Different types of camera lenses are suitable for different activities. You need a telephoto lens to capture pictures from a long distance? How about a macro lens for close-up photography? Familiarize yourself with the camera lens popular so you can determine which are best for your application photo.
Wide
Wide-viewing angle lenses are ideal for shooting interiors, landscapes and large gatherings. The importantthing to look at when shopping for the angle of the camera objectives at European level is the consistent quality of the shot. If you're watching a wide-angle lens with a clear center crystal and blur the edges, keep on looking. You may also experience spherical aberration, or distortion wide-angle images. If you can not afford a quality wide-angle lens to avoid these effects, hold off making a purchase and save your money until you are able to achieve the goal of quality isneed.
Telephoto
telephoto camera lenses may be the most difficult type of camera lens to buy. Telephoto lenses are generally more expensive, as the quality of the glass makes a big difference in long-haul applications. Typical uses for telephoto lenses are sporting events, features of the landscape and animals in nature. The longer the telephoto lens, the larger the aperture goes, and then look for a length proportionalopening width when shopping for lenses telephoto. Because most require more than glass lenses, long lenses are significantly more expensive than shorter lenses.
Zoom
Unlike a fixed focal length lens, a zoom lens that offers the possibility of recovery is subject near and far. Zoom camera lenses suffer a slight loss of quality compared to fixed length, but slow to compensate for the difference in quality for their usefulness indifferent applications. If you're looking to run fast the subjects at different distances, as a moving object, you can not have the time to change lenses with a fixed length as the subject comes close to you or away. Zoom lenses offer the ability to keep a moving subject in frame and are good choices if you need a versatile lens for moving subjects, or a variety of applications.
Standard
While the camera lens may seem superfluous in standardlight of specific objectives for different applications, in fact, the opposite is true. Standard lenses require more thought the shot and you're planning to move to get a good angle and distance, but take great photos and the process helps you learn to write better shots. A photographer can use an advanced standard good target for a variety of applications, where a novice photographer can feel the need for any special lensesapplication.
Macro
A macro lens of the camera is designed for very short-range close-up photography. Macro lenses are not good at capturing close-ups from afar, like a telephoto lens, but are designed for photographers to be close to the subject. Macro lenses are ideal for nature photography, photography and science photography collectors.
If you decide to buy a digital camera you should give some thought to the lens you need. The best way to do this is to think of what will be mostly using the camera. Two key factors affecting this decision is the type of objects that will be taken and the amount of time you will have to take the picture. When shopping for a new digital camera you will see 2 letters on the camera lens zoom buttoncontrol. These two letters are the T stands for telephoto and the second is letter W stands for wide angle. To understand more about what these mean to read the brief descriptions that follow on these two characteristics of the lenses:
Telephoto
The telephoto lens is the lens that you see commonly used by sports photographers and paparazzi. The telephoto lens has different focal lengths that allow you to close in on a specific object orsubject to long distances. The telephoto lens works by compressing more areas around the subject you are taking a picture. This translates into an image that has more features and a soft out of focus or blurred background.
Wide
The situation is better to use the wide angle is when you want to get a panoramic view. This includes shots of landscapes, large and long buildings. For example, taking a picture of a football field long, you can use the functionality of a wide-angleas it would be able to take the entire length of the pitch. The wide-angle shots are not limited only to take panoramic photographs horizontal may also be used for vertical shooting. These are situations where the subject is very high in terms of size, for example, the tall wooden door is the entrance to a cathedral or a shot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris was taken with a wide angle shot. In this way, the focus will be on the central object, rather than the surrounding area. With thesetypes of strokes, it is recommended to use a tripod to help them make a constant tension and to ensure the camera remains stable.
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The PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5 ED ultra-wide, Perspective Control (PC) lens features tilt, shift and rotation capability which is perfect for architectural and nature photography. The lens gives a wide shifting range of plus or minus 11.5mm, with a tilting range of plus or minus 8.5-degrees. In addition it has a revolving capability of plus or minus 90-degrees for versatile tilt/shift shooting effects. A rounded 7-blade diaphragm gives out-of-focus image elements a more natural appearance. Nikon utilizes 3 ED-(Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and 3 aspherical elements to provide superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing and eliminating coma, chromatic and other types of lens aberrations, even at the widest aperture. Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating technology offers superior color performance and greater image clarity by substantially reducing ghosting and flare and virtually eliminating internal reflections across a wide range of wavelengths.
