Panasonic DMC TS3D Digital Camera

Price $ 369.99

This digital camera is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof and freeze proof. It is designed with the capability to record high-definition movie in AVCHD format. Featuring a 28mm wide-angle lens, this versatile digital camera lets you capture your moments no matter what the intended shooting terrain is. Swim along with tropical fish and capture shots of beautiful coral reefs, or take recordings of your friends around a camp fire.

The Panasonic DMC-TS3 digital camera is an extremely versatile camera that you can take with you wherever the action calls.

At first you may think that it is a very expensive camera but wait until you start using it. The DMC-TS3D is a good camera that you can have. As long you don't play fool with it, the TS3D is a camera to last a long time.

Key Features of Panasonic  DMC TS3D Digital Camera 

·         Water Proof, shock proof, dust proof, and freeze proof.

·         This digital camera has Location Information Indicator, the GPS function gives you real-time information of the place when taking photos. The images with the location names are automatically stored in the virtual folder alphabetically in the camera allowing quick reach.

·         Panasonic  DMC-TS3 digital camera has 4 active outdoor Scene Modes Sports, Snow, Beach & Snorkeling, and Underwater that can be selected easily and quickly by the menu, ensuring that you don't miss sudden shooting opportunities.

·         Panasonic  DMC-TS3 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR 28mm wide-angle lens* with a 4.6x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 28-128mm). The folded optics shaft guide method is adopted to secure the toughness of the lens unit.

·         The 28mm wide-angle lens* lets you easily capture large groups of people indoors or expansive architectural structures and scenes with dynamic width and rich perspective, even from short distances.

·         4.6x Optical Zoom / 6x Intelligent Zoom / 9.1x Extra Optical Zoom.

·         This digital camera’s newly added 3D Photo Mode produces a 3D image in the camera. The image-processing method used by LUMIX records beautiful images with less distortion or visible image links.

·         Panasonic DMC-TS3 digital camera has recording capability of full HD 1920 x 1080 movies in AVCHD format*1. The AVCHD format features almost double the recording time in HD quality compared with conventional Motion JPEG.

Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera

Price $ 1,199.95 +

Because of sturdy, weather sealed built, combined with ease of handling and speed of use, make this camera great for photojournalism and sports coverage. Its rapid focus and low noise at high ISO allow fast shutter speeds under low light situations. Long lenses can easily be hand held for good action shots. The secret to taking great photos with this camera is in learning how to control all the incredible adjustments available to you that this digital camera has. It really does replace the D300s in all ways except tank build and speed of FPS that the D300s gives you.

The downside is the tendency to overexpose, since Nikon D7000 has been set up to protect blowing out the highlights to allow user to get as much control during processing, it tends to overexpose the images. But with the right settings, this camera delivers good pictures. I would say that Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera is cost effective considering its high performance. I would give this a four star.

To those who need instructions, download Nikon D7000 User's Manual. This manual is provided by Nikon USA Support and you must have Adobe reader to download this copy.

Features of Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera

High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor for large prints and tight cropping

High Speed 6 frames per second continuous shooting up to 100 shots captures the most fleeting action

Ground-breaking 2,016-pixel RGB (3D Color Matrix) sensor delivers more accurate control of light metering and optimizes the Scene Recognition System for exposure, white balance, focus tracking and iTTL flash control

Nikon D 7000 Digital Camera EXPEED 2 image processing and 14-bit A/D Conversion provides smooth tones, rich colors, and fast camera performance

Large Bright Glass Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage and approx. 0.94x magnification

This digital camera has a Twin SD Card Slots with SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card compatibility gives you options to keep on shooting or separate your NEF (RAW), JPEG and movie files

Built-in Speedlight flash with i-TTL and Wireless Commander support so you can light your subjects any way you like

Optional MB-D11 multi-power pack further expands your shooting time and battery choices while adding a vertical shutter-release and control dials to your camera

Nikon D7000’s Two User Definable Settings (U1, U2) right on the Mode Selector Dial let you store most camera settings so you can go back to them at anytime without the need for further adjustments or menu settings

Picture Control lets you choose from Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, or Landscape to apply a personal look and feel to your pictures

Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator shows whether the camera is level and in Live View mode, lets you place a grid over the scene you’re about to shoot — an invaluable tool for shooting landscapes and architecture.

