Camera Shake and Image Stabilization (Vibration...
When you are first buying camera equipment you see a lot of lenses that have the IS or VR designations on them. This is Image Stabilization or Vibration Reduction. They mean the same thing except Canon uses the first term and Nikon uses the second. These are mechanisms built into the camera lens to prevent "camera shake". I will discuss how to get rid of camera shake and why I purchased a VR lens for myself. What is Camera Shake? When you are holding your camera in your hands and looking through the view finder to take your photo, your body is making slight movements. This is a natural thing as your body is always correcting itself and your muscles move to help maintain your balance. However, it...
Pan Focus Security Camera Providing Exceptional...
Earlier this year Sanyo introduced a new pan focus technology. No matter what distance from the camera this new pan focus technology allows a video security camera to focus on every object that can be seen through the camera lens. This development has some incredible benefits for the security and surveillance industry by increasing the effective area covered by each digital security camera because all the viewed area can used rather than having to have overlapping cameras to cover the areas which were not in focus. Some people would rightly ask the question - what is the difference between pan focus and auto focus. Pan focus is always in focus but not adjustable. The lens is set to hyper focal...
Matching a Real-World Camera in the 3D World
Your 3D application's cameras have been modified to now properly mimic their real world counterparts with respect to camera lens focal length. This means that a shot taken with a 35mm camera will now properly match up when you composite the live imagery with the virtual scene using a 35mm camera lens. Live-action shots using camera-tracking equipment will now match up properly, as well. If you do not have a camera-tracking system at your disposal, you can use your 3D application's Camera Match to match up your virtual camera to a photograph or animation. Remember that the Camera Match feature requires that you know the proportions of the subjects taken in the photograph or animation to properly...
Professional Photography Tips For Compact...
If you've seen many beautiful portrait photos and you might be wondering how to take stunning pictures of your subjects' faces - it can be done by using both SLR cameras and compact digital cameras. However, as for amateur photographers (those who have limited knowledge about photography) - if you're under this category; you might be having difficulties of producing good portrait pictures with your point-and-shoot camera. Certainly, there are few tips that you can take dazzling portrait photos by using your point-and-shoot camera: Tip No.1: Taking multiple photo shoots in different angles Basically, your subject's face is normally focused and placed at the center of the picture during a portrait...
Nikon D90 Lens For a Perfectly Captured Moment
Nikon D90 is a DSLR camera that is filled with various features that acquire some of the aspects of its semi-pro big brother, while Nikon has added some unique capabilities to give a highly compelling proposition. Nikon D90 is packed with a Nikon D90 lens kit. It is for you to enjoy it right after you purchased the digital camera. The D90 were already cut above the entry-level DSLR so there is no reason to make any changes including a new sensor with live view feature, a wider and more detailed three inch VGA screen, quicker four point five frames per second of continuous shooting, HDMI output and of course recording movie, a first for Nikon DSLRs. As a still camera, the D90 is built with a classy...
Types of Camera Filters For Outdoor Photography
When taking shooting outdoors, one of a photographer's best allies is the camera filter. This is a necessity particularly when sunlight is involved. It is because this camera accessory helps in managing the amount of light while you're taking photos of your favorite subjects such as nature, landscape and the like. A camera filter is a transparent optical element that changes the properties of light going through the camera lens. It affects sharpness, color, contrast and light intensity. In short, helps in enhancing the image being captured by your equipment. Additionally, it can create wonderful special effects in the images you're trying to capture with your camera lens. The effects that can be...
Sigma 18-250mm OS Super Zoom Lens - 3 Excuses...
Why purchase a Sigma 18-250mm OS superzoom lens? First and foremost, photographers who use entry level digital SLR cameras are affirming the benefits of the Sigma 18-250 lens. However, not to be misleading, this lens does not top every report by camera techies. Their job is to be ultra critical and there are several attributes to think about before making your final decision to buy. None the less, that being said, nearly each and every Sigma 18-250mm OS review has wonderful things to express about this superzoom device. Yours truly is the proud owner of what I would consider one of the two best pieces of glass I own. While visiting a local art festival this past weekend, I was commenting on one of...
