Digital Cameras

Samsung HMX-Q10 VS Sony DCR-SX45 Camcorder

Both camcorders are of the same class, both make movies at standard Resolution (Not high definition) Sony offers little better zoom, other things are almost same. There are mixed reviews about the battery life of both camcorders and it lasts for 1 hour while making movie however you can plug it in and use it for as long as you want. I would recommend Sony for few reasons mentioned below.... READ MORE

Samsung HMX-Q10 HD Camcorder Pros Cons Review

Conclusion:

Overall, this camcorder offers much for the price you pay. Very compact, full HD and offers SD card storage. Camera is very good for well lit locations in weddings and while traveling. Advantages and disadvantages are as follows..... READ MORE

Sharpening in Photoshop Tutorial with Images

I use two sharpening methods in Adobe Photoshop to sharpen my pictures, one is in the first screen that appear for every RAW image when you open it in Adobe Photoshop..... READ MORE

Canon 40D vs 60D the major differences

I am a professional photographer and used both 40D and 60D. I was very happy with my 40D until I had some hands on experience with 60D. I was so amazed how different it was than 40D..... READ MORE

How to add Sharpness to photos

Razor sharp pictures look extremely attractive to eyes and everyone wants such pictures to be taken. Please check few tips and tricks for getting sharp pictures..... READ MORE

How to photograph a waterfall or running water

Slower shutter is the answer, for newbie, set your shutter speed on ATV (Shutter Priority Mode) in Camera in which you can manually set the shutter to desired speed, its better if you have a tripod handy because if you don’t your picture might get blurred. I have tried while hand holding my camera and got perfect shots at 1/15 seconds but my lens had Image Stabilization..... READ MORE

What ISO I use and why

Answer: The lowest the better

I normally use ISO 100 with my most shots for best quality images, lowest ISO need is only in low light, I try to control it with indirect lighting like bounce flash, however sometimes I have to use higher ISO to capture more light in an image. I try my best not to use higher ISO because it compromise image quality however I use it when I have immense need like in indoor where light is pretty low..... READ MORE

Why shooting in Raw is important? JPEG Vs RAW

A RAW file is uncompressed image with all the details it captures directly whereas JPEG is a compressed formatted picture that might look as good as RAW on camera LCD however it is of low quality (Because its compressed to small size). That is the main reason for SLR to have a file in RAW format. There are many point and shoot digital cameras that are offering RAW format too, consider buying them because it will help you al-lot for post production..... READ MORE

Difference and comparison between Canon Powershot S95 vs Nikon Coolpix S9100

Depends upon your priorities both cameras offer some features that can attract different users. If you want to save money then go for Nikon S9100 its an excellent camera however if you need more professional and advanced features
with more manual control then spend $100 more and purchase Canon S95.... READ MORE

Canon Rebel T1i EOS 500D VS NIKON D3100

Conclusion:

Both cameras are available on similar prices where Nikon D3100 offers a larger sensor, better color depth, and continuous focusing for videos. On the other hand the Canon Rebel T1i (EOD 500D) has slightly better shooting speed, Megapixels and a built in focusing motor due to which you can use all sort of low priced lenses with it. If you are intended to make videos from your DSLR then D3100 is a better pick due to the auto-focusing during video making however on the other hand if you are looking forward to increase your lens base then AFS lenses would be very expensive for you, its better to stick to Canon T1i..... READ MORE