Saturday, July 30, 2011

Canon EOS 1000D

In the world of digital SLR cameras, Canon has introduced EOS 1000D. It has got the basic features for professional photography and is one of the best models for the amateurs. The particular camera has 10.1 mega pixels with CMOS sensor. Wide area 7points AF and image senor with self cleaning technology are given. It has got 2.5” LCD which gives a clear view to the user. The company includes an 18-55mm Lens in the kit. The camera support external lenses. The price of Canon EOS 1000d is around 22,800. This camera is one of the cheapest one amongst the DSLR. It is regarded as the absolute DSLR for the beginners. It has got a light weight and can be carried easily.

Professionals Photographers not in favor of using Digital Cameras

Digital cameras have been selling like hot cakes over the years and many people are trying out photography with these digital cameras in their hands. But according to critics, photography, being a very delicate form of art, is being completely ruined by these digital cameras that are doing all the labor that had to be done by the photographer in the past with technologies such as steady shot, color balancing and such others. As a result, the subtle art that photography used to be is losing its essence and this has been a major cause for concern in many of the photography clubs all over the world. It seems that the debate regarding the use of technology is not one that will end very quickly.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

The transition between point and shoot cameras and digital single lens reflex cameras is being rapidly filled up with the range of long zoom or prosumer cameras. There cameras offer a wide range of zoom and are compact and easy to use. The image quality is comparable to the dSLRS and they are as compact as point and shoot cameras. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 in probably the best entry level long zoom camera in the market. The camera is competitively priced and comes with Leica lens elements with a very good image sensor. There are various shooting modes available giving this camera the versatility of its SLR cousins.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Photography and Technology

Photography and the use of cameras is one of the most delicate forms of art and in many cases, the quality of the picture might just depend on the equipment that you are using and not only on your skill and eye for a beautiful view. Back in the old days, with very limited equipment, the quality of the shots depended mostly on the skill of the photographer but with the variety of tools now available to help make your photos look even better, you need to be adapted to the use of technology as well. You need to be well versed in the use of photo editing software like Picasa and Photoshop to be able to add that extra bit to your photos as well. Finally, the equipment that you buy, the camera’s zooming capabilities and its pixilation are also very important.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Baby Photography

Specializations in photography have always been there. But a relatively new and tricky area to have opened in recent times is that of baby photography where snaps are clicked of a child when it is less than a year old. Baby photography is a truly tricky venture, for the little ones do little else than sleep, eat and cry. They do not pose like grown-ups and have to be clicked when they are spontaneously doing some activity that provides a great shot. The photographer must be very patient and have a genuine interest in the baby to produce effective results.

Social photography

This is a kind of photography which involves the interaction between individuals who click photographs of various places, people and things, and share their experiences with each other through their photographs. Socially connected photographers have emerged all over the world and are connected to each other through social networking sites and photo sharing platforms, blogs etc. With the latest advancements in technology and the increment in the tech-savviness of people, photographs are continuously being uploaded through mobile phones and other portable devices almost as soon as they are taken. This has started a new trend of photo journalism and amateur photography. Thus, Social photography has really laid its impact on almost everything – from products to consumer trends.

21st Century Snapshots

Photography is something that most individuals would like to try and assume they would be good at. There is, however, more than meets the eye when it comes to photography. Firstly your camera doesn’t matter; it is an artist’s eye, skill and patience that make a photograph and not his tools. The key is emphasising patterns around us. A symmetrical shot can be good with composition and a good point of interest, without which the picture becomes predictable. Focus on texture can make an otherwise two dimensional image come alive. The depth of field may either isolate an object from its background and foreground or put the image in context by revealing its surroundings. Finally lines can play an important part in photography, as they can draw the eye to key focal points. Keep these points in mind the next time you step out to take a picture.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Wireless Security Cameras

Wireless Security cameras are becoming the next best thing when opting for security installation whether it is at home, work place or even outdoors. Wireless security cameras allow for improved flexibility as there is no worry of its position and can be moved around with ease. They are cost effective and hence ideal for places which do not require constant monitoring and surveillance. Wireless Security cameras have their advantages over wired ones as they are sleek and difficult to detect. People usually detect the presence of a security camera by the sight of wires. Wireless Security cameras get rid of this problem making it ideal for any security system installation.

