Canon Rebel T2i - The Greatest Rebel

Canon has hit a home run with the Canon Rebel T2i (aka 550D)!

The entry level digital SLR is getting rave reviews just about everywhere in the photography community. It is being applauded as the greatest sub-$1000 dslr camera now on the market.

What is all the hype about? Why is this little digital camera getting all the headlines in the photography community?

There is no official data to support this statement, but it seems that the set of features of the new Rebel is very much like another recent launch in the Canon line-up, the 7D, at roughly one-half the cost.

The price distinction is not unsubstantiated, but unless you are an extremely discerning professional, it would be tough to tell the distinction in photos and video relating to these two digital SLR cameras.

Pleasure from the total picture taking adventure is perhaps the most important motive for getting a new Canon Rebel T2i.. The convenience of using the controls to command your digital camera to get the exact picture you want. Is it depth of field you want to manage? Or do you want to get an award winning action shot of your kid's football game? All this is possible with a terrific digital SLR camera.

And how about this.. No more waiting around for the digital camera to make up its mind to finally "snap" the image, seemingly an eternity after you pushed the shutter button.

Digital SLR buyers are truly thrilled about the inclusion of video. And in the 550D, the quality of the video output is vastly improved. Despite the fact that there are some other versions of DSLR cameras that have video, and the first few cameras that had video did not do it that well. Now, with the 550D video has reached a quality that is very remarkable. Point and shoot camera owners that take lots of video are now finding a compelling reason to finally move up to a DLSR.

Another improvement is the ISO, or low light picture capability. Digital SLR cameras have always had the capacity to create far better pictures than point and shoot cameras, particularly in low light situations. However, previously the pictures taken at higher ISO settings (which is required in low light) had too much noise, especially over the 800 ISO level. This is no longer true. It is now possible with the Canon Rebel T2i to take great photos at even ISO 3200 or ISO 6400. This is a key advantage for people who like to take pictures at indoor events or at night.

A fantastic way to learn whether a new camera is worthy of your consideration is to check with individuals who have recently actually spent money to buy one. The amount of remarks from those people have been on the rise and most are extremely positive.

Here are three comments that seemed particularly relevant:

"Have owned all Rebels except the 500D,and this is easily the best. It's the best small DSLR on the market by a good bit."
"I just got the camera (upgraded from the 300D). I didn't think much of the "Live View" as an option before I bought it. I can see I'll be using this as an advantage... The "quick control" button is going to be game changer for me also, it is much easier to see what all the setting are at and I can make changes from the screen directly."
"I'm impressed with the quality of shots in low-low light, this was using kit lens... After parking an older Rebel (film version) for the digital point and shoots, this camera feel like going home after a long absence..is loaded with great features."

Is it time for you to make the move to a Canon Rebel T2i digital SLR camera? You will have to decide for yourself, but there are very few purchasers who have encountered buyer's remorse with this little gem.

The Best SLR For Beginners

If your just getting started with digital cameras and wondering, what's the best SLR for beginners, you've come to the right place. While there can be quite a few to choose from, this article should simplify your buying process considerably. It's about time you began acting your age, and get some serious toys to play with. SLR digital cameras used to be pricey, but not anymore. I'm sure this all be exactly what you need, but I also appreciate how scary those DSLR cameras can be.

Personally, I think anything from the Canon Rebel SLR lineup would be good entry level cameras, as is the Nikon D60 and D40.

OK, don't hide in the shadows, let's dive right into the fray. This sounds a little off the wall, but the cool stuff packed in these babies, is fun to play with. Stick with me, and I'll make it worthwhile. It's not a easy business selling cameras, and no one is more aware of that, then the companies that want to sell you a camera. The good news for you lucky reader, is better cameras every year, at prices the average consumer jumps at.

Well, it's time to make your life a little bit easier. I will guarantee, that you will be tickled pink with your next SLR, no matter which of the top SLR cameras you buy. Every camera in this stalwart group of fine cameras is worth every penny asked for. Any of these cameras are sure to banish any buyers remorse. Anything from the Canon Rebel lineup would be good. I always liked the Olympus Evolt model line, or the Nikon D90.

For as long as I've been following digital cameras, even I am surprised at the camera deals on the market today. When you think about what comes with the best SLR for beginners, it's a small price to pay. Everyone who spent big bucks for an early model digital camera knows what I mean.

Don't make the mistake of assuming the digital camera used is the most influential contributor in your picture taking process. You already utilize the best tool of picture taking equipment, and that would be your own skill as a photographer. A gifted photographer can take inspiring photographs with just about any lens and body.

At the moment, buying a camera via the web seems to be a better deal. If your looking for different options, and the lowest available prices, it would seem obvious to buy a digital camera online.

As so many others have found, buying the best SLR for beginners should be simple. Time to decide. Well, are you going to shop till you drop, or just pick one and look for a few Kodak moments?

