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20 Beginner Tips For Taking Digital Photography

2012-01-27T20:48:00.000-08:00

Digital cameras are one of the greatest inventions of modern times. We are so fortunate to have this modern convenience called Digital Photography. To be able to capture a precious moment or beautiful scene at the click of a button, is something we should not take for granted.

Many beginners find digital photography rather challenging and rightly so. Today, more and more digital cameras are being created and it seems like the more digital cameras they make, the more difficult they become to use.

I own a Canon Powershot S3 IS. I purchased this digital camera about a year ago and I still haven't utilized all of the awesome little features this camera has to offer. Now you may not want or even need a camera with this many features. It really depends on the type of pictures you plan
on taking.

Regardless of the camera you own or are planning to own, you should have a well rounded knowledge of digital photography. I hope the following 20 tips for taking digital photography will prove to be useful in your quest for taking better photographs.

Know your camera. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not taking time to learn about the features of your camera. Don't be lazy. Read your instruction manual.
When shooting sunny outdoor shots, try adjusting your white balance setting from auto to cloudy. The auto setting will make your shots appear too cold. When you change it to cloudy, it will increase the warmth of your pictures.
If you are looking for superior image quality, the ability to use a variety of lenses and print large high quality photos, then considering upgrading to a Digital SLR Camera.
Use your flash outdoors. Sometimes, even on a sunny day outdoors, there is still a need for a flash. If the sun is directly over head or behind your subject, this can cause dark shadows to appear on the face. The flash will help lighten the subjects face.
Sometimes simply turning your camera and taking vertical shots can make a world of difference. Experiment more with vertical picture taking.
Do not put your subjects directly in the center of your shot. Move your subject off center to inject more life into your photos.
Learn how to hold your digital camera. One of the most common problems beginners face is the shaking of the camera because they are not holding it properly. Of course, the best way to avoid shaking the camera is to use a tripod. If you don't have a tripod, then you should be holding your camera with two hands. Put one hand on the right hand side of your camera where you actually snap the photo and the other hand will support the weight of your camera. Depending on the camera, your left hand will either be positioned on the bottom or around your lens.
Learn about the "Rule of Thirds". This is a well known principle of photographic composition that every beginner should become familiar with. Do a search online and you will find many tutorials on this subject.
Look at other photographers work. Just spending time studying the work of other photographers can provide loads of inspiration.
Join online photography communities. Get active and ask questions.
Do not compare your photography to anyone else.
Do not copy the work of other photographers.
Do not leave your batteries in your camera if you don't plan on using your camera for long periods of time. Some batteries run the risk of leaking and this can damage your camera.
Subscribe to a good photography magazine. Purchase books on photography.
Find experienced photographers to go out on shoots with.
Post your photographs in online forums. Learn to accept criticism.
Try taking your pictures in RAW format. RAW is a powerful option available in today's digital cameras where no in-camera processing takes place. This allows you to do all processing using your favorite image editing software.
Don't buy the most expensive photography equipment right away. Practice and learn about photography first using cheaper equipment. After you have been taking pictures for some time, you will then know what kind of equipment you will need.
Invest in a tripod. Some of us have very shaky hands. If you can't stop the shakes, then get a tripod. It will make a world of difference.
If you are not able to carry your equipment with you everywhere, make sure you have a note pad handy. This way if you find a nice shot, you can write it down and visit that location at a later date.

Photography - Understanding Digital Image Formats

2012-01-27T20:41:00.000-08:00

Images produced by digital cameras now rival the quality of our finest photographic film stocks. But the nature of a digital image shares almost nothing in common with the analog image captured in a film emulsion.
An image captured in film is an incredibly complex physical object that has a life of its own, and can be interpreted directly by inspection with the human eye. A digital image, on the other hand, is an electronic representation of a scene - a sequence of numbers specifying red, green, and blue light intensities that requires some form of software to render it into a visual form that can be displayed on a suitable imaging device, like a photo-printer.

When an image is captured digitally, it is done with a mosaic of light-sensitive electronic pixels. These pixels are actually independent square-shaped photodiodes which are arranged in the form of a large tiled surface. Well, large from the point of view of a single pixel, since if we were to enlarge the pixel to the size of a kitchen floor tile, then the area covered by the entire image sensor would be about the same as that of a football stadium.

A typical medium-resolution digital camera might have about 4000 electronic pixels arrayed along one edge of its image sensor, and about 2500 along the other, making for around 10 million pixels overall. The image sensor in this case would be said to have a 10 megapixel resolution.
Now, when an image is recorded electronically, what each pixel on the sensor measures is the amount of energy the light imparts to it during the photographic exposure. Or in simpler terms, the brightness of the light. This large array of numbers is known as the RAW format of the image. It is, in effect, the digital equivalent of the film negative (or positive in the case of slide film), since it carries ALL the information associated with the exposure.

As it happens, you cannot simply interpret these RAW image records in a color-by-the-numbers type fashion. If you were to assign the color and brightness of each pixel to a corresponding printed pixel on a piece of photographic paper, or on a computer screen, you would not see a pleasing representation of the scene that was photographed.
The reason for this is that the way our eyes respond to color brightness is different than the way electronic pixels respond to it. Our eyes are less responsive to large changes in brightness than are electronic pixels. The RAW numbers need to be processed in a way that compensates for this difference.
What this means is that a lot of number crunching needs to be performed to get the best result from our RAW image before it is printed in any form. This might be done inside the camera if you want to immediately see a preview of the result on your camera's LCD screen. Or it might be done using complex image processing software on your PC, once you have downloaded the image. Until then, the RAW image needs to be stored for later use.

Unfortunately, in the race to conquer the digital photography landscape, digital camera manufacturers adopted a first-to-build is first-to-dominate philosophy and created their own proprietary versions of the RAW image format. A Canon RAW image, therefore, is formatted differently than a Nikon RAW image for the exact same image. Due to the proliferation of RAW formats, image processing software now has to cope with hundreds of competing RAW image formats. In practice this is just not possible, so your imaging processing software (if it comes from a vendor other than your camera manufacturer) is likely to support only the major RAW formats, like for example Nikon's NEF format, Canon's CR2 format, and Fuji's RAF format.
This situation is likely to improve in time, however. Adobe has entered the digital imaging fray by publishing an open standard for a RAW image format that it calls Digital Negative, or DNG. Slowly, camera manufacturers, like Hasselblad, Leica, Ricoh, and Samsung are building DNG support into their cameras, and with luck the larger players in the field will follow suit.

What this means, assuming that a standard such as DNG is adopted, is that when a photographer captures an image, stores it in RAW format, and then forgets about it for 10 years, they won't discover, when they get around to retrieving it again, that their image format has been obsoleted and there is no longer any software that can render the file into a viewable and printable image. For large corporations with millions of archived images to preserve, this kind of problem represents a logistic nightmare, and it is very costly to stay on top it.
In the long run, a standardized RAW format will ensure archival integrity of images, reduce headaches for unwary photographers the world over, and save them both time and money. DNG support is currently available in Adobe software packages such as Photoshop, and Photoshop Elements, and will likely migrate to third party image software packages as the standard is embraced. Adobe also offers a free Digital Negative Converter from its site which allows forward-thinking photographers to convert their existing RAW image format files into a DNG version as well.

As has been mentioned, software is needed to convert a RAW format image into one that can be displayed and printed. This is analogous to the "development" process for negative film. The most common image display format is JPEG (which stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group). The JPEG format is one that can support a great deal of compression, so that the final viewable image is substantially smaller in size (number of bytes) than the RAW image file. This means it can be sent on to others easily, via email for example. The JPEG format is also an industry standard image format, so the file can be opened and read by all commercial image processing software and a large number of open source image software packages.
Another standard image format is TIFF. However, TIFF file sizes are generally much larger than those for the equivalent JPEG image, so they are used mostly by professionals who need to produce large print reproductions with high resolution. In fact, the DNG standard is based on a version of TIFF.

Various image processing algorithms are applied to RAW images to convert them into printable form. This includes performing white balancing, which is the means by which an unwanted overall color cast is removed from the image. When a color cast is present, a photographed all-white object will render with an off-white component that subtracts from image fidelity. The RAW image stored by your digital camera will likely have a record of the white balancing correction used when the image was created, but you are free to adjust this when editing the image derived from the RAW format.

It is important to appreciate that when you are trying to the create the best possible printable image, you need to start with the original RAW image file. Once a printable version has been created, such as a JPEG version, the applied image processing algorithms have "tossed out" a great deal of image information that was deemed unnecessary. These lossy operations are irreversible, and they limit your remaining options for tinkering with the image should you decide that the result is not quite what you are after. The solution is to return to the RAW format file and start over.

Because the differences in file sizes are so great, if you are not concerned with collecting RAW image files and processing them for the perfect image at a later date, you should consider allowing your camera to create JPEG images as the default, and ignore the RAW format altogether. This will improve the responsiveness of your camera, because you do not have to store the large RAW images to your memory card. If, for example, you are photographing a sports event, your frame-rate when shooting in the continuous mode will be greatly improved. Also, you will be able to record a much higher number of images to your memory card before it fills up.

On the other hand, if you will be photographing something of importance, do consider the implications of not using the RAW format to record your images. You might regret it later.

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Photographs Everywhere, But Is It Really Art?

