SLR camera question- spend more money on a camera or lenses?
June 22, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
I wan’t to purchase a Canon EOS SLR camera. The most expensive is the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III for 11 thousand Australian dollars. This is wayyyy out of my price range as i am a beginner.
I was looking at the Canon EOS 550D, for 1400 Australian dollars. To me, this is expensive, as I am an average person, but I am willing to pay this. I have seen some AMAZING videos people have created from their Canon EOS SLR’s.
The main question I am asking here is, if I were to purchase the 550D, along with some really great lenses, would I be able to create breath taking films too? Or am i better off saving for a while and then purchasing a camera for 10 thousand dollars without any good lenses?
Thanks!
Best reply by fhotoace:
Which you choose to spend your money on has more to do with your expertise as a photographer and how much experience you have shooting a fully adjustable camera.
If this is your very first dSLR or 35 mm SLR it is much better that you spend as little as you can on the camera (it will take you at least a few years to learn how to use your first camera and develop muscle memory to make using a dSLR intuitive) on a camera like the 1000D.
This means you would be buying the least expensive camera body investing in Canon EF lenses. Why EF lenses? Eventually you will want to buy one of the full frame Canon cameras and NONE of the EF-S lenses can be used on them.
Video? Spend your time learning how to shoot brilliant still images first then in a few years when the technology will be such that cameras that can out perform cameras like the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III will be within reach of your budget.
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10 Digital Photography Techniques
June 18, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
Digital photography has revolutionized picture taking, no more old school film and driving to the drug store and waiting for film to develop. Digital cameras allow the photographer the luxury of concentrating on taking pictures and simply delete away those that are not up to standards.
Prior to looking at effective digital photography techniques, it is important to understand the difference between the old school film cameras and the new digital technology. Same as the old school film SLR (single reflex lens) cameras, digital SLR or DSLR (digital single reflex lens) camera use lenses and mirror. But instead of a film that records the image, a DSLR camera uses light sensor chips and digital memory. In other words, a DSLR camera is the computerized version of the traditional SLR camera.
Using these simple and effective digital photography techniques can aid those taking photographs with a DSLR cameras in capturing the best images using the new art of digital photography.
10 Digital Photography Techniques
1. Probably the greatest feature of digital cameras is the fabulous LCD screen that allows for real time preview of pictures as you take them. One of the best and most practical digital photography techniques is to make sure to utilize the LCD to its fullest potential by previewing each each picture and making sure it is perfect, if it’s not just click delete it and re shoot.
2. Try to get a digital camera with image stabilization. If you don’t have that feature then here is a digital photography technique to get clearer pictures without any blur. Hold your hand steady when taking pictures to prevent it from shaking and moving. Also, it is better to hold your eye up to the optical viewfinder when taking pictures, rather than the electronic viewfinder. This helps you to see exactly what your capturing and also helps to keep the camera steady when taking pictures.
3. Flash seems to be a challenge for most beginner photographers. Most flash technology can only light up a up a subject within an average of 10 to 15 feet. Make sure to move in closer, or add more light to the subject area.
4. Because digital cameras can take slightly longer to focus than film cameras, a good digital photography tip to avoid blurry and out-of-focus shots is to half-depress the shutter button until the camera has had time to lock the focus, and then completely press the button to take the actual shot.
5. The law of optics remains the same whether using new digital photography technology or an old camera. For instance, if the sun is behind an image, the picture will be silhouette. If light is in front of the image, the picture will appear squint.
6. Another digital photography technique is when using a polarizer, be sure that the source of light is perpendicular to the object. If you do not have polarizing filter capability then a good digital photography technique is to use a quality pair of sunglasses. Place the sunglasses as close to the camera lens as possible, then check their position in the LCD viewfinder to make sure you don’t have the the sunglasses rims in the picture.
7. Instead of film, digital photography uses memory cards to save shots. A good digital photography technique that can prevent lots of regret is to always have back up memory with you. There is nothing worse than missing that great shot because there is no more storage available in your camera.
