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Winter brings cold and condensation that can damage your camera and related equipment.

basic equipment
Most manufacturers do not guarantee the proper functioning of their equipment below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. With a DSLR, you’ll probably have to remove the lens as you shoot, so use a body cap and rear lens cover to protect from dust, fibers, snow, rain, etc. If hiking and camping, put the camera bag in the sleeping bag with you at night. When you’re ready to travel, you can use envelopes heat to warm equipment chemical in the bag before camera
transfer to a inside pocket. Do not be surprised that the heads and adjustable lubricated parts run slower in colder temperatures, such as lubricating compounds will thicken.

Avoid Condensation
Caches and UV filters should be snug but not too tight. Do not blow the filter lens or lenses, that your breath may freeze and be difficult to remove. Keep a warm, dry wipe handy for wiping the lenses and filters if necessary.

Batteries
Camera and flash batteries lose power more quickly in cold weather, so be prepared and carry spares. Essential to preserve the battery, autofocus keep to a minimum. Reset the camera to keep the short-time LED display. In warm and humid, close to zero or below zero for an extended period, the LCD screen may stop working. Usually, the rest of the unit continues to operate, and feature LCD will return after the camera has warmed.

Winter Photography
Make sure your exhibition stand, as the meters are not reliable in snow scenes. Use spot on the face or neutral colored clothing and items not covered in snow.

Bounce Lighting, typically used in portrait photography is the lighting that bounces off a particular source (like an umbrella, a blank wall or drop down sheet) to surround the focus of light. Lighting rebound can also be created by reflecting light on a ceiling or a reflector aluminized. Overall, the pictures taken with the lighting of the current rebound central object or person in natural light. Bounce lighting is a form of ambient light, because, as the ambient light, the light illuminates the central object indirectly bounce a photo. Less light in the final picture tends to produce softer images potentially lower.

The Canon EOS 600D was the launch, the lightweight digital SLR (DSLR) perfect choice for budding photographers looking for a combination of outstanding image quality and ease of use. The EOS 600D is at the top of the EOS entry-level Canon’s line-up, above the existing EOS 550D and the new EOS 1100D.

Canon EOS 600D specs have APS-C 18-Megapixel CMOS sensor, ISO 100-6400 range that can be expanded to ISO 12800. EOS 600D also uses 3-inch screen with ease Vari-angle light that offers a resolution of about 1.04 million. In addition, the screen filp to 175 degrees which can be rotated forward 90 degrees and 180 degrees backwards. EOS 600D can record HD 1920x1080p videos that offers manual control where the exposure rate and part 30.25 and 24 fps at full resolution and 60 and 50 fps with a resolution of 720p.

Capture stunning pictures and video HD has never been easier, thanks to a range of automatic shooting modes that beginners can use this time to express their creativity. Other than the EOS 600D offers many filter effects to make the most interesting pictures in the RAW image and all JPEG images. Filter characteristics can be applied after the user performs image capture and apply different filters to the same image with some selection effects. With an unmatched range of EF lenses, Speedlites and other accessories to improve your shooting, the EOS system is the key to the perfect shot – wherever your journey takes you.

Revealed! This article is a page all you need to start taking pictures very funny.

Are you often thinking you want to take pictures that make people laugh?

Do you think great photographic opportunities, but do not know what really to do next?

The purpose of this article is to teach newcomers how to take funny pictures.

The biggest myth of taking such pictures is that it is difficult to start, and now I’ll give you an exclusive step by step model.

1) Pets and animals can be fun – scenes pet playing with objects, playing with children, or play with other animals can be very funny pictures. Kittens, puppies and birds are naturally curious animals, and they are wonderful for opporunities to take pictures up close. Try introducing toys, paper bags or other objects like pets to play with. If you have a cat, my top tip for you is to ask a family member or friend to remove a piece of string through the floor. As anyone who owns a cat knows, your cat will instinctively go after her, leaving you to take pictures.

To avoid disturbing pets, avoid using flash whenever possible, and do not make sudden or loud noises that will distance them from their playful mood.

2) The children’s faces – to any group of children together for more than a few minutes, and soon some of them will start humorous faces, which are the perfect picture, funny.

3) Take pictures of everything – if you are keen on photography like me, your digital camera will be attached to your arm mostly. First to take pictures of everything closely enough, chairs, people, animals, signs etc. If you’re wondering how it is relevant to take funny pictures, I’ll tell you. Speaking from experience, you’ll be surprised how much fun you happened to catch the camera without even meaning to. A funny expression from a frozen can be all it takes to get this highly sought after image.