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The Opteka UC-SLR underwater housing will protect your digital SLR camera while swimming, boating, skiing, fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving (up to 30 feet). Features a secure clamp closure, accordion lens tube with two finger adjusters, UV coated lens cover, neck strap and deluxe carry case. Will work with any digital SLR camera up to 8" X 8" with lenses up to 80mm in diameter (The accordion lens tube can extend up to 5")
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The D3S is uniquely qualified to meet the changing needs of photographers whose assignments demand 100% from them and their equipment. Leading with uncompromising FX-format multimedia versatility and engineered for demanding professional use at up to 9 fps, the D3S' rugged magnesium alloy construction, comprehensively sealed against dust and moisture, delivers on its promises of superiority. Exacting moments in time are captured to an expanded buffer, allowing continuous capture of up to 82 JPEG (fine) or 36 14-bit NEF (RAW) images. Nikon's newly engineered, original 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, teamed with exclusive technologies such as EXPEED image processing, Nikon's Scene Recognition System and a fast, accurate 51-area AF system, work together to assure that both still and smooth 24 fps HD video files exhibit incredible edge-to-edge sharpness, rich color depth and broad tonal range, while barrier-breaking performance enables low-noise ISO sensitivity to 12,800. Expanded ISO sensitivities of 25,600, 51,200 and an astounding 102,400, shatter many long-standing rules of photography. Audio to accompany HD video is preserved with a built-in microphone, while high fidelity stereo sound is recorded through the external Mic input using an optional microphone. More proven technologies include Nikon's renowned 1,005-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Metering II, assuring exacting exposure evaluation and white balance detection. Precise image review and menu access comes to life with the D3S' tempered glass-protected and individually factory-calibrated 3-inch, 921,000-dot Live View monitor. A self-diagnostic shutter, tested to beyond 300,000 cycles, and a myriad of inherent benefits stemming from decades of Nikon design experience, round out the D3S' qualifications to meet the needs of professional photographers.
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Zuiko Digital lenses are an integral part of an SLR system designed from the ground up for digital photography. An uncompromising system in which body and lens operate in concert to deliver the levels of resolution, contrast and control required by the worldâs top photo professionals. Digital Specific Lens(TM) Zuiko Digital lenses are designed to focus light straight into an imagerâs pixel wells, to fill every pixel consistently. Itâs optical technology that delivers an image filled from center to edge with rich, accurate color, high contrast and subtle gradation. Designed exclusively for digital photography, Zuiko Digital lenses provide a level of precision thatâs simply unattainable from a digital body using a traditional 35mm film lens. Smaller and Faster Designed to take full advantage of the Olympus E-1 Digital SLRâs FourThirds imager, Zuiko Digital lenses are smaller, lighter and up to a full stop faster than comparable film lenses. Itâs a compact, powerful system that combines superior imaging with unprecedented mobility. Smart System Zuiko Digital lenses communicate image information directly to the Olympus E-1 Digital SLR for a level of exposure accuracy thatâs beyond the capabilities of a passive lens.
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Date Created : Nov 28, 2010 02:42:07
Sigma's new 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM large-aperture standard zoom lens covers a focal length from 17mm wide angle and offers a large aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, making it ideal for many types of photography especially portraiture and landscapes. The OS, Sigma's anti shake feature offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise bepossible. The OS feature allows Sony and Pentax users the option of viewing a stabilized image in the viewfinder, a feature offered only by Sigma. HSM provides fast and quiet AF. Sigma's own FLD glass elements, which have performance equal to fluorite along with two glass mold and one hybrid aspherical lens, provide excellent correction for all types of aberrations. The Super Multi-Layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. This lens boasts superior peripheral brightness and provides sharp, high contrast images even atthe maximum apertures. With a minimum focusing distance of 11 inches throughout the entire zoom range and a magnification ratio of 1:5. When you need to stand ready for any photo opportunity you need a fast aperture so you can shoot in low existing light or at maximum range with a flash. This Sigma lens is perfect. With its compact size and light weight, it's a necessary addition to your camera bag Please Note Vignetting will occur if the lens is used with digital cameras with image sensors larger than APS-C size or 35mm SLR cameras.
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Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, EOS 5D successor boasts a newly-designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The new DIGIC 4 processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames. Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps -- for amazing quality footage with outstanding levels of detail and realism. The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1-megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera equipment available -- from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers.
The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 is a clear and accessible small telephoto zoom lens with a focal length impressive. This telephoto lens is more than suitable for every day needs, but because it is an EF-S "lens" remember that it can only work on a body aps-c/1.6x, so just make sure it fits your camera if the your thinking of buying this lens.
This is more or less an entry level zoom, there are others out there likethem as well and the build quality on the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 is excellent but not for everyday use his more than adequate. The focus ring is very smooth, but it is not terrible, the other the zoom ring is pretty good and allows smooth transitions throughout the zoom range.
The speed of the autofocus on this lens is relatively slow, so if you are thinking of shooting with this lens you want to watch a different goal, butobjects in slow motion this is not a problem, this is also helped by f4-f5.6 aperture which gives a great depth of field.
One excellent feature of this lens is image stabilization that minimizes the amount of camera shake, this is especially useful when shooting at higher zoom range.
The sharpness of the lens is not large, the focus is good, but as you get further the image tends to become much softer. Keep the subjectin the center of the image enables the sharpest results, but we all know that having your subject in the center of the image does nothing for our composition of the picture most of the time.
Overall, the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 zoom lens is an affordable photographer for the beginner, if you want a much better objective and are willing to spend a little more I would recommend the Canon 70-200mm F4L Lens that is part of their professional serieslenses. However, if you are looking for a cheap zoom lens, easy to carry and has image stabilization, then this may be the goal for you.
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This mini DV offers great image quality and full digital power. The XL1's design and manual controls offer the widest range of picture possibilities. In daylight or lowlight, if your subject is near or far, this cutting edge camera adjusts its settings to offer the finest in resolution, magnification and color reproduction. Additional features include top grip with recording controls, standard optical 16x zoom lens with SuperRange optical image stabilizer and 3 shooting modes.
