Pictures are worth a thousand words. So why not say a couple grand about every show you play?
Why not make a virtual gallery of shows on your site?
Every new performance, take a few pictures of the action to show your web site users what they can expect at a show.
Digital cameras have become relatively inexpensive.
Most people don't realize that web pictures need to be 72dpi (dots per inch or pixels per inch).
You also don't need to use pictures larger than 320 pixels x 240 pixels.
Keeping these requirements in mind, you can reduce the amount of sophistication and expense necessary for a suitable camera.
If you need a camera for printing photos, then you need a higher-end camera. But for taking web pictures, you only need a camera that meets these minimum requirements.
There are several good web sites that compare camera models.
The important features to look for are:
- Memory - Try to find a camera that has at least 8 megs of storage.
This will hold a lot of photos at web resolution.
If you get a camera with an expansion slot then you can upgrade the storage later.
It would be optimal to get a flash memory compatible camera, but it is by no means mandatory.
- Resolution - We need a camera that at least takes pictures 320 x 240 pixels at 72dpi.
- Format - Make sure the camera saves picture files back to your computer in jpeg/.jpg format.
Jpegs are the best web format for compressing photographs.
- Ease of use - You will probably get friends to use the camera to take picture of your performance.
You don't want to have a training session every time a new friend is in charge of taking the pictures.
- Compatibility - Make sure that the camera you are looking at will work on your computer.
Check all requirements before purchase. Don't buy a camera for a USB port if you don't have one.
- Durability - I don't need to tell you what your show is like.
- Price - Don't break the bank for a few extra features.
You will probably need a new one in a year.
There are some great resources on the web to compare models.
Do your research before you decide.
One opinion on the greatness of a product could be an accident.
Check around and get the entire story.
Resources:
PhotoAlley.com usually has some good deals on cameras.
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Next we are going to figure out what to do with this gadget.
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