Canon patents fuel cell DSLR
I was first introduced to this technology at the 2005 Canon Expo. I for one have been waiting on the release of this technology with baited breath.
What this would mean is a single fuel cell could power the entire camera system, including the external flash. This would allow for a lighter weight [...]
First impressions of the new Rebel XS.
A video of the Canon EOS 10D being assembled via a cad program.
Canon has posted an excellent artical about the new XSi Live View Mode on the Digital Learning Center. It explains some excellent examples of how and when to use Live View.
It covers subjects like:
When Live View useful.
How to turn Live View on.
Autofocus with Live View.
Shooting with Live View.
Activating the Grid Lines
Visit: Canon Digital Learning Center [...]
Each month Chuck Westfall from Canon USA answers questions with insightful answers in The Digital Photo Journalist.This months issue he covers:
Is there a list somewhere that mentions whether a Canon IS lens has tripod-sensing capabilities?
Using the WFT-E2A with an external hard drive the drive does not connect. Why?
Why did Canon not put a focus limiter [...]
Fireworks taking at Lake Union, Seattle Washington on July 4th 2008 from Gasworks Park.
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This was my first venture in many years to Gasworks Park on the 4th of July. Jockeying for a good position to shoot the fireworks wan not easy, but well worth the effort. Next time I will check carefully for the location of [...]
Each month Chuck Westfall from Canon USA answers questions with insightful answers in The Digital Photo Journalist.
The lates verion of DPP has been released on the Canon website. Here’s the Change History
1. Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.4 1-1.
Adds the luminance noise reduction function for TIFF/JPEG images You can make this setting with the [Tool Palette] tab in [Preferences] and the [NR/LENS] tab from the tool palette. 1-3. Adds a lens [...]
Today I will be spending the day at Bach’s Camera’s Canon Day. I will be talking about the new Rebel XSi, PowerShots lenses and equipment. I will also be answering question, troubleshooting and offering suggestions on how to produce better photos.
I will also be doing an EOS Discover Day for Bach’s Camera. The class will be [...]
I recently ran across a great Canon Japan webiste on basic DSLR instructions.
Visit the website at: http://web.canon.jp/imaging/enjoydslr/part1/1B.html
Today was the second day of Idaho Camera’s 2nd Annual Idaho Photographic Expo! Besides sitting behind a counter and talking about the cameras I gave two classes.
At 11:00AM-1:00PM I did a two hour basic DSLR class. I centered the class around the XTi and XSi. A few minutes before the class started I only had [...]
The new upgrade to Wordpress 2.5.1 cause a loss of my RSS feeds. I’ve found a compatable program with the new version and have re-established. The new plug-in does not allow for me to limit the number of feeds I can put into each page.
From April 22nd to September 30th Canon is doing their annual Photography in the Parks Photo Contest.
Natalie’s photos for her Seagals tryout.
Pro Photo Macro Photography class at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn Oregon.
2008 Winter Wings Festival in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
This firmware update (Version 1.0.8) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
Fixes a phenomenon in which Image Stabilization operation emits a sound when certain buttons are pressed, with the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens attached to the camera.
Fixes a phenomenon in which the Image Stabilization operation emits a sound from the lens when IS lenses are [...]
Chuck Westfall’s monthly contribution to The Digital Journalist is now available at: http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0804/tech-tips.html
This edition includes insight on:
Focusing Screen
CMOS vs AF sensors and Phase detections vs contrast detection
64 bit CODEC for viewing their RAW files
Image quality at ISO 50 on the 1Ds Mark III
High ISO noise reduction