4) Follow the signs – we’ve all received messages in our inbox containing images of humorous signs worldwide. You know the kind – it is one of a church saying “stay in bed, crying:” Oh my God “is not going to church.” These are nice pictures funny, and can be as obvious as the example I have given, or as simple as a misspelling.

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First impressions of the new 35x zoom Canon PowerShot SX30 IS compact camera, including full-size sample photos.

Besides the obvious changes for the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS, like the large zoom and general appearance, characteristics of the SX30 are so similar to the SX20 I wonder if it is difficult to distinguish the two separate devices. The SX30 is the largest optical zoom camera with a 35x style bridge, which takes much the lens 24mm wide at a maximum setting eyes watering telephoto 840 mm. Perfect for lazy days when you simply do not want to walk anywhere.

With 14 million pixels, the SX30 IS is 2 megapixels more than the SX20, which is negligible with image quality, but could make a difference at high ISO. Other minor changes or updates to make the device more news SDXC include respect, a 2.7 “screen that is larger than the screen of 2.5″ on the SX20, which is Windows 7 also friendly.

How the SX30 is designed makes it look very menacing as he squatted with the flash facing the lens barrel. All buttons are easy to find and comfortable to reach while the rear wheel is easy to use and responsive. I like the handle, it is comfortable to use and the weight of the camera allows one hand shooting easy. Coupled with the rotating screen, high / low angle shooting and self-portraits and the SX30 is a very versatile camera.

Image quality is great at low ISO and the inclusion of image stabilization is not only welcome but necessary. Focusing is fast and the camera has a very good dynamic range. In fact, in my time with the PowerShot SX30 IS, I was stuck for something I did not like about it.

First impressions of the new 35x zoom Canon PowerShot SX30 IS compact camera, including full-size sample photos.

I like the way that the PowerShot SX30 IS works in all aspects, it is fast and responsive with what appears to be minimal shutter lag. Obviously, the more I zoomed the camera more difficult to cope with the lack of light, but that’s normal and it still does very well. Put it in auto ISO you can avoid having to worry about ISO and shutter speeds and apertures, but may be eager to ramp up to ensure the creation of the answer, you should be able to do that.

The PowerShot SX30 IS is a decent camera which, thanks to the huge optical zoom has a marketplace to open even wider to the. photographers of birds and nature, sports and meeting photographers will all benefit from this camera, just to name a few. The quality of the lens is large and the image stabilization works great to keep your images. The colors that the SX30 IS PowerShot product conform to reality, although the day I tested, it was overcast so there was not saturated blue sky, but the colors I had were realistic.

Priced at £ 399, it is more expensive than some digital SLRs, but not with this zoom range, if you need more than 800mm focal length, the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS is a worthy option to consider.

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If you take your average snapshot photo – or even a well-composed, well thought out picture – you do not always need a tripod. I may be a photo enthusiast who can not leave home without a camera (although I’m just walking the dog), but I guarantee you that I most certainly did not lug my tripod everywhere if I do not know for certain I will have it.
When I use a tripod taking pictures of the moon, every night photography, low light, but high energy shots (like a band in a dark place), etc. In addition, chances are good that I don ‘I had no tripod with me. There are even moments when you could use one, but can not, many museums and zoos and prohibit, like them, because they can easily move people or taking valuable real estate in the crowd (but you can be allowed to use a monopod, do check first!).

So what can you do when you’re in a situation where a tripod would be helpful, but you do not or can not use it? Here are some tips:

1. Keep your camera with both hands. This is one of the most obvious solutions to reduce camera shake when you do not have a tripod, but it is amazing to stand and watch people cling to their devices with one hand loose in low light. I’m sure they must be a little disappointed when they see the results. Using both hands to hold your camera allows it to stabilize.

