Sunday, 29 August 2010

Salsa & Jazz Corner

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Thursday, 26 August 2010

Digital Photography Tutorial - Digital Camera Filters


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Filters are plastic or glass layers placed in front of the lens of a camera to block certain light waves to reach the sensor. Although most filters are designed for DSLR lenses, generic filters can also be purchased and used together with compact digital cameras.

There are many filters out there but I am going to talk about three of the most useful types.

The first one is called the UV filter. UV stands for ultraviolet and it is the electromagnetic rays that can damage your skin and your camera sensor. If most of your photography activities are indoors then this filter may not be useful for you. But it is extremely necessary for outdoors. This filter not only protects the sensor from ultraviolet rays but it also physically protects the front of the lens. This is one of the most generic and cheapest filter but highly essential.

The second one is called the CP-L filter. This filter is actually a polarizer. The filter has a polarizer that can be rotated on a thin surface. This filter allows photographers to adjust certain light rays to pass through the lens and onto the sensor. This filter is handy to minimize reflections from a subject. For example, when shooting a lake, a polarizer may be used to reduce the reflection of the lake, enabling the camera to visibly see the fishes swimming in the lake.

The third one is called ND Grad. Filter. This is an acronym for Neutral Density Graduation filter. Unlike the previous two filters, this filter is separated into two separate regions. The filter is separated into half and one region is darker than the other. The dark region gradually becomes light as it approaches the other half. This filter is useful for landscape photography when the sky is usually overexposed to compensate the exposure of the land. This filter is use to darken the sky and balances the exposure stops between the sky and the land to produce an equally exposed subject. With this filter, the brightness range of the composure is also reduced thus solving the subject-brightness range problem in cameras

There are a few classifications for this filter. There are usually two values of an ND Grad. Filter: 0.3 and 0.6. The 0.3 filters are used for 1 stop compensation where as the 0.6 filters are used for 2 stops compensation. (Each stop is the stop difference between the sky and the land) For each value, there's soft and hard graduation from the dark region to the light region

All lens filters are also categorized with their diameter. That is all about filters now. If you have some money to spare, get a filter today and try it out! There are lots of potentials in photography when using a filter. Ask your local store for some recommendations as well.

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Wednesday, 18 August 2010

Digital Lenses


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Digital lenses are without doubt one of the most important weapons in a photographer's arsenal. They are also one of the most variable, coming in every conceivable weight, size and focal length, from the widest 10mm fish-eye to the longest 800mm telephoto lens. Whether your passion is to isolate fine architectural detail, or you are a landscape photographer looking to capture dramatic sunsets, there are many options for lenses, but they fall into four main categories.

Standard

Standard lenses for full-frame digital SLR cameras fall between 40mm and 55mm, 50mm being the accepted norm. Standard lenses are closest to the normal field-of-view of the human eye, offering undistorted perspective. They are often used for portrait photography. Many digital SLRs need a shorter focal length than a 35mm camera or full-frame digital camera, due to their smaller APS-sized sensor, and these cameras will need a 35mm lens to get the same field-of-view as a 50mm lens on a full-frame.

Wide-angle

Wide-angle lenses are well suited to landscape and reportage photography, with their wider angle-of-view and shorter focal lengths than standard lenses. The need for shorter focal lengths to compensate for the APS sensor on many digital SLRs has led to an influx of new models. A typical digital wide-angle model might be 17-35mm, giving an equivalent field-of-view to 25-52mm on a full-frame SLR.

Macro

If you've ever looked at a full-frame picture of a small subject such as an insect or petals and wondered how it was achieved, the answer is by using a macro lens. Macro lenses focus from as close as 2 inches and allow for a 1:1 life size reproduction. These lenses are specifically designed for close-up photography and are usually available in focal lengths from 50mm to 180mm.

Telephoto

Any digital camera lenses [http://www.digital-lenses.net/Digital_Camera_Lenses.html] with a focal length above 50mm is designated as telephoto. Portrait photography is ideally suited to short telephoto lenses (70mm to 120mm) and longer focal lengths (135mm to 300mm and beyond) are excellent for wildlife and sports photography. On most digital SLRs, with smaller APS-sized sensors, the magnification of a lens is increased by approximately 1.5 times, making a 200mm digital lens equivalent to 300mm on a full-frame camera.