8. A good digital photography technique for shooting bright landscapes and outdoor portraits is to change your white balance setting from auto to cloudy, this will yield brighter and clearer shots. This will give a warming filter on your camera and increases the reds and yellows resulting in richer and brighter pictures.
9. Zoom in to emphasize a certain asset or characteristic of the subject being captured. Avoid getting too large of a focus shot, evaluate what you want to capture and focus in on that image, avoiding backgrounds like buildings and landscape, this will give you clearer and better pictures of the object you want.
10. Practice is probably the best tip. The best digital photography technique is to practice using your camera. Get to know it and all the controls and what they do. Take lots of pictures and analyze what works best with your camera and soon you will be an expert with your own list of digital photography techniques.
Digital cameras have really simplified photography and made picture taking so much more mobile and convenient. And employing some of these digital photography techniques will deliver the best pictures of life’s memories.
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Buy a Full Frame DSLR Camera – It’s a Good Time to Upgrade
June 9, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
Are you among those patiently waiting to buy a full frame DSLR camera?
Canon – Leader of Digital SLR Revolution
June 9, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
Canon, along with a few other global players, is the biggest and the best selling camera manufacturer in the world today. Canon Digital Cameras and SLRs are manufactured with bleeding edge technology and cater to photographers of all levels, the one who clicks for leisure and the one who clicks for business.Let’s take a look at two of the best Digital SLRs in the world today, both from the labs of Canon!
Canon EOS 450D Digital SLR: The EOS 450D was launched as a successor to the EOS 400D, which was one of the best selling models. Let’s check out its specifications:
The 450D SLR comes with a 12.2 Mega Pixel Lens that can click brilliant photographs in dim-light conditions and is capable of doing that with a negligible amount of noise.
The camera is capable of capturing 3.5 frames per second and can take a continuous burst to click upto 53 large JEPG images.
The camera comes with a large 3.5 inch LCD screen so you’ll never have to use the viewfinder again.
The Camera has a 9-point wide area focus and can accommodate off-centre objects at ease.
The camera has an indigenous cleaning system which is capable of cleaning any kind of dust gathered on the lens. This is done every time the camera is turned on or switched off.
Canon comes complete with the indigenous DIGIC III processor. This processors’ job is to render life-like colours, details and precision to your photographs.
Besides all the above mentioned features, the camera weighs nothing more the 1.7 kg’s and comes at a reasonable price of $1,429.99
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II: Before we go about explaining you the features, here are a few highlights:
The camera has a 16.7 Megapixel, CMOS Sensor.
With the DIGIC II image processor, the quality of the photographs will be nothing less than lifelike! As a predecessor to DIGIC III, the DIGIC II is well capable of clicking photographs with brilliant colours.
The Camera is compatible will all Canon EOS lenses and others accessories.
Along with the camera, you will receive professional level image software as well.
The EOS 1D mark II is an upgrade to the equally good EOS 1D and is perfect for photographers, especially professionals who want to click large sized photographs fast. The camera is capable to capture 32 consecutive photographs at a speed of 4 FPS. As compared to EOS 1D, the camera takes an exceptionally low time to start up and has a low card-writing time as well. All these features have come together to make EOS 1d Mark II as one of the most remarkable professional cameras in the world today.
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Choose DSLR Or Point and Shoot Camera
June 8, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
Before I became a professional photographer, I did not have much knowledge of cameras and their accessories. I mostly used point and shoot camera to take photos and set everything to auto for simplified operation. I thought my pictures were okay for most occasions until the day I received my order of Canon 20D. Though that camera is a product of year 2004, it is still a very useful tool for me today.
There are huge differences between the little point and shoot cameras and DSLRs. I’m just highlighting some key differences.
