Stuff I threw together for a portable video solution and still get quality pans and sound. Very inexpensive setup for the quality of video and audio. Especially with crazy DOF options. The FD lens adapter gives more control with Aperature settings on the Mark II and also options to buy some really high quality lenses for dirt cheap.
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One More Time -dance/music video was created last summer mainly as a lens/equipment test. Shot in HDV with Canon XHA1 + Redrock Micro M2 & microX 35 mm adapter and Canon FD lenses. Music: Fakap - One More Time by Julius Niiniranta Dancer: Markus Hirvelä Director/DoP/edit: Sakari Mäkelä (c) White Cloud Productions 2008
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Buy DX lenses manufactured by Nikon after reviewing its compatibility factors. These lenses are primarily used to cover the smaller sensor of DX digital cameras. Although there are other high end regular lenses, but these are of special mention as well.
These lenses work well with FX cameras. They are also used on film or full-frame sensors that usually blacks out around the corners. FX cameras do have the feature of using smaller area in the center of their large sensors, which makes a DX lense more compatible with it. Although AF and metering compatibility varies from model to model, it's a known fact that all Nikon lenses perform superb on digital cameras optically.
It's true that all Nikon SLRs digital cameras use the famous Nikkor lenses for years, but the exclusive reason why DX ones are so popular is because of the available extra short focal lengths. This in turn helps all DX cameras to get wider lense views. Since these accessory is also known as G lense minus the aperture rings, they are not compatible with manual focus cameras.They are easily mountable on any Nikon and so to say are ideal particularly for DX digital cameras. All FX cameras that cut their sensors short do find good use for these lenses.
You can also shoot with the 10.5mm DX fisheye on FX camera or film in full-frame mode to see unexpected results. But before you do that I recommend you to set up a D3 properly to correct the center portion. Nikon DX format is here to stay for a long time in case of practically priced cameras.
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Dave Etchells interviews Michael Burnham of THK Photo Products, Inc (Tokina) about their newest lens offering, the 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom.
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Kieran shows you how to capture stunning images using his Canon 400D - this episode he photographs local football match and explains how the 400D is the perfect camera to capture sports photos in all conditions
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Have you ever been on a diet and tried to lose weight and failed? Or have you been on a diet and were successful in losing the weight, but unsuccessful in keeping it off? The reason may be your addiction to certain types of foods. Addictions to food, or any other substance for that matter, can cause intense cravings, especially if you are stressed. Addictions can also be the cause of withdrawals if you go without the food or substance to which you are addicted. The discomfort caused by the food cravings and withdrawals is so bad that many people fail when attempting to eat less food or eat healthier food.
The typical American diet is made up of fried foods, sugar-rich foods, soft drinks and other foods which stimulate the production of toxins. After eating or drinking these unhealthy foods, the body goes through a detoxification process in order to remove these toxins. Detoxification is not a pleasant process for the body. It can cause both physical and emotional discomfort. In an effort to stop the discomfort, most people will eat again--because as long as the digestive system is working, the detoxification process is delayed.
So, how do we break this cycle? Here are a few suggestions--
Eat high anti-oxidant foods such as beans, fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds and berries. These foods will help reduce the effects of detoxification and will also make it easier for the liver to eliminate the chemicals which are produced during digestion. These chemicals intensify the discomfort between meals.
Eat more, not less--just make sure it's more of the healthy, anti-oxidant foods that are mentioned above. Try to eat at least two to three servings per meal of the healthy foods so that your stomach will be full and you will feel satisfied. You'll also feel full longer than if you had eaten junk food.
Cut back on caffeine. Sometimes people who are trying to lose weight end up consuming beverages that contain a lot of caffeine. This may help temporarily, but when the caffeine wears off, they will have a craving for caffeine as well as food.
Socialize more. Yes, an active social life can help you lose weight. The pleasure you derive from being around friends and other people will help you experience self-confidence and pleasure--feelings that some people get from eating. So, instead of staying home and eating, go out and have some fun with friends.
For the beginning photographer with a point and shoot camera, the choice of camera lenses is often not an issue. This is because the average digital or film camera does not permit the photographer to change the lenses that they are using. However once someone has begun to delve more seriously into photography they may choose a camera where interchanging lenses is a possibility. Then, picking the right lens for the shot that you are trying to get becomes an important consideration.
There is a large difference between the popular point and shoot camera which has a fixed lens and a single lens reflex or SLR camera. This second type of camera is much more expensive because it has high performance features intended for a serious photographer. With any lens, the image is formed when light is allowed in through the end of the lens. That light then either strikes a digital sensor or a film plane. There are many excellent film based SLR models on the market but these are rapidly being overtaken by digital cameras.
If you will be doing a lot of shooting you will want to invest in specialized lenses over time. However, your average shooter requires just one lens to get them started. For regular shooting conditions, you want one with a focal length of between 35 and 70 mm.
There are a few things which make this lens more generalized than others. The first is that the focal length generally does not cause much if any image distortion which can be great for standard, posed photographs in regular conditions. The second is that it allows you to shoot in a wider range of light conditions than some of the other lenses.
Many people find that they love shooting birds or wildlife. If you are shooting these kinds of subjects you need to look into purchasing equipment which can handle fast movement and shooting over longer distances than other subjects. The same choice that you purchase for animals will also work very well for sporting events. Look for a focal length that starts at about one hundred and fifty millimeters and goes to more than three hundred millimeters.
The fact that you can take a picture very quickly with the above length of focus is important when shooting sports or wildlife. There is often a lot of action in these pictures so being able to snap pictures fast is important. However you may find that shooting with this focal length may mean that you do not get a wide view of the terrain around you.
If you want to shoot images of things like buildings you may want a wide angle lens. Buildings may call for a very small focal length and landscapes can have a longer focal length. This is because you want to get a lot of the scenery in but not get a lot of distortion. The balance between perspective and the amount of an image you can capture with a lens has been a bit of a balancing act for many years.
Once you start collecting camera lenses you may find it difficult to stop. However, despite the fun things you can do with your collection you will often find that there is one to which you return time and time again.
