Digital Photography: Taking Stock
The first step on the road to setting up
digital photography as a micro-revenue source is to look at the
equipment already on hand, see what it can and can’t do,
and figure out what sort of stock photography can be produced
using it.
(Lusting after better equipment should be
confined to a wish list that can be used as a shopping list
only after funds are generated through sales. Be stern and
resolute with yourself! That’s what I keep repeating.)
Accordingly, I hauled out both available
digital cameras along with their user manuals, and created a
feature list comparing them not only against each other but
also to a list of gee-whiz features I’d like in a digital
camera if I were to purchase one now, without the help of
miracles or winning the lottery.
The Epson PC 850Z was a gift to my
husband several years ago, shortly after digital cameras
emerged from the geeky gadget stage. Its feature set reflects a
we’re-trying-to-be-serious-folks attitude, but technology
marches on.
The Kodak EasyShare CX7330 is a current
low-end camera with few manual controls but it outstrips the
older camera in picture resolution.
Take Stock of Your Equipment