2012-01-27T20:37:00.000-08:00

I once heard a lady say to a photographer that she would have bought his work if it had been a painting. She liked the image, but for whatever reason didn't consider the medium suitable for her “it's just a photo”.
I am sure that some share her thoughts, whilst others would be quite happy either way, but a growing number of people do recognise photography as an Art form. And collect it.
“There are three fundamental components of what we call art. First, is the artist; second, is the medium; and third is the artwork. All three, clearly are interrelated.' --- Tad Beckman ---

Defining Photographic Art

It is true many people do regard photography as merely a reproductive medium, and the photographer as simply the technician. And if this were just about your holiday snaps then it would be a valid point.
So let's start with my definition of photographic art. I say my definition because there is no stock answer it means different things to different people.
For me it's about creating a beautiful image that is an interpretation of the scene that I saw in my mind captured on film, rather than just a recording of what is already there.
It's about the photographer being the choreographer of the various components; the composition is critical, as is the lighting, weather conditions and the colours at play.
It's not just about pressing the shutter release, although timing is everything. Patience comes into play too, as you wait for all the components to be perfect all at the same time.
Some things you can control, but the weather well that constantly throws out surprises that can add that hint of drama to a picture or send you home disappointed.
It's these uncertainties that add the challenge, and this results in creativity as you respond to the situation. Other photographers will have their own criteria, but we all are producing very personal pieces of work that we feel passionate about and that are a representation of our interpretation of the world.

A Photograph - More Than Just A Sheet Of Paper With An Image On It?

Oh yes! Typically a photographer will capture an image that pleases their eye. They will create something that is close to their heart, and therefore give a little of themselves in the image.
Effectively they are allowing you to see how they perceive the world to be, one moment at a time. Add into the fact that many photographers print their own work (once they have an order!), and sign it then you could say you are buying a piece of history - or designer art!
In other words you are not buying a mass produced print, and naturally the price reflects this. You are buying into the reputation of that photographer and you will expect to pay more. When someone is starting out and building reputation then you are investing in the potential of that person.
You won't pay as much, but you'll be backing your own instinct and demonstrating your belief in that person's talent. Contemporary photography is affordable art.

Subject Matter - Does It Matter?

Personally I don't believe it does, and I mean this in the sense that people will be drawn to your work because they have seen something of yours and liked your style, and typically that means they like your choice of subject matter too.
My preference is for landscapes and increasingly flowers, whilst other photographers prefer sport, people or a more abstract approach to name but a few.
I think the key to preserving artistic integrity is to shoot for your own personal satisfaction, although naturally as your reputation builds you will develop an understanding of what collectors want, but for me I always have to love the image myself to want to share it with the world. Anything less and it stays in the drawer!
I still experiment, and search for new subject matter, but my photographic style is what it is. It just keeps evolving.

A New Language

Understanding the language of the image is something quite individual to the viewer, it does not explain itself in the same way to each person. It is subjective. And although some may view photography as easy, believing that there own point and shoot cameras can produce similar results to a master photographer are confusing the issue.
After all most of us have made paintings at some time in our lives, and may still own paint brushes, but wouldn't necessarily look at a painting by a master and not consider it to be art would we?
It is the heart and hand of the author behind the brush, camera or pen that executes the creative vision not the tools used.

About the author: Sue Kennedy, LRPS & LBIPP Sue Kennedy is an UK based photographer specialising in outdoor photography and works on commission for companies & individuals as well as shooting for picture libraries. To purchase from Sue’s current print and card selection visit her Website: http://www.blueeyesphoto.com

Travel and Scenic Photography 101

2012-01-27T20:30:00.000-08:00

When you're driving through the mountains somewhere, and you notice a car parked half off the road and some guy leaning to the left to avoid a branch with his Rebel 2000 camera in the act of focusing, you've met me. I do this because, to me, a trip isn't fulfilling unless I've preserved that beauty for posterity. I'd like to share some of the techniques that make scenic photography such a wonderful artform - simple, yet elegant.
First off, equipment. As much as the cheapo disposable camera beckons, get real. These cameras have fisheye lenses which I call "spam" lenses. They cram everything in, with equal blurriness and boringness. Good photos are sharp, unless you use blur for artistic effect. Sharp comes from an adjustable lens. It can be a fixed lens or a zoom, but it must focus specially for each picture. Fixed lenses are limiting for scenic pictures, where to frame the shot you may need to move long distances. Imagine using a fixed lens on the Washington Monument, when you're half a block away! Zooms get my vote, even though they often don't have as wide an aperture, which limits their capabilities in low light situations.

Practically speaking, an SLR is the absolute best. They are lightweight, and can be used with top quality lenses. Film SLRs tend to be less expensive, but have the limitations of film, meaning you have to get it developed and so forth. Digital SLRs are VERY expensive, so for the budget conscious either go with a film SLR or a high quality basic digital camera. With digital, resolution is also a critical factor, so look at the specs before you buy.
OK, we've got the camera, emotions are running high, and that's great, but not too great! Sometimes I find a spot that is so wonderful, I start shooting like a madman, only to be disappointed by the pictures. What happened? Emotions. When you experience a place, there are sounds, aromas and breezes as well as the visuals of the spot. Needless to say, you can't photograph all of these elements, only the visual. When overwhelmed by the spectacle of a scenic hotspot, we are often overwhelmed by all of these elements.
So what to do? Look through your camera. The viewfinder does not lie (usually). Try to see what you are looking at as the finished picture. Most people perfunctorily take pictures, hoping that somehow the shot will come out great. If you wonder how the pictures came out when you are on the way to the drug store to get them, you're doing something wrong. At the moment you click the pic, you should know exactly what you will get. (Of course with digital, that's not a trick!).

Now, I was a tad dishonest in saying that you can't capture all of the elements of a scene. You can hint at them. For starters, motion. Yes, even in a still picture, there is motion. Something happened before, during and after your picture. In a mountain vista scene, you may find something that hints at motion, whether it be a branch of a tree that has been swaying in the breeze, or a river flowing through the valley below. These add a sense of motion.

Then there's the "rule of thirds." When you place the main object of the picture smack-dab in the middle, it is static and boring. Place it one third of the way from either side, and you IMPLY motion. Put the horizon in a landscape photo a third of the way up or down, not across the middle.
Remember, when a person looks at a picture, their eyes move. You want to frame your photo to help that movement. If you can find some lines in the scene, such as a skyline, cloud formation, path through the forest, etcetera, use it interestingly, and with the rule of thirds to draw your viewer's eyes into the picture.
Avoid "summit syndrome." You get to the top of Mount Washington and shoot the majestic vista. Great. The pictures come out ... boring! How? No PERSPECTIVE. Big vistas will be flat unless you have an object in the foreground, such as a rock or a tree, to give them perspective. Then the eye really grasps how big this scene is. People enjoying the view is a real winner, because the viewer may identify with their emotions, giving the image real impact.

Cheese! Yes, you do have to take the family photos. It's obligatory. But when you do, make sure that they show the LOCATION of the photo. Otherwise, you might as well do it on your driveway. Frame the scene in context, with landmarks as part of the picture. Find a way to tell as story in the picture, such as little Sara climbing up the rocks by the waterfall.

Finally, any element in the picture that hints at more senses than just the visual will make it remarkable. Actor headshots for example, tell a story about the subject. You can almost hear them saying their next lines. If you photograph a garden, the viewer may experience the aroma of the flowers. A tourist street with an accordion player on the corner may have your amazed friends whistling "Dixie."
In summation, picture taking on travel is recording the experience in a satisfying way. Use motion, perspective, sensory, storytelling and so forth, to bring your photos to life. Oh, and needless to say, make your job easy and go to great places! See you at the overlook!

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How to shoot sports action

2011-11-30T19:30:00.000-08:00

For the photo shoot is a very difficult sport to be able to capture the goodmoments that only happen in a split second. If you've mastered thisphotographic technique it will be very helpful if you want to take other types of photography such as; fotojurnalisme, wedding candid, street photographyand so forth.

There are several ways that might be a little help you :

1. Use the right lens.

Inevitably you have to use a telephoto lens photography to be able to practice this technique with ease. Because you probably do not shootsports action from a close range. For beginners, we can use 80-200mmlens or with a longer lens.

2. Use a monopod.

Monopod usage could be more practical and mobile follow the action than the Tripod to be a little inconvenient, impractical and eating places. Amonopod to reduce camera shake and reduce the heavy burden of the camera.

3. Fill your frame.

Fulfill your photo frame with pictures that attract attention and action by themoments that are not easily forgotten.

4. Capture the emotion object.

In the photograph the action and sports are very interesting if we couldcapture the expressions and emotions object when in the act.

5. The right moment.

The ball was kicked in a soccer game, the motor is in the attractionmotorcycle jumping, sharp action smash in badminton matches aremoments immortalized on the right for each sport so that it can producedramatic photographs.

6. Use a shutter speed.

You can be creative with a high shutter speed when you want to freeze the motion of your favorite sports action or use a slow shutter speed todramatize the patterns of movement as slow-motion blur.

Tips - Digital camera care

2011-11-30T19:18:00.000-08:00

Digital cameras that we have, let me remain good and convenient to useshould we care on a regular basis. Here I will be sharing how to care for a digital camera that I got from the results of asking the experts. As for how tocare from a digital camera is not difficult, there are some things we ought to do and see.

Caring for the camera body.

Clean the outside of the camera body with a soft cloth, use a blower to get rid of the dust in the corners. Cleaning the inside starts to use the blower, and blower brush for stubborn dirt, to lock up the mirror to the top if you want to memblower the sensor. I do not recommend you to clean yourself ifthere is stubborn dirt on the camera sensor because the sensor is verysensitive part.

Caring for the lens.

Do not touch the optical lens with a finger, always plug the filter or use alens hood protector. Attach the lens cap if not always being used to reducethe risk of dust. If you want to clean the lens, use a blower first, then the lensbrush, lens cloth new fingerprints if there is a stick.

Caring for the Battery.