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Friday, 13 August 2010

My Camera's Basics


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Beginning with the old 35mm cameras and thru to today, there are some very basic things all cameras do that you can easily understand. From film to digital, the same concepts apply.

Your camera has an "eye" which is the lens. You camera has "film" which today is the chip in your unit opposed to the film in older cameras. It has an "iris" to the eye which actually functions a lot like yours. And it has "film" even if it is digital in today's world.

And, outside of you camera there is an "image" you are attempting to capture. Part of the outside world that all photographers are attempting to capture. And to put this together, your camera is attempting to capture that image for you.

Sounds easier than it is. Because that image.....
- may be in harsh mid-day light or low light
- it may be moving, very fast
- it may be very close, or very far away

All of which your camera attempts to reconcile for you.....in an instant. And even if you run your camera on "full auto" you should understand its limitations and what it is trying to do for you. Your modern camera is a small computer with some very specific settings.

ASA/ISO which used to be the "speed" at which the paper film could capture an image.
TV or Time Value which is the amount of time the "eye" (shutter) of your camera is open.
AV, f-Stop or the amount of light your cameras "eye" lets in (think of it as the Iris in your eye, or your cats eye!).

And "full auto" balances all of these for you. Which takes part of the fun out. So, while you experiment with your options remember that there are "trade-off's" in the options.

You make up for low light with a faster ISO setting, most digital cameras go up to an ISO of 1600. The "film" captures the image "faster" meaning that the shutter does not need to stay open as long and the "iris" does not have to be open as "wide." But the higher you drive the ISO the lower the quality of the color in your final product. Yes, PhotoShop makes up for a lot of this! So, the higher the ISO, the less light you need and faster shutter speeds are available to you.

TV (time value) or shutter speeds. Less light requires longer shutter speeds, open longer. The trade off is simple. If your subject is very still you can get away with 1/60th in shutter speeds. If its a race car, your image will be blurred. Under 1/60th and your subject should be inanimate. Humming birds require shutter speeds of over 1/1000th! Very quick, stops the motion. Your trade off is based on your image, but remember, the lower the shutter speed the higher you or your camera can get away with an AV or f-stop setting (the iris of your eye). The trade off in shutter speeds, is based on the image you are capturing.

You also compensate for lighting with the f-Stop or AV (aperture value) setting on your Camera. If your "iris" is wide open, vision in low light is better. Your camera can get away with a faster shutter speed to freeze your subject. The ISO can be lower to improve image quality. However, your AV setting also controls your depth of field which is especially critical when shooting images that are closer to you. Think of it as taking your photo with your arm stretched out in front of you. The hand is in focus, you are not. Or, you are focused and your hand is not. Depth of field. Shallow depths of field will focus only PART of your subject. Low AV values=shallow depth of field.

Higher ISO=lower quality
Shutter=the capture of you image...how long it is exposed to your "film."
AV=how much light comes in, but critical to depth of field.

And, you balance those to capture an image. Think of it in terms of your finished product. If one of the issues above has been frustrating your photography it's fairly simple to diagnose. Just bear in mind what the cause/effect is, and experiment. Because when all is said and done you can get some amazing images by using extremely low shutter speeds and very low depths. Its all part of understanding your camera and what it is doing for you.

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Tuesday, 10 August 2010

In die veld: Sony se SRW-9000 & Mercedes

Die gelukkige ouens oor by Mercedes-Benz Digital Media kry promos te skiet vir al die nuutste motor, en hierdie promo video's verskyn op televisie en in die Mercedes-Benz handelaars regoor die land. Onlangs het hulle genader om ons te toets uit die Sony SRW-9000 op een van hul lote. Met sy 04:04:04 opname, uiterste dinamiese omvang en die hoĆ« kwaliteit van die HDCAM SR-formaat, die kamera gemaak het vir 'n maklike keuse. Ek reis na Lompac, CA - 'n stad naby Santa Barbara wat spog met ongelooflike uitsigdie Stille Oseaan - met twee kameras verpak in 'n klein motor. Wanneer jy daar is, het ek saam met OB Robert Campbell, produksie Promotor Kyle Smith, en die hele Mercedes-span. Hulle het 'n SRW-9000 op' n spesiale kamera motor getuig met 'n kraan, en die ander op die stokke vir die slaag-, met skote. Daarbenewens, het hulle gebruik om die CamTram stelsel vir 'n paar skote dop. Verskillende lense Fujinon verskaf, en Mercedes reeds in besit van die ongelooflike 4,5 × HA13 lens met ingeboude presisie fokus. Robert, die DP, regtig graagmet die vermoĆ« om pryse te verander raam tot 60P in 1080, en in die besonder waardeer dat die kamera kan die raam spoed oprit, terwyl skiet. Die shoot het glad en Mercedes-Benz gevang 'n paar pragtige beeldmateriaal van verskeie motors, waaronder die nuwe SLS. Check uit die video hierbo sommige van hierdie materiaal te sien, asook 'n paar skote agter die skerms. Kennis hoe goed beide hoogtepunt en lowlight inligting behoue bly, veral tydens die sonsondergang skote, ons het ook verskeie skote ramped so hou'n oog ...