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Telephoto lens newly equipped with an Image Stabilizer enabling hand-held shooting for easier movement. The fluorite element and two UD-glass elements effectively correct the chromatic aberrations prone to occur with telephoto lenses. With the EOS-1v and EOS-3, the AF speed becomes the world’s fastest. To reduce the overall weight and enhance portability, the lens barrel and many other exterior parts use a magnesium-alloy. Also, the detachable tripod collar revolves smoothly and locks securely.
Here is a gift for the photographer DSLR in your home. Camera Flash accessory is easy to give and offers immediate benefits. And there's a good chance that you are making a duplicate item. Camera Flash is one of the most overlooked accessories to a stock photographer and the ability to add a camera flash accessory is one of the main advantages of DSLR cameras are more compact digital cameras.
Almost every digital camera comes with abuilt-in flash, and these are useful tools to improve many images. However, the fixed position of a built-in flash limits its effectiveness. The built-in flash is so close to 's camera lens that is prone to red eye. Since the flash is still, can not be positioned to create flattering light side, the flash is straight and a little 'flat. In short, the built-in flash is great for snapshots and light to the addition of dimly lit scenes, but to get a better imageSlide-type camera flash is necessary. With the addition of a camera flash is a whole world of possibilities open up.
Here's the good news of the digital camera flash options today: Given the high degree of automation there is no learning curve for the photographer to be addressed prior to instantly see the best pictures. Just load the AA batteries in flash, flash slide on the camera 's accessory shoe and turn both the camera and flash.If the camera is set to "P" or Auto "mode" that will make all decisions necessary for better pictures.
I said "best picture" several times today, better how? By moving the flash further from the red-eye lens, but it is completely eliminated. This also means greater distance the flash light is directed downward rather than straight on, this produces the most flattering pictures of people. Many have an accessory flash diffuser largest over the torchproduce larger, less light to identify - a huge improvement for the pictures people!
Better also refers to power, less expensive flash accessory produces nearly three times the light of a flash. More power, not only improves the range of flash but also offers more room-filling light so that the subject is less frequently depicted on a dark background or black.
And these are just the immediate improvements. If the selected flash has a tilt head even morepossibilities are open. By taking small, the next step easy to use add-on speakers flash camera flash provides even more benefits. The incredible number of accessories available for the flash of the camera allows a photographer to solve both problems of lighting, as well as a means to create beautiful lighting effects. (Think of gift ideas for years to come).
Here's how to buy a camera flash. First we need to know the make of camera. All are made for flashmate with a specific brand and camera does not work for any other make of camera. This is because each manufacturer has different requirements on how the flash is connected with the camera 's internal computer. Canon flash for Canon, Nikon only Nikon and so on.
We are offering brands like Promaster flash templates that have a unique and separate version for each brand of camera. For example, Promaster flash 7400EDF offers a model, and modelis offered as a 7400EDF-N for Nikon and Canon 7400EDF-C.
So the first step is to know the brand of camera that you attach the flash.
A next step is to get some idea of how the photographer uses the camera. In general terms, are their interests in those pictures, family photos, wildlife, travel or sport? There are many interests in photography and only a few will not benefit from the addition of a camera flash. Sport and nature are two interests thatnot benefit much to add a flash, but it is the parent of the rare sport that does not also take the family photos too.
photographer's interests are important in this way: if they like to take pictures at events and large spaces or if they are truly a hobbyist photographer for a higher powered flash is recommended. If the photographer is more than a gathering of family vacation and rental-type of a low-power and more compact flash should work.
For any photographer whovacation and holiday shooter a camera flash with a head tilt is strongly recommended. A tilting head (also called the head of a bounce) describes a flash that had a head position, the head can face in towards the subject, or it can be tilted upward by degrees until it is pointing at the ceiling.
A head tilt is virtually mandatory if there are flash accessories such as speakers in the future of the photographer. And I guarantee that every photographer who also gets a little 'hookusing a camera flash that these accessories will be soon. If a head tilt to fit your idea of what the photographer does not need to be attracted by the cheap compact flash only when the flash tube is tilted upward. These compact flash you can not use the add-on accessory flash.
So we need to know the brand of camera, any idea what the photographer likes to shoot and try a flash with a tilting head for all, but strictly a holiday / vacation photographers.
The powerFlash is another examination and food price effects directly. By the same brand of flash, the more powerful the flash will be the most expensive. Hand in hand, a more powerful flash is also physically bigger than a flash less powerful. In short, unless it is known that the smaller size is desirable to go for as much power as you can afford. I never heard a photographer complained that their flash was too strong.
The final point is to stick with the cameramanufacturer's brand or for the purchase of a sub-brand. With this decision, is not so much personal preference involved as a matter of fact. Brand camera flash will be increasingly expensive to flash the same power level. A Nikon SB-700 costs more than twice as much as a similarly powered Promaster 7400EDF. However, the camera brand flashes usually have a couple of tips or additional controls available that can benefit from advanced photographers. So, if the photographer is a very advanced hobbyor part-time pro could be considered the first branded flash camera.