Do not over-charge batteries, immediately unplug it if it is full. Remove thebattery from the camera when not in use, try to only use original batteries.

Caring for a memory card.

Get used to store the memory card inside the casing to avoid dust,exposure to magnetic field objects and extend the life of the memory card.

Camera storage.

If you have more funds can be considered to have the drybox usinghumidity control devices as a storage place cameras or how frugal like me, keep the camera in a plastic air-fed clip silica gel, store in a dry place andaway from magnetic objects.

That's a little tip that I can share with colleagues who have digital cameras, may be useful.

Understanding digital cameras, and how it works

2011-11-30T18:55:00.000-08:00

Understanding digital camera

Digital Camera is a camera that can work without using film. We can easilycapture an object without having to bother took aim through the window of view because most digital cameras do not have it. Instead, digital camerasuse an LCD screen mounted on the back of the camera. The width of the LCD screen on any digital camera is different.

Digital Camera is a camera that can work without using film. We can easilycapture an object without having to bother took aim through the window of view because most digital cameras do not have it. Instead, digital camerasuse an LCD screen mounted on the back of the camera. The width of the LCD screen on any digital camera is different.

For storage media, digital cameras use the internal memory or externalmemory. Which often use a memory card, with a variety of sizes.

At the moment we press the shutter button, then in the camera happensstages to process the images. Although only a fleeting feeling, but stagesare performed in the digital camera long enough. Only, the process is done very quickly.

Here is a description of the process :

The way digital cameras work

The lens captures the image, then forwarded to the panel of the image capture. Catcher or so-called image sensors CCD-which also serves as a view finder, send images to the LCD. While on a DSLR camera, the image is also passed to the reflection mirror that reflects images to window peep (eye finder).
The images captured by the lens, passed on the color filter which will then be captured by the CCD or image sensor. The distance between the lens and the sensor is known as the focal length. This distance will also be a factor in the lens.
CCD task is to transform the analog signal (image captured by the lens) into electrical signals. In CCD sensors there are millions of dots known as pixels. So in terms of pixels or megapixels digital cameras actually refer to the number of dots on this sensor. The smaller the sensor and the more points the sensor, it will be more refined and higher resolution images produced.
The images captured by the CCD sensor forwarded to the image processing task processes all the data from the CCD sensor into digital data in the form of image file formats, and perform the compression process according to the selected image format (RAW, JPEG, etc.). In this section other than the chipset that acts, software (firmware) from the camera in question also determines the final image. The second part is what will determine the character of the digital camera. That is why, every camera they have the software and its own chipsets on their cameras.
The last process is to send the image files in the selected format to the storage (storage) or memory card. Typically, a SD memory card, CF and so on.
The next stage would go round the process is done outside the camera. But in modern digital cameras, still provides an option called PictBridge direct printing, ExifPrint and so on.

Additional Features

Digital Camera function in the form of an additional feature on the software level is more often encountered, for example, the addition of photo frames, photo effects such as sepia, black and white, etc.. Although these effects as an additional character only, but sometimes very helpful to reduce the image at the time of printing.
Some additional features are very useful is the backlight, which is photographing objects back to the light, white balance, face recognition to shoot models as well as anti-wobble on every camera has different terms such as anti-shake, Mega OIS, VR (Vibration Reduction), Super steady shot, and so on.
Some consumer grade camera even comes with a program that automatically organize photo shoots for special events such as fireworks, night shooting, outdoor, indoor, and sports.
In addition to understanding the composition and photography techniques, master the most important part of portraiture. For a photographer, they are loyal to one particular bit much due to the mastery of the camera is concerned, besides the character of the camera which also determines.
So, if you want to find the best camera, then in fact you are looking for a camera that matches your character and habits. So believe in yourself, because the end result anyway you also decisive.

Photography In A Pinch

2011-11-02T05:02:00.000-07:00

by: Barney Newton

A good photographer is ready to try it for almost all possible. Unfortunately, if you have everything you need to meet all possibilities in the area will want to take, should take one as a Bedouin trader.Many times that simply is not possible and other times it is not desirable. So experienced photographers learn to be reasonable. Here are a few different tips to save your back, especially to go on short trips close to home.

A monopod
In all but extreme lighting conditions, monopod can be a very good substitute for a tripod and a lot easier to transport. With a little practice you will be almost as stable as a tripod monopod to be detained for a short time anyway.Another trick to stabilize the monopod is to wrap the rope around the upper arm and press the monopod by exerting gentle pressure on the back strap. Likewise, you can mount a large brace on your monopod and use it as a shoulder rest, almost like a weapon. This may seem a little strange, but works very well.

Working in the sand
For those times you need a tripod to take a beach or sandy area, three tennis balls attack on the way to the door. Cut a hole large enough for your feet and fit with tennis balls at each end.
Tennis ball does not sink into the sand, most of the grain to keep out of the toe and you can throw it away when you're done.
Another great thing about working on the beach you do not have to carry sacks of sand, just a carry bag. Usually there were plenty of sand on the beach. This is a priceless value for the reflector weight, which tends to act like a sail in the sea breeze.

Bring coolers
But let the ice pack at home. A cold has several advantages over a single device in many situations. They are solid, many have a handle and wheels, and you can sit or stand on it in an emergency. If you lose or break, you only about $ 40.
You can still bring drinks with camera equipment, but be careful. Get a drink cozies set in the freezer. This is your drink cold without lowering the temperature too much into the radiator. The last thing you want is to get a cold or the camera lens in a warm, moist atmosphere. Expect direct condensation when you do.

Carrying a bag of rubber bands
They just are very useful for so many things, and so easy to carry. You can use it for emergency repairs and paper to keep the flies away.
A thick rubber band to release the trapped useful filter. Wrap the rubber around the edges of the filter and this should provide sufficient grip to lose.
And if you're not waiting outside the courthouse waiting for a photo opportunity, they also constantly mocking cheer for your fellow photographers.

The incident light meter
Many photographers still have a light meter, even in the days of high-end digital SLR. If you're packing light, you can use plastic cups at the end of the lens and use your camera light meter, hold it with one of your rubber bands.
Remember to come, that there is no cup in a variety of thicknesses, so you might want to leave the calibration with the Sunny 16 rule before you.

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The uniqueness of Photo Gifts

2011-11-02T04:54:00.000-07:00

When you consider unique gifts, you might just think of a photo gift. The personalized photo gift is a luxury gift that has become very popular among gift givers and one that truly is unique. With digital photography, it is quite simple to upload an image through an online site and have the image transferred to a product creating the gift of a lifetime. However there is a wide variation of quality amongst online photo gift providers. Many just take your photo and apply without little thought about image specifications and wether they will work for the product you selected.

You should go with a company that has a clear statement about their commitment to quality and the customer. By selecting a company that employs a true photo artist your will be ensured that the image quality will be the highest possible. Many times these photo artist work directly with the customer to ensure the process will achieve the highest quality. The more respectable companies would rather send out a great photo gift then to just take your money and deliver a subpar photo gift. So look for a sign of commitment to the customer and quality when choosing the business to create your photo gift.

What Kind of Products Can I Customize with a Photo?

Nearly anything you think of can be customized with a photo. The online shops have a variety of products such as:Photo Blankets: Photo blankets are a wonderful present that truly is comforting. When you choose to have your image printed on a blanket, you should go with a company that handles and designs the blanket themselves and not a computer, as this will ensure the clarity and resolution of the photo. A blanket requires many details to be inspected prior to producing such as image clarity, cropping, colorization and vibrancy. A photo artist knows how to adjust each of these to match the fabric your photo is to be applied too. Plus with a real person handeling your order and not a computer you'll get red-eye correction and color balance added in giving your the best possible imaging on your blanket.Photo to Canvas: Canvas is one of the nicest ways to display photos and definitely a memorable gift. For professionals and avid photographers the canvas is an excellent choice and forms memories into a work of art that can be hung on the wall for everybody to enjoy. Again it's important that you select a company that employes specialists that know how to color balance your images for the product that is being made. When done correctly a photo canvas is a beautiful lasting item that you and your guest will be impressed with.

Photo Mugs, Cups and Steins: Photo mugs, cups and steins are the ideal photo gift for recipients of all ages. You can create custom text along with your favorite picture which makes the gift idea. The mugs, cups and steins come in many different sizes, so there is definitely something for everyone. Personalize photo water bottles are option too. With the mainstreaming of "being green" a personalized water bottle is always a popular gift when received.

Personalized Handbags and Wallets: Personalized handbags and wallets are an excellent gift or a great way to show your favorite photo while being a perennial favorite for mothers and grandmothers. Select a photo of your mother's latest grandchild and have a personalized handbag created. Imagine the look on her face when she receives a top quality gift with a photo of her grandchild that she can carry out with her. Many grandmother's love to show of their grandkids what better way than with a personalized handbag. Look for a company that uses a process that prevents fading and cracking, some companies use a process that bakes the image into the fabric that leaves no tactile feel. That way the image can't be scratched or peeled giving you great durability. Personalized handbags have a high end feel and are very functional. A personalized wallet can be found in many sizes, so look at what your gift recipient is currently using and select one like that ensuring that it will be functional for them.

There are a variety of photo gift products to choose from. Many online photo gift stores can be found online. When you choose an online provider, make sure that you are conducting your business with a site that presents a commitment to customer service and quality. There are so many unique photo gifts out there but the thing that will make the difference is a company that show a commitment to achieve the best quality by employing people with experience and a joy of creating the gift. Look for a team of photo artists that will handle your item from start to finish ensuring a quality gift.

Tips in choosing a Digital SLR

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Are you interested in buying a digital camera? Please read this article fsebelum you buy your first digital camera.
After reading this article hopefully you will of realize how many options are available. Will this open your eyes and your mind, that how many options are available.

