Custom shooting modes C1/C2/C3 Canon introduced the custom shooting modes a while back, but until now they have often been a trap waiting to catch out the photographer on a deadline, with the EOS 5D Mark III this has been changed for the better with the addition of Auto update settings. What are C1/C2/C3? The …
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Earlier this year I got in to conversation with the editor of one of the UK’s photo magazines. I was explaining my idea that it felt to me that the photography landscape was at or very near to the next big thing. A few months later I was asked to write a commentary article on …
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Canon scores six TIPA 2012 awards In the annual awards from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) Canon has picked up awards for the EOS-1D X, EOS 5D Mark III, PowerShot G1 X, EF 8-15mm f/4L USM Fisheye, EOS C300 and the PIXMA MG8250. TIPA is comprised of 29 member magazines from nine European countries …
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Very pleased to say my EOS 5D Mark III is now in my hands Even more fun is coming real soon because there are also some Speedlite 600EX-RTs and an ST-E3 on the way too… Fortunately I don’t own a cat so I won’t be testing it by taking cat pictures, but instead it will …
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EOS-1D C – the EOS camera that captures 4K movies Canon announced the introduction of the new EOS-1D C, a digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera targeting the motion picture, television and high-resolution production industries. Delivering outstanding video quality, advanced low light performance and film-like dynamic range, the compact and lightweight EOS-1D C supports in-camera 4K …
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Fill-in flash depends on the camera exposure mode Fill-in flash is often used to reduce the contrast that occurs in photos that have a bright backlight, these typically leave your subject with a dark face as it’s in shadow. Adding a pop of flash will lower the contrast range and light the face. Canon E-TTL …
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Canon launches specialist EOS 60Da for astrophotography The EOS 60Da is the company’s second specialist astrophotography model, many years ago Canon they produced the EOS 20Da with a specially modified low-pass filter and an early implementation of live view mode. According to Canon… EOS 60Da supplied with essential accessories for astrophotography The EOS 60Da includes …
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I’ve just got the go ahead from a Canon spokesperson called April to to mention that there’s a new version of firmware coming for the EOS 5D Mark III that will enable a new 40MP resolution mode. Firmware v1.04 enables 40MP mode Once the new firmware is installed there’s a very special procedure to follow …
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Spring appears to be with us and Canon UK wants to encourage you to go out and spend on new kit with their EURO 2012 Cash Back promotion that runs from now until 5th of June 2012. You need to get any claims in by 31st July 2012. I think there’s a couple of mistakes …
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Today is the day you will likely find that your camera clock no longer matches your computer clock… In the UK the clocks moved forward one hour yesterday and that means the clock in your camera is now most likely an hour behind. You might not see this as a problem unless you ever try …
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