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The Opteka UC-SLR underwater housing will protect your digital SLR camera while swimming, boating, skiing, fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving (up to 30 feet). Features a secure clamp closure, accordion lens tube with two finger adjusters, UV coated lens cover, neck strap and deluxe carry case. Will work with any digital SLR camera up to 8" X 8" with lenses up to 80mm in diameter (The accordion lens tube can extend up to 5")
You must have seen a flower like contraption in front of many fixed telephoto lenses. Sometimes u find it on normal lenses also, what do they do? If you had a chance to see a professional film camera at work, he had been a device like an elephant ear attached to the front of the camera, which are called matte box.
Lens Hoods
The main purpose of these devices is to prevent glare and lens flares. Now, coming to slowhoods, again, there are several variations. The basic variant is similar to a lampshade, which are used on lenses that work in the highest parts of the region telephoto zoom, because the viewing angle is restricted to these regions is usually cause vignetting blocking the visual field of the lens. Now a days, we have goals that can range from wide to telephoto regions. When using such an objective, we can not use normal because the hood, they will cause vignetting bycoming into the field of view of the lens.
Design Considerations
This problem is solved by using specially designed hood that are designed taking into account the vertical and horizontal viewing angle separately. Usually, the horizontal viewing angle is larger than the sun and the vertical angle from the vertical. This requires a design that is more like a petal or a flower. The hood for each lens must be designed with dueinto account the angles of the lens to prevent vignetting. Hood also serve to protect the lens from physical damage. Some Hood prosumer camera models have a supply of filters or fixed focal length multipliers on them. In the world of macro photography, shorter hoods are available that have rings of LEDs attached to them to enable a proper illumination of the subject at close range. These hoods are extremelyversatile and provide a better degree of freedom for the photographer. You may have your battery packs etc built on them, this can sometimes make the camera a bit 'more front heavy affecting stability.
Matte Box
These are used mainly in the segments of video stills in the segment, because they give the possibility to adjust the length of the fins. The fins are called French flags and the ability to adjust the French flags give them a greater degree of freedom andflexibility. They are used in still photography, but also less visible and are mostly confined to controlled environments like a studio, this is mainly due to the large size of the matte box. They also serve the purpose of providing a place to repair glass or plastic filters. matte box is used more in the video segment, because most are shot in controlled environments. matte box are sometimes made by the same photographer to suite their needs. There are production companiesthey also and above all, no camera or lens, as employees, have adjustable components.
A hybrid of the two has been developed that has controlled the petals on the hood, but did not do too well and went out of business now.
So when buying a lens for your digital SLR, you should buy because its hood, it gives you an advantage when shooting in direct sunlight. It will give you better contrast and yourPhotos will be more lively hood when you use it, prevents the angle of sunlight falling on 's your front lens elements. The picture below should explain it better.
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Includes: XL2 Camcorder Body / Zoom Lens 20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS / Color Viewfinder / Lithium Battery (for Auto-Date) / WL-D4000 Wireless Controller with 2 AAA Batteries (for Wireless Controller) / Lens Cap / Lens Dust Cap / Lens Hood / Lens Soft Case / Camcorder Dust Cap / CA-920 Compact Power Adapter and Adapter Holder / AC Cable / DC-920 DC Coupler / BP-930 Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover) / SS-1000 Shoulder Strap / STV-150 Stereo Video Cable / S-150 S-Video Cable / Microphone / XL2 and Lens Instruction manuals. Canon XL2 allows you to capture images closer to the finished product than ever before. Work that previously was limited to post-production can be simply and effectively accomplished in the field, in the camcorder. An Open Architecture philosophy, performance found only in much more expensive video cameras, Total Image Control and the solid foundation of Genuine Canon Optics, interchangeable lens capability and superb Canon image processing quality are united in the XL2. The XL2 brings a host of performance and convenience features to this class of video camcorder- benefits that can't be found in this combination on other high-end video cameras. They include: Canon Super Range Optical Image Stabilization in the standard lens; dual aspect ratios; various frame rate capabilities; image gamma and detail controls; skin detail control and convertible LCD display among others. Flourite Zoom Lens with Optical Image Stabilization SMPTE time code Custom Presets EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Dimensions - 8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in. / Weight (not including lens and battery pack) 5.3 lbs.
Now, some individuals will try to convince you the XL2 is a poor Prosumer camcorder and will give seemingly good arguments. Don't buy into it.
For instance, a reviewer lower down this page complains the camera arrived broken and thus reviews it as a horrible machine. Unfortunately, this said reviewer doesn't talk about the actual functionality of an actual undamaged product, rather his own broken camera. Needless to say, his opinion is vastly slanted.
Another compares the XL2 to the DVX100 series from Panasonic and prefers the latter. He states the XL2 is too heavy and doesn't achieve the same calibre results as the cheaper Panasonic camcorder.
First of all, Canon has continued to revolutionize the photography industry for decades. They have proven themselves in both film and digital formats, for both still camera and camcorder. True, the XL2 lacks some features other more expensive cameras have (compare the JVC GU1000) but that's okay. And, yes, the camera has a very large body and is definately heavier than the Panasonic DVX100, but this is for specific reasons.
You have to first consider why you want a prosumer camcorder. If you just want to shoot hobby short films and want a professional look, I suggest you stick with either the higher-end Canon or JVC or Panasonic or even Sony (god forbid) consumer camcorders which run around 0. On the other hand, if you're considering becoming a serious hobbyist and don't intend to turn it into some sort of profession then Panasonic's DVX series is a good buy. The DVX 100's are cheaper, smaller, and somewhat easier to use. They are far more "point-and-shoot" than the other prosumer camcorders on the market. And they do a fairly good job.