Tip 1 : Consider the Use of Your Camera
First off, you need to work out what you will from your camera for use. What type of photos Will you be making? Will you be using your camera very Often or not? Will you need to be Able to enlarge photos to poster format? What is your budget? Will you take the time to learn the more sophisticated features of more expensive cameras or not? Will you take the time to Enhance your photos with a photo editor or not? Answering these simple questions will of already give you a Few answers, Such as whether you need a compact or digital SLR camera and the quality range you are after. And if you plan on doing lots of photo editing That can involve zooming in and cropping a small portion of the image, you may even want a 10 + mega pixel camera for that kind of heavy-duty work.

Tip 2 : Understand the Zoom
Now that you have chosen a range of cameras Certain it is time to drill down a little deeper. First of all we'll Consider the zoom function. There are A Few possibilities here. A camera may have an optical zoom That relies on the lens, or a digital zoom enlarges an image That already captured by your camera.
Generally, an optical zoom Will Produce better results. The photos are usually sharper and clearer Pls you use an optical zoom. With digital zoom Often you get this less sharp, grainy effect That simply does not look as good.

Tip 3 : Supported File Formats
At the lower end of the spectrum there are some cameras That do not support TIFF, GIF and RAW formats, but only JPEG. You may think, why Does that matter? Well, it does, Pls storing in JPEG format Things Often you lose some image quality Pls gets the compressed file to this format. so the make sure you are familiar with the file formats your camera supports this as Will definitely impact outcomes.

Tip 4 : Brand and Why It is Important
Now, buying something brand names is not necessarily good or bad. But, Pls buying a digital SLR camera for the first time Will you want to Consider the Consequences. Usually, over time, Will you acquire some extras for your D-SLR. Lenses for example. These can be very expensive. And many brand lenses are not compatible with other brands. So Pls buying your D-SLR camera you do need to Consider sticking with a reputable brand with a Wider range of cameras. That way, Please you want to upgrade to a more professional model Will not you lose all of your previous investment in digital camera lenses and other accessories.

As you can see, buying a digital camera is Fraught with some danger! That's why reading a digital compact camera reviews and digital SLR reviews is the way to go Please buying a digital camera. Do not just go for the Biggest model with the most features. Think about what you will from the camera for use and the make your choices is based on That. With proper research and your mind made up, you can be guaranteed That Will Make you a great choice and will of digital photography have pleasure for years and years to come

Some kinds of photography

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Wedding Photography

Wedding is not just an event but it is journey that two people have decided to take. Wedding photography may not be a mainstream or commercial photography but it is still an art. It should not be considered to be anything less than serious photography. In fact it is one of the most demanding disciplines of professional work. If you are an aspiring wedding photographer then there are certain key areas that you need to understand. One of the key areas is strategy. Even before you can think about the camera to use, the film roll, the lighting and the background, you need to work on a strategy.

A sound strategy means that you would be able to create opportunities by the numbers. You will have to create an opportunity in every situation. Most wedding photographers take two versions of the same shot to eliminate blinks and at the same time they are able to introduce variety. The norm of wedding photography is to shoot a full-length photo, which is followed by a head and shoulders or half-length photo. Secondly, you will have to create a list of photographs that should be or can be taken during wedding. The list drawn by most professionals include photographs of Bride at home, preparations/wedding dress, parents, bridesmaids, bridesmaids – group photo, bride and bridesmaids, bride and chief bridesmaid, bride and family, parents and bride, mother and bride, father and bride, brothers, sisters and bride, parents and bridesmaids, extended family and any special request.

These will be followed by photographs in the church or outdoors after the wedding ceremony is over. One of the favorite shots is where the bride walks through the aisle. You can take good photos using a tripod so that the flash can bounce from a reflector at around f/5.6 followed by a shutter speed of 1/8 or 1/15 of a second.

This will allow ambient light to seep in. If you are not using the tripod then you will need to have one stop less than the normal where the flash will reflect on an 80mm lens and the shutter speed will be 1/30 of a second.

There are basically two types of cameras used for wedding photography. One is the 35mm and the other is a medium format. The 35mm cameras create grainier appearance when the photograph is enlarged as compared to a medium format. Another aspect of photography that you need to know about is the camera film. The camera film is available in both B&W and color. The color film is the most popular one but off late B&W photos are coming to the forefront.

The good thing about black & white film is that you can create an artistic look. Secondly, the B&W photos last longer than their colored counterpart. The salient point of color films is that they are more versatile. If you shoot with a color film then you will be able to portray the details of the wedding day. If you are using a 35mm camera for the occasion then your best bet will be 100, 200 or 400 speed film. The 100 speed film gives best quality prints in strong sunlight, the 200 speed film can be used in sunlight as well as shade and the 400 speed film is the best for low light.

Portrait Photography

Portrait Photography is one of the most challenging arts if you are considering becoming a professional in this. If you don't have a photo studio, then you can always start by concentrating on environmental portraits through which you can show the subject as well as his surroundings. The best work is the one that can produce an enlarged image of the size 11x14 inches. If the image is any smaller than this then the subject's face will look too small. You will require the help of a low ISO setting, prime lenses, a tripod, and a mid-range digital SLR.

There are two basic elements for portrait photography in a photo studio. The first one is a controlled background. You will have to focus all your attention on the subject and at the same time minimize or remove the distracting elements in the frame. A common mistake made by many portrait photographers is the use of seamless paper or various monochromatic backgrounds. What you need to understand is that you don't require a special room to create a controlled background. There are various types of clever portable backdrops and backdrop supports, which you can build or even buy. Inspite of all this, if you are still unable to control the background, then the next best thing is to use a long fast lens like a 300/2.8. A fast telephoto lens will have very little depth of field and hence the eyes and the nose of your subject will be sharp. The distraction in the frame will become a blurry blob of colors.

The second most important element of a portrait studio is controlled lighting. If you have lights kept on stands or if you can hang them from the ceiling then it will be easier to pick the angle at which light will strike the subject. The use of umbrellas and various diffusion equipments will help you to pick the harshness of the shadows on your subject. Backgrounds have always played an important role bringing out the details in a portrait photograph. So if you can’t find a big open space with diffuse light and a neutral background then you will have to steal on.

Here are some key factors of portrait photography. The first one is:

Lighting

The best lighting condition for portraits is soft and off-camera. If you have a large north-facing window or the soft-box then it will work very well. For shooting outdoors, an overcast day or sky will provide a perfect lighting condition. If there’s sun outside then you can use an electronic flash or a reflector to fill in shadows underneath the eyes.

Lens

The best way to flatter your subject is by de-emphasizing the nose. This means that you will have to stand at least 10 feet away from your subject. The problem that arises in this case is filling your frame with the subject's face since you are standing at 10 feet. To deal with this problem, you will require a high magnification or telephoto lens. Typical portrait lenses vary between 90 and 135 millimeters long for 35mm cameras

Art of Digital Photography

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Many of the techniques used in traditional photography also apply to digital photography. The composition of the picture, use of light, line, shape, pattern, etc. also apply to digital photography. Three elements that are different in digital photography are white balance, picture resolution, and digital effects.

White Balance

In a traditional camera, film records and determines the colors of the scene captured in the photograph. As digital cameras have no film to interpret color, they use white balance settings for this purpose. These settings (called Kelvin temperature ratings) are represented by symbols for sun, indoor light, clouds and shade on most digital displays and can be manually selected. The Auto function, however, enables the camera to adjust the settings automatically. For most non-professional needs, this is quite satisfactory.

Some digital cameras contain a histogram function that will also help you adjust your light exposure.

Resolution

Digital cameras record images in pixels. If you expand a picture on your computer with graphic software by zooming in on the picture, you will eventually see the picture rendered as a series of colored dots. The more dots per inch in a picture, the higher the resolution. High-resolution photos have better image quality and bigger file sizes as well.

Many digital cameras on the market allow the user to select the low or high-resolution settings. Since resolution affects file size, more of the photos taken in low resolution can be stored in your camera at a time. High-resolution images may saved in BMP, TIFF, or RAW image formats. These are large file type images. High resolution settings vary with each camera. A low resolution setting on one camera is a high resolution setting on another. It all depends on the camera’s megapixel resolution that could be anywhere in the range of .1 megapixels to 9.1 megapixels.

Resolution is an important consideration when buying your digital camera. If you are only going to be using your images on the web, very high-resolution images will not be as mandatory for you (although high resolution graphics allow more manipulation of the graphic in graphics software programs). Web images are typically lower resolution images since file size is a consideration for the web. If you are going to be printing your images, however, high resolution is necessary for a quality print. To be able to expand an image for an 8x10 print is going to require a high-resolution graphic for a good quality photo.

Digital Effects

Many digital cameras also have built-in effects that can be used to change the presentation of your photos. Fisheye is an example of one such feature that will reshape an image giving it a totally different effect. Soft-focus, Portrait, Scene, Landscape, and Wide-angle are some of the focusing effect capabilities that your digital cameral may have. These are nice features to have fun with. If you have a graphics software program, your images can be further manipulated once you have downloaded your images to your computer.

How to choose a digital camera

With so much to choose from it seems impossible to decide on which camera to buy. There are a lot of variables between models but these shouldn’t be allowed to cloud the selection process.

For the average photographer, someone who needs the camera for everyday family snapshots and vacation photos, the best starting point is to decide what size camera is most comfortable.

This means that before worrying about mega-pixels and zoom lenses you should first decide between a tiny pocket camera or something bigger and, perhaps, easier to hold. Both have their perks. The pocket camera will be with you all the time as it takes up little room. On the other hand, the bigger cameras often have greater zooms, stronger flashes and extra features. As great as that sounds, the last thing you want is a camera that just sits around because you couldn’t be bothered to take such a cumbersome thing with you.

