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What You Should Know When Shopping for Digital SLR Cameras

ruben17 — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:24:17 +0000

If there is any particular camera that enjoys huge popularity it’s the digital SLR camera. What you can get in return for the price is much, much better than ever before. If you want something more than just taking a still photo, then this is the kind of camera that will delight you. In this article we’ll be looking at some of the features you should consider when shopping for digital SLR cameras.

Ok, if you’re new to this, then what you need to know, and do, is check out what’s called the maximum aperture for any digital SLR camera you want to consider. As you know, light for film exposure is important and necessary, and that particular feature does make a difference, and the way photographers think about light exposure is by the aperture. A camera with maximum aperture will naturally accomodate and have a fast shutter speed, and that makes all the difference with pictures of objects that are in motion.

You’ve seen pictures of objects in motion that are blurred? (We all have.) Well, when you’re working with maximum aperture SLR’s, then you’ll be able to remove the blur more effectively. Photographs with a somewhat softer background have a unique aspect to them, and the wider apperture will give you that, too. There are a lot of reasons why photographers like a wide maximum aperture, but the trade-off comes with expense as they do cost more. If you will be mainly taking still shots, you may not be overly concerned with this.

How about the size of a digital SLR camera? Did it ever occur to you that feature could be important some day? An obvious trend with electronic “toys” is portability and small size.

There are lots of people who don’t want to buy, or carry, a camera; so they just use the one that comes inside their cell phone. A digital SLR camera is bigger than a cell phone, but you can find a good size selection and range in these SLR cameras. Where do you plan on taking your camera? Also, how important is size to you, or will it affect your feeling of comfort? The thing about this concern is to decide whether or not it is, or will be, a concern if you’re walking for a long time, or what.

You may be able to find good deals on digital SLR cameras on Ebay or other online auctions.

If you don’t mind buying a used digital SLR camera, and you feel good about it; then this may be a viable option for you. The best approach is to know what you’re getting into; know what kind of camera you want, and do your best to research the seller as much as possible. Make sure you fully read the item description, as very often low priced items have certain flaws. You can get a better idea about the selller through the feedback, comments, and ratings. A digital SLR camera can enable you to take great photos in a variety of situations. Don’t overspend if you’re new to photography, and just get something that will satisfy what you want to do. Especially if this is your very first SLR camera, you more than likely do not need all the available options and features. When you finally start seriously shopping for your own digital SLR camera, be sure to do your research and take your time.

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Don Zeck Lens Cap Now Available for Most High-End Nikkors

ruben17 — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:55:37 +0000

The innovative Don Zeck lens caps for long telephoto lenses, which used to be manufactured for Canon lenses only, are now available for most high-end AF-S / VR Nikkors. Don Zeck lens caps have been engineered for superior protection from scratches, dust, rain and other hazards. The lens caps are equipped with a collapsible low-profile handle, so that the cap can easily be mounted or removed while the hood is in either the shooting or stored position. The Don Zeck lens cap is now available for the 200mm F2.0 VR, 300mm F2.8 VR, 300mm F2.8 AF-S, 400mm F2.8 VR, 400mm F2.8 AF-S, 500mm F4 VF, 500mm F4 AF-S, 600mm F4 VR and the 200-400mm F4 VR Nikkors, in addition to a number of large Canon EF lenses. The “Don Zeck Lens Cap” sells for $54.95 and comes with a 30 day money back guarantee as well as a lifetime warranty for materials and workmanship.

Fujifilm S100 Pro Wide Autofocus Digital Camera

ruben17 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:11:03 +0000

Fujifilm S100 Pro Wide 11MP Digital Camera with dynamic range and face detection is a digital camera designed to meet the needs of the advanced enthusiast. It allows ease of use along with exceptional shooting control even while offering manual controls and functionality of a D-SLR. It has a 11megapixels picture resolution to ensure better quality images and prints. It displays 14.3 times magnification by the use of the optical zoom, maintaining considerable image quality during zoom-in and zoom-outs. You can also record moving picture along with audio in this digital camera.