Macro Photography

Macro photography basically means clicking small objects from a very small distance. The focusing distance can vary from 0.5inch to 6 inches. Small insects and other small animals are best photographed using macro lenses. The small animals and flowers look extremely detailed and leave us in awe of the photographer’s skill. But clicking these pictures requires no great skill, just a steady hand and lots of patience. Macro lenses can be fitted into any normal thread mount or clip mount DSLR camera. They are small in size compared to the zoom lenses and have a very short range of photography.

Rule of Thirds

Photography is a very good time pass activity. As a hobby, it entails a lot of expense, in terms of both time and money. But when you see a nice photograph you’ve clicked, it makes you feel all warm and nice inside.
But you can’t just buy a camera and go. There are certain rules and techniques that one must be familiar with to be able to take a technically sound photograph. The first of these rules is called the rule of thirds. This says that when the photograph’s frame is divided by two vertical and horizontal lines, the subject of the photograph should be placed at any of the points where the lines intersect. This makes the photo compositionally better to look at.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

The art to capture

Photography is gaining popularity as a hobby and as a profession too these days. Still photography is considered as an art for its capturing of reality and depicting in an artistic frame keeping it open to interpretation. There are certain rules for good photography such as the golden mean rule, which deals the ratio of screen space of the frame, manipulating the mis-en-scene by keeping proper head or looking space and adjusting the foreground and the background of the frame. There are various brands like Nikon, Cannon and others which can give one a good quality single reflex camera but one should choose from a variety of options to decide what suits one’s requirement.

DSLR Assisting In Clicking New Hopes

If one is thinking of getting their hands on the latest camera of 2011, then Digital SLR or DSLR is the right pick. This camera gives one the opportunity to capture the best moments of personal events and save them as memories that too with professional photography quality. The usage technique of DSLR is flexible and permits one to try and explore the extremes of one’s creativity when it comes to photography. This camera has inspired many amateur photographers this year, giving them a hope that the can attain happiness through a click. The price is also made reasonable.

The art of photography

Photography isn’t something which can be mastered by buying the most expensive and sophisticated camera equipments. It requires patience, experience and most important the feel to the photograph. Here are some basic tips for improving one’s photographic skills. First and foremost, it is important to get down to the level of the object being photographed. This allows others to get a feel of the photograph. Using a plain background helps at times, as it allows for a greater and better focus on the object being photographed. Most people have the tendency to click pictures from far. Going close to the object being photographed is important to get the object as the primary focus in the photograph. Besides these, focusing of the lens, checking the range of the flash and the outdoor lighting are other important pints to be noted.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Professional Photography

Freelance photographers are always in demand in various fields. Whether it is journalism or wildlife photography for reputed magazines, a good photographer is valued everywhere. What every professional photographer needs is a very good DSLR camera. The high ends DSLRs from Canon or Nikon can serve the purpose. The lenses are very good and the high range of ISO enables shooting in all light conditions. One should also invest in a good telephoto lens for long range photography and a good wide angle lens to capture a bigger frame. The Canon 5D mark II and Nikon D90 are very good options with a set of 18-350mm zoom, 400mm telephoto and 18-28mm wide lens kit.

Bridge Cameras

There’s a new type of camera offering SLR functionalities at lower prices and without the hassles of lugging a big heavy camera body and lots of lenses. They are called bridge cameras.
The biggest advantage of these cameras over normal D-SLRs is that the owners do not have to change lenses. They come fitted with lens which allows very high levels of magnification, some offering as much as up to 35x zoom. For someone who isn’t a very keen photographer, these cameras suit his needs perfectly. But then again, there are functionalities a D-SLR provides that can never be matched by any other camera. The satisfaction of capturing the moment, just the way you want it, is unparalleled.

