Blitz for Dummies

Blitz or flash freely translated into the flash. This is one accessory that is widely used in the world of photography. Its main function is to illuminate (mencahayai / illuminated) objects to the lack of light exposure well. But later began expanding its use to produce artistic photographs. However, flash photography is one thing to be learned. Most of the readers must have often used the flash well and getting good results also, but this paper will discuss the basic knowledge required to use the flash correctly. Correct in the sense in theory can be accepted and justified in terms of using a base that can be explained scientifically.

Using the flash is not merely a flash lit it, directing the camera and click and be a single photo and beautiful light, but there are things we need to know for the sake of getting good photographs and correct it. Whether we look at digital cameras as art or technology, the flash still is a means of simplify, optimize, and enhance creativity.

Meters, Aperture, and Shutter Speed

Photography briefly defined as the science is often painted with light. In conventional photography using film, we ‘paint’ with light in the film layer. Term is to burn the movie permanently using light with a certain intensity. The intensity of light entering the film or CCD / CMOS digital camera should be right. Excess lighting will cause the results of washed-out photos (commonly called over-exposure/OE) and lighting will cause the results of the dark images (commonly called under-exposure/UE). So how to get the right light?

We know what is called lightmeter in the world of photography. Lightmeter some built-in in the camera body and some are handheld. We usually use is the built-in lightmeter it. We use to measure lightmeter reflective light that comes into our lens (if TTL) and the processor will determine whether the camera is in accordance with the type of film cameras installed in us. In the auto mode or programmed auto, the camera will automatically find the right combination of f / stop and shutter speed (explanation follows). In the aperture priority mode (A / Av) the camera will use the f / stop which we select and determine the appropriate shutter speed. In contrast, the shutter speed priority mode (S / Tv) the camera will use a shutter speed that we choose and determine the appropriate aperture. In manual mode (M) we will have to determine the right combination is guided by the camera meter.

Aperture or shutter opening is wide hole opened by the camera to allow light inside. Usually symbolized by the number f / stop. This figure is actually the result of a multiple of sqrt (2). Commonly used is usually started from 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, ff. To keep in mind, the greater the number the smaller the opening. Because it is usually written as the denominator fractions such as f/1.4, f / 2, f/2.8, f / 4, f/5.6, f / 8, f/11, f/16, f/22, and so on. Aperture is also associated with DoF (Depth of Field) or the space that we can sharply defined as a room in front and back of objects that are included in the range of focus. DoF is itself influenced by 3 things are:

1. f / stop where f / greater DoF would provide a wider (more and more regional focus).
2. Distance of objects where objects are further focus will cause the DoF is also widening.
3. The use of telephoto lenses where the lens will give a narrower DoF than a wide angle lens (wide angle).

Shutter speed or aperture is the length of the shutter curtain is opened to allow light inside. This figure is symbolized by a second unit and the increase / decrease in the form of multiples of ½. Example: 30s, 15s, 8s, 4s, 2s, 1s, 1/2s, 1/4s, 1/8s, 1/15s, 1/30s, 1/60s, 1/125s, 1/250s, 1/500s, 1/1000s, 1/2000s, 1/4000s, and so on. The slower the light coming in more and more.

As measured by the camera’s meter the incoming light intensity is. If the meter shows the lack of light then we can reduce the f / stop or slow the shutter speed. Conversely if the meter shows the advantages of light then we can expand f / stop or speed up the shutter speed. One thing to remember is that the slower shutter speed the more likely the object blurred by hand movement, camera shake or movement of the object itself.

Blitz and GN

To divide / classify blitz, there are several classifications that can be used. The first, based on the availability of the camera flash is divided into the built-in flash and external. Built-in flash from the camera itself while the external flash is a flash attached additional cables or hot shoe to the camera. In addition, we also can divide by the type / brand of camera. We know the dedicated flash and non-dedicated flash. Dedicated flash flash is made specifically to use certain features within a specific camera. Usually the camera manufacturer-specific flash out also for the camera range and can use features such as TTL, slow sync or rear sync, etc.. While non-dedicated flash has the general functions of most of the camera alone and can be used regardless of the type / brand of camera. Flash this type usually require a lot of computation because the flash is already dedicated’ve got the information from the camera lighting so that does not require additional settings again. There are also flash output power (GN) can be arranged and some are not able to (fixed GN). We’ll tend to talk more about the flash non-dedicated, non-TTL, and fixed GN.

In using flash photography, we will not escape from the calculations related to the intensity of light reflected back from objects that we cahayai. Therefore, we will see what is often called the GN (Guide Number) or flash power. In short we can say if flashnya powerful, it will be one object with mencahayai lighter and can reach more distant objects.

GN is basically a simple calculation of flash power. There are 2 kinds of writing GN using a different calculation of unit m (meters) and feet (feet). Normally in Indonesia, we use the count to m. This is one of the considerations are also due to flash with the same strength, the number GN m and different feet away. In addition, GN is generally written for the use of film with ISO / ASA 100 and wide angle (35mm/24mm/20mm).

GN is a product of the distance from the opening (f / stop or aperture) in certain conditions (ISO / ASA 100/35mm/m or ISO / ASA 100/35mm/feet). For example, if we want to use flash to photograph a person standing at a distance of 5m from us using a 35mm lens and we want to use f/2.8 then we need to flash GN 14. Calculation commonly used is usually just find the right aperture for a particular blitz. For example, the GN 28 will flash to photograph the object is 5m that we will use f/5.6.

GN is only a guide for photographers. Not set in stone. Which affected a few. One of them is the ISO / ASA is used. Each 1-stop increase in ISO / ASA will cause GN increased by sqrt (2) or approximately 1.4 times (or the farthest distance multiplied by 1.4) and 2-stop improvement in ISO / ASA will cause GN increased 2 times (or the farthest distance multiplied by 2 ).

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Film SLRs vs. Vs. Prosumer Digital Camera. DSLRs

One thing to remember is that the film cameras and digital camera is different. In the digital camera itself, there is a difference between pocket camera (in this case is usually able to use additional flash is the PDC / Prosumer Digital Camera)) and Digital SLR (DSLR). The first difference, of course, in terms of the proportions of the sensor / film to the lens. Because the digital camera sensor smaller than 35mm film, then we’ll be stuck on a long comparison of different lenses. To obtain a similar angle as 35mm, so the camera with a sensor 1/1.8 “will use the lens of about 7.5mm, D100 will use a 24mm lens and 10D will use a 20mm lens. This is the effective length of the lens to start the calculation using the flash GN.

