Tag Archives: SLR

Film Cameras Fading Away

In a previous blog I mentioned that my traditional film camera decided to go on vacation while I was on vacation. My trusty Canon EOS Rebel K2 went on strike during part of my trip to Hawaii a few months ago. Needless to say, I spent the better part of an entire day trying to track down a camera repair shop that could help me salvage my cherished sharpshooter. It was a frustrating endeavor to say the least for one simple reason: film cameras are becoming obsolete. I can’t tell you how many camera storeowners were shocked to hear that … Continue reading →

Do You Use All of Your Camera’s Features?

I would venture to guess that most hobby photographers have no clue how to use half the features offered by their digital cameras. Most snap happy parents simply want to point, shoot and capture frameworthy (or at the very least, printable) shots of their loved ones. If that’s the case (and you rarely stray from using your camera’s AUTO mode) then you might not be interested in purchasing the Canon PowerShot G9. I am partial to Canon cameras and this Mother’s Day I was gifted with a Canon Powershot camera (not the G9, but another one that I plan to … Continue reading →

The Difference Between Two Digital Cameras From the Same Company

Camera shopping is no easy task, especially if you are in the market for your first digital camera. Navigating the maze of features is challenging enough without having to figure out why some companies make virtually the same camera with two different names. Add to the confusion a company like Nikon, which is guilty of the aforementioned offense then has the audacity to simply add an “x” to the end of the camera’s name to differentiate it from its “x-less” counterpart. I’m referring to the Nikon D40 and D40x digital cameras. They are both decent SLRs, but they are fundamentally … Continue reading →

Small SLRs with a Twist

In previous blogs I’ve focused on the growing number of shrinking digital SLRs. Stroll through a camera shop (or any electronics store for that matter) and you will see shelves crammed with digital cameras of varying sizes. In the increasingly crowded marketplace of digital photo equipment, camera makers have had to distinguish themselves from their competitors in innovative ways. For Olympus that has meant reaching for a large audience with a smaller camera. Take a look at the company’s E-410 and E-510 models and you’ll understand what I’m talking about. The Olympus E-410 is noticeably small for an SLR camera. … Continue reading →

Exposure (part two)

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In my last post, I began to discuss lighting as it pertained to exposure, and how to control the amount of light entering the camera’s lens. If you have a SLR camera with an interchangeable lens, take the lens off and look at it. Take the lens cap off, and look at the lens through the large end. As you are looking through the lens, rotate the ring on the lens that adjusts the lens opening (this should be the one behind the focusing ring). Notice how the opening of the lens changes, and that as you go from a … Continue reading →

Exposure (part one)

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In previous posts, I talked about lighting as it applies to the subject of your photos. Today, let’s take a step back and talk about how to properly record that light in the final picture, whether taken with a digital or traditional camera. A traditional SLR (single lens reflex) camera is similar to a SLR digital camera. You have settings for shutter speed, lens opening (or aperture) and a focusing ring (unless you have an auto-focus (AF) lens). In some cameras, you can set the auto- focus feature to manual. This is handy if you want creative control. SLR cameras … Continue reading →