Canon’s New EOS 50D
Canon’s Advanced Amateur range of cameras just got updated with their new EOS 50D . The next-in-line after the extremely popular Canon EOS 40D. Estimated to come into the market at around the $1,399 (US) mark, this camera has a…
Photography for the Serious Amateur
Photography for the Serious Amateur
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Upgrade Photographs / Downgrade Equipment? What’s up?
I’d found that I was restricting the images that I posted on Flickr to a great degree. Now, while that is a good thing to do, and while it does give you the compulsion to show off only your best…
Tiny Tips 14: Hold your Camera Right
If you're using a dSLR, put your left hand below, supporting the base of the camera, with the index finger and thumb positioned to adjust focus/zoom. Support your left elbow with your chest and grip the camera body firmly with your right hand, positioning your right index finger above the shutter release.
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Canon today announced their replacement for the 1Ds MkII, the 21.1 megapixel EOS 1Ds MkIII. The news of the USD 7,999 camera was splashed across amazon.com pages for a while before some details went offline. However, engadget managed to get…
Possible Pics Of The New Canon 40D
Yes, I’m all drooly and skeptical at the same time, you can tell by the large pictures… It sure does look like a Canon… and not any Canon that I’ve seen till now. I’m in two minds about buying that…
Point and Go Shoot
Hi there… I need a bit of help; for a change, I need you, yes YOU… to share some information with me. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to photography or not, your opinion is welcome. What information? Well, I’m…
8 Good Habits for Creative Photographers
How do you get inspiration for your photography? How do you stay creative? How do you get ‘creative’ to start with? I’m hoping to open up some answers here, but you’re welcome to help me add to this list in the comments…
Tiny Tips 6 – Study Your Main Light Source
by birdyboo Remember to be aware of and study the main source of light. The main source of light may be a direct source of light, sunlight deflecting from a wall, or sunlight diffused by clouds. If the key light…
The Camera Lens Buying Guide
You want to buy the best camera lens for your camera, but where to start? There are so many different types of lenses, manufacturers, and usages that it’s very easy to get confused. This article is a starting point from…
The Art and Science of Camera Lens Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Guide
The world of photography, television, and cinema revolves around the camera lens; a marvel of optical engineering. The process of camera lens manufacturing is a fascinating blend of precision, expertise, and meticulous attention to detail. This article provides an in-depth…
6 Tips To Keep Your Cameras Working Well
Whether your camera body costs $350 or $3,000, these camera maintenance ideas will keep your equipment in tip-top condition, and humming in tune all the time. Maintenance is an important part of any mechanical device’s life. Film and Digital Cameras…
Tiny Tips 4 – Study Highlights!
The earlier two tips were about attributes of light that may well be avoided. Here is one aspect of light that you would do well to utilise constructively. While a light source from behind the camera (frontal lighting) helps you…
