Thursday, 25 August 2011

Tons of New Gear from: Sony, Nikon and Canon

August 25, 2011

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Hands On: Sony Alpha A77 and A65 Translucent Mirror DSLR, Plus DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM Zoom Lens
We spent some quality time with the newest additions to Sony's Alpha line-up


New Gear: Nikon Coolpix P7100 Advanced Compact
Nikon mainly addressed functionality and usability in this version of its flagship compact

New Gear: Canon Powershot SX150 IS Compact Has Full-Manual Controls
Canon offers a slightly tweaked out version of an already very capable compact

Video: Joe McNally Talks About His Faces of Ground Zero Exhibit
We talked to the iconic photographer about the debut of his new exhibit at the Time Warner Center in NYC



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Dust Barrier?

Q. I’ve noticed that lately Sony is placing more and more emphasis on Translucent Mirror Technology in its DSLR line. Do the semi-transparent mirrors seal off the main image sensor completely from the rest of the camera? If so, does this technology innovation mean that Sony DSLR shooters don’t have to worry anymore about dust getting on their image sensors when changing lenses?

A.. We spoke with a top Sony tech maven and the answer is, not really. The mirror does not hermetically seal the sensor, and the shutter remains open even with the camera turned off, so there is still potential for dust to land there. We would actually be more careful than usual when changing lenses on a Sony hybrid DSLR. The camera shoots through the mirror, so image quality depends very much on its integrity. You don’t want dust—or worse, grit—on that mirror.

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Thursday, 18 August 2011

Life as a Nautical Photographer. Plus: Mastering White Balance

August 18, 2011

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I, Photographer: Ship Shooter
Onne van der Wal's work takes him to the high seas


How To: Fine-Tune White Balance in Tricky Mixed Lighting Situations
Make the most of your color balance, even when there is no "correct"

Hands-On: X-Rite ColorMunki Display Monitor Calibration System
X-Rite's latest color management tool is quick and simple, but plenty powerful

Video: Behind The Scenes of a National Geographic Shoot About Climbing in Yosemite
This inside look at Jimmy Chin's shoot makes you want to ditch your desk, unless you have a fear of heights



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National Park Photo Tip

At any park, your first stop should be the visitor center, where the staff generally have on-the-scene knowledge of the nature and state of the attractions. They can tell you where wildflowers are blooming, elk are rutting, and waterfalls are surging, and can provide an up-to-the-minute weather forecast and the exact time of sunrise. They can inform you about campsites and road closures, too. Spend some time at the bookstore browsing picture books, calendars, postcards, and posters to get a feeling for the park’s photographic potential. This will not only inspire you but also help you formulate a shooting plan.

FROM: America's 15 Best National Parks for Photography

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