Your old digital camera is on its last leg.You've carried it everywhere and it has served you well, but it's time for an upgrade. You've heard a lot about digital SLR cameras and decide to give them a look.You're confronted with a variety of camera models and a huge range in price: you can pay anywhere from $500 to $5,000 for a new digital SLR.You decide to stick to the cameras that cost less than $1,000 and you carefully budget out the amount you are willing to spend.But here's the gotcha: the cost of your new digital SLR can exceed the price of camera and lens alone.Welcome to the hidden costs of digital SLR cameras.Memory CardsMany compact digital cameras come packaged with a memory card to get you started - digital SLRs don't.At the same time that you order your camera, you'll also have to order a memory card to store your photos.The size and cost of the card that you need is directly proportional to the number of megapixels your camera has: the more megapixels, the more storage.A 512 MegaByte card is the bare minimum for most digital SLRs, while 1 GigaByte will give you plenty of space, even for an extended vacation.HIDDEN COST: $30 to $50BatteriesDigital SLR cameras eat batteries like you wouldn't believe.Every photo you take engages the camera's internal processor, writes the photo to the memory card and displays an image on the LCD.While modern rechargeable batteries last through hundreds of shots, they also take hours to charge.If you are having a party and your battery dies, everyone will be long gone by the time your camera is ready to take more photos.A spare battery ensures that your digital SLR camera always has power, even if the primary battery runs out.HIDDEN COST: $50Hard DrivesA memory card is only temporary storage solution for your digital photos.In order to be preserved, you need to copy photos from the camera to your computer's hard drive.Again, the amount of space you need is directly proportional to the number of megapixels in your camera.Take stock of just how much available space you have on your hard drive before you complete your digital SLR purchase.If you've only got a few MegaBytes of unused space, you'll have to consider buying an external hard drive along with your camera.HIDDEN COST: $150 to $300Computer UpgradesThis is the stealthiest of the hidden costs associated with your new digital SLR camera.While your digital SLR is shiny and new, your 5-year-old computer may not be up to the task of displaying all of the photos you take with it.Beyond hard drive space, your computer also needs enough Random Access Memory (RAM) and computing power to handle the large file sizes created by modern digital SLRs.While you can copy photos from camera to computer, you may find that viewing and editing them is painfully slow.Some minor computer upgrades may help you get by, but sometimes the only solution is a brand new computer that is able handle your digital photos.HIDDEN COST: $100 to $1,000
Selasa, 08 Juni 2010
Senin, 07 Juni 2010
Samsung B5310 CorbyPro review
- It has very user friendly interface with very good touch response.
- Build quality is good and very well designed.
- The QWERTY sliding keyboard is very attractive.
- Loud speaker quality is not upto the mark.
- Unsatisfactory camera image quality.
- Screen resolution could have been bit more.
- Overall quite bulky.
- 3G/HSDPA 900/2100 MHz
- Quad Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- GPRS/EDGE/WAP
- 2.8″ inch QVGA Touch Screen Display
- 3 Megapixel camera with Video Recording
- 100 MB internal memory
- Micro SD card slot (up to 8GB)
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
- A-GPS
- Stereo FM Radio
- Bluetooth v2.1
- 960 mAh battery
- Weight: 135gm
Preparing For Your Photo Shoot
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People either love or hate getting their picture taken. Unfortunately, most people tend to lean towards the latter. But with a great photographer, getting your picture taken can be an enjoyable experience, especially if you prepare for the shoot. Below are some tips for getting the best results from your photo shoot.
First, make sure you take several outfits to the shoot. Trying to figure out one perfect outfit for a photo shoot can be stressful. And sometimes when you take only one outfit, you may discover later that it doesn't photograph very well. Having several outfits to choose from gives you and your photographer several options. This will ensure the best results. Also, if you are worried about it, it might also be helpful to get your hair and make-up done professionally.
Before you head out to the shoot, make sure you've communicated carefully with your photographer. If you're looking for a certain mood or style in the photos, make sure you've conveyed that to the photographer. Finding examples of what you're looking for can be helpful in giving your photographer a visual idea of what you have in mind. Also, make sure you discuss locations. Do you want your photos inside or outside? When you discuss the mood and style of your photos, location will be an essential piece of the puzzle. Make sure your photographer is aware of your preferences. You need to like the photos so make sure the photographer has as much information as he or she needs. But you also need to give the photographer artistic leeway and follow directions. Preparing will make sure your shoot is the best it can be.
Minggu, 06 Juni 2010
SLR Camera Bags Are Like Rabbits
They must be multiplying while we aren't looking. Have you seen the wide variety of slr camera bags on the market? Have you ever tried to choose one?
It is particularly surprising for many amateur photographers to hear that the camera bag market is jam packed with options. Unlike point and shoot cameras where the choice is a soft or hard case, there many more options when choosing an SLR camera bag.
Above all, the focus when looking for a carry bag is, "What kind of pictures do you like to take?" The answer to that question will help you narrow down what type of bag you'll need.
Many amateur photographers think they're going to take their camera everywhere. Only to discover they only really use it on family occasions and holidays. In this case, an inexpensive soft case is probably all you need. A good example is the Opteka Short Zoom Holster. It offers protection against dust and dirt. Of course, rarely using your camera is not the intention of most photographers. So it's good to know there are a wide range of different bags available.
