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Olympus E-450 Reviews
Oct 31st
Announced at the end of March, the Olympus E-450 follows hot on the heels of the E-620 and replaces the E-420 at the entry level of the company’s DSLR line-up. Its specifications are almost identical to the E-420, but the E-450 adds three of the Art Filters that were introduced last year with the E-30 and boasts an upgraded image processor. Sensibly, sensor resolution has been kept at 10-megapixels and the top sensitivity setting is ISO 1600. The first thing that strikes you when you unp Read More
Pentax K-x 12.4 Megapixel digital SLR
Sep 18th
Pentax has announced the Pentax Kx, a new digital SLR that will sit between the company’s entry level K-m and it’s pro spec K7. The Pentax K-x boasts a newly developed 12.4MP CMOS APS-C sized sensor and the Prime II processor used in the Pentax K7. Key features include Live View, HD movie mode (720p), and a 4.7 frames per second continuous burst mode. Other features borrowed from the K7 include the 11-point autofocus, the HDR and the 16 digital filters. A cross processing mode sim Read More
Hicamera Review Leica X1
Sep 17th
Alongside the M9 Leica has also announced the X1, a compact camera with a large APS-C sensor and a fixed 35mm equivalent field-of-view F2.8 autofocus lens. Featuring a design reminiscent of M-series rangefinders, complete with analogue-style shutter speed and aperture dials, the camera offers a choice of fully automatic or manual control. A 2.7" LCD and 12Mp CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100 to 3200 round off the specification. Registered owners will be able to download a copy of Adobe L Read More
Taking photos while traveling
Sep 17th
Going on vacation is really exciting, and you probably want to take pictures of everything you do and see. But before you start snapping shots of everything under the sun, stop and make a plan of action so that you end up with really great photographs that represent your whole trip. Gear head Packing all the proper equipment is crucial while you prepare for your vacation. When you’re using a digital camera, you get the luxury of taking tons of photographs and not worrying about how much film Read More
Sports photography
Sep 10th
Look in magazines such as Sports Illustrated or ESPN The Magazine and you’ll see amazing photographs; the agony of a quarterback caught in the middle of a sack, the concentrated face of a bicycle racer sprinting to the finish line, or the tight expression of a basketball player slam-dunking the ball.It may look easy, but anyone who has brought a camera to a Little League game or a division playoff knows that taking great sports shots isn’t so simple. The pros with the photographs we Read More
Taking better holiday pictures
Sep 10th
The holidays are the best time to own a camera. With all the exciting parties, festive colors, and family fun, it’s no wonder so many pictures are taken during special celebrations. But why do so many holiday pictures look the same? Sometimes it’s hard to tell if the photo of the family eating turkey was from this Thanksgiving or the last one — without looking at hair or clothing styles It doesn’t have to be this way. The holidays are a perfect excuse to practice creativ Read More
Taking pictures in winter
Sep 10th
Winter is a great time to take photographs. The skies are crisp and blue, and in areas of the country where there’s snow, a whole world of possibilities open up for the photographer Snowstorms are beautiful, and the gentle blankets of snow left after a blizzard are wonderful photographic subjects. A tree covered in the crystalline shimmer of an ice storm is fascinating. Keep in mind, wintertime photography can be tricky — but armed with the right tips, you’ll be ready to tackle the Read More
Taking photographs of animals
Sep 10th
Animal photography is challenging because it’s difficult to get your subjects to do what you’d like them to do. Sure, a well-trained dog is more likely to sit or stay than your average hamster, but even Lassie doesn’t follow directions as well as your average human. But by following just a few helpful tips, you can take animal photographs that say a lot more about your pet than, "Gosh, he’s sure blurry!" Get ready to say cheese A lot of animals, whether the Read More
Understanding Resolution
Sep 10th
Demystifying Resolution An image’s resolution is determined by the image’s pixel count and the bit depth of each pixel. Learning About Pixels A pixel is the smallest discernible element in an image. Each pixel displays one color. A pixel’s color and brightness range is determined by its bit depth. For more information, see “Learning About Bit Depth” on page 38. Pixels are grouped together to create the illusion of an image. On color displays, three color element Read More
How Digital Images Are Displayed
Sep 10th
The Human Eye’s Subjective View of Color Elements of a good photo include composition, color, and brightness. One of your jobs as a photographer is to capture the colors you see as intentionally as possible. Whether you intend to show the color exactly as you see it or you want to enhance the color by adjusting the color temperature, it is your job to understand your choices and intentionally compose your picture. Unfortunately, human eyes and brains can’t be trusted to se Read More