1. Image quality.
DSLRs have much better images quality over the point and shoot camera. I’ve owned Sony P-1, Canon PowerShot SD400, and Canon SD870. All of these little guys capture good images only to some extend. When compare an images side by side with ones taken from my Canon 20D, you will notice the differences. Photos are much sharper from Canon 20D. The other DSLR I have also produce awesome image qualities especially the pro level cameras.
2. Responsiveness & Performance.
Point and shoot cameras are not designed to be fast and responsive. Lots of time, the images were taken a couple of seconds after the shutter was pressed. This increases the chances of missing important moments. It is especially true for candid shots. Most of the recent DSLRs can start and operate instantly. Shutter lags are only one tenth of a second or better.
There is no comparison of continuous shooting capability between DSLRs and point and shoot camera. While pro level DSLR, such as Canon 1D series can records up to 10 images per second, most of point and shoot cameras struggle to get 2 or less images in a second. There is no substitute of using DSLRs in a sports event.
3. Interchangeable lens
All the point of shoot camera has only one build in lens; thus limiting its ability to shoot at varying focal length. Although some of the DSLR like point and shoot camera can reach 10x zoom, drawbacks of the image quality and performance cannot be overcome. Large lens selections are available for DSLRs of all major camera brands. You can choose the lens to suit your needs. You may buy budget line lens at beginning, and gradually switch to more expensive lens when your skills improve and shooting style change. At the time of camera upgrade, the lens you’ve accumulated in years are still useable.
4. Easy of use
This is the area that point and shoot camera may have the upper hand. Complex menu setting and control system can easily scare camera novices away. My mom was never a fan of my DSLRs, and thought they were not designed for seniors like her. She is much happier with the little Canon SD400 for its simplicity. Only a click of a button, she got the image taken.
5. Cost and weight
When you have a better product, you normally expect to pay more. This is true too when it comes to camera. DSLRs are generally much better built with better components and software. While price range of majority of the point and shoot cameras is between $100-$500, DSLRs can cost up to $8000 for the top pro model. My workhorse Canon 1Ds Mark II and Canon 1Ds Mark I Cost $8000 when they were first released. When added with pro lens, flashes, and other accessories, the equipment cost can reach $15,000-20,000 easily. Pro level cameras are definitely not someone’s toy. Their hefty price tag can only be justified if they are put to commercial use to make money for their owners. With the sagging economy, plenty of photographers are struggle just to recover their equipment investment.
My camera bag weights about 30-40 lbs when fully loaded with camera and lens. Carrying that bag around should for several hours wear me out quickly. Some of the point and shoot camera, such as Sony TX series can easily slip into your shirt pocket.
I hope that I’ve summarized the major differences between DSLR and point and shoot cameras. Which one to purchase will be determined by how you want to use it. If you have specific questions regarding a model, please feel free to drop me an email. I will do my best to answer your questions when I’m free. You can also look at the images on my website to get some feel about what pro camera can create.
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Canon, Nikon & Sony Prosumer Full-Frame DSLR’s
June 8, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
Introduction:
The full frame DSLR market is heating up – by the end of the year three major vendors, Nikon, Canon and Sony, will all have Full Frame ProSumer DSLR’s in the market place, all at a similar price point.
The 12.1 megapixel Nikon D700, based on proven technology from both the Nikon D3 and Nikon D300, was announced back in July, and is already available. With an original MSRP of $2,999.95, only 3 months after its announcement street prices have already dropped to around the $2,750 mark.
Rumored for months, the 24.6 megapixel Sony Alpha A900 was finally officially announced on September 9th with an MSRP of $2,999.95, and should be shipping within the next few weeks.
A few days later, Canon announced the 21.1 megapixel Canon EOS 5D Mark II, offering a very comprehensive feature set, as well as adding 1080p HD Video, while undercutting both the Nikon and the Sony with its $2,699.99 MSRP. The camera should ship by the end of the year.
Three very different cameras, all at a very similar price point, make for an interesting choice for the consumer or professional with up to $3,000 to spend on a prosumer DSLR.