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It's Christmas time once again and what gear would be perfect for our Christmas portraits and candid shots during all the festivities? If you know the basics of photography more or less you will be able to identify what your really need. But first of all, I can honestly say that for portraiture you will need an external flash. Something that may be equally helpful is a bounce card or a stofen to difuse and/or enhance the lighting that you want. If your camera has a built in flash, remember that built in flashes cannot be compared to external flashes. Bear in mind that with taking portraits, built in flashes can be limiting.
What lens should you go for? Always think about the range that you want and your budget as well. For prime lenses, the budget friendly Canon 50mm f/1.8 is an ok choice.
This is a good choice for beginners. The opening is wide enough (you'll have a shallower depth of field thus resulting in a more blurred background) and it's pretty fast considering its cost. But if you have the budget you can go for the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM. Another wonderful (though a bit expensive) prime lens is the Canon 35mm f/1.4L. The problem with prime lenses is that your range is limited for obvious reasons and always consider the range that you want.
For zoom lenses, you can opt for the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L . In my personal opinion, this is a good range for portraits. You can also go with the 70-200mm f/4.0L IS or the 70-200mm f/2.8L for a longer range (if you have room, this can be great for candids). For low light and indoor use, a wide opening such as the f/2.8 or wider will be perfect.
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Shot in 1080p 25fps and 720p 50fps (slow motion clips) Graded with Magic Bullet Looks Lenses: Canon 50mm 1.8 MkI; Canon 18-55 kit; Jupiter 135mm 3.5 (M42 lens) Music: Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever
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Carl Zeiss (Since 1846) A Rich History In Lenses
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Testing the canon 550D whit kit lenses... Just playing whit friends :D
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Macro of a vinegar tree with Canon EF-S 18-55 in retro position. Try it with some other lenses ;)
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Shawn talks to Chuck Westfall of Canon USA about their brand new telephoto lenses. The EF 200mm F2L and the EF 800mm F5.6L both have built in optical image stabilization.
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This was my second time to Kuala Lumpur Bird Park this year and with shooting video in mind. All videos were taken with Canon 7D and Sigma 100-300 F4 + Sigma 1.4x extender. All videos were fixed in focal length and static as i find any slight movement will cause heavy shake in the video especially at 420mm (probably need to upgrade my cheap tripod).
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Ice cubes are merely frozen lumps of liquid. Most of the time we use ice cubes to cool off our drinks. But did you know that there are other uses for ice cubes? We're going to explore a few of them.
Water hanging plants. If you have a few potted plants hanging on your patio or back porch, watering them can be a bit tricky. To simplify the task, just drop a half dozen of ice cubes onto the surface of the soil daily. Because the ice melts slowly, the soil has time to absorb the moisture as needed, without the risk of messy overflow.
Revive your garbage disposal. If your garbage disposal has been sluggish lately or your sink drain has been getting clogged more than usual, your garbage disposal may not be running as smoothly as it should be. To revive the disposal, toss in 3 to 4 ice cubes and power up the disposal for about 30 seconds. The grinding of the ice cubes will help sharpen the blades of the disposal as well as dislodge grease and stuck-on food that can slow down the disposal. If you want to deodorize the garbage disposal, make the ice cubes out of white vinegar. White vinegar will help kill odor-causing bacteria.
Ensure reheated rice stays moist. If you've ever tried to warm up leftover rice in a microwave, it usually comes out nice and crunchy. To fix that, add an ice cube to the rice and cover with a lid. Heat the rice on high for 2 to 3 minutes. The steam created by the evaporating ice should infuse the rice grains with enough moisture so that it will come out with a light and fluffy texture.
Get rid of unsightly carpet dents. If you have acquired new furniture or just moved your existing furniture around, you may have some unsightly dents in your carpet. To get rid of the dents, place an ice cube on each one right before you go to bed. As the ice melts, the water will gradually sink into the fibers of the fabric and plump them back up before morning.
Clean a scorched coffeepot. How many times have you or somebody else at the office forgot to turn the burner off of the coffeepot which eventually leaves a scorched, burned mess in the bottom of the coffeepot? To remedy this, fill the coffeepot halfway with ice, add 1/4 cup of salt and swish vigorously. The abrasive salt and ice will create friction that should dislodge the burned-on stains.
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The photography industry is ramping up for the year's biggest event. It is the annual PMA (Photography Manufacturers' Association) trade show in Las Vegas. If I could pick a vacation spot next month as an amateur photographer, it would be PMA. This year, Canon has announced two new entries in the mid-level compact camera market. Actually, there are many new products by Canon and others, but this article will deal with two. The Powershot SX1 IS and Powershot SX200 IS are packed with improvements and new features that will make photographers at all levels, from rank amateurs to professionals, take a long look.
The Canon Powershot SX1 IS is an upgrade of the SX10, and it has actually already hit the camera market, but it has not yet been offered in the US. In spite of being an upgrade, it is a prosumer model with features like none before it. It is the first non-DSLR to have the CMOS sensor that is included in the DSLR professional models. The ISO range of the SX1 goes from 80 to 1600 with only slight image deterioration at the high end. Here are some of the other specs:
10 megapixels
Variable position 2.7" LCD
20x Optical Zoom (28mm to 560mm)
Hotshoe (for external flash)
DIGIC 4 processor
1080p HD video records at 30fps
Suggested Retail Price $599
Video recording on this camera is as good as a dedicated video camera. It can be played back on a HD television with great clarity. For the amateur photographer who is looking for a professional look, with video capabilities, but does not want the hassel of carrying equipment and switching lenses, this may be the one for you. It could also be the "carry everywhere" camera for professionals. The second of the two SX models offered in March is the Canon Powershot SX200 IS. This is a truly compact camera with amazing power and flexibility. It will capture close-up at 28mm and zoom to 12x (336mm). It is sleek and good-looking, coming in 3 designer colors, black, blue, and cranberry. This new digital camera has an array of controls and options to give the user as much or as little control over the outcome as desired. Some of the notable specs are:
12.1 megapixels
12x Zoom (28-336 mm equivalent)
Digic 4 processor
Optical image stabilization to reduce camera blur
720p HD video
ISO up to 3200
3" LCD
Suggested Retail Price $349
The Canon Powershot SX200 IS is a little package with a powerful punch. It is a great camera for outings or vactions. It can be carried anywhere because it is a true compact, yet has the capablility to take large enough pictures to easily print at 8 x10 and much larger. It will capture HD video as good as a dedicated camcorder. It will most undoubtedly put Canon at the top of their game once again.
