How to create your own DIY Light Box / Light Tent.
August 31, 2008
Filed under FLASH, LIGHTING, PHOTO GEAR, PHOTOGRAPHY
I have used all 1/2 inch CPVC pipe and fitting on the whole project. The sizes here will make a nice desktop Light Box, you can make it any size you want or need. Just remember you will need 2 pices the same size for the width and 2 of the same size for the depth. The 4 legs will all be the same. I did not use the cleaner on the pipe before I glued it, I just don’t plan on running any water thought it so I see no need for it. The glue holds just fine without it.
Studio Product Photography Tips Video.
August 30, 2008
Filed under LIGHTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO
Studio Product Photography Tips Video.
Street Photography in China.
August 29, 2008
Filed under THE WEB
China is a country that has drawn more and more attention lately for many reasons, but only a few parts of the country are well known by foreigners. Chances are you know someone who has been to Beijing or Hong Kong or one of the other major metropolises that lie along the eastern side of China where many of the cities have been assimilated into the international community.
Nikon D90 compared to the Canon EOS 50D, Nikon D80, and Nikon D300 Digital Cameras
August 29, 2008
Filed under PHOTO GEAR
With the announcement of the new 15.1 MP Canon EOS 50D and the 12.3 Nikon D90 enthusiast digital SLR cameras coming on almost the same day, there is certainly a lot of excitement (and debate) happening among photographers within the Canon and Nikon communities.
The Canon EOS 50D is a worthy update to the 10.1 MP Canon EOS 40D and the new Nikon D90 takes a big leap forward compared to the 10.2MP Nikon D80.
Alternative lens hoods available for Canon lenses
August 29, 2008
Filed under PHOTO GEAR
Alternative lens hoods available for Canon lenses
Purchasers of Canon lenses have previously had little option other than to purchase the manufacturers own brand of lens hoods.
However there is now an alternative cost-effective solution from Kenro in the form of Marumi Lens Hoods available in a range of Canon Bayonet Mounts. This is useful if you have damaged or miss-placed your original hood from Canon. These hoods are of quality black plastic construction and have bayonet fittings that can also be reversed over the lens for storage when not in use.
The range covers:
MA919029 ET-65111 Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF85/1.8, 100/2.0, 135/2.8
MA919036 ET-65B Marumi Lens Hood Canon EF70-300/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens.
August 29, 2008
Filed under PHOTO GEAR
Nikon UK is pleased to announce the introduction of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR. The new NIKKOR lens, with a focal length between 18 and 105 mm, is a high performance and cost efficient lens with a focal length equivalent to 27 to 157.5 mm in 35mm format that has been designed to partner with Nikon’s D90.
Flash Modifiers.
August 29, 2008
Filed under FLASH, LIGHTING, PHOTOGRAPHY
I have always loved using off-camera camera flashes and want to extend my arsenal of different flash modifiers. In this first round I will concentrate on the type you can mount directly on the flash. I may return to umbrellas, softboxes, diffuser screens other larger modifiers later.
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.
August 28, 2008
Filed under PHOTO GEAR
Canon today strengthens its EF-S series of lenses with the launch of a versatile new model: the . With an equivalent focal length of 29-320mm, the lens offers an 11x zoom range – making it a powerful, lightweight alternative to carrying multiple lenses.
The EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS is designed exclusively for use with EOS cameras featuring an EF-S lens mount – including the new EOS 50D, EOS 1000D, EOS 450D, and earlier models.
Nikon D90 camera sample video and photos plus testing sequence.
August 28, 2008
Filed under PHOTO GEAR
Nikon D90 camera :
Nikon D90, First Digital SLR to Record Video!
Video capture in a digital SLR camera, it’s about time! YAHOO!!!! Congratulations, Nikon, for being the first manufacturer in the world to add 24 fps 1,280×720 pixel video to a D-SLR. Sure there are some limitations in the D90 compared to even a low-end video camera but just think of the possibilities—like shooting wildlife sequences with a 600mm f 4.0. Those of us who just dabble in video will now be able to repurpose still gear that has taken thousands of dollars and years to acquire for a new hobby.
Sony’s New Cyber-shot T500 Offers Style and Substance With HD Video Clips.
August 28, 2008
Filed under PHOTO GEAR
Sony’s New Cyber-shot T500 Offers Style and Substance With HD Video Clips
T500 Delivers Sparkling Stills and High Definition Video Clips to Go
BERLIN–(Marketwire - August 28, 2008) - IFA Berlin
–New HD movie mode captures high-quality HD video clips
- 10.1 effective megapixels
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 5x optical zoom
-Extra-large 3.5-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus touchscreen
-Double Anti-blur with Optical SteadyShot and High Sensitivity
-HD Slide Show with Music shows videos and stills on LCD or connected HD TV
