Sunday January 29, 2012
Many types of photos require use of the camera's flash to add enough light to shoot a successful photo.
However, with many point and shoot cameras, the flash unit provides spotty results because of its small size and off-center placement. Some larger flash units, such as the Nikon SB-900 Speedlight pictured here, will allow you to have better results than the smaller flash units.
However, if you're still disappointed in the results generated by your flash unit, you can sometimes make use of natural light more often in your photographs. Deciding when to use natural light versus a flash can be tricky, but it also can be the difference between a successfully exposed photo and one that's not usable.
Click on the following link to find tips to help you decide whether to use the flash or to go with natural light photography.
Photo courtesy Nikon
Saturday January 28, 2012
Sony has recently announced plans to create a new generation of image sensor that should shrink the size of the sensor, while retaining high resolution qualities.
The new Sony sensors will be using back illuminated CMOS technology, which offers better power consumption and speed versus CCD image sensors.
The new image sensors includes more circuitry beneath each pixel, which reduces the overall size of the sensor. An 8 megapixel version will begin shipping in March, followed by a 13MP chip in June. Products using the new Sony sensors should appear late in 2012.
Logo courtesy Sony
Friday January 27, 2012
When looking for unique photography situations, many people limit their thinking to finding unique subjects.
However, you also can create unique photos by using unique equipment, different perspectives, odd lighting situations, and unorthodox settings on the camera. For example, using a wide angle lens, such as the Nikkor 10-24 mm lens pictured here, can give you a different perspective.
Click the link to try some tips for creating unique photos of everyday situations and subjects.
Photo courtesy Nikon
Thursday January 26, 2012
If you've been trying to use your Pentax K-5 DSLR camera with a new accessory, the O-GPS1, you may have been among a significant percentage of photographers who've had problems making both components work together.
Pentax has released a firmware update for the K-5 (pictured here) that will allow the O-GPS1 to work better when shooting photos of the stars in the night-time sky during long exposures.
Click the link to find the K-5 firmware update, which is version 1.12.
Photo courtesy Pentax