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Canon's Lens lineup may be a little daunting for any new SLR or DSLR camera owner. The primary reason for this is probably the fact that Canon offers more than 60 interchangeable lenses for its series of SLR and DSLR cameras. This lens line-up includes Primes, Zooms, Tilt & Shifts, Macros, Wide Lenses, Telephoto Lenses and Super Telephoto Lenses.
Although Canon manufactures many types of lenses, it's EF lineup is the most popular as these lenses with the EF mount fit all of Canon's SLR and DSLR cameras. In addition to this, Canon also manufactures the EF-S lens lineup that fits on Canon's range of consumer cameras with APS-C CMOS sensors such as the Rebel series. The EF-S lenses can only be used on the APS-C cameras, but these cameras can also use the normal EF Lenses. Every Canon EF lens can be classified in one of the following classes:
Prime (fixed) lenses
Ultra Wide - Primes usually with a focal length of 20mm or less such as the EF14mm f/2.8L II USM. Used primarily for landscapes.
Wide - Primes between 20 and 50mm like the EF35mm f/1.4L USM. Used primarily for landscapes.
Standard & Medium Telephoto - Primes between 50 and 100mm like the brilliant EF85mm F1.2L II USM. Great for portraits.
Telephoto - Primes between 100 and 300mm like the EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM. Usually used for wildlife and sports photography.
Super Telephoto - Primes of 400mm and more like the EF600mm f/4L IS USM, Used for Bird, sports & wildlife photography.
Zoom (adjustable) Lenses
Wide Zoom - Zooms that start between 16 and 22mm of focal length like the EF17-40mm f/4L USM. Useful for landscapes & Weddings.
Standard Zoom - Zooms that start between 24 and 28mm on the wide end and a reach between 70 and 200mm, like the EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM. Useful for Weddings & Portraits.
Telephoto Zoom - Zooms that start at 28mm at the wide end with a reach of between 70 and 300mm, like the popular EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM. Used for a wide variety of applications such as weddings, wildlife, bird & street photography.
EF-S Lenses
Lenses with a special mount that can only be used with Canon's APS-C sensor cameras, such as the Rebel series. Cameras with the APS-C sensore has a 1.6x multiplying effect on normal EF lenses, therefore the need for lenses like the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM which is useful for landscape photography with the Rebel series.
Macro Lenses
Lenses used for macro photography, such as the EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM.
Tilt & Shift Lenses
Lenses like the TS-E24mm f/3.5L are primarily used for architecture photography.In each of the classes listed above, except for the EF-S class, special high quality "L" lenses can be found. These lenses are made of special materials, are usually weather proof, heavy and produce images of stunning sharpness and quality.
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Sherlock & Watson, of Mile 77, unplug to do a quick acoustic cover of the classic 80's tune, "The Promise", by When in Rome. Mile 77's original music is available worldwide on Itunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, Napster, Amie St, eMusic, Lala, GroupieTunes and Shockhouse. Check out the single, "Pass Me By" www.mile77music.com www.myspace.com/mileseventy7 Directed and edited by Watson. Cinematography by Lavallee and Watson. Shot with Canon HV30s, a Letus Extreme 35mm adapter and Canon lenses. Thank you for all the requests, but we did not use tablature for this song. We arranged and recorded it in one day after quickly learning it by ear. It's a very simple song. C major, A minor, Fmajor, Cmajor for almost the entire song. The tuning we chose was: EACGCE Post video responses when you have it.
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I knew that i needed a new camera when I reached the point of couldn't getting more from the point-and-shoot Canon PowerShot devices that i have been using for six years now. I took a lot of pictures, because they're handy and portable and I always had my camera with me, but I started experiencing problems like poor performance at low-light settings and delay between shots.
Even though I like my compact Canon, for a DSLR I narrowed my choices to the Nikon D60 or the Sony A300. I eventually chose the D60 and I ordered it from Amazon. Profiting of their 30-day price match policy, I got some of my money back. Because the price of the Nikon D60 has gone down a few times and they were fast to refund the difference from what I initially paid. But keep in mind that Amazon doesn't warn you when the price changes, it's up to you to follow for 30 days if it drops.
Why I chose the Nikon over the Sony is simple: it's less heavy and compact, making it easier to carry; also, the LCD menu is intuitive and clear and, of course, because Nikon is well-respected for the fine lenses it produces, and in a DSLR it's really about which line you want to follow in purchasing lenses in the future.
Even though the camera doesn't fit in my pocket like I used to carry my point-and-shoot devices, it's still pretty comfortable to have with you. Thanks to kit lens' VR (vibration reduction) and its neat balance with the camera's compact body, the weight of the lens won't point it down.
Another great thing is that the camera is pretty efficient in low-light settings. You can even beat the flash, and in my opinion you can get better quality pictures this way. Still, the flash has a more even coverage than that of a compact camera and is also more powerful. The manual explains all you need to know about what this camera has, but you won't find a thorough guide for DSLRs.
One thing you should know about this camera is that auto-focus only works with Nikon AF-S lenses. So you'll have to manually focus when using most Nikon "prime" lenses. It also lacks live preview. You only see your picture on the LCD screen after you've pushed the button.
But I'm pleased with my decision and I warmly recommend the Nikon for anyone who wants to try a DSLR camera.
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3 lenses: Sigma 17-35 Canon 28-135 IS USM Canon 100-400 IS USM L Also I tested how they behave with and without Image stabilizer. You can see the difference is awesome! It's actually the reason I sold my Sigma 50-500 and bought the Canon 100-400L with IS. Hope this vid. is any use to you people out there!
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Before showering praise or criticism on any specific telephoto lens, it may be worthwhile to expel a few words on exactly what a camera telephoto lens is, and what it does.
