Saturday, June 30, 2012

Canon Rebel XS Review

In this video I review Canon's entry level SLR, the EOS Rebel XS / 1000D. Enjoy, and share your opinion!

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Sport Photography Tips - Delly Carr

Delly Carr has spent the last 22 years as a full time sports photographer. His company, Sportshoot was founded in 1987, and since then he has shot for some of the biggest clientele in Australian sport including Swimming Australia, Triathlon Australia and Cricket NSW, to name a few. In this episode, Delly talks with us regarding his first photographic love: shooting sports. Hear from our Nikon Ambassador as he discusses his favourite sports, tells some war stories, and offers key tips on how you can improve your sporting photo's. See more @ My Nikon Life: mynikonlife.com.au

Saturday, April 14, 2012

The SLR Lounge iPhone Photo Shoot - A Follow Up Tribute to The FStoppers

There is a theory out there, that it "doesn't take expensive professional photography equipment to take great photos." For those of you that have seen the FStoppers iPhone Photo Shoot, they show just that, taking great professional-looking images on an iPhone 3GS. We wanted to add upon what they have already done and go one step further in proving this theory. So, we did an iPhone Photo Shoot tribute to the FStoppers. But, for this photo shoot we have set some ground rules: The Rules 1) iPhone Camera Only -- We are not using any additional apps or functions other than the iPhone Camera that comes standard with each phone. 2) Accessories Less than $30 -- We are limiting all additional photographic accessories to less than $30 each, and less than $100 in total for the entire shoot. 3) Non-Professional Model -- We are using our lighting assistant and friend Yoko as our model. While she is beautiful, she doesn't have any prior modeling experience. 4) Harsh Daytime Lighting -- We rescheduled this shoot to ensure that we didn't have any nice, photography-friendly overcast skies. We wanted to shoot in direct harsh sunlight so we can prove that this is possible regardless of the weather. So, enjoy the video guys, and be sure to let us know what you think! To see all of the original and edited shots from this shoot. Please check out the photos on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com

Monday, April 9, 2012

2010 04 24 Super Saturday of Car Spotting; Enzo, SLR 722S, Scuderia 16M

This video is of all of the super and interesting cars I spotted in one single evening of Friday 9th April 2010. Highlights include Mercedes SLR 722S Roadster, Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari F430 Scuderia 16M Spider, Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster, Gallardo LP560 Spyder, Ferrari F430, 599, California, Rolls Royce Ghost. A complete list of all cars spotted in chronological order is below: 01. Ferrari Daytona 02. Audi R8 03. Bentley Arnage 04. Ferrari F430 Spider 05. Audi R8 V10 Spyder 06. Porsche Boxster Spyder 07. Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 08. Mansory Rolls Royce Phantom (RRR) 09. Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead 10. Ferrari F430 Coupe 11. BMW M3 Convertible Matt Black 12. Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead 13. Aston Martin DB9 Volante (Towed) 14. Rolls Royce Phantom 15. BMW X6 M 16. Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead 17. Aston Martin DBS Volante 18. Rolls Royce Phantom 19. Ferrari Enzo 20. Ferrari 599 Fiorano 21. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coupe 22. Ferrari California 23. Ferrari Smart (!?) 24. Aston Martin Vantage Matt Black 25. Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe 26. Rolls Royce Ghost 27. Maserati Quattroporte 28. 2x Bentley Flying Spur Speed 29. Aston Martin DBS Volante 30. Ferrari California 31. 2x Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead 32. Aston Martin DB6 Volante 33. Ferrari F430 Coupe 34. Ferrari 360 Spider 35. Nissan GT-R 36. McLaren Mercedes SLR 722S Roadster 37. Maserati Granturismo S 38. Audi R8 V8 39. Porsche 997 GT3 (MkII) 40. Porsche 911 Sport Classic 41. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster ...

Saturday, March 31, 2012

The Advantages And Disadvantages Of DLP TVs

The technology behind DLP TVs has actually been around for a few yaers now, but only recently has it started to really come into it's own. DLP stands for Digital Light Processing, and suffice it to say that the way it produces a screen image is a perfect match for the HDTV standard that will soon become the accepted method of television broadcasting.