2. Prepare. If you hold your camera properly, use your body as a tripod. Expand your attitude as the legs of a tripod (I know, you only have two and three but it always helps, I promise!) Lock the lower body and press your elbows close to the upper body help others stabilize your camera.
3. Get help. If you have something you can rest your camera, use it. I used all kinds of surfaces to help my shot. Outdoors I used the trunks of trees, tree branches, fences and park equipment. Inside I used tables, shelves, and the back of a chair. If you hold your camera, go ahead and rely on something to help support you.
4. Take a deep breath and move. Once you have aligned your subject and targeted appropriately, are not immediately fire your shot if you can avoid it. First, exhale. Then, take a deep breath and hold. This is when you shoot in, breathe again after the shooting. It is difficult to believe that a simple act and natural as breathing could get in the way of a good shot, but it may help to stabilize the camera when you’re slow shutter speed. Try it and see the difference!
5. Use a tripod alternative. With my tripod base, I also own a Gorillapod. Less than the length of my arm, “pod is an acceptable means of lining on numerous occasions. It is totally flexible, but has a super strong grip so I can use it to perch my camera on an uneven surface, like a rock or a hill, and I even (nervously, to be sure) used to hang my camera equipment in the park. There are also many mini table tripods are available – make sure you get the right camera as an SLR, it will take more robust versions of a light point and shoot will be.
6. Use a screw. I’ve never tried it myself but have heard good things about it. You can attach a rope to a screw at one end and a small piece of wood or similar object on another. Put the screws in the bottom of your camera like you would with a tripod attachment. Drop the chain on the floor and put your foot or feet on the wood. Make sure the chain is fully extended before firing a shot. Obviously, it helps to stabilize your camera in a manner similar to struts across your body as the tip # 2.

Have you any other advice you want to use when you should be on a tripod and can not? Share them here!

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The mecablitz Metz 58 AF-2 Digital is a replacement for mecablitz 58 AF-1, upgraded with new metal base is stable, optimized lock system, revised cylinder engine and high zoom mode flash performance improved. In addition, mecablitz Metz 58 AF-2 digital servo offers the functionality of flash release through an integrated camera flash is also compatible with a camera without a master function. slave / servo sensor has been integrated into the front of the flash to improve the quality of wireless transmissions to blink. Wide-angle diffuser has also been adapted for wide-angle lighting focus from 12mm (in 135 format). flash has a fold-out cards and reflectors integrated USB interface to install a firmware upgrade. Suggested retail price of Metz 58 AF-2 digital is € 399.

Metz Press Releases

Further improvements top model

Innovation Photokina 2010: mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital

The top model in the Metz compact flash unit range has been enhanced with many features of optical and functional. Successor to the 58 AF-1 mecablitz who won EISA Award for ‘best flash in Europe 2007/2008 “has been equipped with a stable base of new metal that can be attached to the camera flash shoe quickly and easily with one single movement thanks to the key system optimized. Improvements such as revised motor zoom and flash mode enhanced high performance tubes further improve product durability. Its multi-functionality has been extended with additional features. So mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital servo offers functionality through the release of an integrated flash camera flash is also very compatible with the camera without a master function. slave / servo sensor has been integrated into the front of the flash to improve the quality of wireless transmissions to blink. Wide-angle diffuser has also been adapted for wide-angle lighting focus from 12 mm (135 format). Like all units mecablitz flash system, flash the new units are available in different versions, a perfect fit for digital cameras made by leading manufacturers.
Special functions for every situation flash
The mecablitz 58 AF-2 Digital offers the perfect solution for every situation flash. Innovative secondary reflectors provide perfect lighting for portrait images. Many manual fine tuning option to pay mecablitz 58-2 AF digital freedom extraordinary creative photography. Almost infinite possibilities open to individual lighting thanks to the fully rotating reflector system that also contains a flip-out reflector card and a diffuser. Slave function and a new servo function allows new top model in the Metz compact flash unit range to be used without constraints in various operating modes, depending on camera model. With the release servo flash, no camera function of a master is required to use the flash as a creative source of additional light in the room. Special wireless camera TTL mode model of each remote play with slave function. In addition, the automatic mode gives the possibility to achieve a perfect image even in situations where the camera-specific TTL control disturbed.

High-performance compact flash with USB connection
Thanks mecablitz Metz 58 AF-2 USB digital interface, the update can be easily installed via the Internet. Because of very high guide number 58 for ISO 100/21 ° and 105 mm focal length, 58 AF-2 digital not only high performance but also lends itself perfectly to be used as an indirect flash. The real highlight – a flip-card reflector that is integrated into both vertically and horizontally, and rotates the reflector side.