With all the choices of web cameras for video web conferencing, how do you know which web camera is the best? And will it work with your pc and web conferencing provider? Here are 5 steps to choosing the best web camera for all your video conferencing needs: 1) First of all, it's important for you to determine your PC compatibility. If you have an older PC, it may not have a USB port. So make sure you choose a camera that is compatible with your computer or laptop. Many laptops have built in cameras. But they may or may not work seamlessly with your video web conferencing software. 2) Choose a web camera with the highest resolution and frames per second you can afford. Higher resolution cameras...
Canon A2000 Powershot Review
The A series canon cameras have gained a reputation for remarkable picture quality, durability and dependability in an affordable, compact and easy to use digital camera. The camera keeps the same 6x optical zoom as it's predecessor, the A720, but has a smaller, lighter body. The A2000 loses the optical viewfinder to make room for a larger 3" LCD screen, and you can now expect up to 240 shots from the supplied AA Alkiline batteries, up from around 140 shots. Flash recharge is a little on the slow side, to reduce battery drain, but I like the convenience of using AA size batteries, especially when travelling. A2000 Powershot Features - 6x Optical Zoom The high quality canon lens allows you to zoom...
Features and advanced technology,Canon's ZR950 miniDV Camcorder is designed to deliver the latest in style. By combining Canon lens optics with the most advanced DIGIC DV image processor to get the Canon exclusive 48x Advanced Zoom, this camcorder delivers greater flexibility in shooting with a wider range of image quality options. Reduction in picture quality is minimal, across the range of possible wide angle and zoom settings. The ZR950 has a 680,000-pixel CCC image sensor and other features designed to make high-quality video easier to make. Grid markers and more and that 7" widescreen lcd with a soft lcd video light quick start, joystick control, level. This camera also works great if you want...
Canon Digital Cameras - 2010 Top Canon digital...
Below are cameras that can qualify as professional level and regualr consumer level Canon cameras. The prices are also varying from in the mid-$100s to above $4000. - Canon PowerShot S90 - his is the least expensive Canon camera of all those in my list but it is still better than the average camera. This slim and sleek looking 10 mega-pixel camera featuring a 3.8x optical zoom wide-angle lens. Paired with the great 3.0" high contrast LCD, that can be used at almost any angle. The cameras major plus for you is the portablity it can easily be slipped into a pocket or purst and pulled out whenever needed. The video capability of the camera is another of it's great features, the S90 can take video at...
5 Good Reasons to Own a Canon Camera!
I'm going to get straight to the point! If you don't know what a Canon Camera is then I will tell you they are a fine piece of technology to own. A Canon digital camera is a camera that can take pictures digitally without the use of film! Canon makes a great deal of cameras ranging from the entry level point and shoot all the way up to the DSLR ones professionals use. You can buy them at just about any big chain retail store, but they are not cheap. Not as cheap as the ones you see next with them in the store, but that leads me to my first reason why you should own a Canon digital camera. 1. You should own a Canon camera because they cost more! That's right, I said they cost more because there is a...
Top Canon Digital Cameras
Canon is the most renowned manufacturer of digital cameras. It sells camera for professionals as well as amateur photographers and hobbyist photographers. The price of Canon digital cameras can vary from a hundred dollars to more than thousands of dollars. Here is a list of some of the top Canon digital cameras:o Canon Powershot S90: This is considered to be the least expensive Canon camera. However, it is still a very good camera with a 3.8x optical zoom, wide angle lens and a 3-inch LCD screen. It is compact and can be easily carried in the pocket or purse. In addition, you can take high quality videos at 30 frames per second at 640 X 480 resolution. This camera is available for just under $400.o...
Filming Wildlife Safely, Well
You have yourself a camera, some steady boots, and the spirit of adventure, and you want to get some prime wildlife footage. Good for you! It is a noble profession and a fulfilling pastime. There are a number of considerations to be made before heading out, however. First-where are you filming? The most important thing to consider is safety. Make sure someone knows exactly where you intend to go and when you intend to return. If your video adventure takes you at all off the beaten trail, over-preparedness is the default. Have more water than you think you need, a good source of hearty energy (trail mix or granola bars are great), and at least two ways to start a fire (ie: lighter, flint and steel...
