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When shopping for Canon cameras, know that you are choosing a brand that stands for quality. Canon makes some of the best cameras in the world, and currently provides a line of cameras that are suitable for everyone from the novice user to the expert. There are some features to consider before making your purchasing decision.

The number of megapixels is what determines how clear your shots will be. Megapixels in the amount of 12, 14, or 18 will all produce crystal clear pictures. While lower amounts are fine for photos that will be viewed only on the computer, if you wish to make physical prints, you will want a higher level of megapixels.

Ease of use should also be considered. There are options that include a general setting that will prompt the camera to self-adjust to different conditions. This setting eliminates the need to worry about which setting is best under which conditions. Both novice and moderately skilled photographers may wish to own a camera with a all-purpose setting.

Canon cameras are available in both point and shoot, and digital SLR types. Many people fear digital SLR, but once you learn how to use the many options that these cameras provide, you will be able to take pictures that are as of high a quality as even a professional photographer. Rest assured that the learning curve is not as steep as you might think.

Canon has an update on the network – the 2.8-firmware for the EOS 5D Mark II. As with all software updates from the cameras, it solves some problems detected. Specifically, fix a problem which is that the videos are sometimes not recorded in the registered mode in the settings of the camera or the shutter is not firing when it should under certain circumstances. Has also been fixed that caused a phenomenon be given over-exposure when shooting with Live View enabled.

The detailed description of all the improvements found on this page. Today in English but we assume that tomorrow will be available in Spanish. On the page, as usual, is every step instructions on how to download and the patch in the camera.

We recall that the previous update caused some problems and that the manufacturer was forced to release a new patch for two days by correcting any new errors. Hopefully this time it happens.

Sony has released a firmware update for its cameras and Sony α850 Sony α900. With this improvement, the manufacturer reports that the auto focus is fast and responsive, thanks to improved engine control and detection AF in-focus distance of objects smarter than before.

The creative options are enriched with a broader range of values ​​of exposure compensation (EV) is going to be ± 5EV.

Has also increased the exposure bracketing range from up to 4.0EV (three shots-2EV, 0EV, +2 EV) to a maximum of 6.0EV (-3EV, 0EV, +3 EV).

Similarly, a new menu option to activate the shutter release even when the camera body does not detect any lens attached. This feature is useful for specialized applications such as astrophotography, where the camera is attached to a telescope.

The National Geographic website has posted an interesting collection of analemma a singular photographic specialty. According to Wikipedia illustrates a analemma is the curve describes the position of the sun in the sky if every day of the year he watches the same time of day and from the place of observation.

As can be seen in the images that illustrate this information, the analemma form a curve that is usually about one-eight. Analemma can be observed on other planets in the solar system, but have a different way to that observed in the Earth, Mars, for example, is very similar to a drop of water.

In this case, the authorship of the photographs is not for professionals but the National Geographic magazine’s website includes images taken by amateur astrophotography, including a Spanish Juan Carlos Casado, whose image is possibly the one with greater aesthetic value.

The first analemma was captured in 1978 and since then known more than twenty of these laborious and difficult pictures. In most instances, compositions analemma are the lower and higher, but not always.

The place to find beautiful analemma and many other astronomical images is The World at Night (TWAN), a website specializing in night photography.

Canon has launched two new software updates for the Canon 7D and Canon 550D. Each update corrects various dysfunctions appreciated the performance of the respective models.

The updated camera software is simple to perform and are also well documented in the instructions that come with downloading the software itself. One of the main precautions to take before proceeding with the upgrade is that the camera has installed a fully charged battery to prevent it can be finished in mid-process and let the camera “hanging”, which would force us to take it to service.

The most important thing is your power a flash light and if the new HVL-F43AM Sony guide number (GN) amounts to 43 (105mm lens, ISO 100) which places it as a powerful instrument, without reach the limit of other models.

The flash output level can be changed in 22 increments, from 1 / 1 to 1 / 128 in steps of 1 / 3. This output is complemented by a fast recycle time, roughly about 2.9 seconds.

This flash retrieves a feature that was present for decades, for example, Metz flashes and missed the path of development in many brands, but Sony had already recovered. I’m talking about the possibility to rotate the flash head to make it horizontal or vertical regardless of the frame of the camera is positioned in portrait or landscape. This feature may seem superfluous, adds versatility to the possibilities of bounce and shadows can also get consistent regardless of the position of the camera.

Another brilliant feature of this new compact Sony is the wireless radio control that lets you select the proportions of light emission of up to three separate flash units (the wireless radio control is only available when using the DSLR-A900, DSLR-A850 or DSLR-A700). As this is not an infrared connection, its reliability is much higher and allows the creation of sophisticated lighting effects from various sources, without using additional equipment connection.

Finally, the list of outstanding features worth mentioning that the HVL-F43AM is equipped with a rugged dust and moisture.

Panasonic has officially launched its new Lumix camera, the DMC-GF2. This new model has reduced its size by about 19% and weight by 7% when compared with its predecessor DMC-GF1.

It comes with a Live MOS sensor 12.1 megapixels and the Venus Engine that offers Full HD video at 50i 1920 x 1080 AVCHD format.

The body of the GF2, available in black, white and red is aluminum and while the camera is slim and compact, the handle is designed to ensure a perfect fit.

The camera offers touchscreen control over the screen that allows, for example, focus on the subject simply by touching the LCD.

Contrast AF system used by the Lumix DMC-GF2 is very fast according to the manufacturer’s claims. Users can choose from a wide range of AF modes, including multi-area AF with up to 23 focus areas, 1-area AF with a selectable focus area, Face Detection, and AF Tracking.

The GF2 manual focus, you can enlarge part of a photo to watch them at 1x, 5x or 10x and the captured images can be played on screen by enlarging up to 16 times.

