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.