In a nutshell, a telephoto lens brings the subject targeted by the photographer, closer to that said photographer. And as a result, produces a still photograph or video for any subsequent viewers that is larger, more detailed and exhibits greater clarity then could have been achieved without the benefit of an additional lens. A somewhat more technical definition would be a lens that is built from a rather long focal length lens, but where the actual tangible length of this lens is less than the desired focal length. That is not to suggest, that every lens with a longer focal length than normal is a true telephoto lens. A true telephoto lens will contain a combination of rear lenses ofter referred to as the telephoto group.
There are a few points to consider when buying a digital camera telephoto lens.
It's important to know what camera or cameras, you intend to use the lens with. Different makes, models, and manufacturers often have their own lens mounting systems. Some maybe simple screw lenses, while others may have more elaborate mounting mechanisms.
Consider the subject environment you will be shooting in. While telephoto lens lend themselves to specific types of subjects, such as sporting events, wildlife photography, surveillance work and landscape vistas, that's not to suggest that they aren't also used for fashion or wedding photography.
If you never used a zoom lens much in the past, then sales staff can be an invaluable resource. They handle this type of equipment on a daily basis, are often more than will to share their opinions. They may be somewhat biased, especially if their working on commission, so be sure to take what they say with a grain of salt. A good source of unbiased information can be found online. The more reputable online sites like Amazon, contain tons of real users who often share their product experience in online reviews.
Reading manuals for the specific models can be helpful as well. Most manufacturers these days, place their product manuals online in PDF form. If you Google around a bit online, you should be able to find the manual of the product your looking for.
Now speaking of the better lens I and a number of happy customers would recommend are:
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
This lens is great for anyone who wants to try out a L-series lens in the 10-200 mm focal length range, and not spend a whole ton of money. At the time of writing this, I'm finding this lens for under $600. Additionally, if your tired of hauling around the much heavier 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, this may be a better lens for you. Remember, this lens doesn't include IS, so that may or may not be a deal breaker for you.
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
If money is less important than the quality of your photographs, then it may be time to step up to this lens. It goes for around $1700 new, or a couple hundred less used. It does however include image stabilization, which is important if a tripod is not an option for your photo shoots.
Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Some of the things to really like about this lens, include the remarkable sharpness and clarity. An auto focus that is both darn near silent, and fast. Also included is a dual image stabilization system. It is on the downside of course a heavy lens, which I'm sure your well aware of, if you've been doing your research with other telephoto lenses in this category.
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More about the Philippines at www.songinadifferentway.com You can find color corrected version here vimeo.com As we are preparing for the production of our latest documentary in the Philippines I've been testing some of our equipment, Canon HF S10 camcorder with Letus Mini 35mm lens adapter with Nikon lenses. This footage has been shot in a couple of hours on a street corner of San Juan and Burgos in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental in the Philippines. No color correction or filters applied.
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A few of the many kids we hung out with. Shot on the Canon 5D Mark 2 with a few canon lenses
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Camera Test - Canon 550D (Rebel T2i) for manual settings ... I have 3 different objectives: Sigma 20 mm Canon 28-105mm Canon 18-55mm (kit lens with image stabilizer) 1) suddenly stand 2) Tripod shooting (especially) 3) freehand shots (with and without focus) 4) Free Hand Pan and Tilt * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Music www.nathanwillsmusic.com http Nathan Wills * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com
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CANON EOS 550D VIDEO TEST with various lenses
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This video was shot entirely on the Canon 5D Mark 2. Only 3 shots were shot with another camera. (Panasonic HVX200) Lenses used: Canon 24 - 105 L F4 USM Canon 85 F 1.8 Canon 75 - 300 USM
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If you've ever heard anything about Australia it may be that you've been told to look under the toilet seat for Redback spiders before stealing some uninterrupted time in the quietest and darkest room of the house - the Aussie outback toilet. Australia is home to some of the most-deadly insects and arachnids in the world - all of which, despite their fearsome reputation, are extremely photographic.
Macro photography is generally recognized as the art of capturing images of small objects at a scale larger than life. Insects and spiders fit perfectly into the serious macro photographer's psyche as they pose in unpredictable positions and are always on the move. Depending on the insect - this can make it extremely difficult to capture them clearly-enough for the photograph to be of high-enough quality for presentation value.
The Australian Redback spider is a very timid creature. It lives in warm dark places such as wood piles, under the eaves of homes, along timber fences and yes - even under the famed outback Aussie toilet seat! They've even started to make their presence known in the steel cities of Japan - courtesy of shipments of Australian iron ore.
Finding a Redback can sometimes be the easy part of the shoot - they're everywhere in summer. Getting the little creature to keep still and pose in the right position and light can be the difficult part.
Shooting macro photography images usually means getting as close as only a couple of inches away from the subject. This can sometimes be a disturbing experience when photographing the Redback. They're mostly shy and sometimes move fast.
I've never read anywhere that Redback spiders can jump; however I've had a couple of experiences where I've witnessed this. It's usually the smaller ones that will leap from the leaf of a shrub and swing on a fine thread to the ground in an attempt to escape. So when you've spent the last five minutes setting up the shot only to see the highly magnified spider disappear from the eyepiece of the camera in an instant - you'll find yourself spending the next fifteen minutes looking for the damn thing up the leg of your trousers!
The silky smooth blackness of the Redback in sunlight lends itself to a set of gleaming macro photographs you'll be proud to show to your friends.
If you go searching for a Redback to photograph, be warned; around 200 Australians are bitten each year!
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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 reason behind that. If you ever looked at something and compared it to the other same items you noticed that there are some more costly than others! They all do the same thing, but yet there is a price difference between some of them. There could be a huge difference in price too! The reason lies behind the fact that the more expensive items in the same category are made better! The manufacture decided they wanted to add some better parts or features to that them in order for to be above the competition.
Well, those extra features and parts rack up the cost a little more, and they know that when it is being compared to, the quality they give will be better than what is offered. The manufacture cannot sell these products for what the competition sells theirs for because they are using way better parts so they increase their the cost of their product a little more, but they know it is absolutely better than what is being offered. You should as a smart buyer take that into consideration and spend a little more on one of Canon's cameras!