Second, zooming. At the PDC, zooming will cause a change f / stop is slower (large numbers) and so also with the use of consumer zoom in SLR / DSLR. For example, we know f/3.3-f.5 lens 35-70. That is, the largest opening is f/3.3 at 35mm and the largest opening is f/4.5 at 70mm. This certainly will affect the object being photographed.

Use the zoom on the camera is usually coupled with the use of the flash zoom head. Telephoto lens / zoom to narrow the angle and zoom lens coverage on the flash head to narrow the dispersion of light that flash in other words increasing intensity, so they can reach further. Zoom head position and the telephoto lens on the wide positions would cause a part of the photo is not a light or familiar with the term vignet. Zoom head in wide positions and telephoto lens in position will cause a flash of light can not reach the remote object (after all, it’s worth a telephoto lens? For photographing objects that far?). In addition it also happens if we attach a 35mm lens on DSLR and then we do a flash calculation using the calculation remains to SLR is usually because the angle is equivalent to 50mm or more (depending on factors pengalinya). Actually there are no significant problems that arise, but we are ‘wasting’ the light in vain.

Exemode SQ28m, Super Mini Digital Camera

Judging from its size that can be grasped by our fingers, it is the perfect camera if we use it to take pictures without having the hassle to carry a large camera already bagged.
Wishing to become a secret agent?! I think it can not be realized by all people especially if you’re only someone without a good stalking skills, which must be owned by a secret agent. But at least these desires could be remedied if you can have a digital camera this small.
The camera output Exemode this SQ28m type, it is a miniature digital camera that is designed so pretty with the colors of interest also. Besides taking pictures, you can also record moving pictures in video. This pocket camera has a CMOS sensor with 1.95 Megapixel resolution that can take quality pictures in 1280 × 1200px resolution. It also can record video size 320 × 240 with a speed 8fps.
The camera size is 53 × 23x19mm, uku
rannya just like house keys. But do not be afraid, as the storage medium supplied 64MB of internal memory which can also be coupled with capacity reaching 2GB microSD. This camera also weighs 21gram only just, with a choice of red and blue colors.
They say this new miniature camera in Japan will be inaugurated next week, following a price range of these products alone. Well, turns out to be dreaming of a secret agent, is no longer an empty dream yes, but if you can have this cute camera, have to be careful, otherwise you could lose because of its size is so small.

How to Take a picture The Great Digital Photos
• Written by Adi Murvianto
• Posted September 17, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Photographed using a digital camera that takes some of the same techniques used such as shooting using negative film. But there are some important things differently in a digital camera. Usually there is a pause between when you press the button to take pictures and when the camera takes a picture (except for some expensive models). The longer the time gap means that the more difficult to capture a moment. Here are some ways to minimize it:

Setting focus before shooting
When using auto focus, pressing the shutter button is not in full (on hold half way) will tell camera to focus on the target. You may have to wait a few seconds with key presses conditions half way, so that when the moment you take a slingshot, camera will not spend time to focus.
Use manual exposure settings
Camera takes time to calculate the exposure settings (exposure) in full automatic mode, so best to use manual settings.
Do not use flash unless absolutely necessary
The time required to charge the flash will increase the lag time. If you need a flash (flash), consider to use an external flash.
Use the viewfinder
Rather than using the LCD screen on a digital camera, your battery will be more efficient if using viewfinder. It also will reduce the time required for the camera ready.
Reduce the image quality
Digital camera allows you to adjust image size and resolution to be taken. TIFF files are large and not compressed would look nice, but it could cause a break. If you intend to take action pictures, try using image setting a lower quality (and smaller images). This will be a little sacrifice quality, but will increase the chance you take pictures that you really want. Perform experiment with camera settings to find the right combination of image quality and the gap (shutter lag).
Use the burst mode
If your camera has this feature, Burst mode is a great way to get a moment that really fit your own, in a way to catch a few quick pictures in a few seconds. Depending on the type of camera, burst mode (or continuous mode) may be slightly lower image quality.
Hopefully with these tips you can get pictures of good, such as holidays to resorts such as the Object Identify and Go Tours in Pandeglang. source: howstuffworks.com

Tips Choosing a Digital Camera

Before buying a digital camera, you need to know some terms related to the features found on a digital camera, as follows:
- Resolution (megapixels)
- The size, weight, and design
- Zoom lens
- Manual focus
- Storage media
- Batteries
- Movie (video) and sound
- Setting the lighting
- Menu
- Landscape mode
- White-balance
- LCD and viewfinder
- Anti vibration
- Wireless
Resolution (Megapixels)
If your goal is to buy a digital camera to just send a picture via email, or just to take a picture postcard size, the 1-megapixel resolution is sufficient. Indeed, with a large megapixel size you become more free to process the resulting image, such as large print quality is still good (if megapixels are used less, then the picture will look “broken” when printed in large sizes), or take some pictures (crop) with good quality.
Size, weight, and design
For some people, having a lightweight camera fits in your pocket or, perhaps more important than the resolution owned. Small camera is nice, but usually has a small button and limited. Also, small cameras usually do not have manual controls.

Zoom lens
Camera at a low price usually does not have an optical zoom lens facility. If you are faced with a choice between a camera that has a higher optical zoom, the camera resolution is higher, then you should select the optical zoom was higher. Because the optical zoom is better, you do not need to use software to help enlarge the picture and cut it (crop) because it will reduce the image resolution. We have cameras that offer up to 20X zoom level. Such lenses are ideal for nature photography or sports event. But if the camera used did not have the facility to stabilize a pretty good images, it may take a tripod to avoid image blur. Please note, some vendors are combining optical zoom with digital zoom – which take a picture with fewer number of pixels and digital zoom.
Manual focus
For taking pictures in close-up or in situations where the decision to use auto focus is less satisfactory, then switch to manual focus will give better results. Lower-class cameras usually do not have a manual focus feature.
Data storage
At the highest resolution, a 5-megapixel camera can store as many as 6 to 8 images on standard memory card 16 MB. The size of the camera memory card is built less important, because you usually have to buy memory cards with larger capacity. The price of a Compact Flash, SD (Secure Digital) Card, and SmartMedia cards ranges from $ 6 – $ 15 for 512 MB, or $ 25 – $ 40 for 2 GB. Type SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) offers a new 4 GB capacity (around $ 50) to 32 GB (about $ 350 – $ 700), but not compatible with standard SD slot. So make sure you choose a camera that supports SDHC card if you plan to buy it.
Batteries
The camera uses several types of batteries, including:
- AA (both types of alkaline which can not be recharge, or the type of nickel metal hydride (NiMH) which can be recharge)
- High-capacity disposable CRV3
- High quality rechargable batteries
Movie (video) and sound
Some cameras have a feature to record a movie (video). This option is useful to make a short clip if you do not have a camcorder. Some models can also record sound on a photograph. All you need to remember, a digital SLR camera can not take video.