Nikon D700:
The Nikon D700 has the excellent year old sensor out of the Nikon D3, in a body comparable to the Nikon D300. With the optional MB-D10 battery pack (which also fits the Nikon D300), the D700 can achieve an impressive 8 f.p.s., while capturing 14-bit files, at least until the buffer fills.
High ISO performance on the D700 is outstanding, equal to the Nikon D3. The Nikon D700 is also has proven Autofocus and Metering. However, it is the lowest resolution camera in the group at only 12 megapixels, and that will turn off a lot of potential buyers.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II:
The 21.1 megapixel sensor has a similar resolution to the flagship Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, however it has a much broader ISO range. In fact, its ISO range exceeds even the Nikon D3 and D700 at ISO 50-25,600 (vs. ISO 100-25,600 for the Nikons).
The sensor in 5D Mark II is a year newer than the sensor in the D700, and if the low light capabilities come even close to the Nikon D700′s, then Canon have a very compelling camera on its hands with a significantly higher resolution over the Nikon. There are very few sample images floating round from the Canon, so it’s too early to be sure, but the Canon has a lot of potential – we’ll soon see how much difference an extra year of sensor development makes.
The big new feature on the Canon is the 1080p HD Video mode. For many, this feature is a gimmick at best, but for some this is a very powerful tool – the ability to use a significant range of high quality lenses, and have control over depth of field that just doesn’t exist on consumer video cameras today. This will be a major selling point for some, and a nice to have for many.
Sony Alpha A900:
The Sony boasts the highest resolution of the three cameras, but falls short in two major areas: Its ISO performance is significantly narrower than its main rivals, and it only boasts 12 bit A/D conversion. For the vast majority of shooters, the 12-bit A/D won’t make much, if any real world difference. The problem is more one of perception, a $3,000 full frame DSLR is almost expected to have 14 bit A/D conversion in today’s market.
Comparing the Cameras:
You drive up in your new luxury car, and the first question your neighbor asks: “How much horsepower has that thing got?” With cameras, it’s megapixels – right or wrong, that’s going to be the major selling point for the average consumer, with ISO capabilities a very close second.
In reality, very few photographers need more than 12 megapixels. If you are publishing to the web, 3 megapixels is usually more than sufficient – my large 1920 by 1200 monitor is approximately 2.3 megapixels. A 1080p HD TV is less than 2.1 megapixels.
Most high quality prints are printed at 300 dpi (dots per inch), 150 dpi prints still look very good. At 300dpi, an 8×10 photo requires just over 7 megapixels. A 16×20 print at 150 dpi also requires 7.2 megapixels. How many people who buy these cameras are going to print beyond that?
The main advantage of more megapixels is the ability to crop. This is especially useful for nature, wildlife and sports photographers that need as much reach as possible. What matters to them is pixel density – the more “pixels on target” you can get with your longest lens, the more you can crop and the more effective reach you have. However none of these cameras have the highest pixel density out there – if you need reach, you’d be better served with a Nikon D300 or the new Canon 50D. To get the same pixel density as the Canon 50D in a full frame sensor, you’d need a full frame camera with almost 40 megapixels.
Whether you like it or not, the attribute of the camera that makes the headlines is the megapixel number. From a marketing perspective, that puts the Nikon D700 at a major disadvantage to the Canon 5D Mark II. On paper the Canon also wins in the ISO race, but only just. Until the camera is out there in the marketplace, we won’t know for sure just how good its low ISO performance is. The Canon also has 1080p Video, which as stated before, will be a major selling point for some, and irrelevant for others.
Where the Nikon beats the Canon, is about everywhere else that counts: It has a higher maximum frame rate (especially if you add the MB-D10 grip to get 8fps, which more than doubles the Canons), and on paper it also has a superior AF system and metering system. In the same way that having more horsepower is meaningless if the car can’t put that power down on the road (think transmission, suspension, tires, traction control), the Nikon D700 is still a very compelling package, especially for those that shoot sport or action.
