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YN-622N i-TTL wireless transceiver is a high performance 2.4G wireless flash trigger designed for Nikon users. Different photographic effects can be realized through setting the flash at 360 degrees. It supports i-TTL and manual flash, front-curtain sync, rear- curtain sync and high-speed sync(Auto FP), the highest sync speed is 1/8000s*. it can remote change flash exposure compensation or flash output of each group, supports different flash mode mix using. Supports the transmitter installed i-TTL flash, in addition, it supports the master unit on transmitter sets the parameters of each group. This product is a wireless transceiver design , the distance of remote control reaches 100M, supporting 7 wireless channels and A/B/C three groups, and with AF assist beam emitter function.

Functions

Compatible flash mode: i-TTL, Manual flash
Compatible Shutter sync: front-curtain sync, rear- curtain sync and high-speed sync(HSS/FP), the highest sync speed is 1/8000s*
Support remote set the parameters of flash through the transceiver (Remote Control Mode)
Support i-TTL/Manual/Repeating flash mode mix using(Mix Control Mode)
Support the flash installed on transmitter(on-top flash)and supports i-TTL function
Support the use of master unit on transmitter sets the parameters of each group(Master Control Mode)
Support FEC, FVL function
Support modeling flash and red-eye reduction flash
Support flash zooming (auto)
Built-in AF assist beam emitter (AF Lamp)
Settings saved automatically
Compatible with YongNuo/ Nikon series flashes
Support PC port triggering strobe flashes
PC port support front/rear curtain sync and high-speed sync(Super Sync)function
Support single-contact of camera & flash triggering (max sync speed is 1/250s)

Notes

Compatible cameras/flashes is needed when using TTL function
The highest sync speed of some camera types is 1/4000s, some of flash or camera models may reach to 1/250s only or less if it doesn’t support high sync speed.

Package including

2 x YN-622N transceivers
1 x Instruction in English and Chinese
1 x Original Yongnuo Box

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Jean-Michel Leclercq

Photographer from Paris - France You can see his work on his Portfolio : http://photos.jmleclercq.com

Pocketography: the democratization of photography – Infographic

Jean-Michel Leclercq — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:45:41 +0000

Democratization of photography : the latest infographic from content library iStockphoto documents the rise of mobile journalism and real-time photo sharing, revealing that around 250 million photos are uploaded to Facebook, and 40 million images to Instagram every day.

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A tribute to Kodachrome Film

Jean-Michel Leclercq — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:17:13 +0000

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Kodachrome Film

Kodachrome is a brand name for a non-substantive, color reversal film introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1935. It was one of the first successful color materials and was used for both cinematography and still photography. Because of its complex processing requirements, the film was sold process-paid in the United States until 1954 when a legal ruling prohibited this. Elsewhere, this arrangement continued. Kodachrome was the subject of a Paul Simon song and a US state park was named after it. For many years it was used for professional color photography, especially for images intended for publication in print media. Because of the uptake of alternative photographic materials, its complex processing requirements, and the widespread transition to digital photography, Kodachrome lost its market share, its manufacturing was discontinued in 2009 and its processing ended in 2010.(Wikipedia)

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Lensbaby photography

Jean-Michel Leclercq — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:32:27 +0000

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LensBaby photography

Lensbaby is a line of camera lenses for SLR cameras that combine a simple lens with a bellows or ball and socket mechanism for use in special-effect photography. A lensbaby can give effects normally associated with view cameras. The lenses are popular with photographers for the creative possibilities of the selective focus and bokeh effects. Lensbabys can be used on cameras that accept interchangeable lenses, mainly of the 35 mm film SLR or digital SLR formats. The focal length of the Lensbaby is approximately 50 mm, making it a normal lens in 35 mm format. Lensbabys have no electronic components, disabling auto-focus when mounted on modern cameras. The use of auto-focus is further undermined by the spherical aberration in the lens. In most cases Lensbabys require aperture priority or fully manual mode. The Lensbaby can also be used for infrared photography, but don’t include an index mark for infrared photography.(Wikipedia)

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Canon EF 70-200/2.8L IS II USM Review

Paul Cook — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:55:24 +0000

Guest post by Paul Cook

Getting the correct lens for your camera is extremely important. If you are a professional photographer or an enthusiast, who is very particular about the quality of the photos you take, then you have to do a lot of research before buying a camera lens. Canon has come up with the latest version of one of its lenses, Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II USM. This new version of the old EF 70-200/2.8L IS USM has faster AF, 5th UD element, closer functioning and improved Image Stabilization. This lens review discusses details of Canon’s new product.

