Do It Yourself or Outsource – When to Utilize a Pro Photography Service

September 1, 2011 by  
Filed under Cameras

The art of photography has changed significantly over the past few years, from SLR's to mobile phones who would have visualised only ten years back that the standard of photo from a basic mobile phone would excel some of the finest technology from just ten years ago?

Sure, there are the photographic enthusiasts out there that maintain their self loading cameras, just like there are the ones that rely on records and the popping sound being better than CD's. But photography has truly been extended to a much bigger audience, just look at the number of sites that promote pictures and photographs taken from all kinds of folk, from professional photographers through to rank newbies armed only with their iPhone or similar.

Like anything nonetheless , the simpler the makers make technology and the simpler it would appear to be to take a picture, great photography is still an art. Capturing the essence of a second, understanding frame, depth, light, contrast is something only a trained pro can offer.

Hiring a trained professional photographer for your family picnic is perhaps not necessary, but when it comes to a very important event like your wedding, well then it's different. Leaving your once in a whole life photos that'll be passed down generations to a pal with an cellphone is ridiculous, so too is assuming that supplied with a reasonable digicam your uncle or best man can capture the big day like a pro cameraman can.

Thus consider the seriousness of a second, sure it isn't invariably possible to forecast striking events, you don't always have enough time to arrange a professional photographer, like for your child's first steps but for your wedding photographer make certain you get a credible, experienced and proven professional, who knows the most effective way to take those live events and make them photographic memories.

There are actually tons of photographers offering their services touting as wedding photography specialists, but few have the experience, the talent, and the temperament to trust with generational images for a wedding is for life, but your pictures are still cherished for generations to come.

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DIY or Hire One – When to Use a Professional Photographer

September 1, 2011 by  
Filed under Cameras

The art of photography has changed seriously over time, from SLR's to cellphones who'd have dreamed only 10 years ago that the quality of photograph from an entry level mobile telephone would excel some of the best technology from just a decade ago?

Sure, there are the photographic fans out there that maintain their self loading cameras, just like there are those that count on records and the popping sound being better than CD's. But photography has actually been extended to a much larger audience, just glance at the number of internet sites that plug photographs and images taken from all manner of people, from pro photographers thru to rank beginners armed only with their iPhone or similar.

Like anything nevertheless , the easier the manufacturers make technology and the easier it appears to be to take a photograph, great photography is still a skill. Capturing the essential nature of a moment, understanding frame, depth, light, contrast is something only a trained professional can provide.

Hiring a trained professional photographer for your family picnic is probably unwarranted, but when it comes to a truly special event like your wedding day, well then it's different. Leaving your once in a lifetime stills that'll be passed down generations to a chum with an mobile phone is daft, so too is supposing that equipped with a good digital camera your uncle or best man can capture the important day like a professional cameraman can.

Therefore consider the significance of a moment, sure it isn't always feasible to anticipate remarkable events, you do not always have sufficient time to prepare a pro paparazzo, like for your baby's first steps but for your wedding photographer make sure you get a reputable, experienced and proven pro, who knows how to take those live events and make them photographic memories.

There are lots of photographers offering their services calling themselves as wedding photography experts, but few have the experience, the ability, and the personality to trust with generational pictures for marriage is for life, but your photos are still treasured for generations to come.

Find more of Australia's leading photographers on local business directory, dLook.

Canon Digital 70 300mm Autofocus Telephoto

November 23, 2010 by  
Filed under Digital SLR Cameras

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens + 58mm UV Glass Filter + CapKeeper Lens Cap Strap + Cleaning Kit for Rebel XS, XSi, T1i, T2i, T3, T3i EOS 40D, 50D, 60D, 7D Digital SLR Cameras Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens + 58mm UV Glass Filter + CapKeeper Lens Cap Strap + Cleaning Kit for Rebel XS, XSi, T1i, T2i, T3, T3i EOS 40D, 50D, 60D, 7D Digital SLR Cameras
Sale Price: $159.95
 