Friday, July 8, 2011

A lens for your I phone

I Phone users who are passionate about photography now have an option to attach a Canon or Nikon lens onto their phone’s camera eye. This would help those who are still not satisfied with the 5 MP camera qualities. Photojojo, a photo accessories company now offers an SLR mount that allows any lens to fit into the body. The kit costs $190 approximately for the I phone 3g and around $250 for the I phone 4. However, these mount is really helpful for those who prefer using their phone as a camera as they do not need to carry an additional camera along with them all the time.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Camera Mounts

Camera Mounts have the unique ability to hold still cameras securely. The ball and socket joint is adjustable making it a huge success for adventure photography. They are built on the basics of suction cups, vise grips and other mounts to allow photographers through the craziest of adventures. Most of them have an additional quick release feature that allows for the easy removal and swapping of the camera in and out of the mounts. Camera mounts have been in the market for quite some time now and there are a number of brands offering various mounts that suit one’s camera.

Camera and photography ..potraying our feelings

Photography is basically a way by which helps us to reflect the different feelings and emotions that are present within us.Basically this is a connector between science and art.Camera and photography helps us to capture some of the best moments of our life.There are lots of talent in the field of photography,but this talent is not taught but felt.There are people who take random pictures,this is called abstract photography.Here the pictures do not have any specific meaning.People who are into abstract photography do not use the specific photographs for potraying inner meaning.

Black and White

In this world there exists a concept of timelessness. Even there’s something which reinforces this concept, it is black and white photography. These photographs can be preserved for generations to come. With the advent of color photography, people tend to think black and white photography is a passé – but that is not the case. Improvements in latest technologies have enabled photographers of this genre to achieve more clarity in their pictures. There are hundreds of photographers who specialize only in this genre of photography and their photographs are hugely demanded all over the world. Moments to be preserved for over a lifetime are best captured in black and white.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Photography as a Profession

Photography is a rapidly growing industry and many people are opting for it. However as glamorous as it seems it is a pretty hectic and harsh profession.
Firstly the pay is crappy compared to the demands made by your employers. Then keeping up with the fast paced life is difficult. You have to make this your full-time job as balancing it with your day job is not possible.
You will have to go to different locations and take pictures which you aren’t even interested in.
Competition is another drawback. You may be taking pictures for a client and then without notice you may be handed the pink slip.
This line is mostly for the ‘very’ talented or the ‘very’ connected. Otherwise you are just taking a big risk.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Cameras and photography .... An unusual art

Photography is an art. Not everyone is accustomed with this art. Camera and photography definitely go simultaneously because photography cannot be done without a good camera for learning photography especially for the beginners it is better to go for digital cameras and when one has mastered the skill of photography very well they can always use SLR cameras. Cameras and photography is definitely one of the most interesting skills that one can have and through the lenses it is possible to capture beautiful images. For good photography it is necessary that one posses a good quality camera for best picture qualities.

The art of Photography

Photography is a medium by which we reflect our feelings and emotions. It is a bridge between art and science. It brings out the inner meaning of the daily views of life along the various paths. More and more budding photographers become exposed to the world and its truths. Talents in photography are something that has to felt and cannot be just taught. Passion drives one to success in this field. The art of photography is truly an exciting experience and is ever growing. People set up photo galleries nowadays both online and offline to get a review of their works and allow people to be overwhelmed and fascinated by the photography experience.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Shutter Happy

The next best thing to reliving the best moments in your live is to capture them. Take the new Canon 1100D, this entry level Dslr is ideal for amateur photographers and comes at a very reasonable pricing too and gives you those calendar which you always dreamt of capturing. But the use of the Dslr is limited to the type of lenses you use as zoom lenses are very expensive and will cost you more than the camera itself. If one is looking for the all purpose hassle-free reliable camera then check out the Fujifilm S4000 with a 28x optical zoom and it also allows you to capture images in a RAW file format. Very affordable and easy to use, this is every average amateur photographers dream.

Abstract Photography

Many people are known to take random photographs of things they see around them. This is more or less known as ‘abstract photography’ where the photos taken by them do not have a particular meaning. Even people who indulge in this kind of photography do not use these photographs to project a certain inner meaning. Abstract photographs are appealing to the eye and just show the details of a certain object or scene. But looking at it in a larger sense, many people also do not really consider ‘abstract photography’ as real art or real photography. ‘Abstract’, in this sense, almost becomes synonymous with ‘rubbish’. Hence, it depends on person to person and his/her liking as to what kind of photography he/she may indulge in.