The Sony A900 wins the megapixel race, but the Canon is very close behind. However it loses badly when you factor in ISO performance. Canon also has a much wider range of very high quality lenses to back up the camera, and offers 14-bit A/D conversion verses 12-bit on the Sony for those looking for ultimate image quality. It also has video support, and is about 10% cheaper, so the Canon effectively makes the Sony A900 a non-starter for most people.
Then it comes back to Nikon versus Canon. Both companies have a large range of professional quality lenses and other accessories to back up the camera. The Nikon is the clear choice for the sports shooter. The landscape or studio photographer will lean towards the extra resolution offered by the Canon. If the ISO performance turns out to be similar for both the Nikon D700 and Canon 5D Mark II, then for the wedding photographer and photo-journalist that need the low light capabilities, the Canon’s extra resolution will give it the edge. Unless that is, that they specifically don’t want to have to deal with larger image files (takes up more room on memory cards, longer to upload, longer to post process etc).
For everyone else, either the Nikon or Canon should meet or more likely exceed their needs, however Canon has the marketing advantage with the headline number. If you’ve spent a lot of time shooting in public, then you know someone is going to come up to you at some point and say “Nice camera, how many megapixels has that thing got?”
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Why Canon’s DSLR Technology is So Good
June 8, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
It doesn’t matter which DSLR you own or are thinking of purchasing. Canon is a company with a great record of using reliable technologies in their DSLR program. A crucial attribute, of the succession and growth of digital photography, is the slow accumulation of better user interfacing on top of the line models. Cameras that rival their pricier equivalents by offering great shot modules, exposure types, speeds, and results are a EOS Rebel XT and a Rebel Xti. Photography buffs love the new trend of high end features on consumer priced cameras.
As the R&D process goes on and perfects their accessories, Canon implements new and better technologies in its camera lineup. A great level of quality is an outcome that is appreciated by photographers. How alike the cameras in the DSLR lines are makes using one camera and then another a photographers dream, this makes it easier to pick up on since the cameras are so similar in functionality.
Since the functionality is so similar between modules it’s a great for anyone that uses multiple camera bodies
Like the photo type featurette, which is a group of preset and build to order settings that will alter the tone, contrast, saturation, and sharpness of images, which means that users can arrange several cameras to make constant photo looks with all the cameras. Also with constant photo results, after taken capture effect adding is far more consistent, so the production is easier.
Through the growth and change of digital photography, many of the newly produced technology, give us some new techniques and features that older models couldn’t, and while certain tech is consistent across the board with all of the dSLR cameras, the most common is Sensor Tech:
Sensor Tech: They offer 2 main sorts of Digital photo sensor: CCD, a charge-coupled device, also CMOS, a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor.
This is a type that is microchip tech; they use CMOS type sensor in the camera models they produce. The two sorts of sensor take in light then change it to digital info, however they manage this challenge in a different manner as to how and where they run the light-to-electron conversion.
Canon is 1 of the only producers that make CMOS sensors and that make and sell full frame, 35mm-size photo sensor – sensors used in the EOS-1Ds Mark III also the EOS 5D. They are also one of the few corporations which plan and make the sensor type in company for the dSLRs. The union of camera and sensors tech is pivotal to making Canon a leader in dSLR tech.
The pros and cons of these technologies are:
CCD sensor. These being the oldest photo sensor tech that has been proved in several photo scanners as well as other optical device; generally these give off low image noise however they unfortunately have some built in limit. The processing of the electrical charge controls the speed that CCDs are able to make photos.
Also, the power that is required to start the relay of electricity across the CCD need more power than the CMOS sensor. This need for more voltage during long shutter speed makes more heat, which in turn makes more digital noise in the photo. Also, CCD-based camera batteries have to be bigger and need a longer recharge time.
CMOS sensor. This sensor works almost the same as a CCD sensor, but does not require as much voltage and can produce photos quicker because of several variables in the designs. CMOS design has the advantage of low voltage consumption as well as fast, the tech has built in disadvantages like producing more noise.
