Adorama Photography TV presents: In this episode Mark will show us how to take those up close photos! Macro photography provides unique opportunities to produce creative and dramatic photos and Mark shows us a couple examples. Read more about macro photography here: www.adorama.com Visit www.adorama.com for more photography videos! Send your questions to: AskMark@Adorama.com
If you’re still buying film for your camera, it’s time to join the 21st century. To complete this how-to, you will need: A budget A general idea of what you want to do with your camera And time to comparison shop Step 1: Set your budget Decide how much you want to spend. Your goal is to find the best camera in your price range. Step 2: Think about your needs Think about what you want to do with your digital camera. Do you want to be able to take pictures at night? Make large prints? Carry it with you everywhere? Step 3: Shop Visit a camera store—online or brick and mortar—to narrow down your choices. Find the largest selection possible. Step 4: Decide what kind Decide if you want a “point-and-shoot” camera or a “digital SLR” (single-lens reflex) camera. Digital SLR cameras are larger and more expensive but usually have more features and interchangeable lenses. A digital SLR camera is a great professional camera but probably unnecessarily expensive for the amateur photographer. Step 5: Decide what resolution Figure out what resolution you want, known as the “megapixel” rating. Basically, the more megapixels a camera has, the larger the picture you can print and the higher quality the image will be. A five-megapixel camera has sufficient resolution to print out a high-quality 11″ by 14″ picture. Step 6: Focus on batteries Look for digital cameras that use rechargeable batteries, and find out if you need a separate charger. Step 7: Consider optical zoom Decide on how much …
Adorama Photography TV presents the Logan Simplex Plus 750 Mat Cutter. This week Mark provides a hands-on review of the easy to use Logan Simplex Plus Mat Cutter. You’ll learn how the versatile design makes it easy to produce professional results for your photos. Features include dual guide rail stops for fast production mat cutting, a 27″ squaring arm for easy material downsizing, parallel mat guide for setting border widths, straight cutting head, and bevel cutting head. Also included with the package are creative matting instructions and free instructional DVD. Visit www.adorama.com for more photography videos! Send your questions to: AskMark@Adorama.com
froknowsphoto.com This question was left in my facebook comments in regards to me shooting in Utah with the Nikon D7000 and Sigma 17-50. “Is it ever disappointing trying non professional gear?” Now I thought that was a great question because so many people say its all about the gear the gear. I know I push using better glass repeatedly to help in getting better images but that doesn’t guarantee you great images. It comes down to the camera you have at the time you are capturing moments. My answer to the question is honestly no, that was the set up I had at that moment and those images I capture are going to be unique to that shoot. I wouldn’t have been able to capture the same thing that I captured at the moment with anything else. I immerse myself in the gear that I am using regardless of what it is. It all comes down to capturing moments and the photographer behind the camera.
In this week’s episode Mark answers 12 questions from viewers in this viewer feedback special. Topics include: setting your camera’s picture control, exposure compensation, understanding the lumisphere, wind screens, focus issues, Lightroom tricks, learning from failure and more.
By M. Rodriguez “Cnyper” (San Antonio, TX) To address other reviews: The cable included is not proprietary, it works with my polaroid i733 AND my Canon Powershot S5 IS. However, it is not standard USB on the camera end. I don’t know what one would call it – I thought it was proprietary at first, but my wife proved me wrong by using it with ALL our cameras. This camera does not have the best quality, indoors or out. But it has GOOD quality. Just look at customer pictures to get an idea. However, this thing works GREAT as a childproof/outdoor/beach camera. I dropped it and placed it under water. Still works! I bought this camera with a starter kit for 179.99 – it comes with a rubber sleeve which keeps it from scratching. This camera is slick, too. It’s very thin and few buttons make it easy to operate. The battery is rechargeable li-ion. The bundle I purchased it with also comes with a flotation device to attach to the camera. So now, when we’re at the pool, I just attach the flotation grip and throw it in the water when people want to use it. Then, when they’re done, they just throw it back on the deck – doesn’t matter if I catch it or not! If you’re looking for a camera to take with you on outdoor adventures, birthday parties, or even to disneyworld, this is the best you can get. The low price is just a bonus! if you’re looking for something to use for your photography classes, you may want to pass. Find the best Underwater Digital Camera at underwaterdigitalcamerashop.com
NOTE: due to the observance of Passover the link to the Adorama Learning Center article will not be available until April 28, 2011. AdoramaTV presents Digital Photography One on One. In this episode Mark Wallace answers the question, “which lens should I buy?” Mark also describes perspective distortion and compression. visit www.adorama.com for more photography videos! Send your questions to: AskMark@Adorama.com
