Monday, 20 May 2013

Action Photography - What Is It?


Of all the kinds and styles of photography being practiced today, sports photography is probably the most exciting—not to mention the most difficult—of all. Since this kind of photography involves so much speed and action, photographing the subjects or players would require more than the usual knack for good angles but also the strength to endure physical limitations during the shoot.

Sports photography usually include shots that are taken during the game or while the subjects are in their respective field. Aiming to “freeze” moments during the actual event, sports photographers should be equipped with the right photography equipment, trained with enduring tenacity, and fueled with an overwhelming desire to capture each moment and emotion at their best.

PHOTOGRAPHING DIFFERENT KINDS OF SPORTS

The best thing about sports photography is that the photographer can freeze a single moment that contains pure and raw emotion and share it with the public in print. If you’re into photography and quite interested in taking adrenaline-pumping shots, you should familiarize yourself with different kinds of sports first. Since each sport varies, the styles and techniques used in capturing and freezing each moment also vary.

If you are already in the field taking photos, it is a must that you have a brief background about the sport you are covering. Knowledge in the fundamentals of coaching style, sport rules, and players will help you identify their most interesting angles. It is also a must to identify your “safety” (a shot that is easy to shoot and can be published if you don’t get good photos all throughout).

Here are some basic sports photography guidelines fit for common sports:

1. Baseball. Most seasoned sports photographers would agree that baseball is one sport that is hardest to shoot because of its unpredictability. Make sure that you get your safety first before getting experimental shots.

2. Basketball. Unlike baseball, this is the easiest sport to shoot because you only have to focus on two subjects: the player who handles the ball and the net. But its simplicity limits you to different angles, so make sure you get plenty of shots to choose from.

3. Football. This is another easy sport to shoot but it is considered as the most equipment intense sports because it would require waiting for the perfect shot. Although it’s easy to get safeties, it’s still up to you to produce action shots that would be a stand up.

4. Soccer and Hockey. Because of the speed and sudden movements involved in these sports, auto focus cameras are recommended.

5. Volleyball. Although it is one of the rarely covered sports events, volleyball is also one of favorites because dramatic shots can be derived all throughout. Since moves in the sports are quite tricky, make sure that you turn your camera’s auto focus on.

6. Golf. It’s hard to shoot photos during the game due to the nature of the game itself. What you can do is to camp at one location and take shots as players pass by or use a cart to follow the individual players.

7. Track and Field. Though access can be limited, this is one sport that is fun to shoot because movements are predictable and easy to shoot. All you need is good timing.

8. Gymnastics and Figure Skating. One basic rule in these sports: NO FLASH. Since they involve individuals performing, the use of flash is restricted because it distracts the players. The major problem you’ll encounter is lighting but this can be solved once the venue is lit up.

9. Motorsports and Racing Events. These are fairly easy to photograph because you can get away with slower lenses. But since you’re far from the track, you need longer lenses for the shoot.

Friday, 17 May 2013

Counting Pixels | Why It Is Important To Know

Smaller is not always better, especially when you are dealing with pixels.

Varying in size from one manufacturer to another and even from one camera to another, pixels are the little critters found on your imaging sensor, which are the components that record light on most digital cameras. It therefore makes sense that a larger pixel can record more light if they are larger.

Two sensors with the same number of pixels would be compared as follows: The one with the larger pixels would take a higher quality image than the sensor with the smaller pixels. Scientists have gone crazy reducing things to digital size; a smaller sensor with the same number of pixels would, of course, require smaller pixels.

The smaller sensor may be more efficient because of its size, but it won't usually produce the same quality images as the larger sensor with larger pixels will. Miniaturization isn't always the better way to go.

Digital single lens reflex cameras (SLRs) have a better quality of image than compact or point-and-shoot cameras because they have an imaging sensor close to the size of those found on a 35mm film camera. Even the high-end compact cameras costing up to $1,000.00 use a sensor about 1/1.8" or 5.5mm x 4.1mm. Even with a 3-, 4-, or even 5-megapixel sensor, they can't create photos comparable to the 3-megapixel SLR.

Because the technology is relatively new, many customers are confused by pixel numbers, and manufacturers aren't completely upfront when the talk about pixels either.  A camera with 4.3 million pixels may only use 4 megapixels to actually record light information for the image. These are described as the "effective" pixels, and you have to look really hard to find where the manufacturer discusses these in your manual.

However, this is the number you want to use when deciding on the camera's pixel size. If a camera has 3.1 effective megapixels, yet is advertised as a 3.3-megapixel camera, it is still only a 3.1-megapixel camera.

The law requires that the effective pixel count be advertised along with the pixel count, but this isn't always true, so look for it in your cameras manual.


Wednesday, 15 May 2013

What Are Bridge Cameras



High-end, live-preview digital cameras are referred to as either bridge or prosumer digital cameras.  While DSLR cameras operate on the same mechanical principles as the autofocus 35mm film single-lens reflex camera, the key difference is that a CCD or a CMOS image sensor takes the place of the film. This allows for creation of images in-camera without the need to chemically develop an image on actual film.