Nikon D7000 Digital Camera delivers breathtaking full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus and external stereo microphone jack to record cinematic-quality movies up to 20 minutes all enhanced by NIKKOR interchangeable lens quality and versatility

Dynamic ISO range from 100 to 6400 expandable to 25,600 (Hi2) lets you shoot in near darkness

Customizable 39 point AF System includes nine center cross-type sensors that operate with every AF NIKKOR lens so you can focus on making great images out of your digital camera.

Compact but durable with magnesium-alloy top and rear covers, superior weather and dust seals and a 150,000 cycle-rated shutter system providing reliable operation

Nikon D7000 digital camera has 3 Inch, 921,000-dot Super-Density LCD Monitor with 170 degree viewing delivers bright, crisp image playback, and precise Live View and Movie shooting 

Fast Start-Up time of 0.13 sec and Short 50ms Shutter Lag so your camera’s ready to go when you are

Compact EN-EL15 Battery lets you shoot over 850 shots

Built-in HDMI Connection lets you connect your camera right to your HDTV and playback with most HDTV remote controls

With Active D-Lighting, D7000 digital camera restores picture-enhancing detail in shadows and highlights

Versatile Scene Modes lets you choose from Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up or Night Portrait for stunning results in otherwise challenging conditions

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera

Estimated Retail Price: $2,499.00†

If you are a wedding photographer or anyone who loves to take pictures at low light without using a flash to create any mood for your photos, you’re going to love this digital camera as it performs well using higher ISO.  I’ve seen how this camera delivered great pictures and videos. This can be a bit pricey, but with a viewing screen that’s as clear and sharp as you can imagine, with perfect pictures that it can deliver, plus the ease of operation and speed, it is well worth the price.

There are a few things though that’s worth considering as well before purchasing 5D Mark II, it is heavy. It is not something you would want to carry around if you will be out for a nice tour.  And I have seen reviews how the video can be awfully not user friendly since you can’t use the viewfinder while shooting. So imagine yourself focusing manually using the viewing screen. But, this digital camera is capable of shooting HD video.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital Camera is well recommended to someone who’s taking one step up with their photography but afraid to spend too much on a good digital camera.

• To check how to use EOS 5D Mark II, download a copy of Canon EOS 5D Mark II User Manual here from Canon USA support group. You must have Adobe Reader to read the full text.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera Features

Highest ISO Range to Date

With the improved noise reduction technology, images shot at even the highest sensitivity come out smooth. This is the first digital EOS to offer recording of full HD Video in live view mode.

State-of-the-Art Image Processing with Power and Speed

Because of the DIGIC 4 Image processor, intensive operations like Face Detection Live mode, HD video recording and lighting and lens peripheral optimization has become possible.

Cutting-Edge Autofocus

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera is built with a sophisticated AF system consisting of 9 user-selectable AF points, along with a total of 6 additional vertical and horizontal AF assist points. The central AF point is cross-type, and is sensitive to vertical lines at an aperture of f/2.8, horizontal lines at f/5.6. The AF system is also sensitive to its light source, and can compensate for focus errors that can occur when multiple sources illuminate a scene.

More Features in Live View Mode.

With Live View Function on the EOS 5D Mark II, you can zoom in and navigate the composition 5x or 10x normal size. There's even a grid overlay. Live View focusing modes include Quick mode, Live mode and Face Detection Live mode. This digital camera’s Live View Function also makes videos in Full High-Definition. Shooting is at a frame rate of 30 fps. Sound is recorded either through the camera's built-in microphone or through an external microphone connected to the camera's microphone input terminal.

Huge, High Resolution Screen.