Yet, the XL2 manages to not only hold its own, but also triumph over all other camcorders in the industry. First and foremost, the XL2 has the option to change lenses. This is a great boon for any serious shooter because attaching an actual lens to a camera gives far better results than slapping on some sort of adapter, which distort the image. Canon offers two lens types for the XL2: the included 20X zoom lens and a 3X wide angle lens; both are very expensive by themselves. But, with an optional Canon ring adapter running for 0, you could take your normal Canon SLR still camera lenses and attach them to the body and have them function perfectly. This allows the user a plethora of imaging options when shooting. Now, the normal user won't ever use anything other than the 20X zoom lens (a remarkable piece of machinery in itself), but that's just fine. You're buying the camera for its options and potentials as well as the physical benefits. Think of it like buying a BMW: you buy the car for its physical features you're likely to use (the radio, heated seats, leather, sunroof, etc.) but you also buy it for its safety and cumstomer service, things you'll hardly ever need. It just makes you feel good you have those options available.
Furthermore, the XL2 is a wonderful camera. It shoots beautifully without problems of any sort. Yes, it takes some getting used to, but that's because it has a lot of fuctions and options. The physical body design is simple enough that all the necessary shooting options (i.e., 24P, 30i, 60i, mic adjustments, white balance controls, presents, etc.) are easily accessible. The end product of a regular shoot is stunning. The Canon lens captures colors almost perfectly and the image stabilization built into the camera is a great help. The large body design (though awkward for some) is actually a benefit. The camera can be placed on the shoulder, giving greater stability to the shoot. You can't do that with a Panasonic or Sony.
No, the camera doesn't have a LCD screen on the side, but do you really need one? An LCD screen is not only distracting but also a battery hog, and takes precious room for control options or accessories that could other wise be placed where the LCD is built in. An LCD is great for consumer cameras because they're small and nobody wants to look through those one-inch viewfinders. But the XL2 has a very nice, large color viewfinder, and can be comfortably used with the camera on your shoulder. For those running hand-held shots you can flip part of the viewfinder open and can see a 1.5" LCD display. It's not dazzling or great, but it gets the job done. You're out in the field to get footage, not admire the LCD screen.
Finally, the XL2 offers XLR microphone inputs, a big bonus for people who want good sound in their video. You won't find this feature in either Panasonic or Sony prosumer camcorders.
In the end, Canon's XL2 is a beautiful camcorder. It offers you a lot more than you know at first glance, and delivers near-perfect results. The closest competitor would be the far more expensive (by at least 00) Panasonic GU1000, which is very similar to the XL2. If you're still not sure about the camera, I suggest you take a ride down over to your nearest Fry's to experiment. Or, you can visit the local TV station and ask them to tell you a little bit about why they're all using XL2's over the other camcorders on the market. No...seriously...they are.
Want to buy a new digital camera, but I wonder what all these strange abbreviations and terms are and what they mean? Here are a few that I tried to explain in a simple manner.
AE Lock. This means exposure lock, and means that you can point to your argument, get a reading light, then swing the camera to set the picture, while this approach.
Aperture. Size of variable aperture of the lens which controls theamount of light passing through the lens to the sensor (CCD) and is usually expressed as f / number.The higher the f / number the smaller gap and lower the f / number is the greatest ' opening. also controls the depth of field.
Aperture Priority. This is a semi-manual approach in some cameras. The user sets the aperture for depth of field you want and the camera sets the shutter speed for correct exposure.
Auto Focus. Most digital cameras have aauto-focus mode that focuses the lens
Battery. Cameras are equipped with various types of batteries that power the camera. Each manufacturer tends to have their own variation on this and the batteries are not usually interchangeable between the cameras.
Bracketing. Bracketing shots where he is a photographer for the shots of the same scene three times or more at various exhibits. This can be done automatically on some cameras.
Card reader. A device that is used to connect thecomputer memory card
CCD or Charged Coupled Device. This refers to the chip inside the camera that is used to record the image information (on a digital camera is not the film). The light hits the CCD when a photo is taken, then the analog CCD converts the information to digital.
Contrast. This is the difference between the lightest and darkest areas of a photo.
Depth of field. The distance between the nearest point and farthest point, thatis sharp and in focus. This varies with aperture setting. A small aperture will give more depth of field of a large opening.
Digital zoom. Some cameras will provide digital zoom which really means that "zoom" in the middle of the image and enlarges the pixels. This causes the "noise" or low resolution. The optical zoom is far superior.
DPI Dots per inch. Printers define the sharpness of an image by DPI. A figure of 1200 dpi or higher is required to printphotographs.
Exposure. The exhibition is a combination of how long the shutter is open and how the opening is wide.
EXIF. The exchangeable image file. This is used by cameras to record the data of a hit as the date, time taken, exposure etc. that can be read at times the camera or in software. This is useful to know what was happening when a photo was taken.
Exposure control. Check the settings of exposure through the shutter speed and aperture is important for seriousphotographers. cheapest digital cameras only shoot in automatic mode. If you think you might want to take photography more seriously at some point this should be considered.