Fashion photography

Fashion photography is the genre of photography dedicated to fashion clothing and accessories. It is a field of business which sees numerous aspirants wanting to make it big. As the industry of fashion is expanding, so is competition and as is the need for better and even better fashion photographers, who not only photograph the designer’s products, but also makes it appealing and appetizing to his or her clients and customers. This sort of photography is associated with beauty magazines and fashion magazines including Vogue, Grazia, Vanity Fair and Elle. With time, this industry has developed its own set of rules and principles – its own aesthetic where along with fashion clothing is coupled with exotic locations and accessories.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Cameras and Photography

Photography has become a very fast growing industry. From fashion photography to wild life photography, it is very well paying and lucrative sector. In this field, people avail formal education and courses to learn the needful in detail whereas some just choose to go ahead with it themselves.

A very important aspect of photography is that the quality of the camera must suit the person’s needs. There are a vast range of cameras to choose from nowadays and one must take excess care in choosing the camera which will suit his needs and requirements within a given budget.

Underwater Photography

The beauty of the under waters lie in the fact that most of it has still not been explored and more importantly, not been viewed by all. Underwater photography is a great venture to catch the beauty of life down there, but it would require the right set of equipments. Going to one of the trusted camera stores such as Canon, Nikon and many others is the best way to learn about the various under water cameras available. There are a number of accessories available as well such as the submersible camcorder, the strobe lights, flash cords, camera cases and water resistant flash memory cards.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Marriage photography

We all wish for that perfect picture for the bride and groom on their most important day as a couple. It is because of this desire that Marriage photography is gained so much importance over the years. It requires talent, art and the amount of precision to click a photograph of the couple on such an auspicious occasion which would remind them of their marriage day for many years to come. With the invention of the DSLR camera, these pictures have acquired a glow and quality which has never happened in the past. And with the required amount of editing through softwares like ‘photoshop’, these marriage photos become an instant hit with the couple as well as their family and friends. Marriage photography has and always will be an integral part of any marriage ceremony for many years to come.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSPECTIVE IN PHOTOGRAPHY

In the field of photography perspective plays a vital role. It is the perspective that converts a normal looking photograph to an extraordinary looking photograph. The main motive behind the perspective in the photography world is to create certain depth in the picture and also to make the subject stand out in the crowd. Lines can help a lot to create depth in a photograph. For instance a ploughed field or a railway trail can create a powerful sense of liner perspective. For the landscape photography you need to find beautiful scenery. The best effects in a landscape picture come with an object in foreground and some objects in the background. All these points really help in building a perspective that brings out deep and spectacular photographs.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

A list of must haves for photographers

A digital photographer must have the right accessories to compliment his camera. A few must have equipments include a memory card up to 8GB space that will allow one to store a large number of pictures on any occasion, a photo sensitive flash and a stylish camera bag among other accessories.
If one owns a digital SLR camera specifically a flash that will permit high-quality photographs without restricting ones dexterity by the illumination that is there. High-quality lighting is essential for high-quality pictures. One should also have Rain Covers, a mini tripod and an eye piece adapter to take better shots.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Canon IXUS 310 HS

An 8-12 megapixel camera is nothing new for a smart phone these days. With the growing craze for the touch sensitive smart phones people really need something that can make them stop and stare if you want them to buy a camera. Slimmer and efficient cameras are in constant demand that helps an individual make a difference in their world of technology. That’s where the latest product by canon comes in. The Canon IXUS 310 HS is guaranteed to make eyes pop with its 3.2 inch wide touch panel combined with top notch controls like power zoom and various exposure modes.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

An Expensive Picture

The Hasselblad H4D-60 is proclaimed as the world’s most expensive camera. Originally the most expensive camera was sold for a whopping $1.89 million. It was not because of its specs but created to its vintage status. The Hasselblad on the other hand has brilliant specs. Boasting on its 60 megapixel with 40 x54 mm sensor which is complemented with Absolute Position Lock processor. Its composition focus system allows no room to fiddle with is focus option. Capturing at the rate of 1.4 sec and shutter speed is constant between 800th a second to 32 second. Pocket pinch is an excess over $40,000.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Online reviews really help!

