Dptips :. Digital Photography Tips, Tricks, and Techniques

Just posted! Our in-depth review of the latest in the popular ‘Rebel’ line of digital SLR cameras from Canon (rather later than we planned, it took a little longer to complete than we expected). The EOS 450D (Rebel XSi) builds on the success of the EOS 400D (Rebel XTi), adding live view, a new 12MP CMOS sensor and a smattering of new features (including boosted continuous shooting and spot metering). So does the EOS 450D have what it takes to stand out in the increasingly crowded (and competitive) entry-level digital SLR market? Read the in-depth review after the link to find out…

Sigma has announced a close-up lens that can be mounted to its DP1 large-sensor compact. The AML-1 attached to the optional hood adapter (HA-11), and offers closer minimum focusing distances. The lens will be available from June 2008.

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The Canon A-series camera is perfect for taking macro shots. With a relatively cheap setup (under $100), the A-series camera will be ready to handle some truly amazing close-ups. Please feel free to ask specific questions as I have used an A85 with a reverse lens for quite some time. Best, Ivan
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Hard light can be defined as “high contrast” lighting that brings defined shadows, and noticeable and sometimes overblown highlights. Soft light on the otherhand is less contrasting light that reduces hard shadows and is almost always more pleasing to the eye.
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For those who are considering a Nikon Digital SLR, Amando Heredia at Nikonian has a great comparison chart. Click here to see chart

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Why pay $80 bucks for a Paramount extension cord? Build one with your existing Canon Off Camera Cord 2 and some connectors:

DIY TTL Extension Cord

Remember you get what you pay for.? But within the same price range there is always a sharper lens…and every photographer knows the sharper the better.

Check out the lens performace results and the reviews on Fredmiranda.com

This should give you a good idea, but if you are still in doubt ask the folks over at DPreview in the Canon SLR Lens Talk forum.

Whenever you focus your lens there will be an area that is in focus and areas that are out of focus. The in focus area is referred to as the focal plane.
The import thing here is that 1/3rd of the focal plane is ahead of the thing you’re focused on and 2/3rds of the focal […]