Focal length length.Focal describes the magnification of the lens. The greater the focal length, the greater the magnification.
F-Stop (of / or number of stops). The size of the iris that allows light into the camera
Histogram.A histogram is a graph showing the imagetones or a graph of brightness. It can be used to control the exposure of a shot to see if you need to adjust and shoot again.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group). A format that allows the camera to squeeze a large picture in a small amount of memory. This is the most common system used by digital cameras
LCD Liquid Crystal Display. Most digital cameras have a screen on the back of the camera that can be used for viewing pictures, or sometimes as aviewfinder. A heavy user of battery power!
Macro.This is the camera mode to take close-ups.
manual mode. This is on the high-end cameras and is used by advanced photographers as it gives full control of shutter speed and aperture.
Megapixel. This is a million pixels and able to describe the ability of the sensor. Megapixel define the quality of your image. More megapixels means a clearer picture and sharper or that can be enlarged without losingquality.
Card.The majority of memory to store images taken on digital camera memory cards that can be removed and images transferred to your computer. The cards come in various shapes and sizes but they all do the same work.
Memory Stick. Memory Stick is a removable flash memory card format, launched by Sony in October 1998 and is also used generally to describe the whole family of Memory Sticks.
Optical zoom. This is a true zoom it approaches the subject withoutNavigation with image magnification. E 'preferable and superior to digital zoom. It is advisable to arrive at least 3x optical zoom.
Pictbridge. PictBridge is a technology standard that allows direct transfer of images from a camera to a compatible printer, bypassing the computer.
Pixels. A pixel, ie element, is the basic component or block the construction of a digital image and can have color and tone. There may be several million "building blocks" in aimage.
RAW. The name is to identify virtually raw data (did not have the internal processing by the camera) image file format.
Resolution. Expressed as a measure of image size or pixels (megapixels) or dots per inch on size of a printed image that there are more pixels in the image will be a sharper image. This is usually referred to as, for example, 1200 x 1800, which relates height and width.
Priority. This is a semi-manual mode and the opposite ofaperture priority. The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the correct aperture for the conditions. Useful for action shots or the need to blur shots.
SLR. Single Lens Reflex is a camera that has a mirror that reflects the image and then on a pentaprism viewfinder screen. This means that you see what the camera sees and is useful for accurately frame your shots. The mirror reflected out of the way when you takethe image.
Secure Digital (SD) is a flash memory card format developed for use in portable devices.
CCD.An sensor or computer chip, which contains light or light-sensitive pixels and recording the image when you take a picture.
Shutter speed. The shutter speed as it opens and close the passage of light onto the sensor. E 'ie1/60 expressed as a fraction of a second, 1 / 250
TIFF Tagged Image File Format. TIFF is a format of image file that does not lose anyquality when it is saved and compressed.
Tripod. If you are taking pictures of landscape or portrait of a tripod is essential for clear, sharp images in order to reduce camera shake and image blur.
USB. Universal Serial Bus. This is a standard interface on all computer accessories that can be connected to the computer while it is on.
Trying to add a little 'fun lens to your camera collection system? There are a number of single lens, which allows you to be creative and experiment with your shots. Among some of the most interesting types of fisheye lens is the lens - allowing you to see the world through a fish bowl.
A fisheye lens Canon's revolutionary
In a world first, Canon has just introduced the fisheye EF8-15mm f/4L zoom lens that works like a circularfull frame fisheye fisheye and full-frame sensor, interchangeable-lens SLR / DSLR cameras. The goal is now equipped with zoom capability, so you can approach the subject when you use the fisheye effect. With an 8-15mm optical zoom lens, this new lens is ideal for camera enthusiasts and professional photographers. Have fun with your pictures.
Fisheye tips
The fisheye lens offers a particularly wide field of view that allows you to enter morethe frame. The fisheye lens keeps the center of your shot in focus while the rest of the picture is distorted. It introduces an element concentric to your photos, which can add a little 'dramatic - impact or hilarious.
Of course not all players work with a fisheye. Keep in mind these points:
- Put more into the frame - the fisheye lens lets your put more structure as it has a 180 degree field of vision. This makes it convenient for group photos in interestingconfined spaces to ensure that nobody is left out.
- Create a master landscape shots on-location does not work with this effect, you will need an attractive first floor that can hold the attention of the viewer. The fisheye introduces an element concentric significantly warp the background to the point where it might be unrecognizable. The fisheye works particularly well when photographing pets and animals.
- Fun - if you do not use too much - when it comes to digitalcamera lens, the fisheye lens should be used relatively sparingly to avoid the effect of becoming boring to your visitors. If you are building a professional portfolio, one or two pictures with this lens will be more than enough.
Together with the recent release of the new-15mm f/4L EF8 fisheye lens, Canon has released a slew of other high-performance lenses for its professional range of digital SLR cameras including two super-telephoto lenses and extenders - browsethe range of digital camera lens on the website.
How to keep the camera lens are indispensable if you intend to take pictures that might otherwise be complex to evaluate. Technically shots will never challenge the very essence of aura or not captured through the lenses that are highly complicated categorically meant to take pictures like that. This could certainly hurt even experienced photographers, but the fact remains that if the right kind of lenses are not used or implemented, then the essence ofthe shot is lost in translation. The right kind of lens helps the photographer to get in the way and measure the object, then getting the right angle and clicking.
