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The A55 (with the cheapest A33) is the first camera SLT translucent mirror on the market. This bleeding edge technology brings with it a veritable plethora of benefits, obviously the ability to shoot continuously at 10fps incredible.

It’s worth saying again: it is (count em ‘) ten 16.2MP full-size plans. Each. Second. Factor in the turbo, laser accurate autofocus and you have a heck of a speed demon, ideal for hanging away from moving subjects like football players, birds in flight, etc..

Huh? Noisy? Nah
The picture quality is excellent. Sony Digital SLRs used to get flak for the poor noise control, but the A55 may be pushed to the sensitivity range of ISO and still produce good results. The colors are natural, detail is strong and thus the pictures are just as good as those produced by a digital camera from midrange.

The A55 is not without a trick pony, either. There is his ability to shoot 1080i video format AVCHD fine at 25 or 50 fps with stereo sound, a clever automatic HDR, integrated GPS for geotagging and Sony devilishly clever panning mode, which lets you effortlessly create epic multi-shot panoramic display in seconds. You can even do it in 3D – as long as you have the correct type of TV to watch it again.

SteadyShot image stabilization body is a nice touch, because it means you get anti-shake tech with any goal you bolt onto the A55. It is ideal for optimum clarity without a tripod.

Light or fragile?
The fact that Sony has packed it all in a lightweight and compact makes the A55 even more impressive. Some might call the plasticky build quality – and it is true that there are many things placky – but he is strong enough by the standards of mid-range DSLR.

The screen is also mightily impressive. Sharpness 921.000-dot LCD can be tilted in any direction, it is clear and sufficiently clear to be perfectly usable on the outside on a sunny day.

There is no optical viewfinder, because the A55 is a TLS rather than a digital SLR camera. You can use the electronic viewfinder to give you a view through the lens, and is a perfect condition – but it can not correspond to actually have a proper optical viewfinder.

It’s a shame, but certainly does not have enough shine off this fantastic snapper dropping a star.

Today, LCD screen has become a very important part of a digital camera. In fact, in some models of cameras, the LCD is already in the viewfinder that people can use to adjust the settings and previewing an image. As such, this part must be properly managed if it stays free of scratches and dust.

As always prevention is better to make sure your digital camera and its LCD screen is in good condition for a long time. You should keep in mind that this component where you preview images is delicate as glass. For this reason, the fingers should never touch the screen as much as possible, because even a little pressure can cause damage.

An important consideration for those who have digital cameras where the LCD does not have coverage or not such retraction is to obtain a non-abrasive cleaner and case. This will help protect against scratches and fingerprints.

When cleaning your camera lens or only use a microfiber cloth other. Remember to turn off the camera before. You can use cleaning solutions on the market, but make sure it does not contain ammonia. At home, you can create your own solution by mixing distilled water 50/50 and isopropyl alcohol.

A word of caution when using cleaning solutions is to ensure that no water or liquid left on the screen. Experts suggest not to spray the solution on the screen but rather dampen the cloth with the solution before applying it on the LCD.

Another trick is to use a protective film known as guard or shield. This is normally made from polycarbonate filters and is designed to protect your LCD screen from dirt, dust and shock. It is available in different sizes depending on the device you use and it fits snugly on your screen with the plastic tabs. And as it remains in place, you do not need to regularly adjust your screen on the camera.

The screen protector is available for digital cameras, laptops, mobile phones especially the iPhone has a touch screen and electronic games like the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS. Another advantage of this tool is its ability to reduce glare and reflection that makes it easy for you to capture your favorite pictures, even under the sun.

There is also another product called hood which can also protect your LCD screen. This attachment usually just above the screen to cover the sun and prevent blatant. You can buy this camera or the shops of camera manufacturers. Some even come in the foldable type.

Or you can always create your own using cardboard cover LCD. Take appropriate measures first and then design one according to what suits you.

