Monthly Archives: January 2010
New Canon Cameras + Say Aah…
- 12:36pm THIS IS WHAT I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! > RT @electronistaweb > Canon may have 60D, new Rebel with swivel screens > j.mp/apPaQB #
- 1:18pm My favorite new song ;) Trey Songz – Say Aah ft. Fabolous youtu.be/Z__FHAG1Jk8 #
New Canon Cameras Rumor!!!…
My coworker Ed just told me about new Canon cameras that are rumored to be coming out.
Here are the specs from CanonRumors: "60D & New Rebel"
60D Specs
– Articulating screen
– Metal body, similar To50D
– Upgraded 15.1mp APS-C Sensor
– 720p/1080p Video at 30fps
– Electronic Level
– New battery & battery grip
– Price about $ 1190
550D/600D Specs
– Articulating screen
– Body smaller than 500D
– Upgraded 15.1mp APS-C Sensor
– 720p Video at 30fps
– Price about $ 799
Here’s another article from electronista: "Canon may have 60D, new Rebel with swivel screens"
I’m really really excited!!!… These are the features that I’ve been waiting for… An articulating screen and video!!!… Dang!!!… I can’t wait…
[UPDATE]
I found another article on TFTS website: "New Canon EOS 60D, Rebel To Have Swivel Screens?"
They state: Canon is due to make new announcements about its products for 2010 at the PMA Photography Expo in Anaheim, California on February 20th.
[UPDATE]
I found another article on Photo Rumors website: "Canon 60D and 550D/600D rumored specs"
They state: Canon is expected to have an announcement on February 9th. Not sure if those cameras will be part of the announcement. Canon will not be part of PMA, but I believe they will still have some new products next month.
Pinoy Food on TV + Fine…
Fungi
This weekend, I found these fungi growing on a dead tree trunk behind our storage.
Blackout Photos…
Photos from the 3.5 hour blackout we had:
Excellent Camera Tutorials…
I’m sitting here under candle light since our whole neighborhood has had a total blackout for more than 1.5 hours. I was just about to post a journal entry when the power went out, so I lost everything :( I’m on my laptop now (running on batteries), so I’ll try to remember what I previously typed…
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If you have been following my journal, you probably know that I have been researching a new DSLR camera with a swivel screen and/or a new lens. While I was researching, I found a website that had tons of video tutorial for my camera. The website lbguides.com doesn’t have videos for every camera, but luckily for me they have videos for both my Canon Digital Rebel XSI and Canon PowerShot A650IS.
For the XSI they have three many sections:
1. Getting Started: Learn about your camera’s basic features and some quick tips. (2 videos)
2. Scenes: Learn how to optimize the camera for specific scenes. (18 videos)
3. Functions: Learn how to set specific functions, e.g., delete, flash, etc. (30 videos!!!)
I went through several of the videos and learned more about ISO, spot metering and white balance than I learned from reading the manuals that came with the cameras. Now that I have a better grasp on how to set those up on the camera and I’m so surprised how much better some of my photos, especially indoor photos and pet photos looks.
With that said, I think I will put off getting a new camera (unless Canon comes out with a DSLR with swivel screen)… stick with my Canon XSI and keep practicing with it… With that said… hehe… I did buy some accessories for it.
First, I got an inexpensive Vivitar flash. I think it’ll greatly help my indoor photo with lighting, since the camera’s built in flash is way too harsh. I can direct the light up or to the side for an indirect flash. I’m hoping that this coupled with my new found knowledge of white balance will greatly improve my indoor photography.
Second, I bought an inexpensive prime lens; the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens. It was under a $100 which is pretty good for a lens (I think) and I saw some really nice photographs on Flickr using this lens. So I’ll keep practicing with my camera and stick with it for a bit.
Blackout…
- 6:13pm Whoa!!! Total BLACKOUT in our neighborhood. It’s really spooky outside. Luckily we have a wind up flashlight. #
- 6:21pm Blackout!!! flic.kr/p/7y9acz #
- 9:10pm Candle lit dinner… … with my Mom!… Hehe. 3 hours… still no power… so I went to Footlong to get some sandwiches… #
- 9:40pm Yeay… Power back on after a 3.5 hour blackout… #
- 10:40pm is Safewaying… and they are playing Vienna Calling by Falco… #