Finally the combination of teaching commitments and bad weather gave me a break and let me get out with my modified GigaPan Epic motorized panorama platform and my converted for infrared photography Canon 350D.
The GigaPan Epic automates the shooting of panoramas and photo mosaics. In this review we cover the unit itself and the free stitching and uploading software that is provided. A panorama allows you to capture a much wider field of view than your camera and lens can do in one image. A photo mosaic uses …
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MaxMax.com, the people who converted my 350D and will do my next camera, also sell filters. I’ve been testing a number of their infrared filters of late and the first one I will talk about is their unusual XDP filter.
DxO Labs announces today the publication of detailed RAW-based image quality data and DxOMark Sensor rankings on its popular www.dxomark.com website for two new D-SLR cameras, the Pentax K-m and the Olympus E-30.
DxO Labs adds detailed measurements for the Fujifilm FinePix S100fs, the Olympus SP-565 UZ and the Panasonic Lumix DMC FX150 to its RAW-based Image Quality Database DxO Labs announces today the addition of RAW-based image quality data and DxOMark Sensor rankings on its popular www.dxomark.com website for the Fujifilm FinePix S100fS, the Panasonic Lumix DMC …
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We test the K200D for infrared photography using a Hoya R-72 filter. The K200D is a popular camera with a good range of features at a keen price. For infrared testing we used a heavy tripod (Manfrotto) and a Hoya R-72 infrared filter. 1. When shot using Auto WB and an exposure of 100ISO, 30 …
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We test how the Lensbaby Composer responds with varying aperture and with each of the optics in infrared light with a converted Canon 350D digital camera. As part of our ongoing testing of the Lensbaby Composer, we test each optic with each available aperture. For this test we used a Canon 350D converted for infrared …
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We test how the Lensbaby Composer responds with varying aperture and with each of the optics. As part of our ongoing testing of the Lensbaby Composer, we test each optic with each available aperture. For this test we used a Canon 5D for full frame coverage. If you are shooting with an APS-sized sensor it …
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Lensbaby is an innovative camera lens that allows you to tilt the plane of focus and create interesting blur effects. The composer is the latest version and works well with both digital and film cameras.
We review the Gitzo and also cover how to use a monopod for those that have never experienced one. Gitzo’s GM2541 is a four section, carbon fiber monopod. It weighs half a kilo (1.1lbs) and rises to a maximum height of 1.6m (63in) from a collapsed length of 53cm (20.9in). The leg sections use the …
Gitzo GM2541 Carbon-Fiber Monopod Video Review and Tutorial on How-To Use a Monopod Read More »