The EOS 5D Mark II has an all-new 3.0-inch Clear View LCD that features high-resolution 920,000 dots/VGA for far more detail than any previous EOS Digital LCD. This digital camera has a number of new features enhance usability: a new anti-reflection and water-repellant coating provides a clearer and more smudge-resistant surface and a light sensor mounted below the screen enables automatic brightness adjustment in accordance with ambient light

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Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera

Price  $899.95 +

If you want the ability to do more than just take pictures in Program Mode, Nikon D5100 digital SLR camera is perfect for you. The still image and HD quality is strong. Setting it up is so simple that you wouldn’t need to read the manual in details. This digital camera also feels great in my hands and the weight is not too heavy.

The only downside is its limited lens compatibility, and you may find that the HDR is not as significant as the manual suggests.

To check how to use Nikon D5100, download a copy of Nikon D5100 User Manual . This user manual is from Nikon USA support group and you must have Adobe Reader to read the full text.

Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera Features

The NIKON D5100 offers a host of new photographic and video tools that deliver superior performance and exceptional image quality with surprising versatility. With 16.2 megapixels, a swivel Vari-Angle LCD monitor, full HD movie capabilities, new EFFECTS Mode and new HDR setting, you hold the power and performance to capture beautiful moments and the freedom to get creative.

Vari-angle LCD MonitorCreativity : You can take pictures or record movies from a unique viewpoint, the D5100's 3.0 inch, super sharp, 921,000-dot Vari-angle LCD monitor allows for versatile high quality viewing and playback. Explore every angle, with overhead shots, waist level candids, ground level and fun self portraits and  you will never miss a shot. This Vari-angle monitor allows you to be creative from any point of view.

Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera incorporates an amazing array of special effects for use when taking still pictures or recording D-Movie Full HD movies. Selective Color isolates any color within the scene; capture details in places too dark for your own eyes using Night Vision; create bright, glowing images filled with atmosphere with High Key; emphasize the mood of a scene using Low Key; Miniature Effect makes a scene look like a miniature scale model; and Color Sketch creates color outlines of the subject that are played back as a series of stills in a slide show.

Full HD 1080p D-Movie with Sound: Nikon  D5100 Digital SLR Camera delivers exceptionally high-quality movie performance due to its full HD capability while the latest in Full-time autofocus. It takes the guess work out of tracking your subjects while in motion. With D5100's ergonomically placed Live View and Movie start button,  D-Movies come to life with its sound recording capability.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)Exquisite detail in highlight and shadow : In scenes with extreme contrasts, such as bright, sunlit clouds and a foreground deep in shadow, it was once quite difficult to render the textures of both equally. Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera combines two exposures to create an image revealing an extremely wide dynamic range, but with less noise and richer color gradation than ever before

Incorporating the latest Nikon D-SLR technologies such as the 16.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 2 image processing engine, the D5100 delivers outstanding image quality. Its CMOS sensor offers a remarkably wide ISO range (ISO 100 to 6400) with reduced noise which enables you to shoot at faster shutter speeds and capture scenes and subjects with less blur. Handheld shooting and full HD movies come out looking great even in low light.

With high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 4 frames per second, you'll never miss a moment and with D5100's large optical viewfinder providing accurate and realistic composition, you'll get a precise view and focus in every situation.

Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera’s 11-point AF system provides flexibility to compose the shot you want ensuring your subject is captured sharply wherever it's located in the frame. Working together with the Scene Recognition System, the camera can keep your main subject in focus even if the composition changes using Nikon's exclusive 3D-tracking.

Vital for dark or backlit subjects, the D5100's built-in pop-up flash automatically brightens your subject even when shooting outdoors in bright sunlight. So you can expect natural looking results with this digital camera’s  intelligent flash control.

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Nikon D3S Digital SLR Camera

Price: $ 5,199.95 +

A must for every wedding photographer. This digital camera is perfect in low light. Although this is heavier, it would feel great in your hands. The burst mode can be  amazing as long as you have an appropriate CF card. The higher ISO settings makes it incredibly useful with  a fast lense, there are no issues shooting indoors and without a flash. Nikon D3S digital camera  has an ergo fix that the other pro bodies are missing. The live view function can be activated by a button on the rear of the body instead on the upper left control wheel.

One review cautioned would be buyer that this Nikon D3S digital camera can freeze at times when viewing photos and stops auto-focus on its own. Otherwise, it can produce great images.