Setting lighting
All digital cameras allow for shooting in full automatic model – just press the button, release, and you immediately get the result. Most cameras also offer aperture setting facility, where you can adjust the size of the lens opening or how long the lens cover open, and the camera automatically adjust other variables to provide appropriate lighting. This facility functions such as to create more background blur (fade) while the object at the front still look sharp.
Menu
When choosing a camera, consider the ease of access to public functions – such as resolution, macro mode, flash, and adjustment of lighting – and the ease of reviewing newly completed picture was photographed. If too many buttons, you’ll spend time guessing the function of a button, while the menu is too much you will spend time to search for the location of a function.

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Landscape mode
Some cameras try to entice users – especially novices in the field of photography – with many options landscape mode, the setting and subject variations, such as beach, fireworks, and underwater. One of the important functions of the cameras is facial recognition (facial recognition). In detecting faces, trying to optimize camera focus and lighting of the subject, to produce a better effect than the general portrait mode on a camera there.
White-balance
Almost all digital cameras allow you to choose white-balance setting via presets available. This setting tells the camera what parts of a shot that must be seen more white, and the part which looks more black, and other parts must be seen how.
LCD and viewfinder
All digital cameras have an LCD screen, varied from 1.8 to 3.5 inches. Smaller size will limit the ability of the new review was photographed images. Several types of new camera has a LCD touch screen (touch screen), which can be used to determine the focus of a subject, or to select menu. LCD quality varies widely, too, there is less clear when exposed to light, there is also a mottled look at the lack of light conditions. If possible, try a camera outside the room before you decide to buy it.
Anti vibration
Some cameras offer anti-vibration function to stabilize the image as scene modes. This is very useful when you are in a situation that makes it difficult to take photos in sharp, as for example in less light conditions. One of the weaknesses of anti-vibration mode is that you can not use the other features related to the fashion scene.
Wireless
Using Wi-Fi to transfer images to a PC, printer, or photo sharing site sounds very interesting. But you have to try this feature before, because Wi-Fi features are not running smoothly in some cases and eventually will only add extra costs from the price of the camera.
Digital Camera Kodak EasyShare ZD710 [Alnect Computer]

Kodak EasyShare ZD710 is a combination of the 7 megapixel CCD with a Schneider-Kreuznach lens VARIOGON 38 to 380 mm with 10x capability. But this camera has no optical stabilization mechanism and mechanical stabilization that is needed when shooting are not using a tripod or cahaynya as low intensity. ZD710 is replaced with digital image stabilization which allows the use of high ISO that can prevent the image blur due to camera shaking. In addition to the live view LCD 2 “with a resolution of 150K pixels, this camera also has a view finder with a depth greater resolution, which is 201K pixels. Figure which has been taken, can be directly stored on SDHC / SD / MMC memory cards, or the internal His memory of 32MB.
As in ordinary digital cameras, camera that looks like this DSLR camera has scene modes for beginners that can help users to obtain the desired image without the need to struggle with setting the shutter speed, aperture, or the like. There are 16 scene modes are provided, ie portrait, sports, landscape, candlelight, night portrait, night landscape, snow, beach, text, fireworks, flower, manner / museum, self-portrait, children, backlight and sunset. But this camera also offers the use of enthusiastic, like P (program), A (aperture priority), S (shutter priority), M (manual), smart scene, high ISO, digital image stabilization and panorama. Ballance 5 white settings available here, including auto mode and ISO sensitivity that can be automatically gives a chance at 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1.600, all at maximum resolution. For those who want to capture important moments, but not just a static image, video mode was already available here. There are 2 kinds of video capture means can be selected based on quality, VGA (640 x 480) or QVGA (320 x 240) at 30fps speed, as well as audio in it. Video on-encode in any format QuickTime Motion-JPEG.
All data contained in this ZD710 memory can be transferred to computer through USB 2.0 Full Speed, slower than most digital cameras that use USB 2.0 High Speed. Power comes from 2 AA battery (NiMH, lithium, or oxy-alkaline), a CRV3 disposable lithium, or rechargeable NiMH KAA2HR KODAK battery pack. Even so, this camera is bundled with a lithium battery is accompanied by chargernya sign.

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Full specifications of the Kodak EasyShare ZD710 can be found at Computer Alnect
Max. Resolution 7.1 Megapixels
Sensor Size / Type 1/2.5”CCD
Zoom 10x Optical Zoom Capability + Approx. 5x digital zoom with Schneider-Kreuznach Lens
Focal Length (35 mm Eqv.) 38 (W) – 380 (T) mm
Max. Aperture F/2.8 ~ 3.7
Lens Mount Not Available
Auto Focus Yes with Type TTL-AF
AF-Assist Lamp Yes
Image Stabilizer Yes Engine with Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)
Macro (min. Distance) auto / 60cm / 12cm
2.0”LCD Display TFL active matrix LCD (wide-angle color LCD)
Yes with TTL Viewfinder Electronic (201K pixels)
Built in Flash Yes with Auto / Manual Pop-Up Flashlight
External Flash Support Not Available
Manual Control Yes
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Movie mode (format) MPEG-4 with Sound and Zoom
Movie Resolution 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Sound Recording Yes
Video Out: Yes + HD output for viewing on HDTV devices
RAW Mode No
PictBridge Support Yes
External Storage Type SD / SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
Battery Type 2 x AA Alkaline / AA Ni-MH Batteries
Dimension (WHD) (98 x 78 x 73) mm Body Only
Weight Approx. 280 grams
Alnect Care Warranty 30 Days
Standard Warranty 1 Year
Manufacturer website http://www.kodak.com/