So never ignore the screen of your digital camera LCD because it serves a good cause. He deserves to be protected during use and even when not in use then are the owner of a loaded camera and you can be sure to keep your favorite device for many years.

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Red Rock Micro today announced an electronic viewfinder. And no, I will not bitch about it because I think it’s a product with high potential. Of course, it is still vaporware until it is released, as the microphone distance (and all product prototypes in my garage), but the concept and the spec sheet look promising. And admittedly, it is an indispensable part for each platform!

Its price is extremely aggressive. For a little over a Z-Finder, you get something that is much better and more flexible. By pressing the button add to cart NoBrains is a point of view of costs.

I am also very interested in the advanced help features they are hinting about. I guess it will zebras and other tools cons to help focusing. What ever it is, he will be welcome! I wonder how we will control these features because I could not find the buttons on the images (or an HDMI cable for that matter).

In the press release, it looks like a very solid product. My only concern is the scaling of the HDMI signal to match the 1, 2 point LCD. Most hammers do a crappy job, but I guess we do not know how good it is once it is released.

Now, please, give us a realistic ship date!

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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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-Light Output with a powerful guide number of 61.
-Designed to work with all popular devices.
-Illumination covers a focal length of 24mm to 105mm. (Also covers 17mm when the built in wide panel is used).
-Advanced features such as flash and modeling of wireless TTL flash are included.

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new ELECTRONIC FLASH EF SUPER-610 DG.

The EF-610 DG SUPER features a powerful Guide Number of 61 and is designed to work with the latest systems TTL auto exposure from all popular digital SLR cameras and film. The auto zoom function automatically sets the optimum illumination angle in accordance with the lens focal length in a range from 24mm to 105mm. When the high-Wide Panel is used, the flash can cover an angle of 17mm. For bounce flash, the flash head can be tilted 90 degrees to 180 degrees left or right by 90 degrees. It can also be tilted down by 7 degrees allowing ease of use for close-up photography. Among the advanced features of this flash is a modeling flash function, multi pulse flash, TTL wireless flash, FP (high speed) flash mode, flash on second curtain sync and manual, which allows the photographer to adjust the flash output by up to eight stops. Auto Power-Off automatically shuts off the LCD screen to help save battery power. When the flash is fully charged, the light is “ready” a confirmation will be issued.

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The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM.
The successor of the APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM, introduced on the market in July 2005, this new
lens offers the latest optical design technologies.

This large aperture optical zoom capabilities Sigma OS (Optical Stabilizer) and weatherproof
design throughout for use in harsh conditions. One and two SLD glass elements are used to FLD
maximum correction of chromatic aberrations.

The lens coating super multi-layer coating reduces flare and
persistence, and lens design incorporates an inner focusing and inner zooming system to ensure
sharp images throughout the zoom range. Improved optical performance provides an excellent
buoyancy correction of sagittal coma, and provides ultra-high resolution, comparable to a fixed focal length
objective. OS function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than otherwise
otherwise possible.

This system allows TV-hand photograph. The inclusion of HSM
(Hyper Sonic Motor) ensures quiet speed and high-AF, while allowing full time manual focus override.
The rounded 9 blades diaphragm creates an attractive blur away from areas of the image sharpness.
The addition of APO TELE CONVERTER option produces an ultra telephoto zoom with A

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Last week, I listed my photography equipment. This week I thought I could write about the process of decision making I used to decide to buy one of the lenses.

The first time I had the privilege of holding and looking through a Canon 300mm f/2.8 I was hooked. It’s a double collegiate swimming. I watched the competition’s 10-meter diving when a press photographer sat down beside me and started taking pictures of the competition. One comment led to another and the next thing I knew I wanted the camera and lens and take photographs that divers. I do not know if any of the pictures I took were already printed in the newspaper, but from that moment I wanted a 300mm f/2.8.

Unfortunately, when I was a child in college and three in high school. There was no way I could afford such an expensive lens, so I opted for a 300mm f/4L Canon FD. I praise the f/2.8 model a couple of times, but the f/4L is a great goal and I was very happy with it.

