Questions on Working With Images

This question on working with images deals with converting old 35mm slides to digital images.

The image quality settings determine the amount of compression used on the image files. More compression yields less image quality.

Testing cameras in a retail store is a great way to find one with an easy-to-use menu structure for downloading photos.

If you want to display HD photos on an HDTV, make sure your camera can shoot at a 16:9 ratio.

You can't just assume photo downloading problems and lost photos are caused by a malfunctioning camera.

USB, FireWire, and wireless are the most common methods for transferring photos. USB camera cables use a variety of connectors, which can be tricky.

Before selling photographs for print, make sure you shoot them at a very high resoluton.

Although many photographers focus on finding high resolution, it is only one of a few factors in determining image quality.

Recovering deleted photos from a memory card that appears to be empty can be very difficult, emphasizing the importance of backup copies.

When doing digital photo printing at home, remember the cost of inks and specialty paper.