Description

Kit Includes: ♦ 1) Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens ♦ 2) Vivitar 58mm UV Glass Filter ♦ 3) Cap Keeper 2 Lens Cap Strap ♦ 4) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Zoom Lens is a compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The improved zoom mechanism makes zooming smoother than ever and the lens an absolute pleasure to use. It shares the same sharp 13-element optical system as the 75-300mm USM lens. while using Canon's standard, time-tested DC motor for accurate and quick autofocus. Close-focusing down to 4.9 feet (1.5m) allows filling the frame (at 300mm) with a subject the size of a dollar bill. This Vivitar UV Filter is a multi-purpose, fine-weather filter that is designed to optimize your photography experience. UV filters block out unwanted ultraviolet light and prevents the UV "fogging/haze" effect", which can result in inaccurate color and lower the apparent sharpness. This filter is also ideal for protecting your valuable lens from scratches and dust, and it can be kept on the lens at all times. Perfect for digital, video and photo. Keep your lens cap securely attached to your lens with the convenient, simple-to-use CapKeeper. Never lose a lens cap again! This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses, including a Hurricane Air Blower, Lens Cleaning Tissues, Lens Cloth, Lens Cleaning Liquid, Brush and Cotton Swabs.

Features

  • KIT INCLUDES 4 PRODUCTS All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
  • Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens PLUS +
  • Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit +
  • CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap +
  • Vivitar 58mm UV Glass Filter
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
List Price: $270.00
Sale Price: $159.00
You save: $111.00 (41%)
 

Description

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens.

Capture the far-off action of fast-paced sports or zoom in for an intimate portrait with the Canon EF 75-300mm telephoto zoom lens. The optical system, construction, and exterior are the same as the EF 75-300 mm f/4-5.6 III USM’s. The difference is that it uses a DC motor instead of a USM to drive the AF. As with all Canon lens, this 75-300 model carries a one-year warranty. Focal length: 75-300mm Maximum aperture: 1:4-5.6 Lens construction: 13 elements in 9 groups Diagonal angle of view: 32 (at 11 feet) to 8 degrees (at 15 feet) Closest focusing distance: 4.9 feet Zoom system: Rotating type Filter size: 58mm Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter, 4.8 inches long Weight: 16.8 ounces

Features

  • 75-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
  • Improved mechanism makes zooming smoother; front part of zoom ring sports silver ring
  • Measures 2.8 inches in diameter and 4.8 inches long; weighs 16.8 ounces; 1-year warranty
  • 4.9-foot closest focusing distance; 32- to 8-degree diagonal angle of view
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
List Price: $920.00
Sale Price: $405.00
You save: $515.00 (56%)
 

Description

L2) CANON 70-300MM F/4-5.6 IS USM LE

Features

  • 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras
  • 3-stop Image Stabilizer for reducing camera shake; ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM)
  • Electro-magnetic diaphragm (EMD) helps create attractive background at large apertures
  • Super Spectra lens coating and lens element shaping suppresses flare and ghosting
  • Measures 3 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches long; weighs 22.2 ounces; 1-year warranty
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
List Price: $366.55
Sale Price: $149.95
You save: $216.60 (59%)
 

Description

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Autofocus Lens is a compact, light-weight, ultra-tele zoom which covers the 70mm to 300mm telephoto range and produces photographs of exceptional image quality. It is ideal for taking pictures at a distance particularly when the subject is difficult to approach such as in nature and wildlife photography as well as at sporting and theatrical events. The Tamron 70-300mm also excels at portraiture and allows you to isolate the subject from the background for eye-catching, dramatic portraits. This versatile zoom has superb macro capability with a magnification of 1:2 enabling 1/2 life-size close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other objects that normally would require the use of a specially designed macro lens. This new lens is made with the Tamron Di (Digitally Integrated) design which uses an optical system with improved multi-coatings designed to function with Digital SLR Cameras as well as Film SLR Cameras. Tamron also incorporates LD (Low Dispersion) glass in this lens to correct chromatic aberration, resulting in clear, sharp, and beautifully vivid images.