DSLR Camera Canon EOS 1000D

Canon EOS 1000D (the term for the European region), or also known as the Digital Rebel XS or Canon EOS Kiss Digital F to Japanese territory, is a cheaper version of the 450D DSLR camera. Because it is a cheap version, of course there are some features cuts in some parts. Such as only using sensors with a capacity of 10.1 MP 450D using a 12.1 MP sensor registration. 7 point auto focus of the 9 point auto focus 450D owned.
Canon EOS 1000D comes with the kit lens with the size 18-55 EF-S IS F3.5-5.6. One of the advantages of this kit lens is the ability to image stabilizer which allows us to reduce speed to get the results shutterspeed more appropriate, without fear of image is blurred due to vibration tanggan when we pressed the shutter button. This camera uses a lens mount for EF lenses and EF-S, so that we can be more flexible in choosing what lens to use with this camera.
In terms of design, look no notable changes from the 450D. Only dimension smaller and weighs 25 grams lighter than the 450D, to be precise around 502 grams with battery or 450 grams without batteries. As a consequence, the material used looks and feels very fragile because it only uses regular plastic materials. Not only light, but also a more friendly price with this material. If you only use the LCD as The access certain menus alone, just 2.5 inches may be enough. The buttons are also highly structured and has its own characteristics in each of the buttons so that when we want to use the existing features, we do not need to see these buttons.
From the resulting picture quality, this camera can produce a pretty good images and match 450D image quality. This could be because DIGIC III processor is used. Pictures taken with high ISO was only given a little noise in dark areas. In addition, the use of digital view finder is better than the optical view finder.
Just as digital cameras other types of EOS, this camera is equipped with a sensor cleaning system that can help clear the dust from the sensor so that the images we are not bothered by the dust dirt. The way Canon EOS 1000D is cleaned with a vibration sensor is the ultrasonic wave and then use a low pass filter which has anti-static coating that can protect from dust.
Type of memory used in cameras Canon EOS 1000D is the primary (secure digital) memory cards and can also be used in SDHC memory type to a larger capacity. Because the current memory prices more affordable, and also the ability of this camera store is bigger, it is advisable to use a memory card with a large size or at least above 1G.
Like most entry-level DSLRs, and exactly like the 450D, EOS 1000D also provides a number of auto shooting modes aimed at beginners, including portrait, landscape, close-ups, sports and night portrait and flash off choices. All of these functions performed adequately in all aspects, apart from the close-up macro mode that did not come near to offering a true 1:1 reproduction (you’ll need a dedicated macro lens for that). All of these functions performed adequately in all aspects, apart from a close-up macro mode that can not produce a 1:1 image. Therefore we still need to take additional macro lens. Here of course there are also manual mode and semi-automatic for users who want to put forward exposure control. Canon refers to these advanced operations as the ‘creative zone’ and provides all the normal settings including program, and the full manual mode. Canon refers to this as a follow-up operation ‘creative zone’ and provides all the normal settings including program Aperture and Shutter Priority and full manual mode. In addition, Canon EOS 1000D also provides ‘A-DEP’ (Outomatic Depth of Field) which serves to give the difference between an object with the objects around them.
Canon EOS 1000D is designed to be used with battery grip BG-E5 type (optional, not included in the purchase dos camera) to add a battery with double type or the type of lithium AA battery which can be obtained easily at nearby stores if we running out of battery. Battery performance congenital Canon EOS 1000D (battery LP-E5 type) is good enough mentioned can be used to shoot kuranglebih at 500 times the normal condition, but it is very influential on how often you use the LCD to review or preview, also how much we use flash will affect the internal battery power. It is advisable to have a spare battery to avoid unexpected conditions.
Goods can be viewed at http://www.alnect.net/products.php?/10/57/127/211/Gadget/Digital_Camera_DSLR/Canon/Kamera_DSLR_Canon_EOS_1000D
General Specifications Canon EOS 1000D (Alnect Computer)
Max. Resolution Approx. 10.1 Megapixels (Effective)
Sensor Size / Type 22.2 x 14.8mm CMOS
Packet Type Lens Canon EF-S 18 – 55mm 1: 3.5 – 5.6 IS
Maximum Capability Zoom Optical Zoom (3.06x at 55mm) with 1.5x – 10x Playback Mode
Focal Length (35mm Eqv.) 18 – 55mm (35mm equivalent focal length (APS-C) 29-88)
Max Aperture F 3.5 ~ 5.6
Lens Mount Isa with Canon EF / EF-S Lens Kit
Auto Focus TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (7 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at center))
AF-Assist Lamp Yes
Image Stabilizer Yes Engine with Optical Image Stabilizer
Macro (Min. Distance) 0:28 m Closest focusing distance
LCD Display 2.5”TFT, approx. 230.000 dots (Coverage Approx. 100%) – With Live View Functions Yes Viewfinder Eye-level with pentamirror (Coverage Approx. 95%)
Exposure Control TTL Full Aperture Metering with 35-zone SPC
Shutter Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter (speed 30 – 1 / 4000 sec)
Built in Flash Yes (Up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 27mm))
External Flash Support Yes with E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
Manual Control Yes
ISO Sensitivity Auto (100-800), from 100 to 1600 (in 1-stop increments)
Movie Mode Support No
Video Out Yes with PAL / NTSC (User Selectable)
Yes RAW mode with Approx. 9.8 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
PictBridge Support Yes
External Storage Type SD Card, SDHC Card Slot
Battery 1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E5
Dimension (WHD) (126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9) mm
Weight Approx. 450 grams (Body Only)
Alnect Care Warranty 30 Days
Standard Warranty 1 Year
Price from Alnect Rp. 5,995,000

DSLR Camera Canon EOS 450D

Canon EOS 450D or also often called Digital Rebel XSI actually been around since 2008. Do not know the month and date. This camera is intended for beginners and entry level dSLR camera to taste but with suitable price and with features that are not too well for the amateur. This camera came after his brother, Canon 350D and Canon 400D, a big success in the world market and became very popular.
Canon EOS 450D offers four configurations: body only (without lens), with a lens EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, with the addition of the twin lens lens EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, and enthusiast kit that comes with the lens EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM.
Which is different from earlier this camera is no longer using the DIGIC II processor, DIGIC III processor, but newer. Use of these processors create images this camera produced to be quite sharp and quite prominent in the details-details. As a catcher image, 450D uses a CMOS sensor 12.1 Mega pixels resolution with autofocus sensor is 9 points more accurate and fast enough.
Another advantage of this camera can be paired with almost any type of Canon lens collection.
Here is a detailed specification of Canon EOS 450 D can be obtained at Alnect Computers
Max. Resolution Approx. 12.2 Megapixels (Effective)
Sensor Size / Type 22.2 x 14.8mm CMOS
Packet Type Lens Canon EF-S 18 – 55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS
Maximum Capability Zoom Optical Zoom (3.06x at 55mm) with 1.5x – 10x Playback Mode
Focal Length (35mm Eqv.) 18 – 55mm (35mm equivalent focal length (APS-C) 29-88)
Max Aperture F 3.5 ~ 5.6
Lens Mount Isa with Canon EF / EF-S Lens Kit
Auto Focus TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (7 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at center))
AF-Assist Lamp Yes
Image Stabilizer Yes Engine with Optical Image Stabilizer
Macro (Min. Distance) 0:28 m Closest focusing distance
LCD Display 3.0”TFT, approx. 230.000 dots (Coverage Approx. 100%) – With Live View Functions
Yes Viewfinder Eye-level with pentamirror (Coverage Approx. 95%)
Exposure Control TTL Full Aperture Metering with 35-zone SPC
Shutter Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter (speed 30 – 1 / 4000 sec)
Built in Flash Yes with Retractable, auto pop-up flash (E-TTL II autoflash)
External Flash Support Yes with E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
Manual Control Yes
Basic Mode ISO Sensitivity (ISO 100 to 800 Set Auto) Creative Mode ISO 100 to 1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto
Movie Mode Support No
Video Out Yes with PAL / NTSC (User Selectable)
Yes RAW mode with Approx. 15.3 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)
PictBridge Support Yes
External Storage Type SD Card, SDHC Card Slot Expandable
Battery Type Lithium-Ion LP-E5 Rechargeable Battery (7.4 V, 1050 mAh)
Dimension (WHD) (128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9) mm
Weight Approx. 475 grams (Body Only w / o Battery and SD Cards)
Alnect Care Warranty 30 Days
Standard Warranty 1 Year

