Canon EOS 500D (Digital Rebel T1i / Kiss X3 Digital) Review

Review based on a production Canon EOS 500D Just 14 months after the launch of the EOS Rebel XSi (450D), Canon has unveiled its latest model, the Rebel T1i (500D). It's the fifth generation of Rebel and enters the market at a difficult time - in the midst of a global economic downturn and against the fiercest competition we've ever seen in the entry-level DSLR sector. So what has Canon done to make this latest model in the longest-established family in the sector live up to the edgy and exciting image implied by its US naming? The...

Shooting with an In Camera Flash

Has anyone noticed how there has been a real anti-flash vibe going around recently in the digital photography sphere? I’m seeing it in books, websites, forums and even from manufacturers of cameras themselves with the recent release of loads of cameras that would rather push ISO up very high than use a flash. While I would totally agree that flash photography can blow out a shot with it’s harsh light – there are times where there’s no getting around using it and where (when used correctly) it can actually ‘make’ a shot. My preference...

Understanding lenses and their specifications

The joy of owning a DSLR is the ability to change lenses. You could go for a wide angle to squeeze more in, or a telephoto to magnify a distant subject. Or how about a macro lens for taking great quality close-ups? There’s almost no limit to what you can do, with lenses to suit all occasions – and budgets – but so where do you start? In this guide we’ll explain everything you need to know about buying lenses and help you make the right choice for your style of photography.   ...

20 DSLR photography tips »

This article lists 20 tips to get started with DSLR photography. It is particularly useful to those who are used to point-and-shoot digicams and now want to take the next step in their photography skills. I first got in touch with a DSLR camera during our holiday in Costa Rica. You can check some of those pics here and here. Although we got a lot of postive feedback about those pictures, there's a problem with them. We used the DSLR cam as if it were a point-and-shoot snapshot cam in automatic mode, not knowing about the power of the...

Pedoman Cara Shooting Video Berkualitas

Pernahkah Anda mengalami hal ini? Anda membeli camcorder digital baru (penuh dengan fitur-fitur terbaru) dan dengan senang hati men-shoot acara keluarga yang luar biasa (pernikahan, liburan, ulang tahun dan acara penting lainnya). Baru kemudian Anda menyadari bahwa rekaman video terlalu gelap, atau kualitas video sangat mengerikan. Bukankah itu firasat buruk? Apa yang membuat lebih buruk adalah bahwa Anda tidak pernah dapat kembali merekam video itu! Cara terbaik untuk menghindari masalah ini adalah dengan mempelajari beberapa keterampilan...

Tips Merekam Video dengan Kamera Foto DSLR Full HD

Anda tahu kamera DSLR? Itu loh, kamera "fotografer" :D Di tempat saya istilah kamera "fotografer" selalu mengacu pada kamera DSLR, padahal tidak semua fotografer menggunakan kamera DLSR untuk memotret.. :D Nah, beberapa tahun terakhir ini muncul model kamera DSLR yang mampu merekam video, FULL HD lagi. Jadi kali ini saya akan memberikan tips-tips untuk merekam video dengan DSLR. Mungkin 2 tahun lalu masih janggal ya melihat orang menenteng DSLR tapi malah merekam video namun sekarang sepertinya itu sudah pemandangan biasa. Bahkan...

Portrait Lights

In this article I will discuss the basic lights that are used by portrait photographers and what effect their have on the photograph. Main Light Fill Light Hair Light Background Light Rim Light The placement of Lights Position of the Main Light Overall Picture Please meet Jane, she is not real, but she generously agreed to be the model for my explanation of the studio lights. On the picture below you can see the final setup with four lights. Overall picture - all lights on The Main Light On the image below you can...

Photography Tips - Motion Photography

Motion Photography    There are countless situations in film photography where motion plays a role. As such, there are a few motion photography tips and techniques that may be utilized during motion photography. You may want to capture frozen motion photography without any blur or you may decide to have the entire scene in motion blur photography. Ultimately, the choice is yours. This portion of the guide to photography will discuss how to appropriately capture motion with a few scenarios and the settings of your film camera...

Landscape Photography For the Serious Amateur

I’ve been into landscape photography for a couple of years now. It’s a fantastic hobby and hugely rewarding, but also has a bit of a learning curve. While I would not consider myself anywhere near a pro at this stage, I’ve picked up on a few useful things here and there. Below are some tips which I hope others who are just starting out in the world of landscape photography will find useful. Why You Should Research Your Locations If you are planning a photography trip then it’s important to do some research beforehand. Use the internet...