Have appropriate lens is also essential for their help in determining the effectiveness with which the person is transferred in the form of an image on film. There are a lot of camera lenses that require specific designs and simply do not have to accept any other. The objectives required for these camerasare very rare to find and the photographer has to do a lot of reconnaissance to get hold of them. Plenty of independent lens manufacturers have tried to take advantage of this weakness which requires suppliers to go out with quality lenses suitable for all cameras. Underwater photography requires macro lenses that are necessary to capture the movement of aquatic fish. As the water slows down the optical resolution, you can not do these shots with micro lenses whose imageresolution could be highly significant.
Having said that, while micro lenses work beautifully shot in the air. The smaller lens may be the highest resolution order. The focal length is also different objectives in a long time with many objectives that have identical lengths. The focal length determines the extent to which the shot can be intercepted, has a strong presence in the play of image size and clarity with which the end result will be released also depends on it. The lengthlens plays an important role in the exquisite photography. The shutter speed is a requirement that larger lenses such as shorter lenses do not need this. nature photography requires high resolution lenses like a wild animal that needs to be fired from a distance will be always in movement and lower resolution means that the shot does not come out clearly.
critical hits will always demand special lenses. Without these objectives, the shots will be very difficult to capture andprecise expression that is required of them will have a ferocious beating. Optical resolution not be the same, which ultimately leads to a situation where the shooting prove highly unsatisfactory. To prevent the occurrence of these failures, it is recommended that photographers picking the right type of lenses so that the spirit and the heart of photography is captured in the recovery that would not only image but a picture taken with great care, precision andbenevolence.
The world changes when you use a macro lens on digital SLR camera. You see things you never suspected were in the picture when you were establishing it. This is very cool when it happens.
For this discussion we will consider Canon EOS Sigma Macro lenses.
Why? Why not just have the Canon macro lens? Or why get a macro lens at all, not just use the kit lens?
These questions deserve answers.
First, at the macro lenses. These are special lenses dedicated to close the photo. They are built specifically for this purpose. However, the glass pieces are placed inside the lens barrel is just right to get the macro picture.
A macro lens is these close-ups with a quality far more than any normal "lens." Even the lenses that are multi-focal lengths and the word "macro" in the name are not as good as the first macro focal length> Lens.
Next, you should use a Sigma macro lens than a macro lens from Canon. Many Canon users would not have thought of going outside the fold Canon to buy any equipment. But there is at least one good reason to do so ... costs.
Usually Sigma Macro Lenses for Canon digital SLRs are less money than the Canon macro lens. Picture quality is really good with both choices. You may not be able to tell the difference between photos taken with one or the other, in fact, probablycan not tell the difference. It would take a forensic scientist to tell which is which.
third-party manufacturers like Sigma have made a commitment. They realize that if they do not get the right quality in their macro lenses, there is not a market. So they have done their homework and got it right. Their objectives are well designed and produce stunning images.
There are four dedicated macro lens if you decide on Sigma. The focal lengths 50mm, 70mm, 105mm and 150mm. Ofthese, what you should try first is the 105mm macro.
The others are good, but the 105 is the highest rating for two reasons. You get a 1:1 ratio, which is the true test of macros, and can double as a portrait lens. Many portrait photographers use a 100mm lens for the lion's share of their work, and this will fill the bill.
If you check the user feedback (which is highly recommended) you will find that the Sigma 105 macro lens for Canon is right onwith the model of their own production.
Close-up photography is very rewarding. The beauty and complexity of nature make you understand that there is a Creator, and He did not hold back, even in the minutest details.
Which digital SLR should look for when buying a camera? The application has an easy answer, if you are an intermediate photographer looking for something more professional than a point and shoot camera. You should try the camera that have at least one goal . The Canon EOS Rebel XTi comes with an 18-55mm lens. The Nikon D40 SLR camera also features a 18-55mm lens included. There are some things to consider before choosing the rightSLR camera that you buy and use. Following are some tips for choosing a digital SLR camera, you should find a great camera that is easy to use.
The first thing you need to consider is the make and model before deciding which digital SLR camera to buy. Find a brand you feel comfortable with and one that you may have heard good reviews from other users. If you had a camera lens movie of the same brand, the target can be adaptednew digital SLR cameras. You should also hear the camera and see if the size is comfortable for you to hold and manage. Not everyone likes the bulky cameras to take pictures. Find one that is comfortable for you.
Another thing to consider before choosing which camera to buy digital SLR is the specifications and the lens. If you intend to buy additional lenses, you want to know how much you will spend. The specifications are important to see whatthe camera can and can not do. After comparing specifications, assessments and choices of lenses, you should be able to choose a single lens reflex camera right for your needs. Choosing a digital camera some time ago, it's nothing that you should hurry without all the facts and specific information.
Okay, you finally decided to get that video camera you savings. She has enough money to buy a football butt video camera. But have you considered the most vital for the camera? The part that comes into play with every shot video. The digital camera zoom. Without a good digital camera zoom lens, the camera is not everything could be fine. It would be much better if youequal amounts spent on digital zoom camera and camcorder. The objective is so important. Your choice of lenses can distinguish between a good camera and a special camera.