2. You should own a Canon because they take quality pictures! Have you ever seen a picture online or somewhere and thought it did not look good? The truth is that picture you saw was from a poorly made camera. In fact, it probably wasn't Canon that took the photo. Canon have very strict standards of quality to follow in order to produce the best images. Whether it is from a low cost Canon camera or from one of their professional grade cameras, they always take high quality pictures which results in the best photos. Additionally canons are known for this in the industry! Take advantage of the excellent photo quality Canon cameras produce!
3. You should own a Canon camera because they are built very well. Well, I take that back. They are built like TANKS! These cameras are no joke. Canon's high standards have yielded a camera that can take abuse. I wouldn't advise you dropping one of these if you own one, but they can take a beating. These cameras are so well built I have heard them surviving months and months of constant neglect from their owners. An example would be a friend of mine who had recently purchased a Canon camera. He decided it was just another camera and didn't care much about it. I have seen him drop it numerous times, shake it because he thought it froze on him, and left it in subzero temperatures only to find out he forgot it was there for days. After picking it up in those conditions and turning it on, the camera immediately functioned the way it was designed to. Snap shot and abuse after snap shot they can take a beating!
4. You should own a Canon because the lenses Canon uses are of the best in the industry. Even if you buy a point and shoot Canon if you look closely the lens is made of some of the highest materials! You can see VERY clearly through them, even for a person who has less than ideal vision. Anyone will notice an absolute clarity inside. The lenses Canon produces are very resistant to scratches and swirl marks. If you see something that may consist of a scratch or swirl mark try wiping it away with a soft cloth. That false scratch or swirl will go away instantly! On to the DSLR side of Canon their lenses are made of quality standards so high you cannot ruin them easily or get a bad picture! Unless you had the focus completely off and decided to use a different approach to your photography. Other than those few briefly mentioned quality standards, Canon lenses are amazing!
5. You should own a Canon because they have the best post processing software available to you! Canon's camera packages not only come with manuals, pages of additional information clearly written, but they include some of the best, if not BEST software package given free of charge for you to utilize after you have taken your pictures! You will have so much fun editing or fine tuning your photos to the way you exactly intended by using their top notch software. It also makes organizing your photos a piece of cake. If you want to fix sharpness issues, you can do that in their software. What about color tone? It's simple using just a few mouse clicks and your set. Got a problem with brightness? That's easy, just slide in your preference their awesome brightness tool and you're set. It doesn't get much better and easier with Canon's great software package all included with their high quality cameras!
Well, those are some strong solid 5 reasons I just gave you to own a Canon camera, and that is just scratching the surface. I haven't even talked about iso performance, flash capabilities, longer battery life, Canon DSLR being the way to go, megapixel quality, digic processors, and much more. If you'd like to learn more about these fine electronic items feel free to check out below!
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This is the first shots with my HV20 (not cinemode) to 24p, with some color correction in After Effects and my static adapter with a 35 mm Canon 80-200mm telephoto
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HD Video filmed with the Canon 7D. Shot over the course of three nights during a warm November 2009, featuring NYC night lights, skyline, Broadway and Times Square. Hand-held using Canon IS lenses.
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Zoom lenses (those in which focal length and, hence, the field of view can be adjusted without affecting focus) are fitted almost universally to non-SLR digital cameras. Not only are these zoom lenses convenient for the photographer - they provide a choice of subject framings and magnifications all from the same shooting position - their optical form also allows camera designers to build more efficient autofocusing systems into them. The benefit of this from the photographer's point of view is a less-bulky lens system that requires less battery power to operate.
Most zoom lenses on digital cameras start at quite a moderate wide-angle focal length of a 35efl of approximately 35mm. More extreme focal lengths are difficult to achieve because of the optical characteristics of the small photosensors used for image capture, which tend to cause a darkening at the periphery of wide-angle images. When wider angles of view are required) accessory lenses can be screwed into the front of the digital zoom to extend its range, though image distortion is likely as a result.
At the other end of the zoom range, however, lenses can reach high image magnifications - a 35efl of 350mm in one model - although focal lengths of around 120mm are more usual. Be aware that along with magnifying a small part of the field of view to fill the frame, long focal lengths also magnify the effects of camera shake on the image. Some cameras and lenses, notably those from Olympus and Canon, respectively, offer technologies that significantly reduce the effect of camera shake.
The greatest range of lens focal lengths are available only with digital SLR cameras. With these cameras, zoom lenses can extend from ultra wide-angle focal lengths of, say, 17mm to a moderate 35mm, or from a modest 100mm focal length to a 560mm super-telephoto.
The most tempting zooms are those covering a range from wide-angle through to telephoto - 28-300mm, for example, or 35-350mm. The best of modern designs can deliver excellent image quality over these ranges, but a high financial price needs to be paid. You pay in another sense, too: maximum apertures are often limited, making them suitable for use in bright light only, and the lenses are large and heavy.
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Roger from LensRentals compares the different Canon Supertelephoto Lenses.
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Capturing the beauty in Venice/Santa Monica. I hope to do more videos like this around the world with Richie. We are a good team. Filmed by Dustin Shepard & Richie Thomassen (richietphoto.com Cameras used two canon 7D's Lens used: Lenses used: 17mm 3.5 30mm 1.4 50mm 1.4 85mm 1.8 80-200 2.8
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Many of you might not have thought about this question, or even about this topic. But the fact is that the type of music that is present in today's times defines us as a society. The situation is the same if we take into consideration the clothing, hair styles and other aspects of visual identification of the individuals.
But what I am talking about, is actually something which is more important - especially since music is based upon rhythm, and as you might be aware, everything in our world is also based upon rhythm. As an example, the heart beats at a certain rhythm, the cells transduct signals at a certain rhythm etc.
Anyways, if we take a look about the popularity of different song types in today's world and we compare it to the music from all the way from the 18th century, until today - we can see that there is a very big difference. Why is this so? And furthermore, what kind of value does today's music have?
You may or may not agree with what I say, but the fact is, that music from the 18th century is still present in today's times - and the most popular hits from the late 90's and early 2000's has long been forgotten. This must mean one thing - that today's music is mostly based upon what the distribution companies feel is worthy being published - thus it is based upon money.
