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The truth about cleaning camera sensors…maybe!

So to start – The Dirty Sensor – How does it happen?

Many believe that leaving the camera switched on when changing lenses causes the electronic “charge” to act like a magnet and attract dust that way. I am not so sure about this as the mirror and shutter should be closed anyway therefore preventing any dust being attracted to the sensor during this time.

The most obvious reason is probably due to lack of care and attention. Taking the lens off in a clean, wind-free environment is your best bet to keeping things dust-free inside the cameras.

Any dust that gets in (and it will) during lens changes will eventually find its way onto your sensor over time and the more you use your camera, maybe more so with longer exposures…who knows!

Above all else, if you have a dirty sensor and want it cleaned, take it to a pro. I was quoted about £60 Sterling by a Canon dealer for the task which is a lot cheaper than replacing the sensor! Read the rest of this entry »

When photographers use shallow depth-of-field, the goal is usually the subject of the image from the background. Unfortunately, this usually means that the photographer forgets about the aesthetic quality of the area within the image, and only pays attention to the subject. Big mistake. This article is for photographers to learn how to achieve beautiful bokeh.

photo by Shemee

Bokeh is the quality of part of a photo is not sharp. The pronunciation of “Bokeh” is discussed, but the photo world seems to have settled on the phrase “Bouquet”. Many photographers do not know that they are the aesthetic quality of the bokeh control. There are four basic techniques to improve your Bokeh: Adaptation depth of field, choosing the right lens, creating custom bokeh, and the use of bokeh in the foreground relate to. Read the rest of this entry »

The new PEN, like the E-P1, This Olympus PEN E-P2,is the world’s smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens system with In-body Image Stabilization. It blends the high-quality still images like that of a DSLR with High Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and In-Camera Creativity inside an ultra-portable body. Along with several new features, and eight in-camera Art Filters that can be applied to still images and HD videos, the result is mighty powerful and creative.

Olympus PEN E-P2 digital camera highlights

The innovative E-P2 offers more of what photo enthusiasts have been asking for:

* A stylish retro black metal body reminiscent of a traditional PEN camera;
* Accessory port to accommodate the included detachable VF-2 Electronic View Finder (EVF) or optional external microphone adapter EMA-1;
* A newly-developed Continuous Autofocus (C-AF) Tracking System tracks the subject across or back-and-forward through the frame;
* Two new art filters: Diorama & Cross Process for greater creative expression in your still images and HD videos;
* iEnhance to automatically adjust color and contrast for a more dramatic effect;
* Full Manual Control of shutter/aperture in Movie Mode; and
* HDMI Control of camera’s playback functions using the TV Remote when the camera is connected to an HDTV. Read the rest of this entry »

Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II, an FX-format compatible telephoto zoom lens offering Nikon’s exclusive support for focal lengths from 200 mm to the super telephoto 400 mm.

The AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is a successor to the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED, offering improvements in performance and function. In addition to the adoption of Nano Crystal Coat and the VR II vibration reduction system, which offers camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately 4 stops, the lens is equipped with A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) mode. A wide variety of angles of view are supported by the 200 mm telephoto to 400 mm super telephoto range of focal lengths. This lens is perfect for capturing subjects that require zoom capability, including sports, press and bird photography.

Nikon’s development of the FX format, including D3-series and D700 digital-SLR cameras, has received tremendous support from professional and advanced amateur photographers. We intend to expand and strengthen the NIKKOR lineup with the steady release of new, high-performance lenses compatible with the FX format. Read the rest of this entry »

With the introduction of Adobe InDesign and especially CS5, adobe creative suite 5 Publishing has won surprisingly powerful tools. This adobe indesign cs5 offers new export opportunities for creating interactive documents and easier to eBook Reader formats, including EPUB than ever before. Escpecially for apple ipad user.

Adobe InDesign CS5 is to print not only a highly effective application for page layout, but now it is the greatest (and practically only) option to go directly to the EPUB on the same layouts that you use for printing.

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