Masonry Magazine October 2004 Page. 28
TECHNOLOGY
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Digital Camera Features
Although there's an endless list of available features you can find on digital cameras nowadays, here are a few main features to look for when purchasing a digital camera:
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Megapixels
Pixels are essentially a dot in an image - the higher the pixel count, the more dots there are and the sharper the image will look. Therefore, the higher the number of megapixels (or 1 million pixels), the better the image quality that you will get from the camera. Although digital technology is changing every day, at the time of this writing, consumer digital cameras are available with three to six megapixels, with higher-priced professional models ranging up to 13 megapixels.
Depending on what type of pictures you're going to be taking, in terms of what size print you're going to want, that's where the megapixels come into play," says LaGuardia. "You'll probably find a three- or four-megapixel camera will work fine if you're going to be doing 4x6 and 5x7 prints-you could probably get away with even an 8x10 print. If you find that you need to take that picture and really blow it up, at that point you're going to be looking for a five- or six-megapixel camera."
Lens Capabilities
Most digital cameras come with a multi-functional, well-rounded lens that will allow you to capture close-up (i.e., macro), wide-angle, average and long-range (i.e., zoom or telephoto) pictures. Mason contractors will have a great use for macro capabilities to capture fine details, such as the top anchor steel plate and nut used in prestressed masonry or to