This lens uses both its internal focusing and external zooming, which means that the front side of the lens does need to rotate. The focus limiter switch allows operations to be set from 1.5-2.5m to infinity. This reduces the search time required in focusing by half a second. For professional photographers, this limited time is essential. Canon has stated that the camera is good for 4 stops stabilization.

Like all Canon products, the quality of the lens is superior, using only the best manufacturing materials. The barrel is metallic and movement of the lens is as smooth as can be. The greatest and relatively high priority aspect of this lens is that it is weather resistant. Be it dust or moisture, the gaskets and O-rings prevent them from getting inside the lens. It is not water-proof, but can work well in light to moderate rain.

Specification of Canon EF 70-200/2.8L IS II USM

Weight: 3.28lb (1.49kg)
Dimensions: Approx. 3.5×7.8” (8.89×19.81cm)
Focal Length: 70-200 mm
Compatibility: 35mm/Full-Frame Digital Sensor, Canon (APS-C)
Aperture: Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/32
Angle of View: 34-12
Minimum Focus Distance: 3094ft
Filter thread: 77mm
Camera Mount: Canon EF

Operation of the Lens

The first thing to note is the operation of the lens. Canon EF 70-200/2.8L IS USM is a particularly quiet camera. The focus is great because it is efficient and very accurate. The balance of the camera, with its weight, is well balanced. The IS system works well and allows you to capture at least 70% shots that are just right. It can be called a state of the art lens, because the focus, zoom, accuracy and overall functioning of the lens are up to the mark.

Optical Performance of the Lens

When it comes to the performance of this lens, Canon gives some of the best results imaginable. Even at 35mm frame, the photo is sharp, clear and as crisp as can be expected. Some of the sharpness around the edges is lost when stopping down, but overall edge quality is good. Another advantage is that images remain clear with the lens wide open. Best results can be gained with the lens stopped down to f8 or f11.

There is some full frame distortion that can be corrected with DPP when RAW images are captured. The same is the case with vignetting and CA, so this makes it an almost invisible issue.

The lens is perfect for both indoor and outdoor shots, especially sporting events.

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Photography tips while traveling with camera

Jean-Michel Leclercq — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:38:35 +0000

Traveling with camera

While roaming by having your digital camera, you can use it to help you all the way by various kinds of possible harms which may occur. it is highly significant to get more safety measures to guarantee the camera and related tools will be secured when you travel. Travel taking pictures requires many specific ways. Roaming along with the camera can be frustrating practice for individuals not related with camera like travel. Worries of break and stealing seen highly on the concept of roaming lens man. There are many methods to make your effective travel with the camera including a pleasure and some worried situations. The climate conditions can be unpredicted when you are traveling.

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There is an opportunity you will be close to cruel warmth or water. When you do not posses water proof camera, you will lose the beautiful picture. You are able to try keeping a camera wrapped in a plastic container to protect it from wet. To protect it from serious freezing, keep it draw close to the body part. When you note compression lying on or in the camera, stop makes use of the camera by the time you are returning indoor. When traveling in the assemblage, consider about a small security system for the camera purse. it can help preventing professional stealers from pick the pocket like bearing the carrier on the shoulder. More over quickening the tools when leaving in a hotel is a best initiative.

You can also take advantage of lap top security system wire on the zipper hauls to lock the bag. It is highly protected to depart the tools suppose if your car than unsafe in the inn area. Even if you have lot of memory storages by the camera, it is good thought to facilitate the details on the memory storage. The vacation photographers are not disposable should shatter or misplaced. Certain firms that let you to make photographic prints from the photos should be able to reproduce the images on the storage to a information DVD or CD. Most of the battery system chargers will function by the 220/50 Hz current electrically .Make sure the reverse of the system charger to be confident.

You will have a transition plug to relate by the plugs given in the local state you are traveling. Before going for travel, contact the assurance business to ensure some pictures tools is enclosed when you have a trip. Be precise about what gears you will be carrying and at any place you will be journeying. Then remember the serial details and representations of every one of the tools. You may need buying a traveler to cover up the photo making tools. Most of the stealers will discard one area of tool after they known it is noticeable. Write your name and contact number on the portion of the tools. Then make use of an underlying ink indicator, photographic pens really powerful in to plastic or add a special business incise the information. Know about US visa waiver before having a trip.

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Photographer from Paris - France You can see his work on his Portfolio : http://photos.jmleclercq.com