Most modern digital cameras give you a choice of file formats when saving your image. It’s very helpful to know the benefits (and disadvantages) of each file format so you can make the best decision on the file format to save your images in.

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Another accessory you should purchase is a spare memory card. Most cameras are sold with a ’starter’ memory card that is usually a low capacity card that’s enough to take a few sample photos on, but not enough for day-to-day use.

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One technology that hasn’t kept up with the rapid pace of new digital cameras is camera batteries. The more features a camera has, the quicker it seems to use up precious battery power. There are three features of digital cameras that chew up battery life the quickest:

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Some compact cameras are small enough to fit in your handbag or pocket, but I still recommend purchasing a camera case. It will save your camera from unnecessary wear and tear.
What do you put in your camera bag? I place my camera, spare batteries and memory cards, a cleaning kit and any extra lenses or [...]

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It’s one of the biggest problems that can occur with cameras – Blurry Images. Angela, a tips subscriber, emailed me last week asking if her camera was working OK. She had taken a lot of shots of her daughter’s 21st birthday, and they were all blurry.
Have you taken shots like this before? Blurry images are [...]

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