Most important part of a system is the lens on the camera

The quality of images produced by the first camera is determined by the factors of good lens, then the rest is processed by the sensor and image processor system in the camera. Unfortunately when someone is judging whether or not a camera, lens factor actually be the element that is often overlooked, as if each lens on the camera is the same. Someone will be more likely to pursue a high-resolution, high ISO capability and so on than to find out how well the lens contained in a camera.
No one did, because the resolution is a factor that can raise the prestige of a camera, and so the first thing that is always asked by everyone who saw our camera. But at least, to know how the lens is good and what keterbatasnnya, we can better understand the capabilities of our cameras.
For starters, let us first record the terms frequently used when discussing about the lens on the camera, so have the same perception about these terms.
• Focal length (focal length): Determining the image area that can be taken by the camera. To take a picture of a broad and wide, the lens used is wide lenses (below 35mm). To get a perspective of a normal image used normal lens (around 50mm) and take pictures for a much needed telephoto lenses (above 100mm). If the lens has only one focal distance lens just called fix (fixed), while if the lens can be changed from wide to telephoto zoom lens is called. Zoom lens capability is measured by comparing the maximum telephoto to wide maximum, for example when a zoom lens with wide focal length specification of 28mm and 280mm telephoto, it is called a 10x zoom lens (or 280 divided by 28).
• The speed of the lens (lens speed): Each lens has a diaphragm which regulate the amount of light duty that can pass through the lens. Diaphragm can enlarge and shrink according to the specified aperture value, expressed as f. For ease, remember that large openings have small f values, and vice versa (the small openings have a large f value). So f/3.5 is larger than f / 8. The bigger the lens opening, the more light that can be inserted through the lens, and allows use of shutter on the camera faster. Each lens has a maximum opening different, can be very large (f/1.4) to smaller (f / 4). Therefore, the lens has a large opening called fast lenses (can use shutter speed) and lens are small openings called the lens labih slow, because most often forcing the camera using a slower shutter.
• The sharpness of the lens (sharpness): Being a determining factor of a good photo results, usually no matter the sharpness of certain size, but by looking at test results of the review of the camera / lens to the test chart, we know the sharpness of a lens. A good lens ideally should provide a uniform sharpness throughout the image area, both in the middle or at the edge / corner. Similarly, the sharpness of the zoom lens, ideally should remain sharp both at the time when atapun wide maximum telephoto.
• Distortion lens (lens distortion): It is an optical aberration phenomenon that can not be avoided because the lens will tend to bend the straight image area, primarily as wide or telephoto position. Distortion at wide-called barrel distortion (straight lines become curved out) and at telephoto is called pincushion (straight lines become curved in). However, the present lenses have been equipped with specialized lens elements to reduce the lens defects that may occur.
• Another term commonly used in assessing the lens is vignetting, purple fringing, lens flares, and Bokeh. But on this occasion I will not discuss these terms further considering the limited time.

