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Classic Camera Cleaning Guide - Japan Camera Hunter. JapanCameraHunter’s Classic Camera Cleaning Guide Recently I saw a camera cleaning guide online and I thought to myself ‘I can definitely do better than that’ so I have decided to put together this guide to the techniques that I use when cleaning cameras.

Classic Camera Cleaning Guide - Japan Camera Hunter

I hope you find it useful. This is my camera. There are many like it, but this one is mine. How to Clean Your Lens and Filters. Let's start with some facts: Dirty optics can and will affect your image quality.There are correct methods and tools to clean lens and filter optics.There are incorrect methods and tools to clean lens and filter optics.There's a great deal of information available on the topic of lens cleaning—some of it conflicting.

How to Clean Your Lens and Filters

So, let's try to keep things simple, and find the best and safest way to get your lenses clean, so that you can spend more time making photographs, and less time on cleaning chores. "When you use your gear, it's going to get dirty. " The Secret of Effectively and Safely Cleaning Your Digital Camera Sensor Yourself. Understanding High Speed Sync Flash and Shutter Curtains. Understanding High Speed Sync Flash and Shutter Curtains Before we can talk about high-speed synchronization (sync), we need to discuss what flash sync is.

Understanding High Speed Sync Flash and Shutter Curtains

Flash sync is the computer-controlled feature in which the flash and the shutter release are synchronized such that the flash light output illuminates the subject for the specific moments that the shutter exposes the image sensor. The flash instantaneously lights up the subject (it does travel at the speed of light), so the flash doesn't last nearly as long as the shutter remains open even though this is very fast (1/60s, 1/125s 1/250s, etc.). There is a limit to the shutter speed, and this is the camera’s native sync. Best video stabilizers for iPhone in 2017. Does your iPhone shake when you record a video, especially when you are walking?

Best video stabilizers for iPhone in 2017

Well, if you want to use your iPhone's high quality camera and capture the best moments with your family and friends, you need to use a stabilizer for your iPhone. How to Light & Shoot a Seamless White Background from Start to Finish. A seamless background can make your project look like a million bucks, but lighting one can be a little tricky if you don't know where to start.

How to Light & Shoot a Seamless White Background from Start to Finish

Zach Arias offers up this lighting tutorial on DEDPXL to show you how to light for a seamless white, black, grey (virtually any color, really) background. If you're a stickler for details like me, one thing you'll appreciate is the utter thoroughness of the lesson. Arias breaks down not only the hows, but the whys behind every creative and technical decision he makes on his set. Check out Part 1 below. (You can also find out more in his blog post here.) Now, not everybody can afford the equipment or the space that Arias is able to utilize in his tutorial, but there are certainly some cheap workarounds that you can use to get the same effect.

11 Reasons Why You Need A Tripod for Awesome Photographs - Finding the Universe. I’m often asked what photography gear I use for my photos.

11 Reasons Why You Need A Tripod for Awesome Photographs - Finding the Universe

I’m asked so much in fact, that I put together a whole page on this site, dedicated to answering just that question! One piece of photography equipment that I highly recommend is a tripod. In today’s post, I want to explain exactly why that is, so you can understand the benefits to your photography of lugging around an extra bit of kit. 8 Best Macro Lenses: Head-to-Head Comparison. I have read countless reviews online of macro lenses, but the problem with all of them is that they only have one lens on hand.

8 Best Macro Lenses: Head-to-Head Comparison

That makes it pretty impossible for photographers to know which option is the best bang for the buck. I purchased 8 different options for macro photography, so in this test we’ll be reviewing extension tubes vs. dedicated macro lenses vs. close focus filters vs. bellows vs. a reverse ring. Let’s do this! Ready for Pinterest! The Ultimate Guide To Using Speedlights – Part I. In this two part series, we’re going to take a look at flashguns (speedlights) – from their basics through to how to use them in more complicated scenarios.

The Ultimate Guide To Using Speedlights – Part I

In this article, we’ll look at choosing a flashgun, how their different modes work, and useful accessories to buy. In part 2 of this series, we’ll be taking a look at using flashguns off-camera and to achieve different advanced techniques. When most people start to think about expanding their photographic equipment, a speedlight or flashgun is usually fairly near the top of the list. Micnova Lc03n Remoto Relâmpago Motion Sensor Gatilho Para N - R$ 230,75 no MercadoLivre. Bricofotografía: Cómo Montar Accesorios Fotográficos Caseros. No es necesario tener la cámara más costosa para lograr fotografías increíbles, al igual que no es necesario contar con los accesorios más caros para poder fotografiar como un profesional.

Bricofotografía: Cómo Montar Accesorios Fotográficos Caseros

Si bien la calidad de los accesorios es fundamental para lograr fotografías nítidas y de calidad, lo importante es entender cómo funcionan estos elementos, más allá de los materiales con los que están hechos. Puedes lograr resultados sorprendentes utilizando elementos que comúnmente desecharías. La espera para ahorrar el dinero para hacerte con un difusor, una ventana de luz o por qué no, tu propio estudio fotográfico, puede ser desesperante pero, con un poco de imaginación, puedes fabricarlo tú mismo. The Photojojo Store ❤ the Most Awesome Photo Gifts and Gear for Photographers.