Turks and Caicos

Join hostess Lisa Gleave as she introduces you to some of the most beautiful locations and hottest models in the world. They travel to this island chain in the Caribbean for sand, sun, fun, and some hard work posing for the camera in what used to be a pirate paradise but is now a playground for the affluent and beautiful. A scuba diving expedition lead to the discovery of wildlife that is almost as captivating as our beauties. A trip to a local bar leads to a night of great food and wild dancing. Deep sea fishing provides a relaxing escape from the realities of modeling, as does a quick snorkeling trip. A trip to the spa for a serene, ocean view massage and fine dining at a top-notch resort round out this tropical paradise.All of this plus footage of the models' sizzling photo shoots on Bikini Destinations: Turks and Caicos. Established as one of the world's most popular shows featuring beautiful women, top bikini models travel to spectacular distant locales for dramatic photo shoots. High definition cameras are rolling on every detail as the girls do what they do best: look stunning on camera and enjoy the sweet nectar of life.



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Splinter Cell Speed Run Part 3 - Defense Ministry

This is a speed run for Splinter Cell. This is the PC version. I did not do this speed run. I got it from www.speeddemosarchive.com. I got it for all those Splinter Cell fans out there, and non-fans alike. So please don't accuse me of copyright infringement, or plagurism. Enjoy. Best time on PC version: Hard mode 1:35:00 by Jeff 'Lord Revan' Richardson on 16.09.05. Author's comments: This is my third speed run. I did two Kotor speed runs and felt like moving on to something different. Splinter Cell is a game that I absolutely love. I got it free with my video card and loved it ever since. This is a straight speed run. I don't try to avoid alarms, except where necessary. I looked at the run for the playstation that was up, but I found that there was little I could learn form it. The levels are quite different and he did a no alarm run. Level One: Training. This is an annoying level that is presents little speed running opportunities. The only real trick is jumping off the platform. The rest is just memorizing what you can get away with. Level Two: Police Station. Pretty easy level. Hardest part is the two guards talking to the drunk. I got really lucking with the shooting. Most of my kills were with one shot. Worst part was hooting that damn camera. It took me fice shots to do it. I can't believe I missed the guy at the computer. That never happened before, but it led to a more exciting finish with me having to kill the two guys in the next room. Level Three: Defense ...



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HTC Wildfire — A closer look

The HTC Wildfire is one of our friendliest phones yet. It features app-sharing, so you can recommend your favorite apps to your friends; Friend Stream so you can see Facebook, Twitter and Flickr updates in one place; And HTC Caller ID so you can see what the latest Facebook status of the person who'e calling you.



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The Best Zoom Digital Camera For 2009

Somewhere, someone decided that there was a gap between the fairly inexpensive point and shoot automatic digital cameras, and the somewhat more sophisticated digital SLR cameras used by many professional photographers.  That biggest feature separating the two cameras was lens zoom.  Hence, was born the ultra zoom, or extended zoom digital cameras.  They're a little bigger to carry around, but usually sport significantly improved lenses over the compact and ultra compact point and shoots.  In addition, they don't require lugging around a case of supporting gear around, like many of the SLR cameras do.

Featuring upwards of 20X optical zoom, these are impressive cameras, and can be the perfect camera for certain situations.  Like when you show up late for the wedding, and get stuck in the back pews.  With these cameras you'll be able to still get great shots of the bride and grooms big kiss, without being mistaken for the official wedding photographer.  As a general note for all these cameras, image stabilization is a gotta-have, unless you happen to have the rock steady hands of a surgeon.

Panasonic Lumix FZ28

This Panasonic model features an 18X zoom lens, and goes for around $350 or less.  the IA (intelligent auto) setting works quite well.  The auto settings are important for many photographers this camera targets as manual tweaking is generally not something a lot of casual photographers do.  Of course, for those who like to make adjustments, the option is there.  The LCD is a nice sized 2.7 inches.  The zoom control seems to be opposite of what I would have expected, but after spending a little time with it, I'm sure most people get used to it.

Canon Powershot SX10 IS

Canon is one of my personal favorite brands, and this camera is one of the reasons why.  This Canon is comparable in price (around $350) to the previously reviewed Panasonic Lumix, but with 20X zoom, instead of just 18.  Even a few die hard SLR owners I've hear from, swear from this camera.  A lens range of 28-560mm is nothing to sneeze at.  Especially with the clarity, and noise free pictures produced by this camera, even at higher ISO settings.  You can of course, get better clarity and image sharpness with a good SLR, but your also going to spend at least double the price to get there.  Not to mention haul a lot more gear around for a SLR.  The other nice thing about this camera, is the ability to capture video files, even if they are in the somewhat more obscure .mov Apple format. 

Olympus SP-565 UZ

You should be able to find this Olympus for under $300 these days. Which is pretty good, when you consider the quality of the 20X zoom lens that comes with it. Some would argue, that is the successor to the somewhat botched Olympus SP565UZ. It's a much better camera, a little bit lighter, and includes both an auto zoom and auto focus feature. The zoom is a joy to work with, and the somewhat advance features of face recognition, and shadow adjustments work as advertised. It's got a cool feature call pre-capture, that I suppose, is the poor mans answer to burst mode offered by many high priced SLRs. It basically allows you to capture up to 10 photos in rapid succession, and then choose the ones you want to keep.

