We all know that the iPhone 4 can easily brag about it’s many features, from the App Store to its speed. However, its limitation is its camera. Though it has a praisable 5 megapixels, a 5x zoom, and HDR (High Dynamic Range) capabilities, it still can’t quite compare to that of a DSLR (Digital Single…
Introducing, potentially, the most versatile camera ever. Lytro is the name given to the newest advancement in cameras; the light field camera. The concept behind this camera is simple. “Shoot first, focus after.” This camera uses light field technology, which is a core concept in imaging science. Light fields describe the amount of light traveling…
This is a shot I took in Waterton, AB a couple Springs ago. It is taken at the top of the “Bear’s Hump Hike.” If you are ever in Waterton, I really recommend this hike simply for the amazing views it provides at the top. You can also capture a stunning shot of the entire town as…
Being an amateur photographer, I find photography is a wonderful art form, and you don’t need expensive equipment to produce great photos! Here are some tips that can help eliminate those blurry or over exposed pictures, and for creating lasting memories and more clear and concise images. 1. Try steadying the camera by either using a tripod…
Things that mattered to me this week. 1. The Copenhagen X Sessions If you’re a lover of indie music, quiet, melodic music, or just free music in general, check out the Copenhagen X Sessions website! Hosted by Sony, this music exposé is full of bands you have never heard of before, but may really enjoy!…
Reprinted with permission from Gordon Lewis at Shutterfinger, these short few paragraphs sum up pretty much every photographer out there. Don’t see yourself? Leave a comment and tell us what kind of camera your like an why :] If you don’t yet have a camera of your own, but are feeling the attraction of Christmas…
Recently TheGentlemanScholar posted a review on the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 Mark II lens. I assume he shot pictures and videos on a Canon t2i. The Canon t2i is the same camera I’ve been using and it’s fantastic! The t2i will run you around $799 and is one of the most amazing cameras I’ve ever…
As printed in the Scarlett FEVER. On Aug. 31 , 2010, Canon Inc. announced its newest image sensor for digital cameras – a CMOS sensor the size of your face. At 202 x 205mm, this new image sensor has absolutely no precedent in an age where most cameras have a sensor smaller than a pinky…
No, silly! We’re not blowing up pictures, we’re blowing out pictures! This is probably one of the easiest things to do in a shot, simply because you only have to adjust one setting 😀 See that button just above the menu/set button in this picture? Every camera should have a button with that little black and…
I know this is what you’ve all been waiting for… an actual photography contest where you could win a prize! (albeit a small one). There will be four contests in all, encompassing the skills you have learned as students of the Perspective series. The winner each week will be announced prior to the next week’s…
This week in our Perspective series, we’re going to try to do the opposite of last week! Don’t remember what that was? Click here! Instead of taking pictures really fast, we’re going to take them very slowly. The main use for this is most likely night shots, but I has many uses. With a little…
Hey folks! This week in YAA’s Perspective series, we’re going to stop time. Yeah, that’s right! All we need is a camera and a little bit of ingenuity. 🙂 To explain the project to you, it’s pretty simple. We’re going to take a picture of a falling drop of water so fast that there’s no blur in…
Welcome back to Perspective! Not that you’ve got all those confusing settings on your camera all worked out, it’s time to put them to work! As counterintuitive as it may sound, taking something away from a picture is not always a bad thing. Today, we’re taking away the colour. Yes, all of it. Black and…
Last week, we figured out which camera is right for you. Whether or not you went and splurged on a brand-new Nikon D3X ($14000!!!) or you’re sticking with your family’s age-old Holga, you’re now probably wondering what to do with this piece of equipment in your hands. First you have to look for the power button……
“Perspective:” A new YAA column from the Gentleman Scholar – Check back every week for new entries! Photography, cinematography, and all things related are the specialty here! I’ve seen that many of the people I know are into photography, and you might have, too. If your interest is piqued, and you think this might be…