Photographer’s Studio Lighting R. Dodge Woodson The right lighting system combined with a camera that offers a fast shutter speed can literally stop a bullet in mid-air. Well, it looks stopped when you see the picture. No, I'm not suggesting that you shoot the lights and watch them explode on impact. I'm referring to capturing the rotating bullet as an image. Studio strobes can be extremely powerful and can stop all sorts of motion without risk of blurred images. If you plan to convert a spare bedroom, basement, or attic into a studio, you should give serious consideration to buying some studio strobes. This type of lighting is not cheap, but you can get name-brand lights that do a wonderful job...
Canon Camera 450D - First Reflex Dream
I turned the corner of the SLR with the Canon Camera 450D, easy to use, robust, lots of very good photos, long battery long term, reactive fash I have nothing to reproach him with the basic kit and a 50mm lens f/1.8 to have something nice brightness level when it is dark, it's great! Makes you wonder why I took so many years of dreams places photographed with a compact flat out photos ... After, there is one thing that I liked, a video mode FullHD good but has this price, you can not have tt Canon Camera 450D Delivered within three days in a package protecting perfectly, I had the joy of discovering an SLR digital input range, but quality. Being a beginner in photography I would not give you...
Which is the Best Canon Wedding Lens?
Choosing the Best Canon Wedding Lens for your DSLR camera can be a somewhat daunting task as there are quite a few different opinions and variables to take into account. However, it doesn't have to be such a difficult decision, if you take a few simple factors into account. To select the best wedding lens suitable for you, first you need to determine whether you are willing to spend more than a $1000 on a professional L-Series Canon Lens. The best Canon Wedding Lenses are all above the $1000 mark, but fortunately there are cheaper options available, such as the Canon EFS 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS zoom lens, which can only be used on the APS-C sensor Canon Cameras such as the Rebel series. Just above the...
Faster Than A Speeding Bullet---Electronic...
Faster Than A Speeding Bullet--Electronic Flash Units R. Dodge Woodson World Photographers Organization The right lighting system combined with a camera that offers a fast shutter speed can literally stop a bullet in mid-air. Well, it looks stopped when you see the picture. No, I'm not suggesting that you shoot the lights and watch them explode on impact. I'm referring to capturing the rotating bullet as an image. Studio strobes can be extremely powerful and can stop all sorts of motion without risk of blurred images. If you plan to convert a spare bedroom, basement, or attic into a studio, you should give serious consideration to buying some studio strobes. This type of lighting is not cheap, but...
When it comes to commercial product photography, people often ask, "Why do professional photographs look better than non-professional?" The answer is complex and the process requires a great deal of skill and practical experience, but it is a skill that can be learned. If you've got products to photograph, investing the time and resources into learning how to correctly shoot commercial product photography - or hiring a professional product photographer is a choice that can drastically increase your return on investment. The Importance of Lighting In commercial product photography, professionals use special lighting techniques to bring dramatic effects and crystal clarity to the images. By using...
Commercial product photography: Three-product...
1) The Importance of Lighting In commercial product photography, light plays a great roll in the way in which we will portrait and show products on an online store. Professionals use special lighting techniques to bring dramatic effects and crystal clarity to the images. When not using proper lighting products will look poor in quality and unappealing to the eye making a potential buyer deviate from your website. By using lighting correctly, you can bring a three-dimensional feel to a two-dimensional product image; making it seem more tangible to the viewer - as if they could touch it with their hands. In most cases, typical lighting techniques use in commercial product photography will include...
For all Scuba diving enthusiasts looking for relevant information on underwater camera housings and other scuba gear, you need to speak with experts on scuba diving. When it comes to underwater camera housings, they can be an important part of a scuba diver's photography equipment, especially for professional photographers. The types of housings and prices can widely vary. Some can be bought for around $100, and others can be over $6,000, for professional grade scuba divers. But if you make your living with underwater photography, the investment is well worth it, for that shot of a lifetime. Professional level underwater camera housings: Top Dawg: Top Dawg's line of camera housings offers a newer...
1) The Importance of Lighting In commercial product photography, light plays a great roll in the way in which we will portrait and show products on an online store. Professionals use special lighting techniques to bring dramatic effects and crystal clarity to the images. When not using proper lighting products will look poor in quality and unappealing to the eye making a potential buyer deviate from your website. By using lighting correctly, you can bring a three-dimensional feel to a two-dimensional product image; making it seem more tangible to the viewer - as if they could touch it with their hands. In most cases, typical lighting techniques use in commercial product photography will include...