By this point you’ve actually managed to eliminate half the cameras available. Now I recommend looking at the different optical zoom capabilities available. The average zoom is 3X with some small cameras offering up to 5X and larger cameras offering up to 12X. Is more zoom better? To a certain degree, yes. For someone who likes to take pictures of their children playing sports or animals in the wild, a larger zoom will likely pay off. If “zooming in” is something you’ll rarely do, then find assurance in the fact that you can easily zoom into a digital picture after the fact no matter what type of lens you used.

There are still a lot of cameras out there to choose from but, by now, pricing things out will become easy. What other differences should you look at? For one thing, brand name. I always recommend sticking with a brand that has a photographic history you trust. Canon tends to be not only an innovator but also a market leader and they are joined at the top of the sales charts by Sony and Kodak. Nikon, Fuji, Pentax, Olympus and Samsung are other—but not the only—good manufacturers to look at.

The difference in quality between their end results is slim, especially from the point of view of a home photographer. Some use lenses that are technically superior, but the truth is that even a bad lens these days is still pretty good. Kodak and HP tend to boast the easiest cameras to use with Canon and Sony backing their cameras up with tons of extra features. Other cameras are waterproof, have larger screens and even allow you to connect to a computer wirelessly. Choosing between these perks is a personal thing as it won’t affect your photo’s quality.

I leave mega-pixels until last for a reason. Unless you plan on making poster sized prints, in which case you’d need a 6mp to 8mp, anything above 3mp will do a great job. If you can afford a little more after getting the other features you want then splurge on a higher mega-pixel; once in a while it’ll pay off. If not, don’t fret. Your photos will still look wonderfully crisp.

Photography - From Hobby To Your Very Own Business

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That’s right. Who could say that there’s no chance that your hobby could also be the foundation of your first business venture? There are a lot of people out there who are in need of a good photographer to capture images of their son’s wedding, their daughter’s graduation or their very own wedding. Why couldn’t you be the one to supply your photography services to their needs?

For the transition of photography from hobby to your very own business, there are several tasks that you have to accomplish first.

Market Your Photography Skills – Sell yourself, in other words! Let people know about what you can do in the field of photography, why they need your skills and why they should hire you. Make sure, however, that you charge them reasonable rates since you’re still more or less an amateur in the field of photography.

To effectively market your photography skills, don’t be afraid of spending a little money on posting ads in the classified sections. Don’t stop there but post about your photography business in as many places as you can.

Join Interest Groups – This could be the local photography club in your community or the association of young photographers in your school. It could also be a Yahoo Group that you could easily join.

Usually, these groups are able to hold regular or annual exhibits of their works and it wouldn’t hurt to expose to the world the beauty of your works in photography.

Join Photo Competitions – Two things that you could enjoy when joining photography competitions: fame and fortune. Both are equally important. Fame would do wonders to your career in photography because it would let the world know about your skills and winning a photography competition may also offer the prize of having an apprenticeship under a world famous photographer. And when it comes to wealth – well, when did extra money ever hurt?

Offer Your Skills For Free to Government Projects – The government is always on the lookout for professionals who are willing to work for free and you should take advantage of this. Offer your photography skills for free because this would give you the opportunity to show them what you got.

Offer Samples of Your Work to Newspapers and Magazines – This is just like joining a photography competition. When you offer samples of your work to newspapers and magazines, you’re improving the chances that you’ll get noticed by the people who matters.

Although we can’t say that the road to victory is easy, never give up, never stop taking pictures and you’re sure to go far!

Source : Michael Colucci is a technical writer for http://www.photography-tips.org

Reviews - Pentax K-5 DSLR camera for professionals and beginners

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Pentax presented new model of the DSLR camera – Pentax K-5. It includes 16-megapixel sensor, wide expanded ISO sensitivity (80-51200) and can make seven photos per second. Thos model is similar to its predecessor, K-7, but is better.

It includes some improvements. The manufacturer offers updated CMOS image sensor. Also Pentax K-5 has the latest generation of Pentax’s SAFOX phase-detection autofocus module and 77-zone matrix metering system. The K-5 also includes wide range of playback options. So you can compare two images side-by-side with a zoom mode. Also camera has tools for RAW development.

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The Pentax K-5 offers different image resolutions. Maximum is 4,928 x 3,264 pixels, minimum is 1,728 x 1,152 pixels. You can use lowest resolution mode, if you haven’t enough place for your images. The shutter unit offers a maximum 1/8,000 second shutter speed, minimum is 30 seconds. Its lifetime is 100,000 cycles.

Camera includes great range of white balance settings. You can select Automatic and Manual modes or presets like Daylight, Cloudy, Daylight, Warm White Fluorescent and Color Temperature Enhancement. The last option created used to keep and enhance the lighting tone

Pentax K-5 includes sensor shift stabilization system; you can find the same in the K-7. Engineers have improved dynamic range mode and enabled handheld HDR shooting. Also they offer a greater degree of control. You can look news HDR effect that can be achieved. Pentax K-5 was created not for photos only, but for movies too. You can capture video at Full HD regime (1,080p). You can apply also effect during shooting.

The Pentax K-5 is created for using SD memory cards (most popular variant, it includes SDHC and SDXC types). All accessories for K-5 are compatible with the K-7 mode; You can use similar batteries, battery pack and remotes. So it is very easy for owner of K-7 to upgrade his camera to Pentax K-5.

Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 3-Inch LCD (Black Body Only)

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$1,599.95

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Pentax offers K-5 consumers in two variants – body-only or kit – with 18-55mm lens. Also you can find in stores limited edition of Pentax K-5. It is silver-bodied -bodied version. It has reprofiled hand grip, and strong glass cover over the LCD panel. In most other respects, K-5 Limited edition is similar to the black-bodied K-5.

Reviews - Panasonic LUMIX FH20 Digital Digital Camera

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The photographic camera is good for fast-moving subjects and in lower gentle with characteristics that include Substantial Velocity Autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization, and Large Sensitivity ISO 6400. You are able to even capture HD good quality video. Getting both equally stills and video is simple, framing and taking part in again your images around the two.7" 230,000-dot high-resolution LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY display. Other capabilities that make using images simple involve Superior Experience Detection, Intelligent Scene Detection, iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, Intelligent ISO Manage, Car Backlight Payment, and various Scene Modes.

The Panasonic FH20 is really a 14.1Megapixel digital video camera with an 8X zoom lens in the compact body. The lens commences at a extensive 28mm and goes approximately an extended telephoto 224mm. This manner you are able to shoot large subjects in a restricted area or subjects much aside. You can also get an Further Optical Zoom as much as 16.9x employing the middle of your CCD chip.

Immediately after you require the photos the fun won't finish. It is possible to use Textual content Stamp to mark the birthday and brand of your respective topics right about the image. You'll be able to also enter your destination plus the go out with of travel in advance inside the Travel Day setting. The integrated PHOTOfunSTUDIO five.0 Software allows you to organize and fix your pictures. You are able to also create slideshows which has a assortment of effects and use your iTunes audio library as background audio. Movement photos is often uploaded directly to YouTube using the constructed-in YouTube uploader, even in HD (Large Definition) excellent.

14.1-Megapixel Large-Resolution CCD The DMC-FH20 attributes a 1/two.33" CCD with successful 14.one-megapixel higher-resolution. 2.7" 230,000-Dot Higher-Resolution LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY The DMC- FH20 attributes a two.7" 230,000-dot large-resolution Intelligent LCD and Large-angle Mode. 28mm Extensive-Angle 8x Optical Zoom Lens within a Compact Body The DMC-FH20 functions a freshly developed 28mm wide-angle excessive-top quality LUMIX DC VARIO lens with strong 8x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 28-224mm) in a slim, compact physique. Comprising 9 elements in 7 types, which includes several aspherical lenses with half a dozen aspherical surfaces, this superior lens unit realizes an outstandingly slim and compact profile, yet achieves outstanding optical overall performance.

Up to 16.9x Further Optical Zoom The Extra Optical Zoom uses the middle of the CCD to more extend the highly effective 8x optical zoom when a resolution of not as much than 14.1 megapixels is employed. This extends the zoom ratio as much as 16.9x (35mm video camera equivalent: 473mm) for photos with several-megapixel resolution or not as much. Including the Added Optical Zoom on the 4x electronic zoom extends the overall zooming energy to some optimum of 67.5x. Sonic Velocity AF The Sonic Pace AF program within the DMC-FH20 features a maximum pace of approx. 0.35 moment for auto focusing. It incorporates a lot of re-engineering enhancements, such as a higher-speed actuator, optimized algorithms and parallel software processing. The consequence is fast and accurate AF performance. You can rapidly get heading topics in emphasis, including if you're shooting sports activities scenes. Fast AF The DMC-FH20 attributes Rapid AF.

Regular AF is activated as soon as the shutter button is pressed 50-way, while Fast AF starts working as quickly because the video camera is pointed toward a topic. This dramatically reduces the shutter delay time and lets you bring images quickly. Its super-fast concentrate is ideally suited for capturing swift photos of energetic children and dogs and cats. By setting the camera to Swift AF, pictures of sudden shooting opportunities won't be out of focus or blurry. Rapidly Start out-Up Time The earlier linear processing method has long been replaced with parallel processing to avoid wasting 0.23 2nd away the start out-up time. This has resulted in ultra excessive-pace get started-ups of approx. 0.97 2nd. Launch Time Lag The shutter launch time lag is as brief as approx.