I hope that this article has in some way helped you to witness the negative things, and the positive things as well, in regards to what development our society as a whole has chosen in the topic of music.
The only thing that I can urge you to do is to start thinking about what you can do to change this. Thus, what you can do to make this world a slight better place for all of us. Because, as I mentioned, music, thus rhythm, is the basis of everything.
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940 WHO's 1st venue Gig 1/30/2009 Photography by Angel B canon 30D and 40D lenses: ef-s 17-55 f2.8 and ef 85mm f1.2 L
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Adorama Photography TV presents: In this episode Mark recommends some great lenses for shooting portraits in low light. These lenses will also give you shallow depth of field. Visit www.adorama.com for more photography videos! See product details and specs at www.adorama.com Send your questions to: AskMark@Adorama.com
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Shot with a Canon HG10 No special lenses or microphones. Edited and rendered through Vegas Pro 8.0 at 1280 x 720, 29 FPS.
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Most people dream about the day they will be able to retire from their full-time job. The thought of being able to escape the daily grind is a dream that many of us share. However, before you take the plunge, there are some things, financial and otherwise, that you should consider.
Your health. Just because you retire from a full-time job doesn't mean that you necessarily need to retire from an active life. There are many studies that have found that staying active, whether it be with a part-time job or some type of volunteer activity, is crucial to keeping your mind and body in good physical and mental condition.
Your marriage. Even though couples promise to stay together "for better or for worse", that doesn't mean that you want to spend 24 hours per day together. There should be some planning and negotiation that need to take place before either husband or wife decides to retire.
Taxes. Retirees can begin taking penalty-free withdrawals from their 401(k) accounts at age 55 and IRA withdrawals at age 59 1/2. However, these withdrawals are still going to be subject to income tax. By delaying the withdrawal of funds from these accounts, they can continue to grow at a compound rate for more years, thus giving you a bigger retirement account on which to live.
Social Security. You may begin receiving Social Security checks at age 62 1/2, but you will pay a penalty in that you future checks will be reduced by 25 to 35 percent. If you delay signing up for Social Security to the age of between 62 and 70, your benefit will increase by up to 7 to 8 percent per year.
Health benefits. Those who retire before age 65, the age at which you qualify for Medicare, must worry how to pay for expensive health insurance premiums until they do qualify for Medicare. The costs for health insurance will be extremely expensive, even if you belong to a company-sponsored plan as you will probably be required to pick up the company's portion of that health premium in retirement.
There are many other reasons why you should consider whether or not to retire in the near future. We will explore some of those issues in a future article.
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You have probably been thinking about buying a digital SLR for a long time. The many choices and price ranges can make your head spin. I am going to help you pick out the best SLR cameras for under $1000.
There are really 3 major players in the digital SLR game for under $1000. Canon, Nikon, and Pentax. Some players are seasoned veterans, others are relative newcomers (but shouldn't be discounted)
Canon SLR Camera
Canon has contenders... the EOS Rebel T1i, the EOS Rebel XS and the EOS Rebel XSi. We are going to focus on the T1i as I think it is the best under $1000. The other 2 are certainly great for the budget conscious, but offer less features.
Canon EOS Rebel T1i offers 15.1 mega-pixels (highest in the under $1000 crowd) and a great Creative Auto mode which teaches you how to take more manual control of your camera. There are also 60 lenses available that work with this camera and it shoots 1080p HD video.
Nikon SLR Camera
Nikon also has 3 contenders... the D5000, the D90 and the D3000. I like the D90, although the D5000 has a tilt and swivel LCD monitor which is a great feature if you've ever used one.
Nikon D90 offers 12.3 mega-pixels and 720p HD video. Nikons perform great in low light and indoor scenes. The best part is the integrated auto-focus motor... meaning you can use more Nikkor lenses and still have auto-focus.
Pentax SLR Camera
Pentax is a relative newcomer to the SLR scene, but user reviews are pushing its cameras to the top. Its top contenders are the K20D, the K200d and the K2000. Pentax is definitely a price conscious brand with tons of features. I like the D20D (cheaper than both the Canon and the Nikon fave).
Pentax K20D has 14.6 mega-pixels and is noted for its dust and weather resistant body. A rugged camera that is backward compatible with all Pentax lenses (some require adapters). But best performance comes their lenses designed for digital cameras. Lenses marked "WR" have additional protection against the weather as well.
So now you've got a good handle on the which digital camera to buy. Check out this article on SLR Camera Buying Tips. The only thing you have to decide is whether you want to bump up your price range to see what's available in the $1000 to $2000 range. Happy shopping!
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This year Nikon is introducing some very cool new lenses. The 16-85mm zoom has VRII, that means virbration reduction, which can get you up to 4 more stops for exposure in a zoom lens. Then the Tilt/Shift Lens called 24mm PC/E . Like having a View Camera in your hands with perspective control and a tilt feature. Canon has had one of these for years but this update, finally brings the Nikon series in-line. And it's arguably a better lens.Watch for the 45 and 85 PC/E later. The Micro Nikkor has been around for years and the new 60mm deserves a spot in your camera bag. Visit photoinduced.com for more.
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These are photographs I took as a volunteer photographer for the event "Passport DC" on 1 May 2010. Thirty-three embassies in Washington DC held open houses that day. The embassies I covered were: Japan, Korea, Cape Verde, Zambia, Croatia, Bahamas, Nepal, Iraq, Brazil, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. I used my Canon EOS 5D Mark II (with an L-series 85mm F1.2 lens) and my Canon EOS 7D (with L-series 24-105mm short zoom and 17-40mm wide angle lenses). I developed the pictures in Adobe Lightroom 2.6 and Photoshop Elements 7.0. I created this slideshow using Proshow Gold.
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The Canon 550D dSLR was announced by Canon in February 2010 for release in April 2010. The camera boasts several significant improvements over the Canon 500D including better HD video, 18 megapixel images, and a much improved metering system that was previously only available in the much higher priced Canon 7D dSLR.
18 megapixel images
The image quality of the new 550D Canon improves significantly on the previous models in the line jumping from 12MP and 15MP to 18MP. Added to this is the inclusion of the latest DIGIC 4 image processor technology, the 500D used the DIGIC 3 technology, and you'll find that the photographs captured will be of much better quality.
