• SLR or a SLR-like Model? (4)

    10Oct
    Categories: SLR Comments: 0

    Note unique features. As the competition between high-performance cameras heats up, manufacturers are adding features. Sensor or software-based dust removal, 2.5-inch or larger LCDs, software, and image stabilization, either in-camera or in-lens, are becoming regular attributes. Face detection, the ability to automatically find and lock in on faces to keep them in focus and properly exposed, is relatively new; the Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd SLR-like offers it. Some SLR digital cameras have live-view LCDs similar to those found on smaller cameras. Nikon’s D40 is one of the first SLR digital cameras to offer in-camera retouching, which lets you apply a variety of cosmetic effects.

  • SLR or a SLR-like Model? (3)

    10Sep
    Categories: SLR Comments: 0

    Review specs. Big cameras with 10-megapixel resolution are becoming more common and less expensive, but 6 to 8 megapixels should suffice unless you crop images a lot or make poster-sized prints. Three or more auto-focus zones is a big plus; some SLR-like cameras have only one, which obliges you to recompose your shot every time your subject moves within the frame. Spot metering, on most large models, lets you meter on portions of the image with cutting edge precision. With an SLR-like camera, a maximum f-number of f22 or greater is critical for shots that demand a great depth of field.

  • SLR or a SLR-like Model? (2)

    10Aug
    Categories: SLR Comments: 0

    Assess the lens. Most SLR digital cameras are sold as a body only or with a kit lens, typically an 18-mm to 55-mm model. But many lenses that you can buy separately, or choose as an optional upgrade, are better than kit lenses. With an SLR-like camera, there’s no choice in lenses. Ensure that the shortest focal length of the lens is equivalent of 28 mm or less, for landscapes or tight shots of groups. Look for one whose widest aperture setting at its maximum zoom (larger figure of the two f-numbers usually given in lens specs) is below f5 or, better, below f4. 

  • SLR or a SLR-like Model? (1)

    10Jul
    Categories: SLR Comments: 0

    Brand commitment. With an SLR digital camera, you’re not just buying a camera; you’re buying into a family of lenses that lets you stick with a brand for years to come. With an SLR-like camera it’s possible to use another because it’s not tied to a family of lenses.

    Feel the camera. SLR camera is likely to be at least twice as large and heavy as your small camera. Check for comfort, hold it against your eye; hang it around your neck to feel it. Take a range of shots, adjust the controls for settings such as shooting modes. Operate the flash, remove the battery, and check memory card. 

  • Canon’s 5D MII has Black Spots

    19Dec
    Categories: SLR Comments: 0

    Canon’s new 5d Mk II is its newest and most expensive camera to date (priced at$2,500 at that). It takes extremely nice pictures and video but a lot of customers are claiming that black dots appear in the images.

    According to the press release, the black dot phenomenon can occur while shooting night scenes, and appear on the right side of point light. Apparently, the dots aren’t as noticeable in snapshots, but become very pronounced as images are either enlarged on a monitor or, when enlargement prints are made. The vertical banding issue apparently only rears its ugly head when the image quality is set to “sRAW1.” “RAW,” “sRAW2” and “JPEG” images are not affected. Meanwhile, 5D Mk. II owners can reduce the noise by adjusting the C.Fn II-3 and setting the highlight tone priority to 0: Disable.

    We hope that Canon does something about this soon…

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  • Buying a Digital SLR Camera

    25Nov
    Categories: SLR Comments: 0

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    Somehow after you have utilized the capability of your personal digital camera, you will come to a point that you will be compelled to upgrade to a Digital SLR camera. An SLR camera or Single Lens Reflex camera is quite more costly but it will works best for you when you have mastered the skills in photography. It has interchangeable lenses, this turns out to be a very important feature of the SLR camera. Every shot is affected greatly by what type of lens you use. So in buying your first ever SLR, try to look for the best quality lens. by this i mean optically and mechanically high caliber. Consider the focal length ranges also. Some lens manufacturers are best known for their quality lens for telephotos but are much lower quality in wide angle lenses.

  • SONY CYBERSHOT H10

    10Aug
    Categories: digicam, Information, SLR, Tips, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized Comments: 0


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    The new Sony Cybershot H10 uses a great Carl Zeiss 10x optical zoom lens with great SteadyShot optical image stabilization to capture action. The lens yields sharp, high-contrast images and reduces color fringing, even when shooting in telephoto ranges.

    It has 8.1 Megapixels, 10X Optical zoom, 2X Digital Zoom, 3 inches LCD, and it uses Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Duo, or Memory Stick PRO Duo to store images.

    Its improved shooting mode now employ a system to apply higher shutter speeds, up to 1/4000 of a second, more frequently than on previous models. This mode combine high shutter speeds with predictive continuous auto-focusing so you can quickly focus and capture fast-moving subjects with minimal shutter lag – fundamentally the time it takes for the camera to focus and shoot.

    The large, bright 3.0″ Clear Photo LCD Plus display, and an anti-reflective coating provides for brilliant visibility to help you create, view, and share photos with outstanding clarity and color reproduction, even in bright sunlight.

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