It has a 2.5” LCD display that can be utilised to view your subject before a shot and also the captured images. It supports the standard XD and SD memory formats. There is an aperture and shutter priority mode in which you set the aperture and the camera automatically chooses the shutter speed. Using this feature you can control sharpness of the image. There is a continuous shooting mode in which the camera will continue to capture images whilst the shutter button is depressed. This mode is ideal for capturing sports events. This camera has the ability to plug directly into a port on your PC using a USB cable.

There is a video output facility by which you can connect your camera directly to your TV. Digital zoom is enabled at the rate of 2 times magnification and uses the “Electronic Brain” within the camera to digitally zoom-in. There are 6 resolution settings. More number of pixels in the CCD sensor ensures better quality images and enlarged pictures that are more print ready. An optical view finder of this device helps composition without the service of the LCD screen, hence saving battery power. There is an option to manually control the exposure setting. There is a manual focus too in this device that is essential while shooting through a window or when there is something closer to the lens than the main subject that you wish to focus upon that the Auto-Focus cannot help. Manual ISO settings, image mode, and a multi-mode flash ensures better quality images. Flash settings can now be modified according to the kind of photos you are shooting.

Exposure compensation helps you adjust the amount of light or darkness in the picture to ensure better quality image output. Auto exposure guarantees optimal exposure under any shooting condition. A self-timer facility excels in Fujifilm S100 Pro Wide Autofocus Digital Camera that prompts the camera to automatically click without you having to do it manually. This feature is especially handy when you want to take your own snap. There are various picture effect modes that you can use for viewing, recording, or playing back your videos and photos. There is an external flash terminal too in this device that is better known as a Hot Shoe. This camera weighs 918g and comes in a matt black texture. It is powered by an NP-140 battery. A wrist strap and software are supplied alongwith it.

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Photography Software : Picture Collage Maker Pro

ruben17 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:45:40 +0000

Picture Collage Maker is a simple-to-use Windows program that turns ordinary photos and pictures into stunning keepsakes to share with family and friends. With just a few clicks, you can create digital collages, scrapbooks, posters, invitations, calendars, and greeting cards.

What can Picture Collage Maker Pro do?
You can create photo collage, scrapbook, calendar, greeting card, invitation card, poster, and any photo-related artworks that you can imagine for all the memorable occasions such as Baby shower, Wedding, Birthday, Party, Holidays… It is excellent for your own appreciation or sharing with friends .

How can you benefit from Picture Collage Maker Pro?
* Improve your efficiency :130+ deluxe templates and ‘Collage Wizard’ make you create your collage within 5 minutes.
* Save money : Just for $29.90, you can make as many collages as you can.
* Transform your ordinary photos and pictures into Precious Memories
* The best way to Share photos with your friends.

Is Picture Collage Maker Pro easy to use?
Picture Collage Maker Pro is extremely user-friendly. Unlike photography software that takes days to master, Picture Collage Maker Pro lets both seasoned collagers and new hobbyists become productive in minutes.

Download Picture Collage Maker Pro and enjoy your work!

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Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD

ruben17 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:46:10 +0000

Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10.0-megapixel resolution makes it a breeze to print large size images With the PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. This 10.0-megapixel camera lets you create impressive, large photos of family and friends you’ll be proud display. The high-resolution images taken by the SD1200 IS Digital ELPH can be enlarged up to 13 x 19 inches.
The Canon PowerShot SD1200IS Digital ELPH is equipped with Canon’s acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake–one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you’ll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.

Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD Revies

The Canon PowerShot SD1200IS has some big changes over its predecessor SD1100, and is the smallest, best designed Elph I’ve used thus far.
I’ve owned many models of Elph, this is my 6th or 7th, so my review is aimed especially at other serial Canon owners. I mostly compare the SD1200 to the SD1100.
* The big changes: Digic4 and a larger CCD sensor. The slight increase in CCD size (1/2.3″ vs 1/2.5″) should make for “cleaner” photos. And Digic4 promises faster/cleaner shots also.
* You get 10MP vs 8MP on the SD1100, and “medium” (M1) size is now 6MP. JPG quality is down to 2 setting: Fine or Normal.
* SD1200 is only slightly smaller than the SD1100, but feels notably smaller by virtue of curved edges and the LCD being flush with the body (no bump-out).
* The 1200 now feels as small as this design can shrink. Good news: my average-sized male hands can still comfortably hold it, barely not covering lens, flash, or resting on the LCD. But the round power-button is now almost too small to press if you had big fingers and no fingernails.
* 1200’s new battery is a higher capacity 1000mAh (vs ~760mAh for SD1100). There’s also a new charger (not compatible with the old batteries), a glossy white-colored model to blend into your wall.
* The buttons and menus are streamlined. There’s now a button for review mode, pressing it a 2nd time takes you back to the previous state. Handy. The slider has dedicated AUTO and Manual settings, no longer need to use menus for that switch.
* Continuous mode and ISO now are in the Function Menu (on the SD1100, they had dedicated buttons).
* A SD card is no longer included. This makes sense to me, a 32MB card is barely useful, and with the downward pressure on electronics prices, I can’t imagine Canon wanting to bundle a more expensive/bigger card. Some people will find this lack annoying.
* The A/V output is gone, and the USB connector now serves both purposes (both kinds of included cables now have a USB-end)
* A new version of Canon software is required for this model, Zoombrowser 6.3. Canon typically requires a new release for each new family/season of cameras. Unfortunately, the CameraWindow software has been intentionally dumbed-down in the 6.x software and no longer offers the options to delete your photos (have to go through the OS), nor to chose custom naming for the downloads. I say intentionally, since I asked Canon customer-support about it and they stated the changes were not bugs. The last Canon software to still have that functionality was 5.x, corresponding to the SD1000 and other cameras released that season.
* In casual indoor tests, the 1200 seemed more ready to go to ISO400 (often too “noisy” to be useful) when the SD1100 would have chosen ISO200.
* The Canon PowerShot SD1200IS and SD1100 have identical specs on their optics. However, I noticed a more pronounced barrel-distortion on the 1200 at extreme wide-angle. (still only noticable in close-up shots of straight-edged items at wide-angle)
* In a casual speed test, the SD1200 took/stored photos notably faster the SD1100 (same scene, continuous-mode, same brand SD card), despite the 1200’s image size being larger.
* Canon’s paper manuals have been shrinking steadily. With this model, the only manual included is a quick-start guide, the rest is on CD-ROM.
* The packaging is even more efficient than before, about half the size of the SD1100’s box.
* Sadly, there is no HD video mode, although all of the other Elphs released this spring had HD. SD1200 owners are stuck with 640×480 video.
Canon has several sub-series within the compact Elph line, varying mostly by asthetics and optics. The SD1200 is successor to the series that included the SD1100, SD1000, and SD600. These all favor a classic, slim design. If you’re unfamiliar with Canon’s Powershot cameras, there’s lots of good material out there on camera sites such as dpreview.
In general, the small sensors and optics in all ultra-compact digital cameras lead to some optical quirks (such as barrelling), chromatic aberrations, over/under-exposure in bright sunlight/shade, and underpowered flashes. That’s intrinsic to the size of camera, and vendors try to correct these effects in their on-board processing. My opinion is that Canon does a good job of correcting for these issues and the Elphs including the SD1200 take very good photos for their size.
It’s questionable that a SD1100 owner would specifically find this a compelling upgrade other than the Digic4, but this is an excellent compact camera in all ways. Apart from the noteworthy quirks: the lack of HD and the limited features in the download software, this camera is Highly Recommended.

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