Features

  • 9 Groups, 13 Elements Lens Construction
  • Rotation Type of Zooming
  • 9 Diaphragm Blade Number
  • F/32 Minimum Aperture
  • 59 inch Minimum Focus Distance (1.5m) in normal setting, 37.4 inch (0.95m) in macro mode f=180mm-300mm range
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Lens for Canon EOS Cameras Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Lens for Canon EOS Cameras
List Price: $2,300.00
Sale Price: $1,259.00
You save: $1,041.00 (45%)
 

Description

Camera Lens, Canon, Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Zoom Lens, 9321A002

Canon raises the stakes for professional photography with its EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM telephoto lens with image stabilization. Thanks to a new triple-layered diffractive optical element (DO), this 70-300mm lens is less than 4 inches (10 cm) long. It can focus down to 4.6 feet (without rotating the front element) and a new zoom lock button keeps the lens safe and secure when not in use or used at the wide angle. A virtually silent ultra-sonic motor (USM) gives the lens extremely fast autofocus. The lens also includes Canon's Image Stabilization technology to dramatically reduce camera shake, compensating for approximately three stops in shutter speed without any perceptible increase in image blur. It's a great choice for professional photojournalists and serious advanced amateurs who need to contain the size and weight of equipment carried. DO Elements Use of the new three-layer DO lens drastically reduces the overall length and weight of the lens system increasing the refractive power of each lens element and reducing the spaces between elements. It's approximately 26 percent shorter and 36 percent lighter than any lens of comparable specifications. Zoom lock The EF 70-300mm lens features a zoom ring locking mechanism, locking the lens at its shortest total length. This helps to protect the lens from potential damage by preventing the zoom elements extending under their own weight, which might otherwise occur when the lens is mounted to a camera that hangs from a neck or shoulder strap. Image Stabilization The lens incorporates Canon's Image Stabilization (IS) technology, compensating for approximately three stops without any perceptible increase in image blur when shooting static subjects or panning. This increases the range of circumstances in which hand-held photography is possible, limiting the need to carry a tripod. Fast AF A rear focusing ring type USM, high-speed CPU and new AF algorithms combine to give the lens extremely fast auto-focusing. The ring-type ultrasonic motor (USM) converts ultrasonic vibrational energy into rotational force to deliver high-speed, high-precision, super efficient and virtually noiseless auto focusing, with good holding torque for rapid response and accurate stopping. Full-time manual override is featured, removing the possibility of damage to the autofocus mechanism during manual focus. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of just 1.4m throughout the entire zoom range. Ready for Digital Photography The lens shape and coatings have been optimized to suppress ghosting and flaring, making this lens ideal for use with digital cameras that are more susceptible to reflections off the recording media than are film cameras. Working with EOS The drive pattern of the lens is tailored to specifically match that of the latest EOS range, extracting maximum benefit from the lens' speed advantage. The lens comes with a case LP1116 and an exclusive hood ET-65B for shading against unwanted direct light.

Features

  • Ultra-compact 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5 to 5.6 maximum aperture
  • Incorporates Canon's Image Stabilization (IS) technology for low-light shooting
  • Super-fast and silent autofocus with ring-type USM; 4.6-foot close focus distance
  • Optimized to suppress ghosting and flaring; zoom lock button keeps lens secure
  • Measures 3 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches long; 1-year warranty; accepts 58mm filters


Nikon D70 Digital Camera Body

November 20, 2010 by  
Filed under Digital SLR Cameras

Nikon D70 Digital Camera (Body Only) Nikon D70 Digital Camera (Body Only)
Sale Price: $189.99
 

Description

The smart money says this Digital SLR is going to be a true buzz-killer for the competition! Now you can catch all the action in glorious detail and impeccable color fidelity, with a 6.1 million effective pixel CCD and the ability to shoot up to 3 frames per second. Stores images on CompactFlash ( CF ) Card Type I & II or Microdrive (sold separately) 1.8 TFT Color LCD w/ brightness adjustment Standard ISO hot-shoe contact USB interface Unit Weight about 21 ounces w/out battery or memory card In the box - Strap, body cap, eyepiece cap, LCD monitor cover, video cable, USB cable, EN-EL3 Li-ion battery, MH-18 charger, CR2 battery holder, software on CD-ROM Lens not included - accepts most Nikon Lenses except IX Nikkor models.

