digital camera images

Digital Camera

Behind the lens, a CCD or CMOS image sensor chip picks up the image as variable (analog) charges that are turned into digital by an analog-to-digital circuit (see A/D converter). A DSP chip adjusts contrast and detail and compresses the digital data for storage.

Camera and "Film"

A classic now, the DC50 was one of the first digital cameras from the venerable Kodak company. Holding 24 images in internal memory, it used flash disks for more storage. (Image courtesy of SanDisk Corporation.)

Photo Printer

FARGO made one of the first printers designed for 4x6" photographic prints. The 1995 introduction of the $595 FARGO FotoFUN! was a breakthrough price for a dye sublimation printer. (Image courtesy of FARGO Electronics, Inc.)

CYCOLOR Printer

CYCOLOR printers are different than other digital printers, because the imaging is done inside the paper, which is sensitive to light (see CYCOLOR). (Image courtesy of Cycolor, Inc.).

Print Via the Web

Photo printing companies such as Photoworks and Kodak EasyShare Gallery (formerly Ofoto) let you upload your digital pictures to their Web sites so they can be previewed by family and friends from any Internet connection. Clicking on a thumbnail (top) displays a larger, low-res image (bottom). High-resolution prints can be ordered by anyone. Undeveloped analog film can also be sent to the companies for processing. (Images courtesy of Jim and Karen Clayton.)

More digital camera images

Learn more about digital camera

Related Articles