Canon has, throughout the last few years, taken care of the issue by using the home produced tech. And the result: Canon’s CMOS sensor currently provides faster operation and less digital noise.
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The Various Features of Canon Digital SLR Cameras
June 8, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
Canon provides various exciting products for aiding you in photography. Canon Digital SLR Cameras provide some exciting features which take photography to new levels. The Canon Digital SLR Cameras are available in sleek designs and these provide a great quality image. These cameras have high screen resolution which helps you in taking high quality pictures. The Canon Digital SLR Cameras are known to have the highest available resolution in the market. Canon keeps on making improvements in the resolution available in its cameras. The latest model, Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has a large resolution of 21.1 MP.
These cameras are available in a wide range of prices and you can get one which suits your budget and that too, without making a compromise on the quality. The Rebel XS/ 1000 D has numerous exciting features. It has a sleek design and powerful controls and a variety of features. It has a micro SD card slot which can help you store lots of images. This camera has a feature which helps in automatic detection of dark region in an image. It can adjust its brightness to take a high quality picture even in this case.
The conversion of picture from analog format to digital format is done quite effectively and it is rated at the top in the comparison between different products of different manufacturers. Another advantage of this model is that it is light weight and at the same time full of highly useful features. This can help you to shoot good quality pictures even in presence of poor light.
There is a special focus on maintenance of high shutter speed and at the same time controlling the noise levels. The files generated by this camera are quite small in size and thus require small space on your memory device. It is to be noted that saving files in JPG format can help you to save a lot of memory space.
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Review of the Canon Wide Angle Lens – The EF-S 10-22mm F 3.5-4.5 USM
June 8, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
I have just received my new Canon EF-S 10-22 ultra-wide angle lens. This is one of Canon’s most popular lens and is designed for the “crop sensor” series of DSLR. More on what a crop sensor is later. My first thought after a couple of frames is “Wow, this is really wide, it wraps around my block.”
The question of the day is why do I need a 10-22mm wide angle lens. I already have a EF-S 18-55 zoom that came with Canon X1i camera. So what am I going to do with that extra 8mm of width for a wide angle shot. That 8mm is like a football field when I am shooting a landscape in the distance (well maybe not quite a football field, but close).
There is a great need for those of us that shoot landscapes for a wide angle lens. As you might notice in my landscapes I tend to shoot very wide shots with mountains or red rocks in the foreground and the horizon in the distance. I have been shooting most of my landscapes at 18mm with my kit lens on the T1i. That means that I am shooting at 28.8mm in film 35mm size. This is because the T1i is a crop sensor camera with a factor 1.6x.
Now I have to explain the crop sensor stuff. Suffice to say that there are three ratios of crop sensors in the Canon line of cameras; full sensor, 1.3x, and 1.6x. This refers to the ratio of the sensor (the computer chip that sees the image and translates it to digital). The full sensor is the same size as the 35mm camera of years past. The two other ratios are, in effect, a subset of the full sensor and the 35mm film size. For practical purposes this means that the full sensor would see the entire football field, the 1.3x sensor would see inside the 20 yard lines and the 1.6 factor would capture inside the 30 yard lines. Now, you math majors out there do not hold me to the exact proportions, I am just trying to illustrate the concept.
Here is a list showing what Canon cameras have which sensor:
Canon EOS 1Ds, Mark II and II (Full Frame)
Canon EOS 5D and 5D, Mark II (Full Frame)
Canon EOS 1D, Mark III,IV (1.3x Crop Frame)
Canon Digital Rebel, T1i,XSi,XS (1.6x Crop Frame)
Canon EOS 20D,30D,40D,50D,7D (1.6x Crop Frame)
Now what does all this have to do with me wanting, needing, lusting after a 10-22mm wide angle? Now you know that this lens will fit on my camera (whew, that took a long time). You will also know that the 10mm, the widest of the wide angle, is really a 16mm on my camera compared to how it looks on a full frame camera. That is still very good and will capture really ranging views of those red rocks that I am so fond of.