• To check how to use Nikon D3s, download a copy of Nikon D3s User Manual. This user manual is from Nikon USA support group and you must have Adobe Reader to read the full text.

Nikon D3S Digital Camera Features:

Nikon-original FX-format CMOS Sensor

Newly engineered for striking image fidelity and low-noise, optimizing pixel size and count in a 12.1-megapixel sensor to produce extraordinarily rich files.

Continuous Shooting Up to 9 FPS

Secure exacting moments in time with an expanded buffer, allowing continuous capture of up to 82 JPEG (fine) or 36 14-bit NEF (RAW) images.

One-button Live View with Two Shooting Modes

Two modes for studio or remote shooting—Tripod Mode offers 27x magnification for precise focus confirmation.

Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System

Ultrasonic process combats the accumulation of dust on the optical low-pass filter, safeguarding image quality.

Fast, Accurate 51-Point AF System

4 Dynamic modes and 15 cross-type sensors deliver AF precision and razor sharpness.

Scene Recognition System

Referencing an onboard image database, teamed with RGB metering, SRS enhances exposure and white balance evaluation and improves AF speed and accuracy.

Nikon Picture Control

Four preset options and 9 customizable settings provide personalized style control.

Dual CF Card Slots with Overflow, Backup and Copy Options

Approx. 4,200 Images per Battery Charge

 Low Noise ISO Sensitivity from 200 to 12,800

Renowned low-noise performance at 12,800, plus expanded settings to an astounding ISO 102,400 (equivalent) and ISO 100 (equivalent).

HD Video Capture

Record smooth 24 fps HD video, leveraging low-noise D3S image quality along with high fidelity stereo sound capability.

3-Inch Super-density 921,000-dot VGA LCD Monitor

D3S monitors are individually calibrated during assembly to assure accuracy.

Nikon EXPEED Image Processing

Drives breathtakingly rich image fidelity, low-noise and fast image processing.

1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II

Nikon-pioneered RGB metering includes color information to intelligently determine more accurate exposures.

Rugged and Precise Magnesium Alloy Construction

Effectively protected from invasive dust, moisture and electromagnetic interference with a self-diagnostic shutter mechanism tested to exceed 300,000 cycles.

100% Viewfinder Coverage

Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator

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Nikon D3X Digital Camera

Price : $7,999.95

When you are looking for top notch gear for photography in the digital camera  world, the Nikon D3X digital camera may well be worthy of its price. This is perfect for studio work and also for general photography. The huge sensor makes a very large and very sharp prints without having to worry about cropping.

 Nikon D3X digital camera allows you to work with very high resolution on a true 35 mm format, with all the perks of a medium format and with the affordability of a SLR.

This is a professional camera, so its price tag is not for the occasional shooter, its for real high end productive photographers.

• To check how to use Nikon D3x, download a copy of Nikon D3x user manual. This user manual is from Nikon USA support group and you must have Adobe Reader to read the full text.

Nikon D3X Digital Camera Features

• Extreme resolution 24.5-megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24.0mm) CMOS sensor

Nikon D3X digital camera captures astonishing detail and subtleties with outstanding dynamic range for demanding commercial applications.

• 138 MB1 Processed NEF (RAW) 12 or 14 bit image files

This digital camera  yields incredible image quality through a 16-bit processing pipeline, for smoother tonal gradations.

• Two Live View shooting modes

This feature adds flexibility, and up to 27x magnification in the Tripod Mode, acute focusing accuracy is easily confirmed.

• Fast, accurate 51-point AF system

AF system features 4 Dynamic AF modes, including 3D Focus Tracking, for autofocus precision and razor sharpness.

• 3-inch super-density 921,000-dot VGA LCD monitor

Individual factory calibration assures the color accuracy of each D3X monitor for critical image review.

• Nikon Picture Control

Nikon D3X digital camera has four preset options: Standard, Neutral, Vivid and Monochrome, and 9 customizable settings provide advanced, personalized color control.

