There were 60 bug fixes and a number of improvements, especially for foreign language support.  For most readers here the change should be seamless.

• How Panning works on the IS lenses
• Display problems
• Using 8gig SD cards in the 1D Mark II
• Removing aspect Ratio in DPP when preset in the Mark III
• Handling Tilt and Shift lenses

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 system and a longer lasting power supply.  In and environmentally sensitive society this system would produce a lower carbon footprint as well, keeping in line with Canon’s commitment to a clean environment.

Posted at engadget.com is an interesting speculation on the future power supply for digital cameras.  Canon patents fuel cell DSLR, we’re ready - Engadget.

More details can be found on Photography Bay with their 8/11/08 post  and a  May 19th 2008 post.

For the true geeks viewing this site you can read the Canon Patent at US Patent & Trademark Office

I received my Rebel XS this week so I’ve been out having some fun with it.  As much as I like the high end equipment from Canon, it’s always a pleasure taking out the entry level camera for a spin.  It’s refreshing to work with something light weight and easy to handle. Compared to the XSi it pretty much looks and feels the same.  It’s slightly smaller but really not noticeable unless you put on the vertical grip (BG-E5) where it hangs out just slightly.  Apparent Canon was thinking ahead in the design because the end of the grip is tapered as to hide this visually. Of course there are other differences.  The XS has the smaller 2.5″ screen and does not have the sensor to turn off the screen when you bring the camera up to your eye.  I simply hit the display button to turn off the screen.  Looking through the viewfinder you will notice it has only…

If you are a proud owner of a Rebel XS, please feel free to post your thoughts and links to where your images are posted. 

Thanks.

 
Presented by:
Matthew Farrell, Michelle Pang, Michael Tom,
UC Berkeley
Engineering 128
Spring 2008
Version 2.0  

I have had my iPhone for a week now, and if you will allow me to jump to the bottom line, I love it!  I had no idea really what to expect.  I’ve been using cell phones ever since they had to be installed in your car.  I’ve tried a lot of phone from simple brick or flip phones to PDAs.  This phone is by far one of the best experiences I’ve had with a phone.

To start with, I was expecting something closer to a PDA then what I got.  I was a bit disappointed that I could not do spreadsheets or word documents with it.  However, I realized that most of what I used those programs for was covered by some other program. 

My main interest was to have a good PIM program that I could sync with my Outlook.  With the iPhone not only is this possible, but this is by far the best pim program I’ve used. 

I prepared to set up all my email and communications as I’ve done in the past.  Much to my surprise this was all done for me automatically.  In fact, most of the time I normally do setting up a new phone was spent just having fun.

I usually start purchasing tons of applications to meet my business needs on every new phone.  Surprise again!  Most of what I needed was already there or was available for FREE!

Never using iTunes I did have a bit of a learning curve.  I found it a bit frustrating not to find what I wanted easily with the lack of documentation, however when I gave up and just played with the program I found it pretty intuitive to figure out.

Of course, let’s not forget that this is a phone.  My first call amazed me.  The clarity was incredible.  Of course in my state we are not allowed to use a cell phone while driving so I had to also set up the blue-tooth.  I have a Jawbone and a built in blue tooth in my car.  I hate setting these up because they are such a pain to pair.  However, with the iPhone, once again, no problem.

Was this all worth switching to AT&T?  For now I have to say absolutely.  However, my work takes me to five different states regularly and travel nationally on occasion.  I’ll just have to see how the services is.

The data transfer is excellent.  I was able to also set it up to automatically hook up to my home wep encrypted wi-fi.  Safari will not display all the web sites I need to visit.  Not all videos or plug-ins are supported.  Still, to be able to go to a full web page rather then a stripped down mobile page is very nice.

With the iPhone I feel completely connected to all the services I need; text messaging, Internet, weather, schedules, IM and of course voice calls.  And when I’m on the road with all the down time, I have my entertainment and things of interest with my music, podcast and games.

Unfortunately I only have two hands, otherwise this phone would get three thumbs up!

Flash Evaluative Metering

Flash Average Metering

However, the real difference is noticeable when you are using the flash and have no choice but to

 shoot into a reflective object.  This is when the camera can perform it’s real magic.

Evaluative meters on the general scene but ignores the brightness of the flash.	Average Flash Metering will average all the light including that of the flash itself. This can cause for under exposure.

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 - Live View: EOS Rebel XSi

• 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 on the 55-250?
• Is there’s a way to use only the AF Assist beam of the Speedlite 580EX II on the EOS-1Ds Mark III, without the flash firing at all?
• (Paraphrased) Can a faster speed card give me a longer continuous burst on the 1D Mark III? (and a follow up question)

Other article I found interesting:

• Common Cents Photo Credit
• Reputation
• E-Bits - Everything Is Everything