Before buying a camera, one should first recognize that the future needs of a photographic camera lenses in accordance with his needs. Here are some common scenarios that occur in the real world:
• For daily use, simple documentation photographs, family pictures: 3x zoom lens, with focal length 35mm to 105mm. This is the lens focal length is most common in compact cameras on the market. Wide to telephoto lens of this kind is considered to meet most of the photography needs everyday.
• For landscape and architecture: wide lens (fixed or zoom). For example, DP Sigma compact cameras have a fixed wide lens, while the other camera lens at wide can generally up to 10x optical zoom. For example, Lumix TZ4 has a focal length from 28mm to 280mm. On the market today began many cameras with wide lenses, though not always the same length fokalnya. Generally is at 28mm, although some are 30mm or even 24mm.
• For the needs of remote images, bird lovers, and who liked to secretly photographed from a distance: a telephoto lens which is generally found in cameras Prosumer / super zoom. Usually camera with telephoto lens has a maximum length of over 300mm, and some even above 500mm. If you find a camera with 10x optical zoom, 12x, 15x and even up to 20x zoom, the camera is an example of a telephoto lens capabilities.
• For the needs of high-shutter speed, or use in place of less light: fast lenses with diafrgama maximum exposure above f/2.8. Or a zoom lens that has a constant maximum diaphragm opening (as in the lens Lumix FZ20). Keep in mind that such a fast lens is quite rare, however, because the design is difficult and high production costs. Instead, now encountered a new camera with a slow lens with the diaphragm opening that starts from f/3.5 quite disappointing.
After a prospective buyer to understand the needs of photographic cameras and choose lenses (camera) that he liked, then he can explore further to the lens (camera) that has it. In practice, there will be so awe or disappointment may even be the performance of optical lenses. But once you do not feel sorry if the picture was not satisfactory, you can be too imposing your camera lens exceeds limits. At least, recognize the first few facts about the following lenses:
• The lens has many elements in it. The more elements, the path of light paths will become more complex and tends to reduce the quality and sharpness of the lens. So it has nothing in history can match the zoom lens fix lens sharpness, because of the many elements that have a zoom lens.
• The lens will always have a wide deviation / distortion. For that do not force a wide lenses to photograph people’s faces, because the later will look round and fat. Also avoid using a wide lens to photograph a straight line.
• The sharpness of the lens is not always the same. The sharpness of the lens is reduced when the diaphragm is opened up or reduced minimum (lens diffraction effects). A zoom lens will also decrease the sharpness when used in the tele position. To get the best sharpness, use a wide focal length up to normal, and use the diaphragm value of the middle (sweet spots) around f/5.6 to f / 8.
• The center of the lens is always sharper than the edge / corner. A good lens has a sharpness that still pretty good in his corner, and a bad lens will experience a severe reduction in sharpness in the corners, corner blurriness term. But considering most of the object image in the middle, then (thankfully) few people look at the corner detail of a photograph.
• The maximum diaphragm aperture on the zoom lens can be changed. To avoid the complicated lens designs, the zoom lens has its own uniqueness with maximum openings of different diaphragm in a different focal length. Notice the writing on the lens, ie lens 35-105mm f/2.8-4.5 means “the position of 35mm wide, maximum exposure is f/2.8, while at 105mm maximum telephoto position, opening up to f/4.5 maximum down”
• super zoom lens has a lot of compromise. Initially there is no lens that has an extreme focal range, which can accommodate up to 26mm wide on a 520mm telephoto lens. But the market needs and inter-brand competition makes producers finally forced to make a versatile lens can (sapujagad) such as the Olympus SP 570 with a 20x zoom. This kind of lens through a lot of theoretical limits of optical physics, at the expense of quality and sharpness, to meet the ambitions of a predicate all-in-one lens. In my opinion, a super zoom lens up to 12 x 10 is enough balance between capacity and quality telephoto, while the lens 15x, 18x and 20x seems too forced myself and only for those who are ambitious to have a very long lens.
Finally, let me give some feedback how to tips on selecting quality pocket camera lens. At least, for those of you who had intended to buy a pocket camera, can have an idea of how I rate the lens on the camera.
• Do not ambitious. There’s nothing wrong with a 3x zoom lens camera, though it would be nice to have a camera that can zoom lenses up to 6x or even more. Return to your needs alone, with the longer recognize the principle zoomnya, the more complicated elements of the lens, the more likely reduction in sharpness. If you want to buy a camera that zoomnya above 10x, make sure you have read reviewnya, see the sample pictures and feel satisfied with the sharpness of the lens.
• More wide better. This may be somewhat subjective, but believe me, it would be great to have a wide lens than a telephoto lens. In some cases, you can try extra to get the photograph as a telephoto lens (as closer to the object or cropping), but to get results that seem broad picture (and dramatically) can only be done using a wide lens. Find the camera lens starting from 28mm wide and at least telenya ends in 85mm.
• The sooner the better. Very simple, avoid maximum lens opening is smaller than f/2.8. When your camera has a slower lens, you will often raise the ISO and will result in a lot of noise in images. To that note written on the lens, which tells us how the maximum exposure. For example, relatively fast lens is like this: f/2.7-3.5 (the Canon S5 IS). Unfortunately, many camera manufacturers are not gentle with no writing on the specification maximum diaframa lenses, such as Kodak, Pentax and Samsung. So if you are offered f/3.5-5.6 lens camera, you can just say: no.
• Much better bonuses. Some elements of the lens given special bonuses such as optical stabilizer, lens and lens Asperical low dispersion. This bonus can reduce the distortion, purple fringing prevent and maintain the contrast and sharpness. Unfortunately the lens with low dispersion element bonus is rather rare (in some Nikon Coolpix line of cameras, lenses are marked with the code indicating a bonus ED low dispersion elements).

‘why professional photographers have to spend big money to have a full frame DSLR camera this expensive? “
I can only imagine what a full frame DSLR camera can only guess it, about what makes the professionals choose Full frame. Perhaps this is her answer:
• Noise cleaner at high ISO. Although ordinary DSLR capable of giving good results in photo high ISO, it does not mean necessarily without noise. For comparison the Nikon DX class, the lowest caste (Nikon D40) and the highest caste (Nikon D300) using the same size sensor so the noise in the case of high ISO would be the same. It could be at high ISO, D300 noise reduction approach is better, so look cleaner than the D40. But when pitted against the D700 for example, looks D300 is still oversized at high ISO. Professionals do not compromise with the noise.
• Without the crop factor. The main enemy is the wide lens crop factor of the sensor, so the lens should be very wide in 18mm would be 28mm when mounted on the ordinary DSLR camera. Crop factor might be a friend of a telephoto lens, but for the wide lens manufacturers have to think extra hard to make a fixed wide lens wide when exposed to the crop factor. Therefore, the present wide lens starts from 10mm to 14mm to get the angle of view is desired. With Full frame DSLR, 24mm lens will still 24mm. 18mm lens will remain 18mm, so very suitable for landscape photography.
• Dynamic range is better. With the large sensor size, pixel density and pixel size so that even greater ability to capture light sensor in any better. Full frame sensors can avoid the possibility of blown highlights or dark shadows. To maintain the dynamic range while the high contrast, professionals need Full frame DSLR.
• extra large Viewfinder. Imagine doing manual focus using the viewfinder small and narrow. It must be frustrating right? For Full frame DSLR that comes with a large viewfinder for convenient shooting object image.
Of course, many other answers, but the technique of the four factors above it deserves to be the main reason. If you feel it the four factors above can not be compromised, then you need a full frame DSLR. But keep in mind, Full frame DSLR does not mean much superior in terms of speed auto focus, metering and overall performance (fps, shutter lag, etc.) than usual DSLR. And when used at low ISO, the photographs of the two types of DSLR camera is very difficult to distinguish. So, wants to play Full frame DSLR or DSLR ordinary (APS-C sensor or sensors Four Thirds)? It’s up to you (and your budget of course).

Senior Photographer

asked the excess & shortage Fuji S5700 & S5800

discution
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Senior rekan2,
I want to ask what the advantages and disadvantages of Fuji Finepix S5700 & S5800
please enlightenment

[Edited by iwan06 on 18-06-2008 at 10:44 AM GMT +7]

Re: advantages & shortcomings Fuji S5700 & S5800
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excess deficiency between 5800 atawa 5700 vs. 5800 vs. 5700 yg laen?

5800 vs. 5700 kl different from thin, 1 MP doang cm, kl gak salah jg internal memory and a little different.

5700 5800 vs kl yg laen (excess or shortage of votes alone please):
1. SLR kyk cute shape
2. zoomnya internal lens, jd gak ada yg protruding
3. relatively inexpensive (for a 10x zoom)
4. There IS not
5. can pake xD or SD card
6. pake 4x AA batteries
7. kl gak salah tripod holes in alignment with the lens
8. dipake can zoom during video capture
9. Ordinary CCD (not SuperCCD Fuji) jd kl sip made less play in the gelap2
10. What else yah? …

Re: advantages & shortcomings Fuji S5700 & S5800
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means less OK donk ya pake not having IS.

so for other brands with prices not much different from reply with 10x optical zoom capability is viewfinder + + IS what?