0.006 second, making it uncomplicated to seize sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo alternatives. Venus Motor IV The image-processing motor, Venus Engine IV, utilizes sophisticated sign processing to provide you beautiful images even if the sensitivity is excessive. Multi-task signal processing is employed for all pictures to enable high-speed, higher-performance shooting.

Source : By Thomas Timber

Audio-Technica ATR-6550 Video Camera Condenser Shotgun Microphone

2011-09-15T21:09:00.000-07:00

This review is from: Audio-Technica ATR-6550 Video Camera Condenser Shotgun Microphone (Electronics)

This is a good option if you want to use shotgun techniques with a consumer video camera. It gives sound that, after compression for youtube-level playback, would be difficult to distinguish from a professional mic. The sound is comparatively thin, it generates a small amount of internal noise, and its cabling is subject to indoor electrical noise, so it would knock a project out of contention for broadcast quality. But it pairs well with inexpensive camcorders and is an improvement over on-camera mics, especially if you don't mount it on the camera. It balances in a shock mount better than others in this price range.

Its cable is 3 feet long and coiled, and it's hardwired to the mic, so it picks up more electrical interference than a straight cable of the same effective reach. Simply having a jack would allow the option boosting the signal closer to the mic before a long cable run from a boom, for example.

But its biggest flaw is that it's unreliable. Mine had a bad internal wire connection and failed in its first hour of use. I've seen this happen with other sub-$100 shotguns. Audio-Technica has a generous lifetime warranty, and it's great to be able to trust the manufacturer to make it right; but one needs to be able to trust the gear itself. I wouldn't take this mic on a shoot without a backup, and then it's not such inexpensive option.

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Product Features

Designed especially for use with video cameras
2-range settings: normal and tele
3.5mm connector plugs into video camera
Freq resp: 70 Hz-18,00 Hz
Imp: Normal 1000 ohm +/- 30% and tele 2200 ohm +/- 30%
Freq resp: 70 Hz?18,00 Hz

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed especially for use with video cameras, this condenser shotgun mic features a switchable polar pattern for effectively capturing nearby or distant sound sources. Get crisp and intelligible pickup in the studio or in the field.

A condenser shotgun mic for use with video cameras.

Made for Video Cameras
The ATR6550 includes a camera mount for easy attachment to your video camera (also includes a standard stand clamp).
The 3.5mm mini jack connector plugs directly into your camera, and the included foam windscreen reduces wind interference in the field.

Switchable Range Setting
In its "Tele" range setting, or supercardioid pattern, the condenser is engineered to pick up dialogue and sound effects at a distance, while bypassing ambient noise such as traffic, air-handling systems, room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations.
When ambient noise is not an issue, or the sound source is nearby, switch to the "Normal" (cardioid pattern) range setting.

ATR6550 Specs

Element: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Normal: Cardioid; Tele: Supercardioid
Frequency Response: 70 - 18,000 Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity: Normal: -56 dB; Tele: -45 dB
Impedance: Normal: 1,000 ohms; Tele: 2,200 ohms
Weight: 113 g (4 oz)
Cable: 1 m (3 feet) long, permanently attached cable with 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) mini-plug

What's in the Box
ATR6550 Microphone, Camera Mount, Microphone Stand Clamp, Foam Windscreen, 6.3 mm (1/4-inch) Adapter Plug, AA Battery

Product Description

Crisp & intelligible pickup—far away or up close. In its “Tele” range setting, this cardioid condenser is engineered to pick up dialogue and sound effects at a distance, while bypassing ambient noise such as traffic, air-handling systems, room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations. Designed especially for use with video cameras.

USA Gear DuraNeoprene dSLR FlexArmor for Nikon, Canon EOS, and Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras

2011-09-15T21:00:00.000-07:00

Technical Details

FlexSleeve neoprene fabric conforms to your precious dSLR and protects it from the elements and yourself
Constructed with top quality material and stitching to ensure long-lasting use. Comes with a 3 YEAR Manufacturer's Warranty.
Neoprene sleeves are perfect for protecting dSLR's on their own, or giving added protection while in a bag.
A zippered accessory pocket made out of tough DuraSkin material fits small accessories such as memory cards, spare batteries and lens filters.
Fits Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus and MORE!

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Product Description

USA Gear DuraNeoprene dSLR FlexArmor Camera Cover
Offering scratch, dust, lens, LCD, and low-impact bump protection, the DuraNeoprene FlexArmor dSLR Cover is a convenient, quick-release case solution for your digital SLR camera. It's great for outdoor shooting when you don't want to carry a large cumbersome case. When all you need is your body, lens, battery and memory card, this case is the perfect solution. If you are traveling and want to pack light, the DuraNeoprene FlexArmor offers great protection inside a bag with alol of your other travel items. You can feel safe about putting your dSLR camera in your suitcase without a large case to protect it.

The DuraNeoprene FlexArmor also works great as a permanent home for your dSLR camera when it's not in use. You will prolong the life and quality of your dSLR camera by protecting it from dust, scratches and low-impact bumps. It's an essential accessory for any dSLR camera owner.

It's FLEXIBLE, form-fitting design allows it to work with many models and brands listed below.

Compatible with:

Canon EOS 50D / 40D / 30D / 20D / 10D / T3 / T3i T2i / T1i / XS / XSi / XT / XTi / 600D / 1100D / 550D

Nikon D7000 / D5000 / D3100 / D3000 / D700 / D300S / D300 / D90 / D80 / D70 / D60 / D50 / D40 / D40x

Pentax K-5 / K-r / K-x / K-7 / K-m / K2000 / K200D / K20D / K100D / K10D / K110D / K100D.

Sony Alpha A580 / A560 / SLT-A55 / SLT-A33 / A390 / A290 / A450 / A550 / A500 / A380 / A230 / A330 / A300 / A350 / A200 / A700 / A100 (Not Compatible with model 60D)

Sony A390 Digital SLR Camera

2011-09-15T20:53:00.000-07:00

Product Description

The Sony α390 DSLR camera brings you the freedom of Live View, which lets you compose and shoot photos using a tiltable 2.7" (diag.) LCD screen. SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization reduces blur in every shot, while 14.2 megapixel resolution preserves those special moments in spectacular clarity and detail.

This review is from: Sony A390 Digital SLR Camera (Black) (Electronics)

Years ago I used to use a Nikon F SLR with an assortment of wide angle, normal, and telephoto lenses. I would buy my film in bulk, load it into casettes, shoot, then develop and print in my home darkroom. Those days are long gone. Once digital arrived I used a variety of compact cameras whose main virtue was portability and convenience, which sometimes did not provide the sharpest pictures.

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With the birth of a grandchild on the way, my wife decided to look for a "really good" camera. She bought this camera at a one day sale at Electronics Expo as part of a kit that also included a 75-300mm lens, tripod, cleaning kit, 4GB SD card, and Bower camera bag--all for $600. After she brought it home the "photo bug" that had been dormant for so many years bit me again. I absolutely love this camera. Here is why.

Picture quality is stunning. Don't be overly impressed with the 14.2 megapixels because unless you regularly make 16 x 20 pictures or larger, you won't really notice a difference from a camera with say 10 megapixels. The whole emphasis on megapixels is really just a marketing ploy. The thing to focus on are the lenses, and both lenses that came with our kit take amazing pictures--clear, sharp, vivid colors. I use one of the pictures that I took as a screensaver on my 22 inch monitor, and the detail is incredible. Also, my cousin who is an avid photographer has a much more expensive Nikon DSLR, and because the Sony lenses are so good, there is no noticeable difference in our picture quality.
The lenses are easy to remove and put on, and the autofocus and automatic light metering features work very well.
The included flash is compact but powerful. No it is not a substitute for an external flash if you do lots of flash photography, but for ordinary use it works just fine.
If you are a beginner or just don't want to be bothered with lots of technical details, just set the main control dial to Auto, and the camera will take care of all of your settings for you. If you want to start playing with settings to adjust aperture, shutter, depth of field, ISO settings etc. you can do so. In short, you can simply point and shoot or else start making all kinds of adjustments to become more creative.
The manual that comes with the camera is adequate. If you want a book that clearly and concisely explains everything about using this camera with lots of tips for being creative, buy David Busch's book on Sony DSLR A390. I already have his book on the Sony A380, which I used to own and is essentially the same as the A390 (see paragraph 10 below), and can tell you that nobody explains things more clearly. He takes nothing for granted if you are a rank beginner, but at the same time provides tips for more seasoned photographers.
The Bower Camera Bag (which I have reviewed on Amazon) is superb for holding all of the equipment, and was part of the package that my wife got. Even with the camera bag loaded with everything, it is not that heavy, and is about the size of an average pocketbook.
Lens caps on any DSLR have a way of popping off and getting lost, so I suggest you buy an inexpensive lens cap keeper. I use the one made by Bower (I have reviewed it on Amazon).
I suggest buying an extra battery. Battery life is pretty good, but an extra battery is always a good idea. I bought one made by Lenmar that works just as well as the Sony battery, but is half the price (I have reviewed it on Amazon).
Although there is no video on this camera, I don't consider that a problem. I have always preferred using a separate video camera because taking videos is much different from taking still photos, and video cameras have a different set of controls that are missing on a DSLR. For the time being I have settled on the latest Flip Ultra HD 8GB 3rd Generation (which I have reviewed on Amazon).
Except for the handle grip and a few other minor differences, this camera is basically identical to the Sony A380. Both work equally well, so buy whichever one you can get the best deal on (my wife first bought an A380 package, which we gave to our daughter once our granddaughter arrived, and next bought the A390 package because that was then the best deal).

Bottom Line: Whether you use this camera as a simple point and shoot or start experimenting with the different settings, you can take great pictures. I recommend this. Shop for price.