The Cinnamon Challenge in Super Slow Motion

SAP & Ponce do the Cinnamon Challenge. We used the same kind of camera they used for the slow motion shots in "The Hurt Locker" and shot at 1020 fps (frames per second). We figured if we were gonna jump on the cinnamon challenge band wagon we had to kick it up a notch. Click to TWEET this video: clicktotweet.com Kickass Y5-HDiablo Camera courtesy of IDT: www.idtvision.com Thanks to Ciamac and Hanna for the hookup. Slow Motion rocks... we also had fun with jello... coming soon! Like Ponce's "I Didn't Had Bananas All Day" t-shirt? Get one here: tiny.cc Music written & performed by SAP Windsock, Squirteese, Hanna and Ciamac on cameras SPREAD LOVE, NOT HATE. T-SHIRTS & MORE: abnormalcomedy.com PEEP OUR WEBSITE ponceman.com FACEBOOK US: apps.facebook.com DIG OUR BLOG: theperryboys.wordpress.com TWITTER PONCE: www.twitter.com TWITTER SAP: www.twitter.com



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How To Make A Video Game [Unity3D Basics] Part 1

How To Make A Video Game [Unity3D Basics Tutorial] Part 1. This series shows you how to make a game in Unity3D. It allows you to make games for iPhone, Wii, Mac, PC & Browser. Unity, in my opinion, is the best game engine this side of a million dollars. It's fast, understandable, reliable and the Indie version is free.



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What's the Best SLR Entry Level Camera?

If your thinking about getting a new camera, and wondering what the best SLR entry level camera might be, I have a few suggestions. If your a Canon fan, then the Canon Rebel Xsi, or newer T1i would be excellent choices. If however your partial to Nikon, that have a look and the D90 or D40, depending on your budget.

One of the desired options of single lens reflex cameras, is their flexibility to accommodate several lenses for unique picture taking scenes. Lots of serious and starting photographers enjoy the simplicity of using unique lenses when taking pics. Those enthusiasts that choose not to use a SLR camera end up seeing a skewed representation of their Kodak moment. It's not as bad as you may think, if you don't use zoom, but things can get a little trickier if you try to zoom a picture and are experiencing difficulty with focal length. The DSLR camera removes this obstruction simply because the man and machine share the same scene through the one lens.

While single lens reflex purists may be staging a revolt, the determination by most camera makers including Nikon and Canon to allow customers to use the LCD or viewfinder to set up their images is a positive thing.The beginning of the procedure in Live View, is to engage an additional peripheral sensor to handle the image initiated in the prism mirror. Then, rather than delivering it to a capture sensor, it will be sent to the display screen, which can make the operation slower by quite a bit. While live view has been extremely popular, it often meant forgoing autofocus which seemed a shame. The the newer Canon Rebel has made some progression towards correcting this.

The Many Faces of DSLR Cameras

The SLR Camera That Allows For Multiple Lenses

Traditionally speaking, the SLR camera is represented by this genre. For our purposes, these are the ones we will be hashing out here. As you would anticipate, these DSLR cameras allow for the variety of lenses. With the option of a mixture of lenses, you can capture photographs from just about any distance, focal length, or view.

For example, the majority of cameras with the digital single lens reflex label would fall into this class.

The Best SLR Entry Level Camera Features Without Expensive Lenses

While the DSLR is a grand camera in concept, many individuals are put off by the thought of expensive and heavy lenses. These types of cameras are rare and harder to find and aren't really manufactured much anymore.

As with considering any digital gizmo, it seems logical to look on the internet for sales, and product selection. Specialty neighbourhood camera shops simply can't contend with their over priced retail space and small makes and selection.

Peterpan - Bintang Di Surga

Produced in 2005, "Bintang Di Surga" or "the star in heaven" by Indonesia's supergroup Peterpan is MTV Indonesia's 2006 Video of The Year Award. Directed by Rizal Mantovani, the video was shot in August 2005 and made quite a lasting impression. Also winner of 4 Indonesian Music Video awards. Including best camera, art, directing. The making involved 20 airsofters & military reenactors, all models are civillian and all weapons are airsoft toyguns. All gears are private property of those who wore them. I am happy to be part of this production, and as an airsofter, just to be on the set with all the gears was like a dream come true.



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Digital Cameras: Point and Click vs Digital SLR

There are 2 main types of digital cameras available today: the basic cameras (also known as "point and click") and the digital SLR cameras. If you are purchasing a new camera, you may want to consider the benefits to determine which camera type is best for you and your situation.

A basic digital camera gives you the full function to take pictures in any environment. Most of them have specific settings on the camera that you can adjust according to the type of picture that you are planning to take. For example, there may be options for portraits, landscape photos, zoomed-in photos, night scenes, fireworks, etc. Or if you don't want to mess with all of the settings, you can simply set it to automatic and let the camera do all of the work for you.

These simple cameras are easy to use, all you need to do is choose the setting that you prefer and then click the button. They often have zoom capabilities, but the zoom is limited (depending on the camera you are using).