Although it's not cheap, the Naneu Pro Urbangear U-120 is one of the best SLR camera bags for traveling. With a capacity to safely store two camera bodies with lenses attached, an additional four lenses, as well as all of the necessary flashes, battery chargers and leads, there is very little room for improvement. The bag is fully padded and has an additional compartment for a laptop for on-the-go photograph viewing and editing.
And don't forget my favorite from jill-e designs. I just love their small yellow camera bag priced at $140. It will accommodate: 1 Camera Body, 1 Flash, 2 Lenses (dependent on lens size) as well as, Memory Cards, Batteries, Cables, Manuals, Filters, Camera Strap, Lens Cleaning Cloths, Expo Disco Waterproof Camera Jacket, and a Camera Card Reader. They also make bags for men as well.
Whatever camera bag you choose, you have to ensure that the bag is not only able to keep your camera and equipment safe, but also is easy and convenient to carry. Whether it is light, portable, sturdy or secure - or a combination of all of them- taking your time to choose the correct one will ensure that your camera is always by your side when you need it.
Sabtu, 05 Juni 2010
Mamatus Photographs
Jumat, 04 Juni 2010
QTsi 35mm - The Ideal Minolta SLR Camera Kit With Changeable Lens
I've been waiting for years for an SLR camera model to come out that has changeable lenses and has the vibe of an instamatic camera. A camera that would be affordable and user-friendly even to amateur users by making the focusing, and customization and adjustment of settings a breeze. This is exactly what I found in the Minolta SLR camera QTsi 35mm kit. The bundled 35-80mm lens is great for taking closeup shots and extending shooting distance.
If you want to take closeup or telephoto shots, all you have to do is add one or two lenses and you're all set. The Minolta QTsi also comes bundled with a flash that lets you capture amazing photos even in low-light or dark conditions, given your subjects are within the covered distance of the flash. You also have the option of attaching a larger flash if you want to take photos from greater distances.
The Minolta QTsi's Automatic Focus or AF feature is also a big help to those who wear contact lenses or glasses or have poor vision. Thanks to the Minolta QTsi's AF feature, no longer will you get those out-of-focus shots. The camera also has a feature that lets you eliminate red eye in close up shots. The QTsi's tripod comes in handy if you want to take shots on 10-second timer mode.
The Maxxum QTsi also has the vibe of a point and shoot camera because of its ease of use and auto-programming of settings. The camera has an auto-exposure feature which lets you choose among five preset modes or settings for exposure: portraits, sports, night scenes, landscapes, and close-ups. I tried out each of the modes and was able to come up with great pictures and without complications. Another great thing about the camera is that at an affordable price, you will get the 35-80mm Minolta zoom lens along with the lightweight camera. The camera is also compatible with all of the lenses in Minolta's AF line as well as with filters and lenses of other brands.
The downside, however, is that Minolta SLR camera models seem to have a two to three year lifespan. I used the QTsi for two years until I began to experience electrical problems with it. Two of my friends who also used Minolta cameras complained of the same thing after using their SLRs for two to three years. Another drawback is that the Minolta Maxxum QTsi doesn't have a B or Bulb mode, so you can't use it for astrophotography or for taking longer exposure pictures.
If you're a casual or amateur photographer, the QTsi is a good choice because it's affordable, easy to use, and has great picture quality.
Kamis, 03 Juni 2010
Aerial Photography - Photographs From Above
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Aerial photography is that segment of photography in which the camera is elevated high above the subject. Some photographers go up in airplanes, helicopters, hot air balloons, or gliders to take their aerial photos. In other forms, the camera itself is sent up by balloon, tall pole, or kite, and the photo is taken by remote control. High level photography can be taken from blimps and dirigibles, rockets, space stations, satellites, or parachutes. Not all aerial photo shooting involves a person going up in the air with the camera, because automatic or remote controls can do the job needed.
Common uses of aerial photography include surveillance, real estate, environmental impact studies, motion picture production, architectural studies, mapping, and military planning. Most people are familiar with seeing the live blimp videos taken over football stadiums. Actual photos taken from the air are used in real estate sales, land use planning, and commercial advertising. Some newer uses are for property and animal surveys, internet searches, pollution verification, and art.
Panorama views from the air can be made by "stitching" together photos to make one large grand photo of an area. The end result is a seamless image. A few problems occur with aerial photos that do not appear in land based photos because of the larger areas included, and that would be perspectives and registration. Model airplanes are used for some photos. Both still cameras and video cameras can be used with remote controls for above ground photography, with or without an operator present.
There are professionals who do this type of photography, and some businesses with access to airplanes may want to shoot aerial photos of their own business buildings and grounds. Amateurs can enjoy this aspect of photography also, and like to experiment with smaller ways to produce these photos, such as using kites, poles and model airplanes. Panorama cameras have a special place in aerial photography, providing the extra wide angle long shots without need for stitching together images.
For traffic control, raised cameras provide an aerial view of busy intersections, and even inside cameras such as those found on casino or store roofs, might also be considered to be aerial cameras. The true aerial camera is not connected to the ground, however, and offers a bird's eye view of the ground subject. To imitate aerial views, land cameras can use a wide angle lens, often referred to as a bird's eye lens, because images taken with it give the impression of having been taken from above, due to the perspective changes in the resulting image.
Weather professional and NASA use aerial photos for storm watching, surveillance, tracking, and weather predicting. Users of the internet can access maps in both street views and aerial views. Aerial photography, the beginnings of which are attributed to French balloonist Nadar (Gaspard-Félix Tournachon) in 1858, has moved from extra ordinary to commonly used or seen by most people. The images can be as beautiful as they are useful, and they are always interesting.