• Dual CF card slots with overflow, backup and copy options

• Up to 4,400 images per battery charge

• Nikon EXPEED image processing technologies

EXPEED extends and assures breathtakingly rich image fidelity and reduces noise, even at high ISOs.

• Low noise ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600

Added ISO settings of Lo-1 (ISO 50 equivalent), Hi-1 (ISO 3200 equivalent) and Hi-2 (ISO 6400 equivalent) extend versatility.

• Continuous shooting at up to 5 fps at full FX-format resolution

Commercial image quality teams with speed and handling to create new shooting possibilities—in the studio or on location.

• 1,005-Pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II with Scene Recognition System

Two Nikon-exclusive technologies provide intelligent auto exposure capabilities, along with refined auto white balance detection and faster, more accurate AF performance.

• 100% viewfinder coverage

• Rugged, durable and precise magnesium-alloy construction

Nikon D3X digital camera is effectively protected from invasive dust, moisture and electromagnetic interference with a self-diagnostic shutter mechanism tested to exceed 300,000 cycles.

• Virtual Horizon Graphic Indicator

Nikon D3X digital camera price in the Philippines ranges from Php 197,800 (body only to Php 322,600 (with accessories).

What Is Digital Photography?

The answer to the question  What is Digital Photography? is simply explained as a form of photography where images are captured and stored electronically or as a digital file rather than light sensitive film. The image, captured thru Digital Photography, will then be ready for digital processing (corrections, sizing, cropping, etc), viewing and or printing.

Before Digital Photography, pictures were made by exposing light sensitive films. Chemicals were then added to make the image visible and printed on a photographic paper.

Digital Photography has been adopted by amateur photographers because of the convenience of sending images by emails and uploading to the Internet.

Some commercial photographers have been resistant to Digital Photography because they believe that the image quality available from a digital camera is inferior to what is available from a film camera.

In Digital Photography, the photographic film is replaced by a silicon chip which is often called a sensor. A  film is limited in the sense that every exposure results in a photograph and each barrel of film can only produce 36 images. Silicon chip sensor may produces hundreds of images which allows the convenience of  experimenting with the photos which was never possible with the film camera.

What is Digital Photography? Explained Technically

With Digital Photography, as explained earlier, the film is replaced with a light sensitive electronic device known as an image sensor. These sensors are made up of millions of photoelectric devices that convert light into an electrical signal. The strength of the electrical signal depends upon the intensity of the light that exposes the image sensor. These electrical signals are then processed through a series of complex electronic circuits and eventually stored in some type of internal or external flash memory in a standard image file format such as a JPEG file. (JPEG = Joint Photographic Experts Group). When processed by a computer these files reproduce an image which is able to be printed on photographic paper.

Understanding Digital Photography With Natural Light

I have always been fascinated by the natural light and have always wanted to capture the images it create as it brings out different moods.  Digital photography may sound futuristic with fine arts. But not for a great photographer like Scott Frances.

Scott Frances has made it simple to understand Digital Photography as fine Art. As quoted from the Epoch Times:

                Scott Frances: Understanding Digital Photography as Fine Art

                By Lori Harel

Frances feels his work has become “more about the quality of the light than anything else,” as he writes in his book.

When asked for a photo for this article, Frances stood by the window and opened the blinds to let natural daylight illuminate his face from the side.

Frances uses natural light and shies away from artificial lighting. “I am interested in capturing the atmosphere and the effects of nature. Whether it’s time passing or weather changing or seeing how light plays off of different surfaces, I think artificial lighting destroys that,” he said.

Similarly to layering different people from the same place, Frances layers images from the same place but with different light exposure into the final image: “In my case, my camera is on a tripod; it does not move. I am taking multiple images of the same scene.

“Because the contrast is so high, the sky is 50 times brighter than the shadow: One exposure for the sky, another for the shadow, another exposure for the mid-tones.”

While a fine arts painter creates the final image captured in his mind out of different aspects he has seen, the digital photographer takes images of his object with a multitude of light exposures and creates the final image through working with the software.

This photo was taken using natural light.  That’s my son in 2002. I used Minolta SLR and no editing software used.