A digital SLR camera is a professional style-camera, this type of camera actually consists of 2 main pieces: the camera body and the lens. There are many different types of lenses that you can use with your camera, some photographers like to have several lenses on hand while others just use 11 lens.

The advantage to using a digital SLR camera lies in the fact that you have more control over the settings and functioning of the camera. I suggest using a digital SLR camera if you having a decent understanding of photography and if you are willing to spend a little bit of time learning how to use the camera.

Both the basic cameras and the digital SLR cameras have their own unique advantages, and there is a model available to fit any need for the novice photographer all the way up to a professional photographer.

Interview François l'Embrouille 2010

Interview François l'Embrouille 2010 Au cinéma François Damiens s'est lancé en 2006 dans le cinéma, gagnant la reconnaissance avec son rôle de Claudy Focan dans le film Dikkenek, interprétant un personnage grande gueule, pervers, violent et alcoolique. Il a cependant déclaré ne pas arrêter les caméras cachées pour autant. Après avoir gagné une telle notoriété en Belgique qu'il lui est désormais quasiment impossible de piéger les gens sans être reconnu, il opte désormais pour faire ses caméras cachées en France sur Canal+. Damiens a enchainé avec différents noms de la comédie française, notamment Benoît Poelvoorde dans le film Cowboy, Eric & Ramzy dans Seuls Two, ou encore Franck Dubosc dans Incognito. Pour la première fois, il change de registre en jouant le rôle de Simon, personnage troublé, envahissant et impulsif dans La Famille Wolberg, présenté à la Quinzaine des Réalisateurs en 2009Caméras cachées François Damiens a commencé sa carrière en participant à des séries de caméras cachées destinées à être diffusées dans des avions. Il a ensuite connu une grande célébrité avec son personnage de François L'embrouille qu'il utilise dans des caméras cachées, plus élaborées, pour RTL-TVI. Trois DVD recueillant ses meilleurs « pièges » sont sortis et ont tous connu un franc succès en Belgique. Un nouveau DVD est sorti début décembre 2008 intitulé François Damiens : Le tour de France. D'après une entrevue de PlugRTL, c'est à cette occasion qu'il aurait annoncé l'arrêt de ses ...



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The 3-D Camera Technology Behind James Cameron's Avatar

A short video on the new 3-D camera technology behind James Cameron's upcoming film Avatar. Check out the trailer for Avatar here: www.youtube.com Check out our article here: www.telepresenceoptions.com For the best coverage of emerging telepresence technologies please visit the #1 website covering the telepresence revolution @ www.TelepresenceOptions.com



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FULL STORY !! Antoine Dodson AWeSOME!! OMG!! lol we LOVE LOVE YOU ANTOINE!!

This is the FULL FUNNY STORY FOR our LOVED Antoine DODSON LOL -- WTF lol lol best video EVER BEST VIDEOO HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - Huntsville Police are working to identify a suspect who broke into a woman's apartment, crawled in bed with her, and tried to rape her. Officers are waiting on fingerprint evidence to determine who the suspect is. The break-in happened early Wednesday morning in the 500 block of Webster drive in Huntsville. Kelly Dodson says she was sleeping when the man broke in. Her brother, Antoine rushed in to help but the suspect got away. The Dodson's story became an instant internet sensation. It's the number one watched video on WAFF.com and Youtube. Antoine Dodson now has a Facebook fan page, t-shirt line, even a ring tone. Some viewers question the decision to let Antoine and his sister tell their story. No one could have anticipated this kind of attention. The Dodsons welcomed the news crew on their property and approached us to do an interview. Some do not agree with what Dodson said in his interview, but the fact is, the Dodsons are victims. Like any victim, they have the right to speak out. Within minutes of the story airing, it became a viral internet sensation, taking over popular sites like Facebook and Youtube. There's a rap version of Dodson's interview and now a ring tone clip. So how does Dodson feel about his new found fame? "I know I am so glad because I feel like I belong to someone's TV," he said. Dodson says the situation he and his ...



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Pure Pwnage At CES Stage6 DivX!

Pure Pwnage At CES Stage6 DivX! Stars: Jarett and Geoff Host: Danielle Wagster Stage Manager: Ben Cote Sound Engineer: Derin Cunning Camera Operator: Jim Vinson Technical Director/Editor: Michelle Osorio Stage6 Link! (Can Download too) stage6.divx.com Stage6 High Definition Version: stage6.divx.com Enjoy!



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Light Painting Tutorial Video - Fun with Photography

Tony teaches you how to do some cool stuff with your camera in this video lesson. This was awesomefarm's entry in the mindbites.com "spread the craft" video contest, where we won the viewer's choice award. Apologies for bad audio; light painting montage starts at around 3:00 ^^ awesomefarm.com



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Nikon D90 DX 12MP Digital SLR Camera

Nikon has been one of the undisputed leaders in the world of photography since its establishment in 1917. The Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP digital SLR camera is the culmination of years of experience and technological development.

With Canon, these two Japanese brands lead the world in the manufacture of cameras. This honest review shows how a quality conscious company has produced such a high spec camera with a wealth of user friendly features.

The Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP digital SLR camera has a solid design and produces stunning image quality. All digital cameras have at their heart, an image sensor which gathers light coming through the lens. Nikon has developed a wide variety of excellent image sensors including the DX-format CMOS sensor. The DX format is more suitable for photographers who require a combination of mobility as well as operability and image quality. The image resolution of this camera is 12.3MP which is more than enough for most photographic requirements.

The 3-inch 920,000-dot LCD colour monitor provides a very accurate review of the image so you can achieve amazingly accurate results. A 170-degree wide viewing angle makes it simple to confirm focus when taking a shot or during Live View. When in HD D-Movie mode, the Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP SLR digital camera can record, cinematic-quality movies with sound, at a fantastic 24 frames per second. To compensate for image blur from camera shake or shooting from a moving car, the D90 also has a vibration reduction system, so no worries if you have shaky hands.

The well positioned buttons allow easy access to certain features without having to go through the menu configuration. Editing of shots can be made on the camera itself such as red-eye correction, inclination of image, distortion caused by lens aberration, fisheye effect and several filter effects.

Nikons image processing engine reproduces superb colour in the digital camera. It can record then store images at super high speed in an uncompressed TIFF format or a compressed JPEG format. It's as if your camera has its own mini developer within!

An efficient energy-saving rechargeable Li-ion battery allows approximately 850 images on a single charge. Enough time for most semi-professional or amateur photographers.

The Nikon Capture software is full of features, but one main one is that it can correct white balance on an image, via a PC, so photographers don't have to be concerned about this while shooting. This is an added advantage.

There is a versatile range of digital cameras from Nikon with the ability to meet the demands of needs and applications. The Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera is ergonomically designed just weighing 620 grams, and offers so many excellent features for any standard of photographer, it is a camera to be reckoned with.

XAVIER NAIDOO - SCHMETTERLING

SCHMETTERLING - XAVIER NAIDOO WINNER ECHO 2010 !!! Xavier Naidoo - Best National Artist Rock / Pop www.xaviernaidoo.de http www.youtube.com pl.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org de.wikipedia.org Xavier Kurt Naidoo (born 2 October 1971 in Mannheim, Germany) is a German singer and songwriter of South African mother and Indian father, who sings in German and occasionally in English. He is known for his soulful voice and has collaborated with several famous artists such as the Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, Deborah Cox and 3-P's Sabrina Setlur, along with the Swiss artist Stress. Many of his lyrics show his deep Christian beliefs. He sings in a number of styles, including soul, R&B and hip hop. His most famous releases include "Ich kenne nichts", "20000 Meilen", "Soul on Fire", "Dieser Weg", "Danke" and "Sie sieht mich nicht", which was featured on the German release of the film soundtrack for Asterix. Naidoo's popularity has massively increased since he joined groups like Söhne Mannheims, and Brothers Keepers and the charity project Zeichen der Zeit in the early 2000s. The first Album was only released in the USA and is called "Seeing is believing", but he was most successful with the 1998 released album "Nicht von dieser Welt". It reached #1 in Germany, #5 in Austria and #12 in Switzerland. He gained major success with the 2002 released album "Zwischenspiel - Alles für den Herrn". The most successful album was released in 2005, entitled "Telegramm für X". The German singer is planning a ...



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Top 3 Recommended Lenses For Your New Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera

A new Nikon D80 body sitting beside a recently-opened box on your table is one of the most amazing sights to behold. You'd have to get one for yourself to understand the sensation.

A digital SLR camera on its own, however, is pretty much next to useless - you'd need to buy a lens (or two, three or more) in order to start taking photographs with it. The only problem is, there must be something like 1,013 lenses out there to choose from, at least, it starts feeling like it after you spend hours, if not days, thumbing through catalogs and spec sheets, browsing forums, reading debates and arguments over which lenses to buy (or not to buy) and getting advice from one friend too many, other enthusiasts and professionals in the field.

All you'd really like to know now is, what are the best lenses for your Nikon D80?

I have some good news for you - if you're simply coming into SLR photography for personal pleasure, as a pastime or simply to get better pictures for sharing with your family and friends, I can quickly list down 3 lenses you can get right now without having to bust your bank account. From the selections below, simply select lens #1 only, #2 only, #3 only, #1 & #2 or #1 & #3 depending on your budget.

Nikon Lens #1 - The Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF lens. For $100 or less, there is no other lens out there that can give you sharper images for the money. You can buy $400 lenses which give marginally sharper pictures, but the 50mm f/1.8 lens has the highest sharpness / dollar-spent ratio in the industry. Its maximum 1.8 aperture also allows you to take great-looking portraits with a blurred background, the kind you see in some professional shots. It's small, it's light, it's great for taking photos in dimly-lit locations where flash is not allowed.

Nikon Lens #2 - The Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom lens. That was a mouthful, wasn't it? Yes, this is a zoom lens, unlike the 50mm f/1.8 mentioned above. Meaning you can take big-group shots in tight locations and include everybody into the picture, and it also allows you to go to 70mm for relatively tight portrait shots. Hunt around for $320-ish prices, and not a penny more, at your camera stores. Before the availability of Lens #3 that I'm about to mention, this glass was a firm favourite among many casual photographers who shoot travel and vacation images.