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

Live View with Quick Auto Focus
SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization
14.2 MP resolution for ultra-fine detail
Lightweight and stylish body for improved handling
Integrated on-screen Help Guide for easy operation

Technical Details

Brand Name: Sony
Model: DSLRA390L
Optical Sensor Resolution: 14.2 MP
Optical Sensor Technology: CCD
Optical zoom: 3 x
Maximum Aperature Range: F/3.5-5.6
Minimum focal length: 18 millimeters
Maximum focal length: 55 millimeters
Lens Type: Zoom lens
Optical Sensor Size: 15.7 x 23.5mm
Included Flash Type: Pop-up flash
Display Size: 2.7 inches
Light Sensitivity: ISO auto, ISO 100-3200
Image types: JPEG, RAW
Exposure Control Type: Landscape, Portrait mode, Macro, Night portrait, Sports mode, Sunset
Viewfinder Type: Optical
Width: 5 inches
Depth: 3.3 inches
Height: 3.8 inches
Weight: 17.5 Ounces

Camera Reviews - Canon SD880

2011-09-15T20:37:00.000-07:00

Canon SD880 Powershot Digital Elph is only one digital digital camera in a spread of "Canon powershot" models. There are several just like the Sd880, which is a little older, and one of many here to stay models.

The reason it's "here to stay" is just that it's one of those digital cameras that will get the job completed and gets it accomplished well... In the Canon SD880 Powershot Review you'll discover that it scores very highly in all categories. I am giving it 5 out of 5 in all accept one category. You can go to see which on the review itself.

The 10-megapixel PowerShot SD880 IS Digital Elph is the new follow-up to the SD870, and is a superbly updated model of a digital camera that everybody just fell in love with.

Easily capable of producing an excellent quality of shot for a camera of its small measurement, you would be forgiven for thinking that you've suddenly developed a magical touch. In your very first photographs you'll doutlessly discover Canon SD880 powershot a total improvement. I personally was amazed by it's performance.

(Fact is, I like anything that makes me look good!)

There are small weaknesses, as you will see on the Canon SD880 review page, however this is an excellent point-and-shoot digicam, which for the spend involved, outshines the competition easily.

First of all there's an amazingly big display on the Canon SD880 which takes up almost the entire back of the cam! The display screen itself is good and vibrant, and crystal clear. Because of this even the on sunniest of days, you will nonetheless be capable of get a clear view of your shots. One thing that many different producers actually fall short on.

6.3 ounces in weight it's good and light. At 3.7 inches wide by 2.2 inches high by only 0.9 inch deep, it will fit comfortably in your coat pocket with ease. There are a great deal of smaller cameras on the market than the SD880, however I reckon, if it slips into a coat pocket, it's small enough.

In comparison with the earlier model, the previous SD870 IS, the new up to date SD880 IS has the very latest version of Canon's image-processing engine, Digic 4 taking it from eight megapixels to an amazingly clear 10, which implies if you need them, you can easiy get big prints with none of the lack of clarity.

It also now affords you a few more "scene" modes. It's 4x f28-58 28-112mm lens is without doubt one of the highlights of the camera. You are getting a wide angle lense!

It is a nice touch that Canon have used here.. and so nice to have, especially on a digital camera that is not a DSLR... A camera as small as this one? That's unbeleivably good. You are additionally getting a more powerful zoom than on the SD870, and a dramatically improved video feature, as Canon SD880 Powershot is now using the H.264 codec as a substitute to the previous Motion JPEG. Motion JPEG was good, but the H.264 codec makes an actual noticeable difference. Enough to warrant a special point out in my book.
The Canon SD880 Powershot gets the job done with ease.

Improving Landscape Photography Techniques

2011-08-22T21:11:00.000-07:00

Landscape photography can be a challenge, but with the right composition and good natural light it can be made a little easier.
All the world's cameras, film and other photographic equipment is nothing more than tools for making landscape pictures. The camera does not think for themselves. Do we use a digital camera or film, the principles of photography the same applies.
We do not have to stick to many rules to produce great landscape images, but knowing what they will make you more successful pictures. There are two important points in landscape photography: how to compose your image, and how to use natural light available in certain situations.
Let's start with light: There are three basic properties of light: intensity, direction and color.
Intensity: refers to the power of light. If the sun is high in the sky, light can be harsh and too strong. Cloudy days bring soft and defused light.
Directions: This refers to the placement of light. There are three categories of light placement: front, rear and side-lighting. Side lighting produces more texture between light and shade.
Color: the color of sunlight varies depending on the conditions and time of day. If the sun is shining at the beginning or end of the day, the color of light will be much warmer, and will lead to a much more dramatic scene.
Understanding the natural light will develop your ability to see. You'll begin to see the beauty of light in different ways and interesting.
In landscape photography it is important to take care with composition. A normal scene can be transformed by paying attention to detail. Composition is about how you arrange the elements in front of you.
Here are some ideas where you might find useful.
Leading the line : To lead the line into the main part of the scene will draw you into your image viewer. These lines will not be straight. Lines, such as tracks, a river or fence, can work successfully.
Flowers foreground : foreground of a simple object can give your landscape a sense of depth. Using a small aperture (f/22) to keep the entire scene in focus.
Natural frames : frame your scene with the elements around you. It will focus on the main part of the picture. Trees make a great natural frame.
These are just a few important guidelines, and combined with a good eye, you have everything you need to get the best out of photography - especially landscape photography. These are just some rules to get you started, but like all rules, they are there to be broken.

Picture on canvas is an excellent decorative item

2011-08-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

Pictures onto canvas in sepia, black and white, or color is a wonderful concept in the field of printing. More and more artists and professional photographers are now making use of this printing process. Opting for Picture prints on canvas is highly beneficial as you can save your precious pictures or artworks for a long time.

Canvas, one of the most preferred mediums, gives your pictures a much fresher look and feel. Due to these facts, printing picture onto canvas is gaining more popularity in the market. This material is available in a number of forms and customers have the option to choose the material they prefer. The picture prints will automatically inherit the characteristics and advantages of the canvas material chosen.

Many photo printing companies have captured the market with their remarkable services providing various canvas printing options according to the needs of the customers. The photos are printed on high quality artist grade cotton canvas using long lasting UV proof pigment inks.

The canvas used for printing the picture is made of 100% pure cotton and is excellent for producing realistic images. The main advantage of canvas is its durability for a long period, even under adverse weather. It has a high tensile strength and high water resistant power.

Picture prints on canvas are excellent decorative items for offices, homes and commercial settings. Ready to hang picture prints with unique images are available in the market for a dynamic display. Adorn the walls of your rooms with large format prints of your favorite pictures. Present your loved ones with these prints which can be ideal personalized gifts.

To meet the increasing demand of clients in the United Kingdom, many digital printing companies have started canvas picture printing services. With the help of the latest printing technology, professional, high quality picture prints are generated from your pictures through state-of-the-art printing processes. Utilizing high quality pigmented inks; exceptional vivid prints are created when ink penetrates into the canvas keeping the texture visible.

All you need to do is to submit your picture and specify the effects you wish to print. Using software packages, the printing experts add special effects and customize the picture prints as per client expectations. The printed canvas can be protected from UV fading by the application of laminate and finish.

The advent of digital photo printing technology in canvas has created a revolution in digital photography. Picture on canvas is one of the best methods by which you can display your artistic skills most efficiently. The photo taken or picture painted can be printed on museum quality textured canvas, the final product has an enduring finish and is equivalent to a magnificent piece of long lasting artwork.

The pictures printed on canvas are simply amazing, stylish and have a unique appearance. These prints are ideal to create a stylish decor and can also be given away as perfect gifts for your dear ones. Picture prints can also be used for marketing a particular product or service.

Digital printing technology has unfolded a whole new world to photographers, artists, amateurs, art galleries and professionals alike. No medium other than digital photos has ever been as convenient for photographers to create astounding images, enabling them to take as many photos as desired at no added cost as well as delete those they don’t like, and customize with special effects and camera techniques.

Quality artist canvas is recognized as a perfect medium to create beautiful prints from your own photographs; by printing digital photos on canvas, you can turn your personal memories and treasured moments into wonderful pieces of art that have a longer life. Since the look and feel of canvas photo prints is extremely unique, these pictures create a special impact. Pictures onto canvas are becoming the foremost choice for interior decoration in homes, banks, offices, saloons, bars, and restaurants. There are numerous standard digital canvas photo printing companies that offer state of the art digital canvas photo printing services.

Generally, digital photos are printed on high quality exhibition grade cotton using full color inkjet printers and long-lasting UV proof pigment inks. Canvas fabric made of 100% pure cotton is ideal for producing photo-realistic images. There are several standard canvas print sizes to choose from.

Canvas sizes ranging from 32 cm x 25 cm to 117 cm x 90 cm can be used for digital printing. For utmost durability, the photo canvas prints are coated either with a matte, satin or glossy finish and laminated to ensure print permanency. Different varieties of canvas are available in the market today like matte decor canvas, artist canvas, satin stretch canvas, simulated canvas, premium canvas, and cotton-polyester blended canvas.

Source : Pictures on Canvas are durable, stunning and lucrative. picture on canvas is one of the best methods by which you can display your artistic skills most efficiently. The pictures on canvas are simply amazing, stylish and have a unique appearance.

Displaying Photographic Moods Captivated

2011-08-22T20:55:00.000-07:00

Photo Frames make the photographs contained in it looking elegant. It adds beauty to the truth captivated in the form of an image to beat time. Human has always been encouraged by the beauty and pleasure of creativity. photo Frames are good examples of such human skills. A Photo frame can be considered as container added to a picture for enhancing its elegance. Moreover, it makes photographs easier to display and protect from being damaged.