This is the current model F/2.8L Canon 300mm IS USM. A superb piece of equipment.

Recently, I decided it was time to buy a new 300mm lens and my first thought was to buy the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM. Emotion and pleasure potential of opening the box of f/2.8 L side, common sense tells me that I must also take into account the f/4L. As you know, common sense often gets in the way of fun, but now I had a difficult decision. I do not expect everyone to agree with my decision, nor that all should come to the same conclusion if they considered the same factors. However, it is the process I went through to decide which lens to buy. Your process may be different.

Why do I need a 300mm lens?

My first love of photography is nature photography and if you want to take pictures of birds and wildlife without scaring them away, a goal long term is essential. This was the easiest part of the process. I needed a 300mm lens – at least that’s what I said to my wife.

Price

By comparing the price of both lenses is easy. The f / 2.8 L, depending on where you look, around $ 4400 plus taxes and / or shipping. The f/4L USM is $ 1270. Since I do not work for a newspaper or magazine and not an employer to purchase the target for me, price is an important consideration. Through a series of circumstances (some call it luck) I had saved enough to buy the f2.8. However, I could choose to spend all my savings on photography f2.8 affected or purchase the f/4L and have money left over for other “toys.” The f/4L won on price.

Physical Size

If you will be involved in nature photography, you’ll eventually get out of town and the car. Remove lens and all your other gear through rugged terrain is not the same as laying around the margin of a football field. Mountains, lakes, marshes, woods are commonplace. The f/4L weighs 2.0 pounds and is 8.7 “long and 3.5 cm in diameter. The f/2.8 weighs 5.7 pounds and is 9.8″ long and 5 cm in diameter. The difference is 3.7 pounds significant when added to all other devices – a tripod, a camera, other objectives, etc. f/4L won it goes.

Max Aperture

The f/2.8 is much faster than f/4L but only by a stop. Can we stop to overcome the advantage of price and size of f / 4L?

I’m not a sports photographer so it is unlikely that I’ll never be fast action shooting at low light inside stadiums or fields, illuminated at night. However, the best moments of shooting for wildlife are early morning and late at night to shoot in low light is a strong possibility.

When I fell in love with the f/2.8, digital SLRs are not widely available (the EOS cameras had not been introduced) and photograph of the film was still king. My film of choice then was Kodachrome 64. There were things you could use to “push” the film, but for the most part, ASA 64 was the fastest, you can use and maintain excellent image quality. At this speed, a goal which was a stop faster was a big deal. Today, the lowest ISO on my Canon 7D is 100. I can easily increase the ISO two stops to 400 with little or no deterioration in IQ. Therefore, I can get shutter speeds with today f/4L I could with the help of Kodachrome 64 mm f / 2,8 which makes it even more difficult to justify the difference of over $ 3,000.

There is also the issue of my camera being with a cropped sensor compared to full-frame sensor from my old Canon F-1 but it’s the same with both lenses.

Ultimately, I bought the Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM. You can have different considerations and you can buy, or if you want to buy the f/2.8, but I’m very happy with the f/4L. Besides, I can always rent an f/2.8 so I really need to use one. I will look into the lens in a few weeks when I used it enough to really make if it is not.

Since I do not have a lens f2.8L for visual comparison, for this photo, I placed my 70-200mm f/2.8 L lens next to the 300 f/4L USM. As you can see, they are similar in size and 300 mm is actually 1.2 pounds lighter.

In photography, silver, or lack thereof, is often our primary consideration, but even if we can afford what we think about the purchase, using a disciplined approach, decision-making process before buying is always helpful.

Wish List

As promised, here is my wish list, in no particular order. Keep in mind that it is dynamic and may still have elements added.