Nikon Lens #3 - The Nikkor 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6g IF-ED AF-S DX VR.This lens is so hot. How so? Well, it's hot enough to be out-of-stock at virtually all stores, but you can find one if you're a walk-in customer, and Nikon is bending backwards to ramp up production to meet demand. Why is it hot? Well, because it's the only lens on the market offering such a huge zoom range, with fast autofocus action and even a VR mechanism that helps you get steady shots without the use of flash. You'll appreciate how useful the VR is if you're in a museum that doesn't allow you to use flash and tripods - the new version of the VR technology Nikon made available on this lens allows you to eliminate handshake at ever slower shutter speeds which beats out the VR capability in more expensive, but older lenses. $750 is all you need to own this lens which you can take 90% of your shots with.

So, there you have it, the lowdown on which lens to get for your D80. Are there better lenses to be had? Of course, but you'll be paying through the nose for those, and the high prices can only be justified if you have special requirements in your photography pursuit, or if you're an enthusiast who cannot tolerate not having the absolute best lenses on hand. Be careful though, lusting over pricier and bigger lenses without knowing how to value or profit from them is only going to mean more money down the drain.

Good luck in your decision, and enjoy an amazing photographic experience with your new D80 and lenses!

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Best YouTube Videos of the Week: These crazy videos come from Andy Samburg, Justin Timberlake, Star Trek, a shaky cat, Saturday Night Live, and more. Hilarious!



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Never Buy A Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera

The Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera has been on a multitude of top ten lists and received numerous five star ratings. But, every camera has it's quirks and some of them can be quite glaring. Then Nikon D40 is no exception. They say there's no such thing as a bad camera, only bad photographers. I'd like to take that a bit further, and say that there's no such thing as a bad photographer, only good photographers using the wrong camera. So, let's be a little critical with the D40 SLR, and see if it's really the right camera for you.

The most obvious shortcoming of the Nikon D40 camera, is the absence of an autofocus driver in the camera body. What this means, is that if autofocus is important to the way you take pictures, they you are somewhat limited in the number of lenses you can use with the D40. Only about ten percent of the available lenses for the Nikon D40 have autofocus drives built into the lenses. Needless to say, those lenses are considerably more expensive than lenses without autofocus (upwards of $500 or more). Autofocus would be important to anyone shooting shots with lots of movement, such as sports or wildlife.

Nikon decided that a depth of field preview feature was not necessary for the D40. Depending on your preference for taking pictures, this may or may not be of concern. Some photographers find this very helpful, but others may just experiment with different aperture settings and figure out from that what stays in focus, and what doesn't. I would suggest, that someone learning photography could really benefit from a depth of field preview as it helps to teach the principles of objects in focus anddefocused.

One last small grievance. Most SLR's in this price range, allow you to take pictures in the RAW format, and the D40 is no exception. What is a bit surprising, is that when you take pictures with the RAW and JPEG format at the same time, the D40 only uses a very basic JPEG format. For a camera in this price range I would have expected better. Again, your photo taking preferences come into play here. If all you ever take is only RAW, or only JPEG format pictures, then don't concern yourself with this issue.

The STUPIDEST NEWS STORIES of 2009 (a song)

Subscribe to Rhett and Link and I will give you a bunny www.youtube.com Check out their new CD here: dftba.com In which Hank, Rhett and Link sing a song about the stupidest news stories of 2009. Including, but not limited to, drug scandals, sex scandals, balloon boys, pig epidemics, and more. And my New CD is on sale as well! www.dftba.com Our Lyric Sheet (not exact...but it'll give you an idea) RHETT&Link C Hank do you remember when all of georgia fled F that flood that left thousands homeless and seven dead G But while those people drowned and their houses went adrift GC The news was about kanye west....and taylor swift HANK Indeed rhett&link, I see the news media failin every time anyone mentions...sarah palin They dispatch a dozen camera crews every time she poos While I can't escape the feeling she's just not news RHETT&Link And swine flu, while a killer, got more love than it needed Killing 4000 people while the normal flu, unheeded Kills 60000 people year in and year out People like to have something to freak out about HANK But then there was that michael phelps marijuana scandal Just one picture and the media flew off their handle I mean, he did the exact same thing as our last three presidents something about our priorities here does not make sense ALL FC So Many important things happened this year friend GC Iran's Election and Mass Recession and Obama sworn in FC But to us the things on cable news seem so freaking dumb GC R&L: And we can only hope that we're not ...



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The Truth About Bottled Water

**UPDATE: the label on Aquafina will soon be changed to spell out that it is just expensive tap water. The craze of bottled water is a national obsession but tap water is usually safer for you, and often better tasting too. Using a hidden camera, Penn & Teller will take a look at the obsession.



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The Thin Blue Line - "Fly on the Wall" (2/4)

In part 2: Grim worries that his chin is flabby, and the officers all do their best to look nice for the camera. (New hair styles, short skirts and toupees.) With Rowan Atkinson, James Dreyfus, Mark Addy and Mina Anwar.