Different versions for Canon, Nikon / Fujifilm, Olympus / Panasonic / Leica, Pentax and Sony
Needless to say that subtle flash of lighting technology, a camera manufacturer in question can also be used with the appropriate version of the AF-2 mecablitz 58 digital, in addition to various special functions, such as high-speed synchronization. So 58-2 AF E-TTL digital offering and E-TTL II flash mode for Canon – iTTL/D-TTL/3D flash mode for Nikon / Fujifilm – P-TTL for Pentax and Four Thirds TTL mode for Olympus / Panasonic / Leica .

Metz mecablitz – Technology “Made in Germany”
Metz flash unit is a high performance technology and reliable quality. We have produced exclusively in Germany for more than 50 years. Thus, we hold a unique position – Metz is the only one flash device manufacturers to develop and manufacture products in Europe.

Metz at Photokina
Metz 58 AF is present mecablitz-2 digital and other new products at Photokina in Cologne September 21 to 26, 2010. The Metz stand, number E-009, can be found in Hall 4.2.

Technical Specifications
Flash output
• Higher max. Guideline number 58 for ISO 100/21 ° and 105 mm
• High flash number (eg 230 full flashes with NiMH battery rechargeable (2100 mAh))
• Flash delay from 0.1 to 4.5 seconds (depending on energy source and flash output)

Basic Configuration
• Secondary reflector with 2 light levels
• Vertical (-7 / 90 °) and horizontal (300 °) swivel reflector
• Illuminated dot matrix LC display
• Motor zoom during 24-105 mm illumination
• Integrated wide-angle diffuser for 12 mm illumination
• Flip-out reflector card
• modeling light (permanent light for checking lighting pictures)
• Integrated autofocus multi-zone flash metering
• Flash readiness and exposure to an appropriate display indicator on the LCD and camera
• Flash range in LCD screen
• Automatic shut-off unit and manual key lock
• Metal base with quick keys (not Sony)

Ready for the future
• Firmware update via integrated USB connector

Camera-flash special functions
• E-TTL / E-TTL II flash mode (Canon)
• i-TTL / D-TTL / 3D flash mode (Nikon)
• P-TTL flash mode (Pentax)
• Four-thirds of the TTL flash mode (Olympus / Panasonic / Leica)
• ADI flash mode (Sony)
• Servo-specific camera flash mode (only for Canon, Nikon, Olympus)
• Servo flash mode with pre-flash suppression (Canon)

Basic flash functions
• TTL flash mode
• Automatic flash mode with 12 automatic apertures
• Manual flash mode with 25 partial lighting levels
• Strobe flash mode
• HSS – high speed synchronization
• 1st and 2nd shutter curtain synchronization
• Manual flash exposure correction in TTL or automatic flash mode
• Automatic fill-in flash
• Flash bracketing

Power supply
• 4 x AA alkaline-magnesium or lithium batteries, NC or a rechargeable battery MiMH
• High Performance Metz NiMH Power Pack P76 with cable V58-50

Accessories included
• Bags, slaves stood up and operating instructions

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Sinar has announced that the “p-reflex” system that allows homeowners to use their DSLR body like the back digital enterprise system to the camera via an adapter. Currently compatible with Canon and Nikon, the system provides access to a range of medium format lenses and camera accessories such as bellows, filters, etc. An included adapter quick release “also allows users to easily change the orientation of the body camera from landscape to portrait and vice versa. The P-SLR system comes in different combinations of mounting a bellows adapter and quick release, and a number of optional accessories. It will be available next month a retail price of 1980 Swiss francs (~ € 1,440).

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PowerShot G-series has represented a formidable presence at the top of the tree a compact camera. From the viewpoint of a photographer-sharp, there is little in the market that can match its alloys zoom range, flexibility of the lens, build quality and level of manual control. Somehow the Ricoh GX and the Nikon P series has never quite have the same effects but the Panasonic LX3 was enough to tempt some potential customers away, with a bright lens and convincing (for performance) compact low light.

The G11 seems determined to reclaim its position as the champion did not need from the market, though, combining what Canon describes as ‘high sensitivity’ CCD. In what was perhaps the first, the company has pushed the number of pixels compared with the previous model. In principle, there is no downside to having more pixels if you consider the whole picture (apart from the size of larger files that may slow down the camera and fill your memory card is faster and the additional complications have to apply noise reduction before demosaicing, which is not something that many people who are willing or able to do so). However, the photosites are often greater than the less dense pixel sensors will tend to receive more light, in the same exposure, making it easier to produce images that look clean at the pixel level. Almost as if to Canon compact to be practical all-boats.read original canon powershot G11

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The M Zuiko Digital 14-150mm F4-5.6 is its fourth lens Olympus Pen series cameras, and the first to venture into the region telephoto. 10.7x zoom ratio firmly in place “superzoom” territory, covering a range of very useful 28-300mm equivalent, making it ideal for general “walkaround use or travel. (In fact, Olympus said that with her on your camera, you never miss a photo opportunity, perhaps begging the question why the company still makes other goals.)