Photo Frames are made of different materials based on the requirement of giving those general or sophisticated look. The commercial purpose of these frames play a great role in choosing the raw materials and these vary among countries and cultures. Wood, glass and ceramics are commonly and largely used for making photo Frames. Other materials like sea-shells, aluminum, marble stones are also used in making frames. Texture, pattern and shape of photo frames also vary in wide range. Apart from classical rectangular or square shapes, there are many designs that make you wonder to collect designer photo frames to add beauty at your home. Sometimes, the designs enhance the beauty of the theme of the photographs making the whole thing very impressive.

Photo Frames are not only used to decorate photographs but also paintings. Frames also have the purpose of protecting paintings and photographs. Generally, Photo Frames come with glass cover or transparent cover of good quality fibers. Using UV protected glass cover in these frames is also a common practice. Care is always taken while making Photo Frames so that there remains a gap between the glass cover and the photographs. This has to be maintained so that the painting or photograph inside is not affected in any way. Some paintings like those made in oil paint or acrylic needs no glass cover at all.

Photo Frames are of different types conforming to the tradition, culture and requirements. ‘L’ – style frames are made with ‘L’ – shaped give the frame a good support. Shadow boxes, box frames, clip frames, photo cube are some varieties of photo frames. Macaroni Photo Frames are best accepted by children. LCD photo frame and Digital photo frame are the new sensation in the world of frames. With the advent of technology, now we can adorn our desktops with digital photo frames and can feel the charm of it.

Photo framing can be done through Mat and Fillet patters. Mat is a paper-based flat material whereas Fillet is a kind of small molding. Today’s digital photo framing displays digital photos where no printing is required. Some of these support JPEG files and some support MPEG files. Though technology has changed the style and purpose of photo framing gradually, handmade paper Photo Frames still look very cozy and attractive in these.

Source : John Connor is the contributing writer of http://www.photo-frames.co.uk/. He is specialized in writing articles about Photo Frames, Silver Photo Frames, and Picture Frames

Kodak C123 Sport 12 MP, 5 xOptical Zoom

2011-08-22T20:45:00.000-07:00

This review is from: Kodak EasyShare Sport C123 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 2.4-Inch LCD - Blue (New Model) (Electronics)

I bought this camera for my 15 year old son who is taking a 2 week hiking trip. He hasn't actually taken the trip yet, but he's been playing around with the camera (we both have, actually) at home to get comfortable with its features and abilities. Considering the price, I am actually quite impressed. Aside from the price, there are two reasons I choose this camera. First, it is waterproof (to 10 feet)and could therefore withstand getting dropped in a puddle or rained on. The waterproof feature just takes that type of worry out of the equation.

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My son is also a competitive swimmer, so I fully expect he will at some point also enjoy it in the pool with his friends. The second reason for choosing this camera was the "easy share" of the pictures. You set up emails or a facebook account in advance, then as you take the pictures you choose where you will share them (email, facebook). To actually share them, you will need to plug into a computer, but then it will automatically and quickly send those pictures to wherever you have designated. (Hint: you need to designate an email to send from and a yahoo or gmail account are the easiest to use to set up... techies may know more, but this worked best for me). The biggest suprise was the pictures themselves. The quality is actually not bad. Professional photographers and photo enthusiasts of course would not be satisfied, but for a 15 year old boy or me, this works pretty good. Settings for lighting, etc. are available and are pretty simple to use. Video is good in good lighting. Lighting is probably the key to all, but we haven't had any problems so far with any light (assuming use of the flash in poor lighting). Things that I would like to see would be the ability to associate with more than one facebook account at a time and a view finder so that you could see what you were doing in bright sunlight, but these are minor disadvantages. Given the price, this is really a very nice camera and will serve our purposes very well.

Product Features and Technical Details

Color: Blue | Style: Camera Bundle

Product Features

Waterproof up to 10ft
Fixed Focus with Digital Zoom
12 MP 2.4" BRIGHT LCD
2.4" BRIGHT LCD
12 MP

Technical Details

Brand Name: Kodak
Model: C123
Optical Sensor Resolution: 12 MP
Optical zoom: 5.0
Display Size: 2.4

Kodak EasyShare C143 12 MP Digital Camera

2011-08-22T20:39:00.000-07:00

This review is from: Kodak EasyShare C143 12 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Blue Bundle) (Electronics)

So far so good.... works better than advertised. Pictures are crystal clear, with the exception of a few caused by camera shake (me sneezing).. A very good product, would highly recommend it to friends. Kodak has a winner here. I purchased the "Blue Bundle" (get more for less $$) and quite pleased with it so far. I noticed a few reviews complaining of short battery life. I had the same problem, but found the fault was mine for not fully charging the batteries the first time. Bought new batteries (same brand and type as what came with the camera), fully charged them, and presto, the battery drain rate was dramatically improved. Approximately 4 to 5 times longer than the first pair I managed to screw up. About 300 pictures before I had to give 'em a fresh shot of juice (electricity).

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A feature not mentioned in the ad is this camera does in fact have "5x Digital Zoom" in addition to the 3x optical zoom.

I've had the camera just a few days, but have taken over 400 photos (mostly just junk shots learning about the camera and its settings) and have no complaints whatsoever. Camera seems to be very durable, body feels and looks like its made of metal/aluminum, it may be plastic, hard to tell as its so well constructed. Buttons are a tad small, but that turns out to be a plus, as with my other camera, I keep changing the settings as the buttons are "To Easy" to press.

I like that the camera reverts back to the default "Auto" setting when turned off and back on again. Makes picture taking simple, just turn it on, point and shoot and get great shots with no fussing around with settings. The one issue, however minor, is when the batteries are removed or battery compartment is opened to remove memory card, you have to reset the clock. Not a big issue, just a minor annoyance. I'm retried, so I don't worry about time anyway..

Also read a few complaints of poor picture quality with this model. The first few pictures I took were blurry and way out of focus. Problem was my fault (and may be that of others also) for not letting the camera focus. Press the button half way till the frame on the display turns green.... then snap and great pictures from there on out.. When problems arise, hit the Kodak web site, great resource for solving camera and picture problems.

Setup is a snap, just plunk the batteries in (after they're charged of course), set the language, date and time.... point, shoot, and unlike a former Vice President, you won't miss that once in a lifetime perfect shot.... picture that is. Great camera for us older folks, who like me, don't quite yet grasp the digital age fully. Why I'd even recommend this to the ex-wife and her attorney.... for a small fee. (wink)

Another feature I like, is the built-in Help system. It describes every setting for every menu choice. If you learn nothing else about your camera, learn how to use the on-camera Help feature.

Product Features and Technical Details

Color: Blue | Style: Camera Bundle

Product Features

12 Megapixel Resolution
2.7-inch LCD Display
3x Optical Zoom

Technical Details

Brand Name: Kodak
Model: C143 Blue
Optical Sensor Resolution: 12 MP
Optical zoom: 3 x
Display Size: 2.7

USA Gear Deluxe DUAL Lens dSLR Zoom Bag for Digital SLR Cameras

2011-08-21T05:15:00.000-07:00

Technical Details

Hard shell waterproof EVA bottom, internal camera suspension system, reinforced stitching,
Internal camera suspension system protects your camera and lens against high-impact drops
Extra thick foam padding lines each compartment for a strong supported structure and protection
Deluxe design with 7 storage compartments accommodates up to two additional lenses, memory cards, extra batteries, chargers and more
Fit's camera bodies up to 6.2 x 4.6 x 3.4 inches ; Fits lenses up to 3.2 inches diameter, 8.1 inches length ; Safely supports 30lbs of equipment.
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Detacheable shoulder strap and thick protective padding

Product Description

USA Gear Deluxe DSLR Camera Bag

Durable Construction
High-density RipStop Nylon encases thick foam padding for a durable exterior shell. Hard-shell waterproof EVA bottom enhances protection and prevents liquids from soaking through. Scratch resistant interior lining protects your camera finish, lens and LCD screen. Safely supports 30 lbs of equipement.

Smart design
Quick access zipper design makes this case fully accessible at your side. The two lens compartments zip downward using a single hand motion. Quick-draw main compartment zippers are connected by a nylon puller for one-handed operation. The internal camera suspension system holds the weight of your camera and lens like a hammock. Your camera body rests on the suspender as your lens is allowed to hang securely without making contact with the bottom of the case. Essentially, your camera is floating on air! Detachable shoulder strap and carrying handle let you decide how to transport your gear.

Storage
The main compartment holds one camera body and attached lens. There is a pocket on the lid of the case that accommodates lens filters, memory cards, or lens cleaning supplies. Two inner side and a quick access front pocket hold many extra accessories.Two side lens compartments accommodate lenses sized 3.2 inches in diameter and 8.1 inches in length.

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Compatible with :

Nikon D7000 / D5100 / D5000 / D3100 / D3000 / D700 / D300S / D300 / D90 / D80 / D70 / D60 / D50 / D40

Canon 60D / 50D / 40D / 30D / 20D / 10D / 7D / 5D / T3 / T3i / T2i / T1i / XS / XSi / XT / XTi / 550D / 400D / 450D / 1000D / 600D / 1100D

PentaxK-5 / K-r / K-x / K-7 / K-m / K2000 / K200D / K20D / K100D / K10D / K110D / K100D

Olympus E620 / E600 / E520 / E510 / E500 /E450 / E420 / E410 / E30

Sony A580 / A560 / A55 / A35 / A33 / A390 / A290 / A450 / A550 / A500 / A380 / A230 / A330 / A300 / A350 / A200 / A700 / A100