Delivering top-notch performance and high resolution at an affordable price, the Nikon D70 digital SLR offers easy-to-use yet powerful features to a wide range of users--from novices to serious and experienced photo enthusiasts. Its DX format 6.1-effective megapixel CCD sensor is optimized to deliver images with excellent sharpness and clarity, and it's compatible with Nikon's DX Nikkor lenses. Optics and ResolutionThe D70 incorporates a next-generation 6.1-effective megapixel DX format CCD image sensor that produces 3008 x 2000-pixel images, and is optimized to deliver a wide dynamic range and superbly sharp details. It also has 2240 x 1488 and 1504 x 1000 resolution modes. Nikon programmed the D70's advanced system LSI processor for improved performance to produce vivid colors and clarity, optimized auto white balance, auto tone and color control, and to run real-time processes that diminish digital noise in long exposure shots for cleaner overall results. More FeaturesThe Nikon D70 has been designed to offer faster operation at nearly every level of performance, with the camera ready to shoot the instant it's turned on. Compressed NEF (RAW) files are processed and stored exponentially faster, making shooting in compressed NEF mode easier and more convenient than ever. It can shoot a rapid 3 frames per second for a continuous burst of 144 pictures (using the JPEG Normal/Large setting and a 256 MB CompactFlash card) due to improved buffer memory handling, faster image processing, increased memory card access speed, and greater system bus bandwidth.Other features include:Built-in Speedlight flash with auto pop-up1/8000 second shutter speed and a synch speed of 1/500 second for flashAuto modes include Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports, Night Portrait, and Night Landscape25 Custom Settings allow you to personalize the operation of your D70 to match your shooting style or the demands of different shooting conditionsShoot in any lighting environment with the D70's built-in creative lighting system and 3D Color Matrix meter with 1,005-pixel RGB SensorThe D70 displays menus with simple or detailed information on a 1.8-inch LCD viewing screenChoose from a variety of file formats, including Nikon's RAW mode (NEF), TIFF, JPEG formats or Nikon's exclusive compressed JPEG + NEF combinationISO standard hot-shoe with safety lockOptical viewfinder features high magnification, diopter correction, complete info display, and On-Demand grid lines to aid in compositionHigh-speed, high precision 5-area AF system with predictive focus tracking and Lock-on ensures quick response and sharp focusStorage and TransferImages and video are stored on CompactFlash memory cards (Type I/II), and the camera is compatible with MicroDrives (no memory card is included with this package). Files can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1 connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.Power and SizeThe camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-Ion battery pack (EN-EL3, included) or three CR2 lithium batteries (with supplied MS-D70 battery holder). It measures 5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 inches and weighs 21 ounces (camera body only without batteries). What's in the BoxThis package includes the Nikon D70 camera body, strap, body cap, eyepiece cap, LCD monitor cover, USB and A/V cables, rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL3), battery charger (MH-18), CR2 battery holder (MS-D70), and Picture Project CD-ROM. Optional accessories include: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (EN-EL3), Multi Charger (MH-19), Quick Charger (MH-18), AC Adapter (EH-5), Speedlight SB-800/600, Nikon Capture 4 (ver.4.1) Software, Semi-Soft Case (CF-D7)0, Remote Controller (ML-L3).

Features

  • The D70 is equipped with a Nikon DX Format 6.1 effective megapixel CCD sensor. It captures images with high resolution and amazingly sharp detail.


Canon 1D Mark III Digital

November 20, 2010 by  
Filed under Digital SLR Cameras

Canon LP-E4 Battery Pack for Canon 1D Mark III and 1D Mark IV Digital SLR (Retail Package) Canon LP-E4 Battery Pack for Canon 1D Mark III and 1D Mark IV Digital SLR (Retail Package)
List Price: $170.00
Sale Price: $112.00
You save: $58.00 (34%)
 

Description

Battery Pack for Canon 1D Mark III and 1D Mark IV Digital SLR

Features

  • Canon Branded Retail Package


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