New iFCL Metering System
The Canon 550D includes the new iFCL metering system which includes many advances in image capturing technology. For example the new system uses a 63 zone sensor which analyses focus, color and luminance simultaneously to provide accurate and consistant metering. This was previously only available on the much more expensive semi-pro Canon 7D.
High Definition Video
The HD video introduced to the range with the Canon 500D has grown up and now boasts many improvements shooting at 1080p or 720p. The camera gives you full control over the frame rate so you can even capture fast moving images by manually adjusting the settings.
ISO Improvements for Low Light Conditions
The 550D offers a standard ISO range up to 6400 which can be expanded to 12800 for situations where the use of a flash is either undesirable or not allowed. The increased range allows low-light photography and the DIGIC 4 image processor ensures graininess is kept to a minimum.
Movie Crop - Shoot at standard definition without changing lenses
The new movie crop function allows you to shoot movies at standard definition at up to 7x effective zoom. This is great for situations where you don't have time or don't want to change the lens. The function achieves this result by using only the center area of the sensor.
Improvements in the LCD Screen
Canon have also improved the LCD screen, it's still a great 3" but now improves the resolution and increases clarity for the all important checks on the images as you shoot them.
Improving on a Strong Line
The Canon 550D is fully compatible with EF and EF-S lenses as well as EX-Speedlite accessories so none of your existing lenses will suddenly become unusable. Add to this the improvements in control functions and it all starts to make the idea of upgrading to the Canon 550D an irresistable choice.
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Canon is known for making high quality lenses and the Canon EF 70-300mm is no exception. This telephoto lens features a very fast auto focus and image stabilization. When you add this to the engineering that goes into Canon lenses you get amazing, unmatched picture quality.
The auto-focus on this lens uses a micro motor for speed and nearly silent operation. Once focused, the lens holds its position so you get the correct focus point quickly and accurately.
Product Features and Specifications:
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.7 x 4.5 inches; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras
• 3-stop Image Stabilizer for reducing camera shake; ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM)
• Electro-magnetic diaphragm (EMD) helps create attractive background at large apertures
• Super Spectra lens coating and lens element shaping suppresses flare and ghosting
• 1-year warranty
The Reviews:
The reviews for the Canon EF 70-300mm lens are outstanding. Out of 188 reviews we found online 179 gave this lens a 4 or 5 star rating. This is a powerful and yet relatively lightweight lens with fast and quiet zooming. People that have used this lens a report getting clear, sharp images even in the 200mm to 300mm range, getting great results even at full zoom.
Several of the people that have used this product report using it at sporting events and for wildlife photography and that they were able to zoom quickly, line up their shot, and start snapping pictures with excellent quality. The image stabilization feature with this lens allows you to get distant shots without the need for a tripod.
The only real drawbacks to this lens according to our research is that because it extends as it zooms it is difficult to put a hood on the lens for shooting in brightly lit conditions. Also, the auto-focus doesn't work as quickly when you're trying to take low contrast images.
Aside from these minor drawbacks the reviews for the Canon EF 70-300mm lens are fantastic with the overwhelming majority of people giving this product very high marks. According to our research this is a top quality product at a reasonable price and is definitely worthy of your consideration if you are in the market for a telephoto lens.
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There are numerous advantages with these digital cameras for photographers. In the present market, there are various types of digital cameras models with numerous new developments each month. Here we would like to discuss about few digital cameras and excellent digital camera lenses.
Within the group of Digital cameras, Fuji cameras posses many advantages and state of the art features like brightness, accuracy and large optical viewfinder, large controls and fast operations. Furthermore, quality images can be produced even in a situation where availability of light is low. There are also several new advanced modes designed in the Fuji cameras which make the taking of photos a much more pleasurable experience. These Fuji Cameras include Motion Remover Mode, which removes moving objects from a scene by combining five frames into one or more Motion Capture Mode, which captures the same five frames and does the opposite; Pro Light Mode, which combines high and low ISO exposures to reduce blur caused by camera shake; and Motion Panorama Mode, which captures a panoramic view in a single sweeping movement by capturing a series of shots in rapid succession.
If you feel that there are plenty of cameras to choose from, the number of available lenses is overwhelming. Digital lenses come in all manners of shapes and sizes, and vary massively in price. Some are built for the demanding needs of professionals and others are just right for the everyday snapshot photographer. Generally speaking, most of the people are sticking to matching brand names with brand names and all of them are agreeing that doing so with Canon lenses is worth it. The main reason for these lenses popularity is imaging quality. These Canon lenses are well corrected for distortion, and have excellent color fidelity and contrast. In addition, Canon lenses are characterized by superior lens construction. In these technology days, Canon lenses are the choice of many imaging professionals the world over, whether those lenses are used on digital cameras or on broadcast cameras.
The next lenses to focus on are Nikon camera lenses; It is extremely dedicated to meet the customers demands and expectations. You can see the determination and the best services in their products. It is still possible that you can buy new lenses for another camera. There are many websites providing the information about these lenses that are compatible with your gadget. Its worth emphasizing that most cameras of other manufacturers also have this application, but they are compatible only with other brands. In our case you can have a different camera and still attach these lenses to them.
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Started in a single-room by three Japanese men in the year 1933 under the name of Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, Canon has come a long way today. It all began with the phantom prototype camera called the 'Kwanon'. At that time, Germany was considered to be the leader in camera production. German cameras were extremely expensive. So, Goro Yoshida, along with two others tried to produce a 35mm rangefinder camera at a cheaper price and came up with "Kwanon'.
However, at that time, one of the problems faced by the company was that it did not have a lens of its own. So, it decided to tie up with Nippon Kogaku Kogyo (who was to become the founder of Nikon) and acquire lenses from them. With the use of these lenses, Canon came up with its first commercial camera called the "Hansa Canon" in 1936 which became a hit. However, the company still had to go through hardships due to the War.
After the war, the company officially adopted the name "Canon" as its name. Up till then, the lens was under a different name, the camera had a different name and the company had a different name. So, in order to unify all these three, Canon came into existence on September 15, 1947. Slowly the company started to expand, and many historical cameras were created such as the Serenar 50mm f/1.8 lens in 1951, Canonet in 1961, AF35M (Autoboy) in 1979 and the EOS 650 in 1987.