The major advantage over other digitals is the defining characteristic of an SLR: the light goes directly from the main lens, instead of reflecting from an off-axis viewfinder.

The advantage of seeing an exact copy of the image has been duplicated in the LCD displays of many of the digital compact cameras. However, the SLR retains the best quality of image due to its being in real time and more detailed.

LCD displays tend to have a time lag, causing the view to be clear, but not exactly what you are looking at. If something in the shot is moving, this movement will actually be viewed a second or two later. While bridge cameras are comparable in weight and size to the smaller dSLR they lack the mirror and reflex systems which are characteristics of dSLRs.

Referred to as "bridge" cameras because they hold a place between the digital consumer compacts and the dSLR's, prosumer identifies their high-end more advanced technology.

The lines between the two are not clear-cut -- the LPD category includes both the bridges and compact cameras. Mainly they both have live-preview on an electronic screen, which is their principle means of previewing an image before taking the photograph. There are also several nonessential characteristics applying to many of the bridge cameras, but not all of them.

For instance, there is the single fixed noninterchangeable lens and a CCD sensor, which is much smaller in the bridge cameras than in the dSLRs. A few of the new bridge cameras have defied these nonessential qualities and now have larger sensors of different types that are equal in size to those found in some of the dSLR cameras.

Bridge cameras still do not have interchangeable lenses; however, this may change in the not too distant future.


Bridge Cameras Face an Unknown Future



Some manufacturers have stopped making high-profile bridge cameras, concentrating on the cheaper dSLRs. Some dSLRs are made of plastic rather than the magnesium alloy required for the higher-quality dSLRs.

In competition with the dSLRs, the bridge cameras are in jeopardy. This is because of the comparable pricing and sizes of the two groups.

The better-known bridge cameras created in 2004 are now discontinued and have no replacements. All of these were made with a 2/3" sensor, which were quite a bit larger than other more common bridge cameras made today. The manufacture of bridge cameras will depend on their successfullness when competing with dSLRs and the creation and viability of the future design known as EVIL (Electronic Viewfinders).

dSLRs are traditionally considered more professional than the bridge cameras, as bridge cameras have been labeled as prosumer or at best semiprofessional cameras.  However, introduction of low-priced dSLRs in 2003 has made the line between the two less distinct when it comes to the decision of professional and nonprofessional cameras.

The word "prosumer" is a combination of the words "professional" and "consumer," implying an involvement in the production of the product they consume. It also indicates a professional-consumer.

Ultrazoom, or long, lenses are a feature of the average bridge camera, which consists mainly of a "do it all" lens; prosumer cameras are occasionally confused with SLR digital cameras because the bodies are very similar.

The mirror and reflex system of dSLRs is missing in the prosumer cameras, and have been produced, to date, with one nonchangeable lens; they can however, be accessorized with wide angle or telephoto converters.  These converters are attached to the front of the lens.

Slower than a true digital SLR, they are able to create a good quality image and provide adequate overall performance. They are also lighter and more compact than DSLRs.


Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Nikon D7100 -24.1 MP - Digital SLR | Honest Review

Nikon D7100 24.1 MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Review.
Nikon D7100 24.1 MP Digital SLR Review.
The Nikon D7100 is designed for designed to shoot and record their remarkable memories. It incorporates recent technological advancements in the digital photography. It brings a different level of speed, creative capabilities, image quality, and connectivity. It features 24.1 MP, ultra-precise autofocus and built-in HDR. With this camera is designed to capture each and every detail of true life. It delivers high speed shooting with perfect metering and autofocus. It is able to shoot 6 frames per second. This makes it possible for it to be used in capturing fast action subjects.

Nikon D7100 Features
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Review Nikon D7100 24.1 MP Digital SLR

Wireless Control and Sharing. With this camera it is possible to share your images and videos instantly as you have captured them, no matter the place you are. This is made possible by connecting it with wireless Mobile Adapter and then transfers them instantly.
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Easy Movie Creation. The manual controls and full-time autofocus, the processing of recording videos becomes quite easy. Other features such as headphone and mic jack make it possible to achieve cinematic quality and reproduction.
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Premium Accessories. This camera comes with a wireless mobile adapter, rechargeable Li-Ion battery, multi-power battery pack and ME-1 stereo microphone.
Review Nikon D7100



Pros
·         Improved battery life
·         Built-in flash
·         Minimal noise
·         Image quality
·         Ease to use

Cons
·         LCD screen is a bit crisper
Nikon D7100
One of the recent customers who purchased the Nikon D7100 said, “This is an amazing camera and cinema camera. It works well and delivers terrific pictures. I have been using it for the last two months and I do not have any complaints so far.”

The Nikon D7100 is a wonderful upgrade of the D5100. It is a bit larger than other models but the performance is unrivalled. The performance is powerful and it is easier to use.

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