Digital SLR Camera - Enhance Photographic Skills
Modern day world is full of technologies, which are helpful to users in various contexts. With rapid technological enhancement, many modern sophisticated devices have evolved, which are enriched with latest technologies. One of such modern and extremely advance device is Digital SLR camera, which are compact cameras of high picture quality. Now people are more modern and want better quality camera which can offer them excellent photographs. The digital single lens reflex camera is comes with more improved and advance technology and provide the image of superior class. With these superb cameras one can capture interesting pictures without missing out any important shot. These are well equipped with...
Digital Cameras for Underwater Use
Memories are created just about anywhere. And when I say anywhere, I mean that memories are even created underwater - so the creation of underwater digital camera. An underwater digital camera is not just used to capture underwater memories; some professional marine photographers also use underwater digital cameras in their business. Even marine biologists and scientists use underwater digital cameras to capture marine life and thus be able to study the life and properties of the marine life. But I think it is safe to assume that you, my reader, are neither a marine scientist nor a professional photographer. Like me, you are just some photo junkie who wants to capture underwater moments and just...
Canon Underwater Digital Camera: Make The Most...
s are produced just about everyplace. Trust me when I say everyplace, I mean that memories are even made underwater — so the creation of canon underwater digital camera. A canon underwater digital camera is not only used to capture underwater moments; some skilled marine photographers also use underwater digital cameras in their business. Even marine biologists and scientists use underwater digital cameras to capture marine life and thus be able to investigate the life and properties of the marine life. However I think it is safe to believe that you, my reader, are neither a marine scientist nor a professional photographer. Like me, you are merely some photo junkie who hopes to capture...
The Power of the Luxury Canon L Lens
Canon offers a professional line of lenses known as the L Lens. While the L lens is a professional lens it is also a favorite lens amongst non-professional shutterbugs. When it comes to well known names in the camera industry Canon is one of the best. Canon was started in 1933 by a man with a dream, and in one years time that company that was started in an apartment the very first Canon camera was born. In another 20 years Canon was selling on the global market, people all over the world know the name Canon. There is one way to tell a Canon lens from other lenses, it is the telltale red stripe that wraps around the end of the lens. The next time you are watching sports on TV or if you are out on the...
What is the first and foremost thing that you would do if you are planning to showcase your products to a wider audience? The obvious answer is to make a catalog. A catalog is nothing but a platform for you to showcase your products. Customers have the advantage to view the products very easily and quickly. A good catalog inadvertently leads to a spike in sales. Which brings us to the question, what are the most important components of a good catalog? The Product is obviously the most important aspect of any good catalog. Your product has to be highlighted in the best possible manner and a good photograph will help you achieve this aim. It is only the image of the product that helps a person to...
Unique can be defined as being radically different, unparalleled or unmatched. In order to create a wedding image that is unlike any other when there are so many photographers on the market requires one to look at what techniques create originality. These include use of lenses, individuality, location and environmental conditions and personalised service. Lenses With camera equipment becoming more advanced and sophisticated, so too can the image produced. While there are many types and brands available some lenses on the market, which can be used in unique photography, can: Widen the horizontal field of view covering an area wider than the eye can see, commonly known as wide-angle lenses. Widen the...
In return for their high price, specialist lenses can make a huge difference to your photography. With all these lenses, however, an SLR is essential. Shift/tilt lenses The optical elements of a shift lens are mounted on a mechanism that allows the lens to be raised or lowered from its normal shooting position. Tilt lenses contain a mechanism that allows the lens to be rotated, to a limited degree at least, so that it points upward or downward. A few lenses in this category combine both movements in one lens. Shifting allows you to reduce or increase, say, foreground coverage without moving the camera. Tilting the lens allows you to position the plane of best focus, to give very deep or shallow...
Camera Accessories
ext">Compact cameras are designed for the consumer market and are very easy to use, with its focus and exposure settings automatically set by the camera. SLR cameras offer the same point and shoot convenience as compacts. But SLR cameras have the option of manual control and the versatility of interchangeable lenses. SLR cameras are designed more for those serious amateur or professional photographers. Both the camera types are capable of producing very clear and bright images. The third camera type in the marketplace is in the form of Digital Cameras, which don't use film at all. Images are stored digitally in the camera's internal memory, on removable memory cards, or floppy disks. These cameras...
