However, I've also seen it referred to as a Powershot SD 700. Some cameras have PowerShot on the front (tending to be a bit cheaper) and some have IXUS. Is there a difference?

Digital camera shopping checklist

Struggling to come to terms with what to pick for your first digital camera? We give you some pointers to aid you on your quest. Step this way.

Digital Camera Buying Guide

Everything you need to know when pondering a new camera purchase, from the kind of user you are to current technologies to consider.

PDA shopping checklist

Thinking of buying a new PDA? Here's a run-down of all the features you'll need to consider before you hit the shops, including options you should watch for in platform, screen, CPU, memory, expansion, connectivity, synchonisation, power and more.

Handhelds buying guide

Choosing the right handheld is all about finding the perfect balance of size, weight, performance, features, and cost. This guide steps you through the decision-making process.

How to start a home-based photo studio

It's easy enough. You can start with the absolute basics, and build up over time with a new piece of equipment as and when your budget permits. Read on to find out more.

Digital-photo-friendly system

I recently entered the world of digital photography after 25 years of shooting film, and I am having a ball. I want to get the full digital experience, but my 8-year-old computer is having trouble keeping up. It has served me well since 1998, but I believe we are approaching mandatory retirement.

My problem is that I don't know how best to configure a new system to provide the maximum benefit as regards my digital photography hobby. In order to work with digital images efficiently, what are the most important parts of a strong configuration for a desktop PC?

Top mobile devices of 2005

We trawled through the last year's archives and handpicked the 10 mobile devices that impressed us the most over the last 12 months.

GPS navigation on mobile phones

I have wanted to buy a GPS satellite device for my car and I also want a PDA and a new mobile phone. Is there a device available or coming out soon that combines all of these?

10 things to look for when buying a phone

Looking for a new mobile phone? Here are 10 key features you should look out for.

Video capture with a still camera

Why would I want video capability in my digital camera? Wouldn't video from a camcorder be better? Or can my camera do double duty?

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