Canon have come up with a great walkthrough on exposure settings in their photography guide. They also have this great little application which allows you to adjust a specific shot and immediately see what the results would be so you can gain a better understanding of how different exposure settings work.
I know it’s an advert, but I think it’s really well done. Generally speaking, I find Canon’s adverts to be somewhat forgetable, but this one I really like. If you do want to take that extra special photo you quite often have to put yourself in some difficult situations!
It’s advertising the Canon Rebel T4i, in the UK it’s referred to as the Canon 650D, a consumer level digital SLR.
This is a video review of the Canon 17-40mm F4L wide-angle lens, a brilliant lens if you’re into landscape photography. Watch our video review to find out more.
It is of little wonder why so many people take the time to photograph birds, the natural variation present in this group of organisms together with the fact that they can be found on your doorstep make them a very accessible subject to photograph. However it can be quite daunting when you first decide you want to start photography or want to step up your hobby with the aim of getting a DSLR.
Now several years old, the Canon 40D is a prosumer level camera produced by Canon. There have since been a number of revisions of the 40D, with the current model being the Canon 60D, however the 40D is still a very competent camera and stands up well to time. The Canon 40D is a 10 megapixel camera which is 2 megapixels more than its predecessor, the Canon 30D. Weighing 740 grams and with a magnesium alloy body construction, it certainly feels like a tough camera, although as with any expensive digital equipment, it’s not something advisable to drop, at any distance.
The Canon 40D has been around for a while now, launched in 2007, but it is still an excellent camera capable of taking excellent photos. This video review examines the various capabilities of the Canon 40D, covering build and image quality as well as a comparison between the more up-to-date Canon 60D. Is it better to spend the money and buy the latest addition to Canon’s line of prosumer cameras, or save the bank balance and buy the 40D instead? Watch the video review to find out.
A review of the Canon 1000D digital camera, cheap to buy and easy to take with you.For someone new to SLR photography, the Canon 1000D would be an ideal choice; an easy to use camera which is light and portable and allows the use of Canon’s range of lenses
In June 2008, Canon launched a new breed of digital SLR camera to the market. Aimed at those new to SLR photography, the Canon 1000D was an entry level camera that came with an attractive price tag. In America, the Canon 1000D is called the Digital Rebel XS. A step up from the hybrid cameras such as the Canon Powershot, the Canon 1000D offers the ability to use Canon’s range of lenses (EF and EF-S mount) but doesn’t have some of the higher level functions that the mid-range to professional cameras possess.
The Tamron 70-300mm lens is a budget alternative to the typical Canon and Nikon lenses with the same magnification, but is it any good? Watch the video review to find out.
The Canon 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM lens is often a popular choice, but is it worth spending the extra money rather than buying a cheaper Sigma or Tamron 70-300mm? Find out by watching this video.
