OK, I admit, I’m being a bit deceptive. While this post will include “tips” for taking full advantage of the Canon EOS 5D Mk III, it won’t really contain any “tricks.” That is because with digital photography, especially a camera as powerful and complex as the 5D3, there really aren’t any tricks. Tricks implies shortcuts, [...]
The autofocus system of the Canon 5D Mark III is incredibly powerful and versatile, with its 61 AF Points, various pre-set AF “Cases,” and its Custom Function settings and redesigned menus to help photographers take advantage of its features. The AF system is designed to better enable you to lock onto and track moving subjects, [...]
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Canon 5D Mark III Experience is my latest Full Stop dSLR user’s guide e book, which goes beyond the manual to help you learn the features, settings, and controls of the powerful and highly customizable EOS 5D Mk III, plus most importantly how, when, and why to use the functions, settings, and controls in your [...]
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I just came across a certain review of the new Canon 5D Mark III and am compelled to respond. It is one thing to write a critical review, but a whole other thing to list various perceived shortcomings and deficiencies that simply don’t actually exist in the camera. After having spent several intimate weeks with [...]
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Here are my first quick shots of the Canon EOS 5D Mark III, during the ceremonial unboxing at Newtonville Camera, Newton Mass. (Thanks guys!) Images copyright by author, taken at Newtonville Camera, Newton, Mass. Please do not use without permission. Images copyright by author, taken at Newtonville Camera, Newton, Mass. Please do not use without [...]
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It is here! Canon 5D Mark III pre-orders available at Amazon.com and at B and H Photo (my affiliate links – thanks for supporting this blog by using them!): pre-order your Canon 5D Mk III from Amazon pre-order your Canon 5D Mk III from B and H Photo It is expected to be available [...]
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Canon has just announced an updated, improved version of it’s high-quality EF 24-70mm f/2.8L standard zoom, called the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM. (To understand what all the notions mean, please see my Canon Lens Notations post.) Some would call this the full frame standard zoom, though as an EF lens it can also be [...]
Tags: 24-70, 24-70mm, Canon, f/2.8, f/2.8L, II, improve, L, lens, new, update
I have just published a 2012 revised version of The E-Book Handbook, now available on my website, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Apple iTunes (the iTunes version may not be revised for several weeks based on their publishing time-frames). See this page or click the cover below to learn more about the guide and links [...]
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At the risk of being widely unpopular today, I am going to come out and say I support the SOPA/ PIPA anti-piracy bills now in Congress designed to battle Internet piracy. Piracy and copyright violations are serious, international, multi-billion dollar issues that require serious, effective laws. While those who don’t like SOPA are complaining about [...]
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Whenever a new photographer wishes to learn about exposure, shooting modes, and working in Manual or Aperture Priority Mode, most photographers recommend the Bryan Peterson book Understanding Exposure. It has become the go to guide because it offers explanations that no other book seems to cover as well or as thoroughly. However, many people aren’t [...]
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You can have a look at the Canon brochure from CES 2012, the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The brochure highlights their new cameras, including the Powershot G1 X, where you can learn about some of its exciting new features such as Intelligent Image Stabilization, which will determine if the camera is taking [...]
The latest in the Canon Powershot G series, the Powershot G1 X was recently announced, and should be available in February 2012. I wrote a bit about what new features it offers compared to the G12, namely a much larger CMOS sensor and a different lens to go with it. The G1 X is not [...]
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Canon has announced their latest model in the G series of high-end compacts, the PowerShot G1 X, and its specifications indicate that it may finally have brought the G series to the place where most have always wished it would be. While the G12 and previous models worked well as the compact camera with manual [...]
Tags: asp-c, Canon, compact, g1 x, g12, g1x, gx 1, gx1, large sensor
I know many people happily unwrapped a new dSLR this holiday. And now after playing with it for a bit, you may be discovering that there is a bit of a learning curve to learning all the features and functions of your camera. So if your are eager to learn how to use your new [...]
Tags: 60D, 7D, Canon, D5100, D7000, dummies, guide, how to, learn, manual, Nikon, T3i, use
Now that you’ve received you new e-reader device as a gift this holiday – Kindle, Nook, or iPad, etc. – I’m sure you are eager to fill it with great content, including photography books. But first be aware that sometimes these devices are not ideal for viewing image-dependent books such as most photography books. As [...]
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B and Photo Photo is selling the Canon 5D MkII body at the lowest price it has ever been: $1999.95. Plus they include a great memory card and a shoulder bag for free! Click on the image to head to B&H and learn more: Many are speculating, and I concur, that the replacement of the [...]
Now that you’ve finally decided on a dSLR and chosen the Nikon D5100 you will want to get some basic, essential accessories. While there are countless accessories available that may look appealing or seem necessary, I suggest you first gain some experience with your basic equipment, and then discover through use which additional items you [...]
Tags: accessories, bag, best, D5100, filter, flash, lens, Nikon, speedlight, top
Craft and Vision, publishers of many fine photography e-books, has just introduced a new, FREE e-book! It is a collection of articles from various talented Craft and Vision authors/ photographer, and is intended, of course, to introduce you to their thoughts and writings and entice you to buy all the other Craft and Vision books! [...]
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Like every other retailer, Amazon and B&H Photo are having some great Cyber Monday deals. Amazon is offering the Canon T3i with a couple different lens kit options for a really great price. They also have some great quality point and shoots like the Canon Powershot SX230 (which boasts 14X zoom) on sale. B and [...]
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