When the decision time comes to choosing a gadget, you can never decide as to which one to choose and which not! Where everything is available on the web these days so are the comparisons between all types of devices. Online reviews about camcorders and different cameras always assist you in taking the right decision as per your need. Whether you need it for professional use or just when you are holidaying, online comparisons and feedbacks add a much needed advantage to the knowledge of a buyer. You not only gain awareness about the product usage but also get the power to judge the best that fits your requirements.

Online reviews really help!

When the decision time comes to choosing a gadget, you can never decide as to which one to choose and which not! Where everything is available on the web these days so are the comparisons between all types of devices. Online reviews about camcorders and different cameras always assist you in taking the right decision as per your need. Whether you need it for professional use or just when you are holidaying, online comparisons and feedbacks add a much needed advantage to the knowledge of a buyer. You not only gain awareness about the product usage but also get the power to judge the best that fits your requirements.

3D Photography

Snapping images in 3D is difficult, tedious and the results are not often as expected. It requires you to take photographs in the same level from two different points from the object in the relative distance between the human eyes. Viewing the photographs as 3d means straining your eyes to get the proper effect. Taking proper pictures sometimes requires expensive camera setup, but recently Fujifilm has rolled out the worlds first 3D digital compact camera for the masses. It features two separate CCD sensors and lenses combined to give a resolution of 10 megapixels for excellent 3D clarity. The images can be viewed on the camera itself which features an auto-stereoscopic screen or The images can be printed on a special 3D paper.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Photographing people

How often are you satisfied with the way you look in a photograph? Photographing people is thus an art. A photographer fond of clicking pictures of people must keep in mind that a camera does not depict the real story - it either enhances or degrades the way people really look. It is therefore safe to say that a camera can either make you look good or bad. Some things must be kept in mind while photographing people. Each person should be assessed and the angle that they'll look their best must be judged. Most people photograph well while holding themselves at a certain tilt and angle. It is thus the photographer's job to judge lighting, shadows and the total picture before going on to actually take the picture.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Camera & Photography: A General Overview

Options constitute the hallmark of the twenty first century. Picking the right camera thus becomes a tedious task. Picture quality, clarity, precision each demands adequate consideration. The hike in camera prices owes to the thriving industry of photography. Advanced, improved versions of older models are constantly being added to the recent catalogs to meet the global needs of technology. The art of photography allows wide scale circulation through mechanical reproduction. Aerial, Astro photography, Aura, Commercial, Dig scoping, Events, Forensic, Infrared, Kirilian, Macro, Medical, Modeling, Nature, Panoramic, Paranormal, Pinhole, Sports, Underwater… are the many known styles of photography. The world of camera and photography aids one to explore and en cage the manifold realities of their existence. Moreover the uniqueness of a work of art is inseparable from its being imbedded in the fabric of actuality.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Cameras--difficult choice

There are so many different camera manufacturers in the market these days; it’s hard to choose the best. If one company increases the mega-pixels or quality, another is lowering its price. Sony, Samsung, Cannon, Fujifilm, Kodak, and Nikon are just a few of the companies fighting it out to claim the number 1 spot in the market. From DSC’s (Digital still cameras) to SLR’s (Single-lens reflex) cameras and now HD (High definition), the camera has tremendously improved. Not only are these cameras used for photographs, but they also give the user a chance to shoot videos of their favorite moments

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Megapixel wars

Not very long ago, it cost a huge amount of money to have a digital camera with a megapixel count of over 5. Now, however, point-and-shoot cameras with 3 times the megapixel count at one-third the price are becoming commonplace. All major manufacturers are now locked in a battle for supremacy over whose sensor has the highest pixel rating. This rating explains the maximum dimension of the photograph, but for all intents and purposes, anything above 10 megapixels is unnecessary. What manufacturers should look to provide instead, is better features such as multi-face detection, quicker autofocus, more advanced lenses, and the like. It really is time that the mindless war over megapixel supremacy end. And it better be soon, otherwise we'll soon end up with cameras that are overwhelmed by thier own megapixel count.

