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Photo tutorial: is photography about reality?

Staff writer — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:32:11 +0000

Recently I got into a somewhat heated discussion at a Camera club meeting and immediately wished I hadn’t. It was the same old fight. Yet again it was the subject of Photographic purity, the alleged softness of zoom lenses and the argument that you can’t use filters because ‘that would be changing reality’. These “sacred cows” of the photographic gerontocracy need to be slaughtered - once and for all.

“Ok”, he says, cracking his knuckles. Let’s talk about zoom lenses. Why would name brand camera and lens manufacturers spend millions of dollars in research and technology if they thought for one minute their equipment was not [...]

Olympus E-420 is the world’s smallest and lightest DSLR

Arnold Zafra — Sun, 11 May 2008 01:12:41 +0000

The Olympus E-420 is a small and compact digital SLR camera that is said to be ideal for anyone who wants to step up to the power and performance of a digital SLR (single lens reflex), while still enjoying the ease-of-use of a point-and-shoot cameras.

Priced at US$499 the Olympus E-420 offers heavyweight technologies, including a bigger, more viewable 2.7-inch LCD and consumer-friendly fast On-Screen Autofocus, Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology and Perfect Shot Preview to get the most out of the Live View experience.

According to Olympus, the E-420 is the world’s smallest and lightest consumer digital SLR that delivers enhanced autofocus Live View.

Key features include:

10.0 Megapixels, [...]

Seven simple steps to better pictures of your kids

Shelton Muller — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:21:48 +0000

We all love to take pictures of our kids. Here are seven simples steps to taking better pictures of your children.

1. Start Early - Bringing your camera out on every occasion -family outings, special occasions and even in the backyard or park will make your children comfortable when having their photo taken. Starting them early will no doubt mean more natural photographs of them as they grow. The more accustomed they are to being photographed, the less likely they are to freeze up, show off or even stamp their little hands and feet in protest – which in itself can be a photograph you might [...]

The Canon Powershot A470 IS offers blur-busting features

Arnold Zafra — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:30:01 +0000

The Canon Powershot A470 IS is a point and shoot digital camera designed for novice users looking for a new entry-level camera.

Priced at US$149 the Powershot A470 is a simple to use camera that shoots fast and fun.

According to Canon, the Powershot A470 offers an enhanced point-and-shoot capability that includes a brand-new blur-reducing Motion Detection Technology coupled with Face Detection Technology with White Balance and Red-Eye Correction.

Key features include:

• 7.1 Megapixels, 1/ 2.5” CCD
• Macro allows photography from 5-47 cm (W), 25-47cm (T), 1-10cm (SuperMacro)
• 3.4x optical zoom
• Focal length f/3.0-5.8 (35mm equivalent : 38-132mm)
• 80/1600 ISO (sensitivity)
• 2.5-inch low [...]

Photography tutorial: shooting the waves

Greg Beyer — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:08:32 +0000

Surf photography always seems to be the preserve of professional photographers shooting pro surfers doing the pro circuit for nice glossy surf magazines.

We’re inundated with editorial about how they get amongst it all and take pictures beyond the grasp of the enthusiast photographer. But if you own a camera with a reasonably long lens and have a bit of ‘attitood’, surfing photographs are not beyond your grasp.

Most beach and point breaks around Australia and other surfing countries generally have a few hot grommets shredding their local waves, which can make for great fast action photography. Or you may have friends who [...]