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Friday, 6 August 2010

Tips in Cleaning Your Digital Camera Lens

You have bought a camera and started taking photos of your holiday trips, weddings, family photos and have noticed that the lens is quite dirty. The question is how do I clean the lens with care without damaging the lens and causing problems with your camera?

In this post we will outline some great tips in cleaning your lens correctly without scratching your expensive camera lenses.

Tip 1: Use a Brush Tool

You can buy lens brush tools which allow the dust and dirt to be removed safely away from the lens. Apply the brush with care, gently brushing the dirt to avoid scratching the lens. Take care!

Tip 2: Lens Cleaning Cloth

Camera lens can build up with oils from the atmosphere and also finger marks. To clean the built up of oils on your lens a high quality cleaning cloth for lens is recommended. This will remove the oils and dirt and prevent harsh scratching. Before you do this remove the dust with the brush tool first. Ensure there is no dust particles on the lens to avoid damage.

Tip 3: Using Alcohol

Some oils may require using 100% alcohol on your cleaner. Ensure the content is pure to avoid damaging the lens. Never use paint thinners or any other toxic substance that will create more problems. You can purchase alcohol cleaning cloths from a camera store for this specific purpose. Take care in wiping the lens carefully removing fine dust particles first with the brush tool.

Tip 4: Store Your Lens

Place your expensive lenses in a camera bag and put on the lens cap after use. This will protect your equipment from dust and other particles that float around in our environment each day.

Your digital camera is expensive and your lenses are so important in taking fantastic photos. Take care in cleaning your equipment using regulated brush tools, cleaning cloths and appropriate camera bags.

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Tuesday, 3 August 2010

Highest Rated Digital Cameras - You Will Not Regret Your Choice


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If you are looking for a quality digital camera and is ready to spend extra for some advanced features, consider choosing the highest rated digital cameras on the market. Though not all of the highest rated digital cameras are going to be expensive, you may expect to pay a little more depending on what you are looking for in a camera, and what particular features you are interested in.

Today's highest rated digital cameras all offer about a five mega-pixel resolution with some smaller and less expensive models offering three-mega-pixels. The number of pixels determines the resolution of the picture. To put it into perspective a typical three mega-pixel picture will look better than pictures on your computer screen. On average, for every mega-pixel you add on a camera, count on adding from $30 to $50, depending on the brand.

The average zoom capabilities of today's highest rated digital cameras are 3X using optics to bring images up closer. Some models offer super zoom capabilities of 30x or 40x for taking photos of objects extremely far away. However, super zoom lenses have a disadvantage of allowing less light into the lens, resulting in photos of lower quality - often lacking clarity or appearing out of focus.

As digital photography becomes more popular, the size of the cameras has also become smaller. View finders also have a liquid Crystal Display to view the photo without the viewfinder, even on the highest rated digital cameras using SLR technology, a throw-back to the film photography age.

A single lens reflex camera allows you to see the picture exactly as the camera lens sees it. It is a very advantageous feature, because you can see if what exactly you are going to get. It is highly regarded by professionals and most advanced amateurs. Many of the highest rated digital cameras offer SLR capabilities and may include the ability to change lenses to allow for a variety of photo opportunities without losing resolution in the pictures.

The disadvantage of SLR cameras as well as all the optional lenses is that they are considerably bigger and heavier than the smaller compact cameras that can fit in your pocket. If you decide to choose one of the highest rated digital cameras in SLR format, you will get a great opportunity to take photos with more control of the outcome, but will need to sacrifice the convenience. Smaller cameras can also take excellent pictures, but you have to make sure that the resolution is at least three mega-pixels and you will not use it to shoot objects from long distances.

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