The Sigma 18-50 F-2.8 Lens
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 lens is an autofocus lens optimized for digital Cameras and provides an extremely useful range that is the 35mm equivalent of 28mm to 80mm. With a constant f2.8 maximum aperture, this lens is very useful and performs with the best of the best. While it is very comparable to some of the best lenses it is slightly edged by those that cost 5 to 6 times the price. This lens comes in various forms fitting both Canon and Nikon. The Sigma lens is particularly appealing not only for its large constant aperture, but also for its very compact, size. The lens is 3.3 inches long and weighs 15.6 ounces. The lens feels like it's just the right size and weight on my Nikon D300. The Sigma 18...
Macro digital photography has to be one of the most underrated and under-practiced aspects of digital photography. The fact is that it's just not "close-ups". Macro digital photography is o much more. Taking digital photography of macro, particularly abstract, is an incredibly stimulating art form. One of the reasons why macro digital photography is so good because the objective is to get as much detail as you can. And the subject is not often distinguishable. You can turn a basic household item into a brightly colored world filled with shapes, lines and form. It allows the mind to take a break from categorizing everything and lets the imagination just enjoy the art form. In macro digital...
The Digital SLR Nikon Camera
The Digital SLR Nikon Camera is a surging digital camera that is gaining in popularity for a reason. All cameras out there arrive with a SLR lens and pass on the photographer a top-of-the-line opportunity for most any camera class. SLR is very brief for single lens reflex. It is a shutter mechanism built inside the camera which uses mirror technique and pentaprism. SLR leads to single lens reflex. It is a mechanism attentively using a mirror between the lens and the image sensor to work the focus screen. Nikon has hit a grand slam providing the SLR camera product they offer. There are Nikon digital cameras in several reaches, and sizes accommodating all photographers. Not just recently that, but...
The Best Camera Brand Rants, Ramblings, and...
Looking for the best camera brand that offers you everything in terms of photo quality, high ISO with low noise, great lenses, popular and the best cameras overall? In this article I'll try comparing some brands that I tested at one time or another or simply would've loved to buy. I'll talk a bit about Leica/Minolta, Pentax, Olympus, Sony, Fuji, Leica/Panasonic, Minolta. Quality of the photos. Great lenses are produced by a lot of manufacturers, including Leica/Minolta, Practika, Contax, Leica, Fuji, Pentax, Leica/Minolta, Yashica, Zeiss, Leica/Panasonic, Pentacon, Olympus and Exakta. I've tried a number of different lenses from these manufacturers and photos have been great each time. When I wanted...
When you visit a waterfall or see a great photograph of one the first thing that springs to mind is relaxation. There is definitely a sense of peace and tranquility that comes from watching water flowing and cascading down over rocks. Couple this together with the rainforest setting surrounded by lush green foliage that most waterfalls are located in and you get the relaxing ambience that only mother mature can provide. Sometimes it is difficult to do true justice to a magnificent waterfall in a single photograph, but with some help from the following tips and tricks you will be able to capture the essence and majesty of the entire scene without too much hassles. 1. Choose a Cloudy Day - With...
How To Take Amazing Digital Photos Of Your Kids...
Children and a Camera - probably the most difficult, but creatively satisfying way of archiving your life's wonderful moments. Shooting pictures of children can be more difficult than getting a shot of that awesome dunk or the spectacular home-run hit, because a sports moment is probably more predictable than the expression of a child. It's almost like trying to hit a moving target, except you don't know when your target will show up, and which way it will move! But rest easy - amazing advancements in digital photography, both in terms of technology and lower prices, have made it possible for your special moments to be captured with far better accuracy and detail than ever before. Newer cameras with...
Accessory Lenses For Digital Cameras
's a great way to make your digital camera more versatile without spending an arm and a leg. Thanks to accessory lenses, practically any camera can be made to handle close-ups, wide-angle shots and even telephoto zooming—well beyond the camera's built-in capabilities. Though many digital cameras offer an excellent zoom range, you may want more to produce a specific photograph. If you want to create an expansive scenic image, attach a wide-angle adapter. Connect a telephoto adapter so you can capture a shy bird at a feeder. Within moments of attaching an accessory lens, a wealth of photographic opportunities can open up. Lens Options Lens accessories break down into three major categories: wide...