The Eye to your Digital SLR

If you think that finding a good SLR camera is tough, try finding the best digital SLR lens to go with it. The digital SLR is a very versatile camera, a piece of art that demands the use of the best quality camera lenses when being used. Besides providing the best picture quality via enhanced clarity and precision, it also adds to the life of the gadgetry.
The 5 important outlines that come in handy on selection can be summarized as:
Focal Length
Optimum perspective with regard to Prime vs. Zoom
Maximum Aperture
Price vs. Quality
Extra Features

It pays to gain prior information and education on the introductory overview of camera lens concepts, as in most cases a camera is a once in a lifetime investment and you sure do not want to invest wrongly!

Saturday, May 21, 2011

What's Really Important in a Camcorder

Don't buy a camera because it's expensive and high-tech, promises lots of features and is really cool looking. What's more important is for you to decide what you really need in the Camera. Some just need a manual focus, that can be found in a basic home cam, you just have to specify the same to the seller. Some just want to shoot videos for memory... even an iPod Touch 4 would do for that!
So what's really important in a camera is your primary, and perhaps only, requirement. Trust me - you go on buying a really big expensive camera, sometimes you won't even be able to understand how to turn it on!
So there you go. Function matters. That's all.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Choosing Cameras & Photography

Choosing Cameras & Photography: You may have the latest camera in the market but fail to meet a client’s expectation on picture quality. Photography has never changed but cameras have changed over the years.

Ask yourself what you need to achieve with any camera. It’s not only about quality prints but remember many other factors need to be factored in. Simple cameras & photography may need less maintenance and basic skill to operate. Do not rush for the latest model because it may just be expensive with only a single feature added to the previous model. Test cameras yourself and check image quality always.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

SLR electronic cameras

Compared with the 1st releases of SLR electronic cameras, newly released SLR electronic cameras are now smaller, though still bigger than the standard digicam. Due to SLR mirror mechanism, it is usual for the camera to form some noise when being used. But makers have it improved by minimizing the noise produced in its operation. A good SLR electronic camera is the one which is more quiet than the common. Changing of lens is possible for an SLR digicam.

Contamination caused by dust particles when changing cant be evaded. It's therefore suggested that you look SLR electronic camera which has the capability to clean the dust from its camera sensor. A good SLR electronic camera also has a three Asic ( application express integrated circuit ). It's a digital engine that supports the camera to perform mask generation.

It's best when the camera you are purchasing has a vehicle focus system design. This is recommended for people that love taking moving pictures. Without the automobile focus, it is extraordinarily hard to get the perfect angle. It should additionally have the white balance system increase and maximise the output of the photo.

SLR Cameras

A digital single-lens reflex camera ( digital SLR or DSLR ) is a form of digicam with an automated mirror system. The automated mirror system applies the idea of prentaprism whereby light is directed from the lens thru the employment of the view-finder. Its design is totally different from a standard digicam. An normal digital camera exposes the sensor to the light which is projected by the lens while as DSLR uses its mirror arrangement to ban the scene from being viewed on the LCD. Now, new models of DSLR have a live preview feature where LCD may be employed as rangefinder. If you're considering of purchasing an SLR digicam, you've got to be aware of its features and operation system. Be conscious of its differences from the standard one. Be certain to distinguish which one is good and which isn't. A good SLR electronic camera has complete features including the surprising ones. Check if the SLR electronic camera you are buying has the power to record the ultraviolet spectra of light.

Check if the camera has a mode dial feature. It is used to access the camera settings. A very good one should additionally have an automated scene-mode feature. A good SLR digicam has a massive sensor. This gives a larger angle view dependent on the focal length. This sort can be costlier but you are guaranteed of the larger quality of the image. A good SLR electronic camera should have depth of field control. It is actually possible to limit the depth of field. It's not good if the snapper can't adjust or limit the depth of field as he cant take photographs where the background is sharpened. A good SLR digicam should have wide lens. The broader the lens, the larger the depth of field can be and it's simpler for the cameraman to adjust it to the edge and depth he would like.