- Second camera body – I want a 5D Mark II, but I may decide to get the T2i or 60D instead. Both have advantages – 5DMark II has a sensor size and a great camera. The T2i and 60D have the same sensor as my 7D. I could also buy two of the 60D and have money left over for the money it would take to buy the 5D Mark II.
-Filters – I’ve never been a big user of filters, because I do not pay top dollar for the glasses, then put another piece of glass on them. However, there are three that seem essential – a circular polarizing filter and two neutral density filters – an optical density 0.9 or 3-stop filter and an optical density of 1.8 or 6-stop filter .
- Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Wide Angle Lens – Yes, I have a 24-105 zoom, but I like to have a primary objective which is equivalent to a 50mm lens with a full frame sensor.
- II Speedlite Flash Canon 580EX

I’m sure this list will grow, but these are items that I think most often.

Keep in mind that equipment does not take pictures. Anyone can take photos badly with the best equipment available. Only good photographers can take good pictures or large.

Photo credits (in order of appearance)
- “Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM” by corvo72corvo on Flickr Creative Commons.
- “Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM” by Steve Russell

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Jordi Brinkman, Product Manager for Nikon Europe, says: “The exciting new D7000 is the ideal next camera for D-SLR owners who want to further indulge their passion for photography with a camera that boasts more advanced features providing creative power. It has a new image sensor, EXPEED 2, AF system and metering sensor to ensure great performance in a highly durable body. In fact, it has everything you need in your next SLR but in a size you wouldn’t expect.”

Exceptional image quality
The D7000 includes a range of new features to ensure superior image quality including 16.2 effective megapixels with the newly developed Nikon DX format CMOS image sensor. The camera boasts a new image-processing engine, EXPEED 2, which delivers higher image quality, higher speed processing and multiple functions with more power. And the D7000’s increased ISO sensitivity (100-6400, extendable up to 25600) ensures exceptional detail with minimal noise when capturing fast moving subjects or in poor light situations, even without the flash.

Outstanding reliability
The D7000’s bright Glass Pentaprism Viewfinder with approximate 100% frame coverage and 0.94x magnification gives you the most precise view and focus of any scene, and it is always ready when you are with a shutter speed of 1/8000s, tested to 150,000 cycles. What is more, the camera is protected by magnesium alloy top and rear covers and has durable sealing against dust and moisture so it is prepared for even the most testing of situations.

When it comes to storage, the D7000 again provides you with maximum reliability. The twin SD memory card slots allow for added storage capacity and give you the freedom to manage your images and video in the way you want to either by saving more of them, keeping different formats separate or always having backup space when you need it.

Enhanced performance
The D7000’s newly developed AF system featuring 39 focus points, including 9 cross-type sensors in the centre, gives you the sharpest focus, no matter where your subject is in the frame. And with Nikon’s new 2,016 pixel RGB metering sensor to enhance the effectiveness of the Scene Recognition System, plus High Speed Continuous shooting capability at 6FPS, you can be sure to capture incredibly accurate, high-quality images every time.

Full-HD D-Movie with AF-F mode
The D7000 has direct access to a movie record button so you can capture footage in full HD (1080p) with greater ease. The AF-F gives continuous focus during movie recording, which is captured using MPEG4 AVC/H.264 compression, and has a stereo microphone jack for quality sound recording. This means superior image quality and operability when using the D-Movie function.

The D7000s built-in movie editing functions also give you the freedom to chose the start and end points of your footage and switch to selected frames for capturing still images without relying on a computer – letting you edit and share your films quickly and easily.read the original nikon d7000

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The Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L (around $ 2,499) is a unique and never before has such an extreme tilt angle shift lens wild / was available on a digital SLR.

Kudos to Canon for the construction of such a lens is a revolutionary exotic “first”. In early 2010, Nikon has nothing comparable, most Nikon tilt / shift being the 24mm f/3.5.

Architecture and landscape photographers in particular should be the review of this lens.