The very first thing that one can think of about printing a favorite photo on canvas is if the photo has ample deepness. There are many queries of steadfastness, color and features. Does your image have enough to be rendered perfectly on canvas? After all, a giclee photo print on canvas would not look good if the image itself turns out to be pixellated, would it? With pathetic excuse to professional photographers and photography aficionado, a large amount of photos people want to get printed are in reality spontaneous candid shots rather than thoroughly planned ones, specifically the photos of our dear ones. Knowledge of the subject and their moods, when they look best, and your presence in those...
A video camera is an essential tool to make your moments memorable for all your life. What you capture today with a handycam will be preserved for a very long time for you to cherish. Handycams are light weighted and fully loaded with features for audio and video recordings any day and at anytime. It also enables still photography by the user. You would never want to miss the sight of your child's birth or the first time he gave a smile or his first steps. You can capture many moments for your friends and families such as memorable vacations, weddings, birthday celebrations, convocations, social gatherings, baby showers or any other event- big or small. Handycams are available very easily at almost...
> Let's get something straight right out of the box. If you're looking to buy a new digital camera, you don't really have to be an expert in pixels and mega pixels and all that kind of stuff. If you expect to find that kind of deep technical discussion here, you're in the wrong place. Actually, there's a whole lot of stuff you don't really need to know before tackling the daunting task of choosing the right digital camera for you. First of all, forget all the high-tech jargon. It's mostly a lot of sales hype anyway. Choosing a good unit is pretty simple really...pretty much all you have to remember is that the higher the mega pixel rating on the front of the camera, the bigger picture you can make...
The Red Scarlet video camera is being completely redesigned and is a totally different video camera from what was announced in April, 2008. About the only thing that hasn't changed is the name. The totally new video camera is the first ever cinema-quality consumer video camera to hit the market. It will be unveiled at the 2009 NAB show and start shipping this Spring. On Nov. 13th, 2008 Red formally revealed information about the redesigned camcorder. The Red Scarlet camera is designed to serve both as an extremely high-resolution DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera as well as RED's staple greater-than-HD video camera. The 5K, 30FPS version, which is compatible with the RED, Canon and Nikon...
Canon T1i Body Only Canon T1i Body Only Economisez sur Canon T1i Body Only. Livraison gratuite, Commander dès maintenant! You can Buy Canon T1i Body Only In Stock. Canon T1i Body Only Shops or Buy Online - At Lowest Pirce you Save BIG! I'm new in DSLR world. I bought the kit lens T1i and EF-S 55-250 Lens was a really good special offer lens). I read many reviews and comments from a lot of primary-level digital SLR cameras. The final decision was between the Canon Rebel and Canon Rebel XSi T1i. I think both of these cameras will make a really good job. I just thought that the upgrade processor (DIGIC 4), clear LCD (920K), and the video mode in favor of it to spend $ 150-200 more, how do I...
The New Sigma 150-500mm Reviewed and Tested For...
Monday, 22 March 2010 Review of the Sigma 150-500mm lens for Sports Event Photography Let me say straight away that I know expensive Nikon lenses are unbeatable on Nikon cameras. So don't go throwing test graphs and data sheets at me. But I've found the paying guests at our parties and events don't care what lens is used as long as it's a great photo. We've stopped taking the really expensive lenses to Events as they get damaged, are extremely heavy, and basically overkill. I brought a Sigma 24-70mm lens at Xmas to use on my backup Nikon D700 as we were so busy with Xmas parties I needed a second photographer to help. I ended up using it myself and letting the other guy use my pro Nikon glass. The...
Nikon Digital Camera – Quality And Excellence...
Nikon digital camera is certainly the best product, which keeps excelling to add crown to its brand name. The quality rich Nikon camera has been the best companion for demanding professionals from years till now. They bring forth the credits of brilliance in photography and that is the reason the brand name has won this good popularity. The progress and advancement of science will be visibly evaluated on looking at the quality of the lenses. No matter whether you are an amateur or a professional photographer desiring to take clear, crisp and sharp pictures, as Nikon lenses could help you in achieving your goals. Being designed to give complete perfection, this Nikon digital camera come out with...
