Getting A Great Picture, Part 1: Choosing Your Camera
Getting a picture-perfect photo for your canvas print starts with the very thing with which you take the picture… a digital camera. Today, you will be hard-pressed to find someone without a digital camera. In addition to cameras being installed in some of our favorite everyday devices such as our cell phones, MP3 players, and laptops, pro-quality pictures are being taken by everyday people with “consumer-level” cameras.
Your cell phone camera likely will not take that masterpiece you want to share. Most web-cams and cell-phones take photos which are intended to be shared electronically and, therefore, do not need high resolution. What you need for suitable wall art on canvas, paper, vinyl, or even t-shirts is a camera which is dedicated to taking great photos.
Some considerations when purchasing a digital camera
Most people are interested solely in megapixels. However, I’ve seen some absolutely stunning photos taken with a 6 megapixel camera. The most important factor in digital photography (arguably) is the size and quality of the sensor. Consumer Reports put out a rather nice article on how to best choose your digital camera. Check out their article here:
* Digital Camera Buying Guide
Best Digital Cameras
Okay, now you’ve learned the difference between a point-and-shoot camera and a digital SLR, what brand, make, and model should I look at. Here are a few resources for what cameras are hot in 2010:
* CNET Best Cameras Review
* Digital Camera Review
* DPhoto Journal Review
* PC Magazine Review
Remember, when you send us a file to be placed on canvas, the bigger the better. Oftentimes, it’s best to just send us your “raw” file directly from the camera. Your images should be as large as possible with high resolutions (300 dpi and better is preferred). Your canvas prints will look absolutely wonderful, we promise!
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