Kalo Canon PS S51IS price is still above 3jt

Re: advantages & shortcomings Fuji S5700 & S5800
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I understand there is not. with prices below 2 jt, S5700 may be the cheapest superzoom. Maybe there kodak brand.

canon S5 is clearly more expensive, right above his class. so jg with Fuji s8000, Pana FZ8/FZ18, Oly SP 5xxUZ, Sony H7.

IS or not IS-making our way mengkompensasinya. many S5700 n yg hepi2 aja tuh. aja biar gak kept many rocking, one pake tripod.

Re: advantages & shortcomings Fuji S5700 & S5800
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His super-tele sadist without making the bag tight. Motret can create macros. Pas banget buat who are not ready to buy DSLR.

Compared with similar Prosumer cheapness (Kodak), S5700 jauuuh better color quality. Many good reviews for this camera. Flickr group was also active and demand a lot.

Re: advantages & shortcomings Fuji S5700 & S5800
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om y numpag post

Fuji S 5700 sold 1.5 years of usage: Camera, Tripod, Battery 8 seeds, 2 seeds Charger, SD Memory card 2 bji (4Gb +1 Gb) and original Bag fuji (Dos Book left in Thailand, I have tp temen contact there to send to Indo, early July till IsnyaAllah).

for the feature and just enjoy browsing the images on google.

If interested can contact: 081335844123 (Location Surabaya)
or email at rahmatfikri@yahoo.com

1.8 jt nego

how about a camera fuji film fine pix S1500
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excuse me all,
I ride asked. If Fujifilm Finepix S1500 camera what weaknesses? I’d better buy a S1500 or S5700?? hold another digitala camera which can be compared with the S1500 what??
please help yaa …

Re: what about a camera fuji film fine pix S1500
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Yg clear that a small sensor, noise it would lose to the DSLR, should be used at ISO 400 max limit, or if forced to ISO 800 with a lot of proclamation.
When compared with the S5700, S1500 certainly has many advantages, ranging from the zoom range, manual setting capabilities, the IS system, memory storage, etc.. If you want compared to other brands, it sought class aja superzoom camera with a close price range, such as Canon PowerShot SX110 IS or Panasonic Lumix FZ8.
On price, the manufacturer must adjust the camera with the quality & price of product capability camera, so it certainly deserves.

Re: what about a camera fuji film fine pix S1500
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oh thanks for infonya.
but, S1500 including what not prosummer
Please infonya …

Re: what about a camera fuji film fine pix S1500
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yes, the type Fuji S1500, Canon S5 IS, Panasonic FZ8 is usually called Prosumer et al. yg camera lenses can not be exchanged instead, limited accessories, easy to use like a pocket camera but it has the ability & flexibility DSLR-like settings,

Re: what about a camera fuji film fine pix S1500
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yes, the type Fuji S1500, Canon S5 IS, Panasonic FZ8 is usually called Prosumer et al. yg camera lenses can not be exchanged instead, limited accessories, easy to use like a pocket camera but it has the ability & flexibility DSLR-like settings,

Fujifilm S200EXR Prosumer or DSLR?
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gw ato confused nih.S200EXR Prosumer DSLR’s?
because the lenses gede bgt ..
What lens could not escape in the locker trus??
What of the palace bli bulet2 kepasang box?
please help beginners because gw masi gw mo ya and this camera bli bodinya sexy abis .. .. and lens yg gede bgt ..

Re: Fujifilm S200EXR Prosumer or DSLR?
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S200 EXR still Prosumer grade. Lenses are fix mounted & ga replaceable. Fuji camera is a lot like this reply: S9000, S9100, S6500fd, S100fs. The sensor’s physical size is larger than most pocket cameras, but still much smaller than DSLR. Compared to the camera 4 / 3 of Panasonic Olympus Evolt & G series are also still far.
Would be used for what ya?
Klo for own use, was very adequate. Make all used to travel round & perfect. But if required to flexibility and speed response, still there are limits which can not be exceeded by a Prosumer.

Re: Fujifilm S200EXR Prosumer or DSLR?
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wah …
confused nih …
mas mnurut bli bgusan clouds Canon EOS 1000D is s200exr ato?
bagusan picture of where? soalnya byk yg said fuji super CCDnya make “beautiful color of the original”
maaf ya klo byk questions …

Re: Fujifilm S200EXR Prosumer or DSLR?
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Color emang dr fuji great. Nois affairs tp gak bs n response ngalahin slr. With your 200exr fuji lens sapujagat dah pny yg lbh possible sharp fast + lbh dr n DSLR kit lens no longer bother with changing lenses affairs with various fl, sapujagat DSLR lens sdgkan wrote for 200exr. Your tp jg bs ill will get the results Bokeh n sharp n rich quick fix lensa2 DSLR (50mm f 1 / 1,. Yg yg jd last n is the dilemma, the new price could 200exr jd lbh dr expensive entry-level DSLR (EOS 1000D)

Re: Fujifilm S200EXR Prosumer or DSLR?
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Agree with Goropol. Most felt the weakness of the Fuji Prosumer is a lowlight performance in his noisenya still more rather than DSLR.
So the choice is yes, please tailored to the needs.
If you seriously want to explore photography, let alone a mind to be a photographer, buy a DSLR aja. But the reply to his own use, create documentation & friends traveling EXR S200 suffice.

Interior Photography Tips

Why do professional photographers using DSLR full-frame

First, allow me to preach the presence of the first Full frame DSLR from Sony is called the Alpha A900. Attend a DSLR camera with the highest current resolution of 24 MP (or 6000 x 4000 pixels, wow!), Sony was not playing in a professional working in the world. Carrying 30 million pricing, advanced camera from Sony is (though without the live-view feature and the internal flash) is ready to compete with the Full Frame DSLR such as Canon’s established EOS 5D mark II and Nikon D700.

Nikon D90, my favorite DSLR camera
Posted by Erwin M. | Posted in Photography, Personal | Posted on 28-08-2008
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Hey, today’s my birthday date. In addition to a special gift from his beloved wife, akupun a ‘gift’ that was quite special is the launch news Nikon D90 DSLR camera that was so awaited by millions of photographers around the world.
Yes, like them, I also make this the Nikon D90 as my favorite. Not only the big names that made my Nikon camera to admire 13 million dollars worth of this, but also legends D70/D80 series known as the middle-class DSLR camera’s best selling and quality, which makes me so enthusiastic about the presence of this single item.