The first Canon digital camera was the PowerShot 600 in 1996. Then, after making several advances in digital technology, Canon launched the EOS D2000 digital SLR camera in 1998 for professionals. In addition, the XL1 digital video camera was introduced. Due to its superior functionality and reliability, the XL1 became the official digital video camcorder of the NASA.
In order to provide the market with a cost effective camera along with superior functionality and performance, Canon introduced the EOS D60 in 2002 and the EOS 10D in 2003. These two cameras made Canon the market leader in digital technology. Then, the EOS Kiss Digital was introduced in 2003, which became a big success.
Today, Canon has introduced several digital camcorders. Starting with the FV30 and the FV200KIT in 2002, Canon went onto launch the FV M1 and the IXY DV M2 in 2003 in the mid range segment. As the company progresses, Canon continue to strive to provide its consumers with better and better technology at the lowest price possible. They have been known as a choice of the pros for many years in the world of photography but now with a broad line of products Canon is firmly positioned in the consumer market as well.
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What are important things to know when deciding which photography equipment to get?
When I got interested in photography, I had absolutely no idea about which equipment to get. It was because there were so many different kinds of cameras to choose from, and not to mention all different kinds of lenses. Many of the people who are starting out on photography really do not know what kinds of equipment to get. It is because the world of photography is changing so fast that it is evolving as you read this article.
Compared to 10 years ago, the world of photography took a new form on how to capture the moments. The new introduction of digital sensors made the film to be obsolete, and made a film division of a global company like Agfa to discontinue its film line not too long ago. Some of the major producers of film camera even discontinued their lines of film cameras.
I started photography long before the digital cameras started to surface on the consumer market. So, I had to buy film cameras. I still do enjoy using film cameras and will continue to do so as long as the films are available in the market. It is because there is this true enjoyment of developing your own film in the darkroom that many people who started on photography with digital do not know about.
Although many people are already used to the digital cameras, but they do not really know what it is that they need to get when it comes to getting the equipments for serious photography. Most of the people just talk about how many mega-pixels the cameras have, and have no idea on what kind of camera they got. So, I will explain them to you so that you can make right decisions on getting the right camera equipments for you.
This is what most of the people do. They just see the picture on the display, and they are very happy with the image that they see on the screen. But, if you are serious about photography, then you should know that what you see on the screen is never the same with the pictures you are going to get. It is because of the quality of the camera equipments determines how the pictures are going to look like. Of course, there are many other factors that determines how to pictures are going to look. But, camera equipments are what you can control to create beautiful pictures.
There are basically three different types of cameras. They are point and shoot cameras, rangefinder cameras, and SLR (Single Lens Reflect) cameras. If you want to be serious with photography, then I personally recommend SLR cameras, and here is why.
The point and shoot cameras are what you see most of the times with other people. These cameras are basically computed image capturing devices. Some of them actually have built-in zoom lens and do more things then typical point and shoot cameras. Personally, I would not even call these as cameras, because they use digital sensors not like the old point and shoot film cameras where the images are being embedded onto the film which sometimes you can still get very high quality pictures. Most of the times, the point and shoot digital cameras have low quality digital imaging processors that the end result is not even worth the time for making a print. On this kind of camera, you basically have no control or very little control on how the pictures are being taken. You should stay away from this kind of cameras because you have basically no control on how you want your pictures to look like.
Next is rangefinder cameras, and I do not like them because it is a hybrid between point and shoot and SLR together. You have the control on focal lengths which basically is the ability to shoot different distances by changing lenses, but have approximate view on what you are really taking pictures of. It is because you are not seeing what the camera is taking pictures of. You are seeing through this open slot on the corner to take the pictures of. I can not compose my picture correctly with this type of cameras, so I do not own one of these cameras.
The one that I recommend is SLR cameras, and it is because you have the full control of what you can really control. The more you are able to control how the pictures are being taken, the more you will have better pictures. If you like film and know how to use film, then go on the internet and you will plenty of great used professional film camera equipments for very low price. On film cameras, you don't have to get the best of the best because the images are being captured on the film. So, just get mid level to professional level according to your budget. I do recommend Nikon because their lenses are good compare to their prices, and you can use the old Nikon lenses to any new Nikon bodies. This is very important because you will save lots of money when you decide to get more serious. Old canon lenses are not compatible to new Canon bodies, so I would stay away.
For those who chose to go digital, then you have to get the best and spend some serious dollars. With Nikon, you have to get at least D200 or better. It is because when you are taking pictures, the sensor is recording the images. If you get a cheaper digital camera, then you will be spending lots of money upgrading cameras as you become more and more serious. On digital cameras, it is not all about mega-pixels. It is about quality of the pixels and how the camera is recording the data from the sensor. Cheaper digital cameras, quality of the image is so dramatically different then the high end ones that you will be able to notice the differences when you compare the pictures side by side. That is the reason why I bought Nikon D3 when I had Nikon D2X which I upgraded from D1X.
I got these cameras because I am a professional, and I had to get these cameras to deliver highest quality. But if you are starting your path as a serious photographer, then go buy a used high end digital camera. It is because digital is keep getting updated and when you decide to upgrade, you would not lose too much money selling the old one to get a newer one.
Also, it is very crucial to get the faster lenses. I recommend spending more money on lenses then camera bodies. It is because camera lenses are what brings the images to your film or sensor. Don't be frugal on lenses! Get the best lenses possible. For a starter, I would recommend lenses with minimum F3.5 to F4. If you are really serious, then get F2.8. You will see that bodies will change, but the lenses will be there for you as long as you do photography. I would recommend 28-70mm F2.8 if you have digital camera with 1.5 crop factor or DX format, and 70-200mm F2.8 if you have full frame digital camera or FX format. Just having one of these lenses according to the camera body you got, you will be in pretty good shape just starting out.
Many people are saying "You must have 35mm or 50mm if you are using 35mm camera!", but I find that to be just a waste of money getting those lenses which you most likely would not use unless you always want to capture everything wide.
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