Canon EOS 650D / T4i vs Canon 60D vs Nikon D5100

This comparison is interesting in a sense that the 3 Digital SLRs have roughly the same key features. With its Digic 5 processor, supposedly 5 times faster than the previous version, the Canon 650D can reach a considerably higher ISO of 6,400 in auto mode and can be expanded to 25,600. I’ve decided to include [...]

5 Reasons to Use External Flash Units

This post is meant to enthusiast photographers who are no more satisfied with the built-in flash of their cameras but can’t make up their mind yet to buy an external flash unit. Light is important in photography and there are moments you will need extra source of light. The problem of the pop-up flash is [...]

What Is Camera Shake and 5 Tips to Avoid It

A camera shake results in a blurry image as your camera is moving while the shutter is opened. Camera shakes can be caused by tiny/micro moves you make. You may not even notice it but once you take a look at your photos they appear blurred. Don’t worry almost any photographer has experienced it somewhere [...]

What Else Should You Know About The Canon 650D?

After taking a look at the Canon 650D key features are still there things you should know? Of course yes. Here are some good-to-know features of Canon T4i. 1) Digic 5 processor The new DIGIC 5 processor is 6 times faster and creates 75 percent less noise than the DIGIC 4 processor.Designed to achieve new [...]

Canon EOS 650D/T4i Video Continuous Autofocus Tests

One of the features that got me interested the most with the Canon EOS 650D (aka T4i) is for sure its video continuous AutoFocus capability. In Digital SLR’s world, the Canon T4i isn’t the first to offer this feature as we already experienced it on the Nikon D7000. Continuous AF means that you won’t have [...]

The Canon EOS 650D/T4i Key Features

The Canon EOS 650D / T4i is the last born of the Canon’s Rebel lineup. Generally, it has not brought major changes compared to its older brother, the Canon EOS 600D. If we look at its main features, the 650D looks more like the Canon 60D with extra sauces to seduce new potential users that [...]

Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i Review

The Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i) was released by Canon on February 7, 2011 and is logically seen as the upgrade of the Rebel T2i (EOS 550D). It is noticeable that Canon wants to keep the idea of friendly DSLRs at an affordable price without restraining on features. Therefore, the Rebel T3i reflects this philosophy [...]

Nikon D5000 Review

The Nikon D5000 is a model that slides just in between the D60 and the D90. At first sight, we might think that Nikon has thought only of beginners when creating the D5000 but when you go deeper in its features you will soon realize there is a room to grow for those who want [...]

Depth Of Field (DOF) In Digital Photography

This is an introduction to Depth of Field as part of the Digital Photography basics that every photographer should know. What is Depth Of Field In Digital Photography? Depth of Field (a.k.a. DoF) is simply the sharp part in a photograph more precisely the part that you focus on. The other part (the blurred one) [...]

Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i / Kiss X3) Review

The Canon EOS 500D (a.k.a. Canon Rebel T1i / Kiss X3) is a mid-range DSLR that Canon has dedicated for beginner and enthusiast photographers. The EOS 500D sits in between its little brother the Canon 450D and the semi-pro Canon 50D. While much of the outer appearance of the Rebel T1i has been taken from [...]

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