Nikon D300 - Product Review
As a Professional photographer I have been using the Nikon D300 for a little over two years now. My very first digital camera was the Nikon D100 with 6.2 mega pixel capture, and I was very impressed with it. Now with the D300 and it's 12.2 Mega Pixel capture I am happier. I specialize in portraiture so skin tones are the most important thing to me get right. And with the D300, the color is so good, so accurate that I rarely need to make adjustments to correct the color. The majority of my assignments are for outdoor locations at the beach, so I use Nikon speedlights to balance the light. One of the first things I noticed using Nikon digital cameras is that the ISO ratings are not spot on. In the...
Deciphering Lens Acronyms - Nikon Edition
New lenses all have bunch of acronyms attached to them. Here is a simple guide to the more recent Nikon lenses to understand what these all mean, and to understand if any of this is important: AF: Autofocus These lenses autofocus with autofocus capable Nikon bodies that have an internal autofocus motor. AF-S: Autofocus with silent wave motor These lenses have an internal motor that does the autofocus. This enables AF-S lenses to work with bodies without internal autofocus motors such as the Nikon D40, D60 or D3000. VR: Vibration Reduction These have elements inside the lens that compensate for camera shake and prevent unsharp pictures. ED: Extra low dispersion glass This is a sort of coating that...
Nikon D5000 Lenses - Making the Most of Your Lens
The world of photography is endowed with art and many people are into it. For a camera to function at its best, it needs the perfect lens that will enhance its features. D5000 is known to be a smart, simply brilliant and sharp choice of professional photographers and quality images are truly visible and award winning. This breathtaking DSLR camera is both compact and powerful with remarkable and advanced capabilities of taking quality pictures out of its 12.3 mega pixels image resolution. The DSLR camera will not work alone though; it needs a Nikon D5000 lenses to capture picture perfect images. If you are one of the many who wants to have confidence and peace of mind in every shot of your career...
How to Photograph Wild Animals
Photographing static objects like bowls of colourful fruit on black Perspex with a stained glass backdrop casting multi-coloured washes across the image is relatively easy - Oh boy, I could be in trouble, I can't believe I just said that? I can just imagine hundreds of 'still life' and portrait photographers saying 'What did he just say, did I hear easy? Who is this guy?' It is an accepted fact that photographing children and animals is reserved for the brave hearted - with oodles of patience and possibly some encouragement from Jack Daniels. I'm not sure who should take the credit for the phrase 'If you're looking for an organised and a tranquil shoot - stay away from children and animals', but...
What Is CCTV?
CCTV stands for closed circuit television. It is a system where the circuit is closed and all the elements are linked. This is different from broadcast T.V. where tuners pick up the signals from the airwaves. For purposes of this article, linked means connected by wiring, microwave, infrared, etc. What's It Used For? The most obvious and common use for CCTV is for security. This type of installation is used in a variety of locations such as stores, banks, and government buildings. However, there are so many other uses. It can be used for monitoring traffic. It is used in sports stadiums to focus on the audience. It can be hidden in trains and buses to detect vandalism. It can be used to monitor...
L-series Lens Line I went to the Learnfest Photography Workshop for portrait photographers September 09 and most of the photographers were running around with a Nikon system. This peaked my curiosity.I had never really handled a Nikon before. When I was going to school at the International Academy of Design and Technology in Tampa, FL for my Digital Photography Degree, everyone had Canons. Canon was able to uplink to the Capture One processing program, and was recommended by all the staff (who are photographers current in their field). There was a student here and there with Nikon, but generally it was considered the bad apple and none of us Canon users went near them. I was fascinated to see the...
Each summer, at air shows across the globe, awestruck spectators enjoy the power and precision of aerial demonstration teams and individual performers. In addition to what is happening in the air, there are often static displays on the ground. For photographers, these events provide outstanding photographic opportunities. After you shoot your first air show, you will likely return each year as I do. The tips below are based on my experiences at air shows around the New York area. Day of the Show It is recommended that you get to the show at least one hour in advance in order to find parking, and a shooting location. Air shows can be very crowded, with numbers reaching into the tens of thousands. By...