If you haven't heard much yet about DLP TVs, you will soon. But here are some of the advantages to their design:

1. They are great in brightly lit rooms. Because they use a reflective technology to produce the screen image, a DLP screen is less affected by ambient light than many other monitors. It can also produce a picture that has more contrast because it can produce deeper blacks than for instance, LCD TVs.

2. DLP TVs boast a very high refresh rate. The refresh rate is how often the screen is redrawn each second. The faster the refresh rate, the easier you eye can put the images displayed into a seamless picture in your mind. What this means for you is that if you like to watch sports or play fast action video games, the screen will appear smoother and more realistic with a DLP TV because of it's fast refresh rate.

3. DLP monitors are usually compatible with almost any video source that you want to connect them to. They can even be used as a computer monitor too. Just be sure that a DLP monitor has all of the necessary connections present to be mated with the video sources that you intend to use.

There are however a few disadvantages to DLP TVs that you should be aware of too:

1. DLP screens can be viewed from a fairly wide angle from the center of the television with no problem, but they absolutely must be viewed at eye level for the best picture as the brightness of the picture falls off rapidly when viewed either above or below eye level. This can restrict where you place them for best viewing position in your room and should be a point taken into consideration before purchase.

2. Although the DLP monitor itself can last almost forever, the light source that produces the image only has an average lifespan of about 10,000 hours. That is of course, still a lot of TV viewing time, but if you have your TV on for several hours a day be aware that the clock is ticking on the light bulb and when you do replace it, you may be spending over $200 for a replacement.

All in all, DLP monitors represent a great advancement in the field of television viewing though, and the technology is being rapidly accepted and improved on. But as with any TV purchase it is best to actually demo a particular model in person before ordering it online if you choose to do so.




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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Canon EOS 600D first hands-on (Speedlite wireless remote demo)

First hands-on session with the new Canon EOS 600D SLR. Sorry for the poor sound quality, it was noisy and I didn't have an external mic with me.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Proper way to put on your camera strap

A quick video to show you the proper way to put on your camera DSLR strap

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Best Digital Camera Under $200

What's the best digital camera under $200? Whether you are buying it as a gift or for yourself, you can get a great deal without going broke. Below are a couple recommendations for digital cameras best buys, so you can buy a digital camera online that takes high quality pictures for a reasonable price. Many customers have given both of our top picks high ratings and positive reviews and feedback based on quality, value, and ease of use. Whether you're buying one for yourself or for a gift - you or your giftee will be happy with how much camera you're getting for the money.

If you would prefer a more professional digital camera or you are upgrading from your old point and shoot camera, then consider buying a digital SLR (DSLR) camera. Usually, DSLR cameras are quite pricey - but you can get a good starter digital SLR camera with our first pick for best digital camera:

Fujifilm FinePix S1800

The Fujifilm FinePix S1800 offers great value for aspiring photographers, hobbyists, or anyone who wants to take high quality photos. Typically, digital SLR camera prices are in the thousands of dollars or over $500 at least. The Fujifilm FinePix S1800 is an excellent value for less than $200 right now. It comes with standard lenses that are good quality. If you wish, you can stick with the original lenses or you can upgrade by buying other camera lenses. A great starter digital SLR, the Fujifilm FinePix will help you take professional pictures at an affordable price.

Best Point and Shoot Digital Camera

For those who prefer a point and shoot camera, one of the best digital cameras based on features, price, and positive customer feedback is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 14.1 MP digital camera. It's perfect for taking vacation pictures as the zoom is quite powerful at 8x optical and 32X digital. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 also offers quality HD movie recording so it's a great value - you don't have to buy a separate video recorder to capture your own movies. It also has an extended battery life, so it's great for trips as you do not have to worry about replacing batteries as often.

Whether you are buying one for yourself or for a gift, the above cameras offer great value. Beginners and semi-professionals have given them high ratings for high quality at an affordable price. With the money you save, you can pick up camera accessories like a camera bag, tripod, lenses, or memory cards for extra speed and capacity.




Read more about the best digital camera under $200, and our full reviews on the Fujifilm FinePix S1800 and the Panasonic Lumix before you buy. Get them on sale now with free shipping at our recommended retailer.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

DSLR Basics: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO

www.PhotoExtremist.com This photography tutorial shows you how to use a DSLR camera by showing the fundamentals (Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO) and also describes how to use them using different camera modes.