Like all superzoom 14-150mm uses a complex optical formula, with 15 elements in 11 groups including 3 aspherical elements (one ED glass is) to correct the aberrations. But unlike others, is an objective rather light, tipping the scales at less than 10 ounces. It is relatively small too – Olympus suggests that the volume was reduced by 35% compared to its analog digital SLR lens – the maintenance of the Pen series’ emphasis on portability. The autofocus system has been designed to meet the demands of filming, and uses only two elements focusing lens that promises fast and silent AF. There is a circular aperture to give smooth fuzzy environments, but in what becomes a kind of trend line of the pen, the hood is an option.

A missing feature, however, is integrated into the optical stabilization, simply because Olympus uses stabilizing the housing for its cameras Pen. This means that owners of Panasonic G Series will not receive any form of stabilization at all with that goal, which is an important consideration for a relatively long slow zoom. This is the main difference from the most obvious alternative, Panasonic Lumix G Vario own HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 OIS, but the increased complexity of objective results stabilized at a hefty price tag. Let’s see how the Olympus realizes.

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Nikon D3S

When the Nikon D3 was launched in August 2007, it had an immediate impact on the DSLR market, and not only in the professional sector. The D3 was Nikon’s first DSLR with an FX (full frame) CMOS sensor, but its major selling point, in the minds of many photographers at the time, was its unparalleled image quality at high ISO settings. With the D3, photographers could shoot at ISO settings up to 6400 without a significant penalty in noise, and in a pinch, even go up to ISO 25,600 (equivalent) – unheard of at the time. This versatility, coupled with a very capable AF system and rugged, weatherproof build, did much to reverse Nikon’s declining fortunes in the professional DSLR market. Professional Canon users, many of whom were disillusioned by the seemingly endless problems that plagued the flagship EOS 1D Mark III at the time, flocked to the D3 in large numbers. In the process, Nikon mounted a formidable challenge to Canon in the sports and action segment of the pro marketplace.

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Telephoto zoom lens incorporating Sigma’s original Optical Stabiliser

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Sigma UK has announced its APO 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM optically stabilized lens will be available soon in Sony and Pentax mounts. Currently available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts, the Pentax version will start shipping from May 21, 2010 followed by the Sony version from May 28, 2010 at a suggested retail price of £766.30.

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Digital SLR History 101 In mid-2000 Canon rocked the digital SLR camera world with the introduction of the EOS D30, its large-area 3.25-megapixel CMOS image sensor and unbelievable $2999 street price. Canon made it clear that the D30 was not a “professional” camera yet it still competed with pro dSLR cameras costing five times as much. The next evolution came with the EOS D60 in early 2002 — Canon doubled the resolution with a 6-megapixel CMOS sensor, a more robust AF system and image processor and lowered the price to $2399. The D60 was so popular that dealers had a difficult time keeping them in stock, most were sold before they even got to the store. At the PMA show in Las Vegas in March 2003 Canon announced their most affordable digital SLR yet, the EOS 10D with an estimated $1500 street price. The EOS 10D has an even faster AF system than the D60 and was the first dSLR to use Canon’s new DIGIC image processor. And now, just six months behind the 10D, Canon is launching their super-affordable EOS Digital Rebel SLR with a street price of just $999 — and that includes the EF-S 18-55mm zoom lens.

The “magic” $1000 price mark for digital SLRs has been broken like the sound barrier and Canon is positioning the EOS Digital Rebel as “the digital SLR for everyone.” These cameras will be an instant hit with those wanting a digital camera that works the same as their 35mm SLR, and dealers will no doubt sell them as fast as Canon can make them. And Canon is planning on making a lot of them. They announced at the London press event that production was set at an amazing 70,000 units a month. The Digital Rebel may not be black, but don’t let the silver-colored body fool you, this isn’t some cheap knock-off. It’s loaded with state of the art imaging technology and is sure to please both novice and seasoned photographers alike.