The Feral Photographer: The Pocket Ringlight. Ever since Maxim magazine made ringflashes/ringlights popular again, photographers have been using and overusing them to get that "look".

The Feral Photographer: The Pocket Ringlight

I gotta admit I'm a sucker for the soft yet harsh quality to the light. Since almost all my photography is done on the move though, the large studio ringlights out there don't really work for me. The small macro ringlights are too weak and do not accommodate lenses with large filter diameters. 10 Most Useful Photography Cheat Sheets. Photography for beginners can be overwhelming because it’s complicated and so many things involved in techniques in photography. Focal_length_cheat_sheet1.jpg (JPEG Image, 900 × 1223 pixels) - Scaled (81%)

Photography Magazine, Digital Photography, Photo News, Photography Competition, Photography Gear, Free DirectoryPhoto World News. Profoto introduce twelve new high-quality umbrellas in all shapes and sizes, including a deeper, more parabolic version. Umbrellas are the backbone of many photographers’ toolboxes, and understandably so. Umbrellas are affordable, easy to work with and very easy to transport. The downside is that many of them are quite fragile and it can be difficult to control their light spread. Swedish lighting manufacturer Profoto aims to solve both of these issues with the new Umbrella Deep and the Umbrella Shallow. Umbrella Deep is available in two sizes (130cm/51” and 165cm/65”) and in three fabrics: White, Silver and Translucent. Umbrella Shallow is also available in two sizes (85cm/33” and 105cm/41”) and in three fabrics: White, Silver and Translucent. Much effort was invested into making both Umbrella Deep and Umbrella Shallow as reliable and sturdy as possible.

The optional Diffusor is also worth mentioning. The new Umbrella Deep XL replaces the old Umbrella XL. Prod. The Best Camera in the World. Official! Have you ever wondered what is the best camera in the world? Sure you have and you’ve most likely reached a conclusion too. It’s a question that I’ve also pondered and in this article, I’m going to share my thoughts on what I consider to be the single best camera in the world right now. Before getting down to specifics though, I want to ponder some of the different types of cameras that are available and consider their pros and cons. This should narrow down the search to a specific market segment, from which I can choose the ultimate winner. If you’ve got a few minutes, read on and see if by the end we’re in agreement about which camera truly deserves the title of The World’s Best. Medium and Large Format Cameras photo by Junpei Abe. Phase one A-series compact mirrorless camera system shoots up to 80 megapixels.

Dec 23, 2014 phase one A-series compact mirrorless camera system shoots up to 80 megapixels phase one A-series compact mirrorless camera system shoots up to 80-megapixelsall images courtesy phase one copenhagen-based phase one has announced the release of the ‘A-series’ compact mirrorless camera system, a range of three models capable of delivering up to 80-megapixel captures. the ‘A-series’ is based on the ALPA 12TC mirrorless camera body and uses a combination of phase one and ALPA technology, where it features specially calibrated wide and all-round focal length rodenstock lenses. Magic Lantern. Guía Detallada: Cómo Realizar una Correcta Medición y Exposición en Tus Fotografías. El dominio de la luz es lo que te definirá como fotógrafo y el modo de medirla es lo que te convertirá en maestro.

Si la luz en la escena no está correctamente medida, la exposición no será la correcta y por lo tanto, la calidad de la fotografía se verá afectada haciendo que todas las técnicas y trucos que hayas aplicado hayan sido en vano. Antes de aprender cómo hacer para medir correctamente la luz, verás porque es tan importante hacerlo: realizar una correcta exposición. En el artículo de hoy intentaré echar luz sobre algunos temas que suelen asustar a la mayoría de los fotógrafos que se están iniciando en el maravilloso mundo de la fotografía, pero que no pueden dejar de conocer si lo que quieren es lograr excelentes fotografías.

Ponte cómodo, acerca tu cámara y sigue leyendo. Rango Dinámico Presta atención a la siguiente fotografía: en ella conviven dos situaciones opuestas, una zona muy clara y la otra muy oscura. Understanding Your Camera: Exposure Basics : Martin Pot - Photography Blog. Introduction This is the first article in a series that I am writing as I teach camera basics and camera operation to my children, in particular to my 11 year old son who wants to buy his first DSLR. My children have beenusingcameras for a while (with some good results), but typically use full-auto mode, or rely on me to adjust the settings for them. I thought it would be worthwhile to write a series of blog posts on this subject, to help other people who might be interested, and because one of the best ways to ensure you understand something is to try to explain it to others.

Exposure Defined. Nikon DSLR Fine Tune Auto Focus. Custom Functions: A Hidden Treasure in Your Camera. A while back, I posted a photograph on Flickr which lead to a discussion on the settings I used to create that particular image. I started listing away the basic exposure values (aperture, shutter,etc.) and then I got into custom function settings. As soon as “custom functions” entered the conversation, a barrage of questions quickly followed. The Awesome DSLR Features You (Probably) Never Knew Existed. Cheap Kit Lenses Are Not Weak Kids' Lenses.