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5 Essential Accessories For Your Nikon Cameras Or Canon SLR Cameras

If you're looking into buying Nikon cameras or Canon SLR Cameras, you probably have a lot of questions. Like most things you buy, there are a ton of accessories you can add to Canon SLR cameras, to really enhance the photo quality and give you even better results than you even imagined. There are literally thousands of things you can buy for your new camera, but here is a list to weed out the essentials from the extras and help you decide on what the most important add-ons are.

- A Tripod.

Tripods are vital for Canon SLR cameras and Nikon cameras if you're looking to capture clear photos at night, long range photography, self-portraits, or group shots that you want to be included in. Basically, they're essential for anything that requires you to hold the camera steady for long periods of time. A lot of people tend to shy away from tripods, because they can be kind of a pain to carry, but if you're looking to do more dynamic photography, they are pretty handy.

- Remote Shutter Release.

If you've ever used Nikon Cameras or Canon SLR cameras, you may have noticed that when you take macro or landscape shots, they come out a little blurry sometimes. Having a remote shutter release alleviates any shake and vibrations from the camera by eliminating the need to press the shutter button manually, giving you perfectly crisp photos.

- Camera Bag.

If you've been shopping around for Nikon Cameras or Canon SLR cameras, you're already aware of the pretty large price tag on these fine pieces of equipment. So if you end up buying one, you should really invest in a good camera bag to protect it. Camera bags come in all different styles, sizes, and colors, so definitely do some research and find which one suits your needs the best.

- Memory Card Case.

You're probably planning on getting more than one memory card for your DSLR, if you're a serious photographer or enjoy having ample storage space for your photos. If so, you should plan on getting a memory card case to keep your precious files organized and in one place.

- Filters.

Filters are essential for getting truly crisp, saturated, professional photos with Nikon cameras or Canon SLR cameras. There are a lot of filters to choose from, so when picking some for the first time, you should probably stick with a UV filter, a circular polarized filter, and/or a graduated neutral density filter. UV filters go on the lens for protection against scratches and other damages. A circular polarized filter can reduce undesired reflections and make colors more saturated. A graduated neutral density filter can alleviate over-exposure problems in high-contrast shooting situations. These are the real essential filters that can improve any type of shooting, the rest are more for creative and artsy purposes.

- External Flash.

Most Canon SLR cameras and Nikon cameras come with a built-in flash. If you want more a more powerful flash that has a further reach, you should look into an external flash. Also, external flashes reduce red-eye.

Top 5 Tips for Buying a Digital SLR Camera

Just a few short years ago picking the best digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera was a snap: there were only a few models to choose from, and they all cost well above $2,000.

Today making a similar choice is not so cut-and-dried. New manufacturers have plunged into the market and there is greater competition and a wider range of cameras being offered.

So what's a consumer to do?

Approach your digital SLR purchase as if you were buying a new car. While the costs are considerably different, the steps you should take are almost identical.

TIP #1 - Know What You Want to Photograph

A single male living in the city doesn't need the same type of car as a soccer mom living in the suburbs. In the same fashion, not everyone needs a top-of-the-line digital SLR camera.

It's important to decide what you want to take pictures of before you go looking for the best camera. Do you enjoy taking portraits of friends and family outdoors, or are you trying to capture your son's indoor basketball games?

The answers to questions like this will help you focus your search for the best digital SLR camera.

TIP #2 - Understand the Jargon

When you're buying a car, it helps to be informed. When the pushy dealer tries to sell you on a twin-cam fuel injection system you'll be able to reject the offer only if you are REALLY sure you don't need it.

The same thing applies to digital SLRs: before you get involved in a conversation with a camera dealer, learn about terms like ISO, anti-shake and megapixels (hint: more megapixels DO NOT increase the quality of the image) so you don't buy more camera than you really need.

TIP #3 - Hold Some Cameras

You wouldn't go out and buy a new car without taking it for a test drive first, would you?

A test drive is your best opportunity to see if you like the way the car handles, if there's enough room in the interior and how easy it is to adjust the stereo when you're doing 70 on the Interstate.

Digital SLR cameras come in a variety of shapes and sizes - since you're going to be taking a lot of photos with it, you should get a sense of how the camera feels in your hands before you make a decision to buy.

TIP #4 - Read Reviews

You've done your homework and you've taken a test drive. Are you ready to buy the car of your dreams? Well, not quite yet.

Before you make a final commitment, you'll probably want to read reports about how well the car fared in crash tests and whether or not there is a serious defect with the vehicle make and model.

Since digital SLRs are just small computers with lenses on the front, they are subject to the same types of malfunctions that can plague your home computer. This is not to say that most digital SLRs fall apart within months - they don't.

But some are more temperamental than others, and the only way to find out if you're about to buy a real lemon is to read reviews from current owners.

TIP #5 - Buy From a Reputable Dealer

This last tip is VERY important.

When buying your car, you can either go to a dealer that others have recommended or you can take your chances with that shifty individual down at the used car lot.

