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Panasonic HM-TA1 goes toe-to-toe with Flip
Jul 28th
Panasonic steps into the pocket HD camcorder ring today with the launch of the HM-TA1 mobile HD camcorder. Measuring less than an inch in thickness, it gives the likes of the Flip and Kodak’s pocketable HD offerings some serious competition. The Panasonic TA1 will record 1080/30p videos at maximum resolution in MP4 format. Video captur Read More
Panasonic HDC-SDT750 becomes first consumer 3D camcorder
Jul 28th
With the launch of the HDC-SDT750 3D camcorder, Panasonic brings consumer video recording into another dimension. A dual "3D conversion lens" and a 3MOS image sensor will allow users to create video that can be viewed on 3D compatible TVs. The HDC-SDT750, a fully functional 2D camcorder, will ship with a 3D conversion lens which will record right and left eye images at once to create a final product that can be viewed to a 3D effect. Videos are captured at 1080/60p. By using an Read More
Novoflex Adapter Enables Use of Nikon Lenses on Canon Bodies
Jul 27th
" A new adapter from German accessories manufacturer Novoflex enables aperture control, stop-down metering and aperture-priority shooting with G series Nikon lenses on Canon EOS SLR bodies. According to Cameratown, the secret to this is a lever on the side of the adapter, which allows the user to control the aperture on G series lenses that lack an aperture ring. This is not the first Canon-to-Nikon mount adapter out there, but the majority of older models would only allow shooting wit Read More
Sigma 4.5mm Fisheye Reviews
Jul 25th
My friend Minh Chau Pham has purchased himself the Sigma 4.5mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye Lens and has kindly penned us his thoughts! You can see more of Sybren’s work here, or you can ask me about the time he put bread crumbs on his 10-22mm lens and let birds land on it and eat! Many thanks Sybren for taking the time out to write this and send it to us! –Sime This lens is insane. It’s the world’s first circular fisheye lens for APS-C sized sensors, and the first fisheye lens Read More
Which Canon Speedlite Flash Is Right for You?
Jul 25th
Investing in a hot-shoe flash can be an intimidating step for many photographers. No one wants to suffer the buyer’s remorse that comes from spending hundreds of dollars only to discover that you made the wrong choice. To help you avoid this “newbie tax,” I’d like to offer some guidance in discovering which Canon flash is right for you. As of this writing in 2010, the Canon Speedlite flash lineup consists of three options: the 270EX, the 430EX II, and the 580EX II. (We won’t consider Read More
Canon EOS T2i (550D) Review
Jul 25th
Canon describes this DSLR as ‘entry level’. If this is the entry where’s the exit? Boy is it well equipped! At last look, Canon’s Web site showed nine DSLR models in its range, ranging from entry level to pro: a camera for everyone. Without even a glance at the 260 page manual, I jumped in at the deep end and shot the ISO tests you see in this posting. Within five minutes I was sailing quite happily through settings to adjust ISO figures, aperture and shutter speed and auto focus. I Read More
8 Magical Methods for Adding Mood to Your Photos
Jul 25th
With today’s modern digital cameras, it’s easy to take a well-exposed photo. But how do you take it a step further and capture an image that encompasses the mood you felt at the time? In this tutorial I’m going to explore some techniques you can use to inject mood and emotion into your photographs. There are several methods you can use to express the feelings that a scene evoked in you. They all involve creative input from the photographer – by exploring these techniques you will stop Read More
7 Items You Never Thought to Bring to a Shoot
Jul 25th
What to Bring? If you’ve ever shot an event such as a wedding or travelled to different locations for a portrait session, you know that it can be quite stressful. Venturing outside of your comfortable and well-equipped studio leaves you open to endless possible unexpected crises, both major and minor. While preparing for these events, we tend to focus on gathering our major equipment. Lights, softboxes, cameras, stands, camera cards, backup batteries, light meters, flashes; the list goes on an Read More
Stray Light and Lens Flares in Photography
Jul 25th
A camera lens is made up of several elements, pieces of special glass ground to a specific curve according to computer calculations. Each element directs light in a particular way and corrects aberrations caused by other lens elements. A telephoto lens may have from 10 elements up to double that number. Usually, elements are joined together with optically clear cement in groups. Rare earth components and minerals are used to make each element perform its task efficiently, and these elements are Read More
13 Steps for Creative Coastline Photography
Jul 25th
This is our simple, thirteen step introduction to the world of beach and coastal photography, which can be an extremely varied and rewarding activity. Seasonal changes transform these natural locations from colourful postcard views to brooding winter scenes in a matter of months, but whatever the season, there’s always something to capture! take by Minh Chau Pham Step 2: Finding Your Location It’s always good to have a rough idea of what you’d like to shoot before hea Read More