Optimize the camera’s manual features you
Posted by Erwin M. | Posted in Photography | Posted on 07-07-2008
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It could be the first since someone bought a digital camera, the mode is always used to photograph the AUTO mode. The first reason for this mode is the mode most easy to use and relatively reliable in a variety of situations without fear of the results will be disappointing picture. The second reason may be due to chance in the digital camera is available only AUTO mode only, so ‘forced’ can not create more distance with manual mode. It is generally a digital camera type of point-and-shoot designed very simple and not equipped with many features like cameras Prosumer manual. But for those of you who have a camera with manual features, you still wear masihkah AUTO mode all the time?

Focus, Mega Bazaar & Jave 2008
Posted by Erwin M. | Posted in Photography, Gadgets, Computers | Posted on 11-03-2008
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Focus 2008 became an annual event for terakbar exhibition of photography in the country, held at Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan. The exhibition The exhibition coincided with the 13th Mega Bazaar Computer and Jakarta Audio Video Exhibition (JAVE) 2008. This grand event should be an appropriate arena for displaying camera maker before a new product can only be viewed via the internet. Also here are also held seminars and workshops which would be useful for photography enthusiasts.
In Focus 2008 to be held tomorrow, I hope to see and try to direct the latest DSLR camera that will be the favorite in many circles this year, like the Nikon D300 and Canon EOS-450D. Referring to the exhibition of the past, usually Sony made a booth by giving us the flexibility to try to direct product. Hopefully, tomorrow Sony’s Alpha DSLR display A-300 so I could feel the Quick mode claimed viewnya Live best and fastest Live View DSLR than others. I also look forward to falling prices Nikon lenses in the exhibition this time, who knows something suitable in the bag. My prediction, the lens that will drop the price of the AF-S 18-200VR, 55-200VR, 70-300VR and 12-24. I also look forward to Sigma HSM lens range on display at the exhibition later, especially the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 HSM. Sorry for my D40 lens kit accompanied only just for this ..
For those who are looking for a pocket camera, the event is suitable for comparing various options. After reading the digital world of blogs, you may finally have some alternative options, it’s time to see and besoklah held directly. If the camera can try, consider the quality and ergonominya body, try to use pictures and feel the shutter lagnya, ISOnya ability (light in the room quite dim JCC exhibition and suits to try high ISO), feel zoomnya, compare the various brands such as Canon, Panasonic, Fuji or Nikon. No matter if you are in the exhibition will not buy, yet more appropriate exhibition to know more closely. Can buy things later ..
Because the exhibition coincides with the Computer and Audio Video, it’s worth the big expo is also not passed away. Typically in a computer exhibition, a major sale was held. Than just memory cards up to Intel Core 2 Duo processors will be on sale here. New motherboards with new chipsets will be on display everywhere, not to mention various berchipset Nvidia graphics card or ATI with SLI technology, or Physics. For those looking for a laptop, would be confused with the selection of laptops from various brands. Hopefully Asus gives big discounts for Asus Eee PCnya. For audio video, let alone the expected flood later if not cheaper LCD TVs. By starting the achievement of margin keuntungandari LCD TV, there is no reason for producers keep prices so high LCDnya TV. Imagine the wide-screen LCD TV with affordable prices, who can stand the temptation?

Canon A650IS, hands-on preview
Posted by Erwin M. | Posted in Photography | Posted on 21-02-2008
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This morning I was surprised by my work friends who had just bought a Canon A650IS and he was pleased to lend me his camera. Without a longer length, I can easily picture this camera with my HP camera (sorry picture noise worse). The first impression, like the Canon A series 6xx with 4 batteries (A610, 620, 630, 640 and 650IS), is a solid ergonominya. This is due to the increased grip due to the number of batteries up to 4 pieces, so it was like holding a mini Prosumer. To determine the performance of this camera does not take long for general I felt was as good as my friend’s A610 purchased in 2006. I found Auto ISO feature smart enough not to use high ISO even in dim lighting. For example, in my office that uses fluorescent light, to keep this 650IS normal exposure ‘only’ increase the ISO to 500 and this is better than other cameras tend to ISO 800. Oh yes, for the Auto ISO did not have a guessing, because the ISO value is written on the top left corner of the screen when the shutter button is pressed half, nice.
Regarding the lens and stabilizer, well, relatively well. Distortion at the wide, indeed, quite clear (and reasonable for the 6x zoom lens like this) but the contrast and sharpness of this lens at all focal length (35-210mm) deserves thumbs up. Zoom lens feels smooth and responsive (although not too quickly). Stabilizer also works well although I can not give a comparison here because the picture has not been moved to the PC.
I have tried to fashion is P (program), Tv (shutter priority), Av (aperture priority) and M (manual). I am quite impressed with the capabilities of this lens when used A650IS Av mode because it can give a pretty good Bokeh at f/2.8 and the diaphragm lowered down to f / 8 the results of a sharp image in both the object and background. M mode when you try a little confused when I switch set the shutter and aperture value, this is because of the absence of semajam jog whell or joystick. Unfortunately .. But after finding the way, was so long accustomed. The way is by pressing the Exposure Compensation button, then the time has determined the value of the shutter, we can move on to the aperture value.
Because of the limited time of borrowing, I did not have time to try other features such as manual focus and more. But I sure do the same with the A610 I’ve ever tried before. Essentially manual focus remains on a pocket camera is not as easy with DSLR camera. This is because the shift is done electronically. However, this feature would be useful when auto focus failed to lock the object (like a cat in a cage for example).
In short, the good:
• 6x zoom lens, sharp and effective focal range
• stabilizer with lens-shift system
• LCD screen can be rotated
• Auto ISO smart
• using 4 AA batteries (instead of 2 batteries)
• new features such as face detection
• there is an optical viewfinder
The bad (not too bad):
• little distortion at wide-end (though still reasonable)
• would be better if started at 28mm wide (rather than 35mm)
• histogram does not appear moments before shooting
• without jog-whell/joystick
• be more fun if there are RAW file format
• 12 MP resolution too forced for such a small sensor (perhaps 10 MP more rational)
Overall, I was impressed and acknowledged the greatness of the highest series Canon PowerShot A series of this. Highly recommended IMO ..
Prosumer camera trends of today
Posted by Erwin M. | Posted in Photography | Posted on 23-01-2008
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As we’ve known, the more expensive DSLR. Price Nikon D40 or Canon 350D is now cheaper than Nikon Prosumer lawas like Olympus 8800 or 8080. Clearly to win the Nikon image, not to mention the features and speed. Prosumer price range to be ‘completely wrong’ because people are lazy little expensive to buy, but people are too cheap, too scared to buy. To remain exist, Prosumer eventually evolved into a super-zoom cameras are no longer promote the image quality but more to the all-in-one solution. Evidenced by the emergence of over 10x zoom camera which photographs the results are generally mediocre. But past who can imagine 2 million worth of cameras have lenses with a range of up to 18x?