Cameras, Tips Tricks - No Comments » - Posted on August, 14 at 11:37 am
While taking pictures is easy, especially in this digital world, mastering the art of photography is not always clear and straightforward. There are a lot of variables to factor in and one of them is Depth of Field (DOF). The first barrier that usually makes people's eyes glaze over is that it is a mathematical calculation. It combines a number of different factors including the distance of the camera to the object being photographed, the focal length of the lens, as well as the aperture that is being used. The ExpoAperture2: Depth Of Field Guide was developed to make this process much easier and much more accessible to the average user. While there are several versions, the one that I
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Photo News - No Comments » - Posted on August, 14 at 4:54 am
A new monopod aimed at sports photographers has been launched by Gitzo, including a model to celebrate the Beijing Olympic Games which start on Friday. The Gitzo Series 5 Traveler Monopod measures 41cm when folded and 153.5cm when fully extended, according to Gitzo. It weighs 780g and carries a claimed maximum load capacity of 25kg. A special commemorative version featuring an ’888′ logo, to celebrate the opening of the Beijing Olympics, costs £249.95. The standard version is priced £229.95. It includes a rubber foot that can be replaced with an optional spike for use in ‘sand, snow or mud’. 583300 or visit www.bogenimaging.co.uk В• Yesterday we reported that Beijing Ol
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Photography - No Comments » - Posted on August, 13 at 11:22 pm
Rob Haggart has looked at a lot of photographers’ websites. A LOT. As the former director of photography for Men’s Journal and photo editor for Outside magazine, he’s made many big decisions based solely on a photographer’s online portfolio. So it’s no surprise that the tagline for his new photography website company is, “It’s all about the images.” That idea is at the heart of APhotoFolio.com, which launched July 25 with websites from VII photojournalist Antonin Kratochvil and commercial car and motorcycle photographer Bill Cash. If you know who Haggart is, you probably know him as the creator of APhotoEditor.com. If you don’t know him, here’s the deal: He started anonymously
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Cameras, Tips Tricks - No Comments » - Posted on August, 10 at 6:58 pm
Sigma have released a new firmware update, v1.08, for the Sigma SD14 DSLR camera. Improvements include: 1. Corrects the occasional phenomenon of an image recorded in RAW format appearing to have an unnaturally large file size. 2. Corrects the rarely occurring error of camera freeze and image recording failure when shooting continuously or if the shutter button is pressed when the CF Card Busy Light is blinking. 3. When Bulb Mode is used Sigma Photo Pro now displays the actual shutter speed used in the exposure rather than just showing the word “Bulb”.
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Photography - No Comments » - Posted on August, 9 at 4:46 am
Fujifilm has added a new model to its FinePix Z series of ultracompact cameras. The 10-megapixel FinePix Z200fd offers an f/3.8-4.8, 33mm-165mm (35mm camera equivalent) 5x zoom lens and a 230,000-pixel, 2.7-inch LCD with a scratch-resistant coating. Its metal body also houses a single memory card slot that can conveniently accommodate xD-Picture Card, SD, or SDHC media. The Z200fd is designed for easy automatic shooting, with 16 automatic scene modes and a programmed auto mode. The camera’s light sensitivity can be set as high as ISO 1600 and its shutter speeds range from 1/1000 to 4 seconds. The Z200fd offers Fuji’s new Couple Timer and Group Timer modes, which work with face
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Cameras, Tips Tricks - No Comments » - Posted on August, 5 at 8:43 am
Nikon are now offering to upgrade the buffer of your Nikon D3 DSLR so that it can capture more shots with a single burst of continuous shooting. In the highest quality RAW format, the number of shots is increased from 16 to 36, quite a significant improvement. The service costs $500 plus state tax and all shipping costs in the US, and will take up to two weeks to be completed. Requests for the Buffer Memory Expansion service will be accepted beginning July 30th, 2008. Website: Nikon USA – D3 Digital-SLR Camera Buffer Memory Expansion Service Website: Nikon Europe – D3 Digital-SLR Camera Buffer Memory Expansion Service
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Photography - No Comments » - Posted on August, 3 at 5:35 am
Adobe has launched version 2 of its Lightroom raw processing and workflow tool. The result of feedback from professionals and a public beta process, version 2 of the software follows the basic structure of its predecessor but with a variety of tweaks and additions. The most obvious change is an increased ability to make localized changes. This include a gradient tool that allows alterations to be applied selectively across an image. Adobe Camera Raw has also been updated with support for the Olympus E420 and E520. The local adjustment brush allows exposure correction, brightness, contrast, saturation, clarity, sharpening and toning to be ‘painted’ onto an image. The effects these painted
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Cameras, Tips Tricks - No Comments » - Posted on July, 26 at 7:31 pm
Canon USA have announced the Canon EOS Rebel XS, which was first unveiled in other markets last month as the EOS 1000D. “We are proud to introduce the new EOS Rebel XS camera at a very exciting time in digital imaging. As consumers have fully embraced digital photography, with many consumers purchasing their second or third digital camera models, we see the Rebel XS as the bridge to help photographers cross over from the world of point-and-shoot cameras to digital SLR technology,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. Expected to ship in August 2008, the black or silver Canon Rebel XS camera is only available in a zoom
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Photography - No Comments » - Posted on July, 26 at 7:27 pm
Samsung has introduced two new point-and-shoots, the TL34HD and TL9. The 14.7-megapixel TL34HD features a 3.6x Schneider zoom lens with a 28mm wide angle (35mm equivalent), and a 3-inch, 460,000-dot touchscreen LCD. That model replaces Samsung’s NV24HD, and implements a new version of the Smart Touch interface that distinguished the NV series. Smart Touch 2.0 employs two sets of pressure-sensitive buttons located along the edges of the LCD to provide access to controls. Running a finger over a row of buttons lets you activate and navigate menus, or adjust settings with virtual sliders. The TL34HD also has an improved image processing engine. The 10-megapixel TL9 offers a 2.7-inch
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Photo News - No Comments » - Posted on July, 26 at 4:02 pm
Sony Ericsson W902 : Sony Ericsson has announced the W902 Walkman for those who want it all. The 8GB Memory Stick Micro lets you store more than 8,000 songs and switches seamlessly from music to media to experience crystal clear video capabilities. No longer do you need to make a choice between music, media and imaging when picking your next phone. The Sony Ericsson W902 Walkman is a phone that goes beyond music and gives users everything they need in one pocket-sized stylish device. Downsize your bag, free your pockets and leave your music player and camera at home – use the premium W902 phone to play your favorite tunes, snap those precious moments or watch crystal clear video on the
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