What about the other characteristics of the lens? All the reviews I have read show it to be a very high quality “glass.” Canon designates their top-of-the-line lenses with the letter “L” in the description. Although the EF-S 10-22 f/3.5-4.5 does not carry the “L” designation, the use of three aspheric elements and one SD element is a common characteristic of a quality lens. My first first shots with the lens left me with the impression of how clear and sharp it is.
This has quality optical parts and is not a “low-end, consumer type lens”. Some pundits have suggested that if it had not been an EF-S type lens, it might have received the “L” designation, but since it will not fit on a pro level DSLR (EOS 5D,1Ds series), Canon did not give it a “professional” L designation. In fact, no EF-S lenses have the “L” designation to date.
EF-S lenses, of course, are designed for use only with APS-C (1.6x) sensor Canon DSLRs and will currently only physically mount on the Digital Rebel series, and EOS 20D,30D,40D,50D 7D. The EF-S design allows the rear element to be closer to the sensor then with EF lenses, improving image quality, especially at the shortest focal lengths. The “S” in EF-S means “short back focus” and now you know why.
There are many technical reasons that this lens is good for wide shots and landscapes. The reviews have shown that it is very sharp and very fast when auto focusing. On the negative side I will note that, if you use this lens when looking at a person up close it will make them look like they are standing in the circus exhibit with the distorted mirrors. It is clearly designed for those shots that are as wide as all outdoors.
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Canon 1D Mark 4 – Discover Why This Camera is the Best on the Market Right Now
June 8, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
So you’re shopping for a new high end camera, and you come across the Canon 1D Mark 4…
Looks pretty good, doesn’t it? You’re looking at other high end cameras, and hey, they look pretty good too, don’t they? So, is the Canon 1D Mark 4 a step above? Is it worth it’s $5,500 price?
Well, short answer, in my opinion yes it is. Bet let’s talk about what sets it apart from other cameras.
Alright, well probably the first thing you’ll notice is the 16 Megapixels that this camera has. Now, if you’re anything like me, you’ll see that, and wonder why it’s not higher.
Yea? Am I right? I mean the other high-end camera in Canon’s dSLR series is the 1Ds Mark III, and it has 21, so what gives with this camera?
I felt the same way, but then I realized something, and after doing a bit of research my suspicions were confirmed.
See, one thing that some people sometimes forget about higher Megapixel counts is that at those higher levels you are much more susceptible to noise…in other words the camera doesn’t handle extreme ISOs very well.
The Canon 1D Mark 4 handles it’s highest ISO just as well as it handles the easy, mid range ones.
Even in the dimmest settings, you’ll find little to noise in any photo.
That 16 Megapixel isn’t looking so bad anymore, is it?
Alright, so it handles extreme ISO well, so what? If I’m paying that much money for a camera I’d expect nothing less!
But it just keeps getting better…
See, the Canon 1D Mark 4 is running on dual DIGIC IV processors. This means that not only is it incredibly fast, but the image quality you’re capable of getting is through the roof. In addition, the resolution of the images you get with this camera is actually higher than it’s 21 Megapixel predecessor.
Not only that, but the Mark 4′s auto focus system is flawless. It’s rare that you find a camera with auto focus this good. Canon put a lot into making this camera’s auto focus as near perfect as possible, since the 1D Mark IIIs had so much trouble with it.
Obviously I could go on all day about the neat little features that the camera possesses, but I think that you’re starting to get the point, and I don’t want to write a 10 page article about this camera, so here’s what I’m going to do for you:
Have you ever wanted to get great reviews that talk more about just technical specs? Are you looking for more than just customer reviews on Amazon?
Well, I was too, and then I found this site…It goes into great detail on the Canon 1D Mark 4 as well as just about every other camera model on the market today.
I suggest that you take a look at this site, because if the reviews help you half as much as they helped me, then you’re still in to learn a lot.
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