According to the manufacturer, thanks to noise reduction system that employs two noise-canceling (3D NR NR and C) are captured sharp images and natural-looking even when using a high ISO sensitivity, the camera adjusts from 100 to 6,400.

As for image processing, the Intelligent Resolution technology is another feature of the Venus Engine FHD. With this technology, 3 areas – the contours, areas of texture detail and smooth gradation areas – are automatically detected. The edges are effectively improve to have more clarity as there is a moderate emphasis to the areas of texture to look more detailed.

Intelligent Control D-range (Intelligent Dynamic Range Control) optimizes the exposure for each of the parts of the image, avoiding both the black shadows and brightly lit areas.

Like the rest of the system cameras Lumix G Micro Four Thirds it is equipped with a dust reduction system with a vertical vibration of about 50,000 times per second that repels dust and other particles.

The new Lumix can record videos in high resolution 1920 x 1080p Full HD at 50i, or high definition at 1280 × 720 at 60p in AVCHD (MPEG-4 / H.264). Thanks to a direct button placed at the top of the camera, the user can immediately start recording video without any adjustment.

Of course, the camera has all sorts of automatic controls including 17 scene modes and eight preset color effects – Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Film, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette.

Autumn is the favorite season of many photographers. Ideas and tips for better pictures in this time of year.

Autumn is the favorite time for many photographers. The leaves are dried, the trees turn red or yellow in color and fog create special scenes. It’s a good time to exit the forest and look at the reflections in the water. Autumn offers thousands of possibilities to photographers, only need to know where to look.
Photographing fall colors

Red is a dominant color in photography, and that focuses the viewer’s attention. And autumn is nature itself that gives the reddish color that will be seized. Must be sought by both the leaves that have turned ocher, for what will go to parks or out into the woods.

These colors can be combined in two main ways: looking for other warm colors, i.e, leaves or grounds for yellow hues, or looking for complementary colors, i.e, blending with other red leaves that are still green.

The color may deepen with a polarizing filter, Burn a little or making digital photo retouching later.
The forest, the perfect setting for photographing fall

The woods take on a special aura in the fall and become mysterious and melancholy. Therefore, it is one of the best pictures to portray during the autumn months.

It is advisable to go during the first hours of the day, if possible at dawn, when the fog has not yet been dispersed and the light poured softly in the trees. Near a river, that sense of aura that surrounds the environment will be strengthened as the in stream emerge from the fog.

The forests can also find details such as fungi, small insects, preferably brightly colored to stand out among the colors yellow or fallen leaves. Although less prone to spring, can also be a good time for macro photography.

Rain Photography
Rainy days are a cause often missed by photographers, but offers interesting snapshots. Cities change completely and melancholy scenes are created perfect for artistic photography.

A primary rule for a rainy day is to check reflexes. Water is a spectacular reflections in the cities, especially at night. By day, the pools can also be a good resource for photography.

Images of rain are also conducive to black and white. In general, you should shoot in color and then change to grayscale in the processing of the picture
Photographing water in autumn

Water is one of the most difficult to master photography, it is not easy to control your reflexes. However, these reflexes may be the main subject of the photograph, as seen in the topic about the rain. Of course, reflection can also be found in lakes, quiet rivers or small ponds, where the colors of nature can create an interesting effect.

Moreover, in autumn you can still find streams that run through the woods. These will give an even more mysterious aura to the pictures if you increase the shutter speed, which will appear silky robes. Therefore, it is essential to find the hours with less daylight, as dawn or dusk, and use a tripod.

Color is the backbone of the fall, but this time of year allows for hundreds of different prints that any amateur photographer should not miss.

The World Press Photo jury has awarded the first prize in international competition, Best Cinematography, 2010, the South African photographer Jodi Bieber for a snapshot of Aisha Bibi, an Afghan woman in 18 years to her husband cut off her nose and ears to leave home. This image has been chosen among the 108,059 photographs submitted to the latest edition of the 5847 contest taken by photographers from 125 different nationalities. The judges saw the photograph, which made headlines last August for Time magazine, as an icon that reflects the situation of abuse dignity of many women in the world.

The foreman of the World Press Photo was American David Burnett, photojournalist and a founding member of Contact Press Images.

Among the Spanish. Moleres Fernando’s work, published by El Pais Semanal, has been awarded second prize in the category of stories of everyday life with work on the situation in which they live under locked in a prison in Sierra Leone. Also Gustavo Cuevas, EFE, has won second place in the sports category, for his photograph of the butt of Julio Aparicio in sales, May 21, 2010. A portrait of a Dinka man outside his home in Akkach, southern Sudan, taken by Guillem Valle, has been awarded third prize in the category of portraits.

The April 23 start in Amsterdam (Netherlands) on a world tour of the winning photographs from World Press Photo

Canon will make the sale in July a new telephoto zoom, the EF-S 55-250 mm f/4-5, 6 IS II is a compact and affordable optical-market enthusiast.

This new lens is versatile in its range 5x optical lens that goes from standard to medium telephoto in full format and would have an equivalent Canon APS-C format (1.6x) 88 to 400 mm so that it becomes an ideal target for sports applications, nature, etc.. always limiting the inherent brightness of a target average price.

The EF-S 55-250 mm f/4-5, 6 IS II will be sold individually or as part of a double kit, along with EF-S 18-55 mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS II, recently presented, and the bodies EOS 550D, EOS 600D and EOS 60D, as appropriate, so that beginners can have from the start of a pack that covers from wide angle to telephoto.

Although not a career goal of expensive L series has interesting features like the Image Stabilizer (IS) in four steps, including a lens Ultra Low Dispersion (UD) and the application of Super Spectra coatings Canon to get sharp images, high contrast and no ghosting.