The EOS Digital Rebel incorporates a large-area 6.3 megapixel CMOS sensor with Canon’s exclusive DIGIC Image Processor for maximum camera performance as well as direct connectivity to several Canon Bubble Jet Direct printers and Card Photo Printers. Advanced camera features include a very fast, wide area 7-point autofocus system for precise focusing; 2.5 frames per second drive speed in 4-frame bursts, JPEG or simultaneous RAW + JPEG capture settings; an ISO range of 100–1600; manual white balance mode; selectable color space options including Adobe RGB and sRGB; a scrollable 10x zoom playback mode; and a Plug and Play USB interface.

The EOS Digital Rebel is compatible with more than 50 Canon EF-series lenses including the new EF-S lenses. The advanced AF system’s 7 focusing points are conveniently superimposed on the viewfinder, cover a wide area for superb precision, and are manually selectable for a high degree of control. Ideal focus is achieved whether camera orientation is vertical or horizontal, with moving, still or off-center subjects, and even in low light/low contrast situations. An Intelligent Orientation Sensor to detect whether the camera is positioned horizontally or vertically and uses that information to improve autofocus and exposure metering accuracy and enables the camera to automatically rotate vertical format images during playback.

The Digital Rebel’s shutter speeds range from 1/4,000 of a second to 30 seconds plus Bulb, while a built-in motor drive enables the camera to capture 2.5 frames per second in continuous shooting mode for bursts of up to four shots. There are 12 shooting modes including Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Auto Depth-of-Field AE and Manual as well as Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Scene and Flash Off.

Canon’s exclusive 35-zone Evaluative metering links to the active focusing point and is the default metering pattern in AE modes, while center-weighted average metering is automatically selected in Manual mode. Central-area partial metering (measuring 9.5% of the picture area) is available on demand in Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Auto Depth-of-Field AE and Manual.

Canon’s new compact EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens – created exclusively for the Digital Rebel and available only in the Digital Rebel Kit – approximates a 28-90mm zoom lens (in 35mm format). By reducing the distance from the rear of the lens to the imaging sensor and reducing the size of the image circle to accommodate the camera’s imaging sensor size, the lens produces high image quality with superb resolution at all focal lengths. The new lens is also smaller and lighter than conventional lenses because of the shorter backfocus distance. Similarly, the newly developed Canon Zoom Lens EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM covers a 35mm equivalent zoom range of approximately 90-320mm when used with the Digital Rebel. Together, these two lenses provide 35mm-equivalent zoom coverage from 28mm to 320mm.

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EOS Digital Rebel Features:

* Canon EF lens mount, compatible with all Canon EF including EF-S lenses

* 6.3 megapixel (effective) CMOS image sensor, RGB primary filter

* 3072 x 2048 pixel 24-bit JPEG and 36-bit RAW file formats. RAW files include an embedded JPEG that is quickly extracted with the supplied software

* Fast, Wide-area TTL AF with 7 focusing points, manual or auto selectable.

* One shot AF, AI Servo AF with focus prediction, AI Focus AF, and manual focus modes.

* Canon DIGIC image processor speeds up image processing, camera functions and improves image quality

* Full range of exposure modes: Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Depth-of-Field AE, Programmed AE with modes for Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Portrait, and Sports, and full Manual

* 35-zone TTL metering, Evaluative (linked to all focusing points), Center weighted average, or 9.5% central-area spot metering

* White Balance: Auto, six presets and Manual color temperature

* Continuous Drive mode: 4 frames at 2.5 fps (1/250 second or faster)

* Shutter speeds: 30 to 1/4,000 seconds, plus Bulb

* Eye level TTL viewfinder with diopter adjustment, illuminated AF points, depth-of-field preview and detailed information display.

* Auto exposure bracketing: -/+2 EV in 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV increments

* 1.8 inch, color TFT LCD, 118,000 pixels, 5 levels of brightness

* Playback image zoom 1.5x-10x in 5 steps with scrolling

* ISO sensitivity range: 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1,600

* Built-in E-TTL popup flash with red-eye reduction.

* Hot shoe for Canon EX Speedlites

* CompactFlash Type II card slot, Microdrive & FAT-32 compatible

* I/O ports: USB, Video Out (NTSC or PAL), N3 remote control socket

* High capacity Li-ion rechargeable battery and compact rapid charger included

* Direct Print to Canon CP-100/200/300, Bubble Jet Direct and PictBridge compatible printers

* Optional BG-E1 Battery Grip holds two BP-511 battery packs and adds vertical grip,shutter release and
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