A major overhaul is in DAP as compared to the review of the Canon 17-40 and 16-35 zooms.
Solves problems without any objective can

The 17/4L Canon is expensive, but if I buy a lens tilt / shift, it would probably be my first choice because it is unique. Although expensive, it is a great value, because no other lens offers its capabilities.

The displacement capacity and low distortion of 17/4L architecture means that shooters have a very powerful tool at their disposal to create professional quality images. Landscape shooters will also benefit, with the possibility of moving away distractions and control depth of field through angle.

The ultra-wide viewing angle lets you take pictures of small spaces in a way that has hitherto been impossible without a camera. Think inside buildings (kitchens, churches, etc.), the exterior architecture, etc.

The Canon 17mm f/4L is reviewed in depth in DAP.

A standard (not change) ultra fisheye could be used with the correct software perspective, but with a large quantity of the harvest and the loss of resolution.
offers tilt Canon’t change /

Canon lenses available tilt / shift a number of years, including the f/3.5 24mm, 45mm f/2.8L f/2.8 L and the 90mm. In 2009, Canon introduced the 24mm f/3.5L II and 17mm f/4L.
Build quality and ergonomics

Build quality is very high. The 17/4L is almost exactly the same size as the TS-E II 24/3.5L, that is to say that this goal is fairly large, in agreement with the tilt and shift functionality.

The 17/4L weighs with sunscreen and hats to 897g (2 pounds). By comparison, weighs 815g and II 24/3.5L original weighs 625g 24/3.5L. This extra weight is not relevant in light of its purpose-built features, kudos to Canon for making the lens big enough to do the job well done.

There is no sun visor. This is very close to a fisheye rectilinear reflect the functions of slope and displacement at 17mm.
Buttons and controls

I found the tilt and shift very easy to use. They are much improved over the (original) Canon TS-E 24/3.5L. The issues I found are a bit tight when rotating squeeze past the viewfinder on the Canon 5D Mark II.

The 17/4L offers an amazing 12mm of passage, traditionally the absolute maximum for longer focal lengths, it is surprising to see it available on a 17mm lens! One would have expected and readily accepted a reasonable limit of 10mm or even 8mmm the shift, but to offer 12mm is amazing.

The tilt mechanism can be rotated to any angle independent shift, allowing an unprecedented versatility, something simply not possible with a Nikon tilt shift lens /, although this offer has SuperRotators Hartblei possibility first. It is easier to use Canon’s movements due to the smaller lens and front / rear shift mechanism.

Examples
The comprehensive review has many examples of much larger sizes. Examples of features are below.

The benefit change

The shift function can eliminate the disorder, or be used to “glue” a picture for a better resolution.

Not shown is the use of tilt, which may distort the plane of sharpness of the depth of field much more.

Unshifted (zeroed)

Shifted up (“rise”)

Stitched image, approximately 30 megapixels

Conclusions

My full review of DAP covers much more, including vignetting, distortion, flare and examples.

The 17/4L is unique in being both an ultra wide angle and tilt of the lens / delay, so some photographers could legitimately consider a camera accessory for the lens.

Based on what I observed in actual field shots, and its unique capabilities, I never hesitated to give the 17 / 4L my highest recommendation.

You can get the B & H Photo 17/4L, thank you for using these links.

See also my list of recommended gear and Canon lenses, and the pages of speed.
Learn more about Canon lenses

For in-depth reviews of lenses that fit Canon cameras (Nikon and others), subscribe to Diglloyd Advanced Photography (DAP).

DAP is not only about the lenses, these cameras and technology and to better images, written to be affordable for beginners, but valuable for professionals. The new material is constantly added, so sign up now!
Learn more about the Zeiss ZE for Canon

You can read an overview and mini reviews here. For in-depth coverage on line Zeiss ZE, see the Guide Zeiss ZF/ZF.2/ZE.

The guide has many examples of a much higher resolution, with real-crop pixels for each objective, in most cases, several pages of examples per glass. The new material is added regularly said the guide, so sign up now!

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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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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