Spend more on the Lens
The zoom digital camera determines how the video to finish. And more than anything else on the camera or affect the final product. Think about it, every shot isget through that lens. Indeed, the camera is just a case for the internal mechanisms. You could make a case to reverse spending more for the lens and less on the camera itself. Most digital cameras do not come with the ability to change lenses. This fact makes it more important to buy the best possible digital camera zoom lens. Another piece of advice regarding the lens is too slow do not buy plastic.The clarity is much better from the video camera zoom glass.
If you plan to buy a camera where you can change the digital video camera zoom options and then compare every lens to find what you want. Experts recommend buying brand names such as Canon, Pentax or Nikon. Be sure to check if the lens will work for the camera. Digital camera zoom lenses are notcreated equal and a lens from Nikon may or may not work with a digital camera made by Canon.
If you're a professional photographer, then you should check Leica, Carl Zeiss and Leupold. These are manufacturers of specialty lens. The video quality will show if you use one of their digital video camera zoom. If you are just a beginner so these lenses can not be the best place to start, because of the cost. But if you wantextraordinary quality, zoom digital camera these are the way forward.
Options include regular digital zoom camera, wide angle and telephoto. The lens focal length has a lot to do with the type of camera with digital zoom lens choice. The quality of the lens is also determined by the slow speeds, a significant factor in the quality shoot. You should think about focusing distance as well as advancedfeatures like vibration reduction, Ultrasonic Motor USM oe wire filter that should be present in any good digital camera zoom.
Before performing the zoom lens digital camera should purchase any search functionality that you want and choose the goal that satisfies these desires the best. As a rule of thumb, the more expensive lenses are usually the best choice since most of the elements in place with the magnifying glassalthough this increases the weight of the camera. In the end if you research and consider shooting needs and budget, will make the right choice
If your goal is your camera 's window on the world, then you can understand the importance of taking the' objective as clean as possible. Stains and dust on the lens can cause problems with picture quality, just like a dirty window can ruin the view outside. Cleaning the lens requires some special considerations to ensure no damage to the glass. These tips will help you clean your lenses properly.
DO NOT clean the lenses toooften, especially if you're using some kind of liquid detergent. These liquids, when used too, can damage the lens coatings. With most stains and fingerprints, a microfiber cloth should dry clean the lens properly most of the time, save the liquid detergent for stubborn problems . If you decide to use a cleaning fluid with the goal, be sure not to place the DO cleaning fluid directly on the lens. Instead, DO place a few drops of liquid onto a cloth,then wipe the lens with a damp cloth. Instead of a liquid detergent, do NOT use a few drops of distilled water on a clean towel, especially if it is a minor blemish. With the dust on the lens, use a small air bulb, or blow gently on the lens with his mouth. DO NOT use canned air, because it is too powerful and could lead dust in the lens body. DO NOT use a small soft brush to sweep away the dust. Sweep the dust from the lens center to the edges. Thenuse the brush to clean the edges. Use gentle sweeping movements, so as not to scratch the lens. In a situation where you have your cleaning supplies and brushes, using a cotton cloth, such as a t-shirt, to clean the lens. Just be sure the cloth is clean, use and gently. Finally, if you are nervous about cleaning the lens of the camera, consider that a repair center clean camera lenses you, just to besafe.
Following these tips should ensure better pictures and a more enjoyable experience with your digital camera. If you do not feel comfortable cleaning the lens themselves, or if you have a high end DSLR unit that needs a good cleaning of the sensor, the expert team of technicians at U.S. Chamber is happy to help. This is one of the nations largest camera repair facility and service camera and you can quickly roll back and quick!
The camera lens Olympus is known for super-telephoto zoom lens. It can be very heavy the camera lens, but this is normal because it has three extra-low dispersion lenses in it. This lens offers high contrast and sharper images.
There is also the magnification is equivalent to 35mm. It also has a lot of footwork out of both the world of macro photography and super-telephoto. It 's so light andcompact. If you have a 10x magnification can then enlarge to cover the cost telephoto. The almighty lens can make the most of the scene.
The distance which may fall to be like a 35mm. Think of all the ups you can do with this lens. The camera lens Olympus turn to the two aspherical lenses and two ED glass elements that compensate for aberration performance.
In order to provide the high performance thatCustomers expect from the camera, the target must be of such high quality mark. Olympus can supply the goods. People turn to it because light has a reasonable price. If you have another brand of camera, no need to worry about the compatibility of the lens to the component, because the objective of Olympus camera can go with any type of camera.
Those who have used will be pleased to know that Olympuscontinues to expand. Their latest models are fully compatible with the four thirds camera bodies that are available on the market. The new lenses from the new models are amazing because they have the fastest autofocus speed in the world. These objectives represent the current reference point that photographers do their best to achieve.
Olympus knows that competition is just around the corner to do their best to be always on guard. They develop lenses that can beoffered by each class. Ensure that the optimal objective and chromatic aberrations are at the level of their customer needs. The variable zoom range, but this is very appropriate for the models they are using.
The surprisingly clear images that are derived from these cameras are usually attributed to the Olympus camera lens. It also has the lighter weight and smaller size in all its class. It 'very cost-effective and a good investment for theuser.