Digital SLR cameras fall under the heading of "home electronics" and there are plenty of sleazy companies out there looking to make a quick buck by luring you in with unbelievable prices.

If you're doing some price comparisons and come across a company selling a camera for half of what everyone else is selling it for, don't walk, RUN away.

This is a bait-and-switch: they hook you with a low price and then sell you a lot of accessories that you really don't need. End result? You actually wind up paying MORE (and spending a lot of your valuable time) than you would have if you'd just purchased from a respected and reputable dealer in the first place.

Genesis - It - Live from Bern, 1975 - Deshaked version

Hey all, The reason I'm uploading this clip of "It" twice is to show you this version after it was run through Virtualdub's Deshaker plug-in. You'll notice that there is much less camera wobble here and it's more noticeable when the camera pulls away. While not the best 8mm footage in the world it still is an improvement over the the previous clip which can be viewed here if you would like to compare the clips: www.youtube.com And yes, I do now own the entire 24 minute or so Genesis, Live at Bern, 1975 film footage! While not the greatest quality footage it is the best recording of the 1975 Lamb tour yet. These concert highlights from Bern are now available TO ALL GENESIS FANS as a bonus DVD extra to go along with the Lamb Live at the Shrine 2-CD set. The audio has been dubbed over this clip so you can hear the quality of the CD. The original audio will be left on the DVD bonus disc which can be heard/viewed here: www.youtube.com Want to find out more about this 3-disc special edition set? Email me at RBarrier@optonline.net. If anyone who views this video has the Archive audio set you'll notice the difference in sound as this version is the original concert where in the Archive set, Peter for whatever reason, decided to dub his vocals onto the concert. In my opinion, that ruined the show because Peter sounds much different in the 90s and it shows. There is nothing wrong with the vocals/sound of the original broadcast, it is what it is. I have a copy of the ORIGINAL AUDIO ...



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Best Rated Cheap Digital SLR Camera - Sony Alpha A350

People who want to capture every special moment they spend with their loved ones want to have the best picture perfect equipment on hand so that the results would be so good that looking at the image is almost as good as looking at it in real life. Good thing that every company in the camera making industry always come up with new and improved technologies to overcome their competitors present products. It is a never ending process which we should all take advantage of!

Sony has introduced another top of the line product called the Sony Alpha A350 which is considered by many digital camera enthusiasts as the best rated cheap digital SLR camera today.

Best Rated Cheap Digital SLR Camera - Features

The Sony Alpha A350 boasts of so many interesting features aside from breaking the image resolution barrier from 10 Megapixel to 14.2 Megapixel. You can just imagine the clarity of the pictures with that kind of resolution for a digital camera. This new installment of Sony makes the picture taking experience so much better with the introduction of many modern technologies. This makes picture taking faster, easier, and more quicker to learn for new digital SLR camera users.

Best Rated Cheap Digital SLR Camera - Screen and Live View

To help you capture that special moment, Sony's new camera has a new feature called Quick AF Live View that can let you continue to focus on the subject as well as provide a live view during burst shooting. To let you take more advantage of this new feature, the new model has a Clear Photo LCD screen measuring 2.7 inches which offers variable angles. With the AF Live View feature coupled with the adjustable LCD screen the newest installment of Sony to the Camera industry does not need to stay in front of your face when you take pictures. This will be a very good advantage for parents who have little kids to take pictures with especially when you want them to maintain eye contact.

With its 14.2 Megapixel Sony Alpha A350 allows you to produce fine detailed images especially with the newly added APS-CCD image sensors and BIONZ processing engine that enhance the tone of the pictures as well as providing vibrant colors. There are just so many things you can customize with the use of this magnificent piece of equipment. You can even adjust its noise to the lowest level possible with the user selectable high ISO noise reduction features.

When you are in the market for an entry-level digital SLR camera, then the features mentioned would definitely interest you in purchasing the Sony Alpha A350. But there is actually more you should learn about it to further convince you or your spouse to buy one of them online or at your nearest Sony camera dealer.

Best Rated Cheap Digital SLR Camera - Designed for Style and Comfort

In terms of their aesthetic features you will surely like them especially if you are the type of person who wants their digital cameras to be sleek. Sony A350 comes with a lighter and slimmer body made with the purpose of making it easier to handle. Aside from that, you will surely enjoy the newly improved user interface and the automatic pop-up flash instead of the pull-up type. You would also find it safer to handle due to its comfortable camera grip with a very easily accessible mode dial. To keep you coming up with spot-free pictures it features its own maintenance system with the anti-dust feature keeping the CCD image sensor clean.

This camera is indeed very easy to use and with the numerous features it offers, it is no wonder why many regard this as one of the best rated cheap digital SLR cameras on the market today.

The Protector Continuous Fight (Tom Yum Goong)

Tony Jaa in one of the greatest fight sequences of all time. From the movie Protector. This entire fight scene was filmed on one camera, with no wires, no camera tricks.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXIGP6_fNZk&hl=en

Beautiful Photo Shoot!

Any Suggestions & Comments are Welcome.



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