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Remote capture enables a photographer to remotely fire a camera from a computer. This allows for the images to be immediately saved on the computer and viewed on the computer's screen. Often used...
Canon has long been recognized as a leader in the world of camera technology, but that does not mean these units always operate flawlessly. In order to get the most from their cameras, owners need...
The Canon S3 IS Powershot digital camera has overall good reliability, but as with all electronic equipment, it can have its problems. Operating the S3 IS's quality auto-focus mechanism and...
The Canon Powershot A630 is a point-and-shoot, one-touch zoom camera, designed for the photographer who wants the ease of digital cameras---but with some extra bells and whistles. The Powershot...
Wide angle zoom lenses are a popular choice for photographers who shoot landscapes, cityscapes, and architecture. Photographers who use the Canon 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 10D, and Rebel X series, have...
Amateur photographers usually only rely on their flash units when their subject is otherwise too dark to be photographed. A more experienced photographer understands that a flash can be used in a...
Tokina is a Japanese, third-party camera lens manufacturer that produces lenses for major camera companies including Canon. Lenses manufactured and sold by Tokina are intended to be used with...
The Canon Canonet 28 is a 35mm rangefinder-type camera released in 1971, and remained in production until 1976. The camera was compact and provided a lot of manual control, including stepless...
The Canon EOS Rebel G is an advanced 35mm film camera, designed for the photographer who wants the look of film with the bells and whistles of the digital age. The Rebel G is similar to other...
Canon digital cameras can be quickly connected to your computer for ease of transferring images, direct printing and for setting the camera's functions. Once the provided software program has been...
Low maximum aperture standard zoom lenses are among the most popular options for photographers, and those who shoot Canon DSLRs have several excellent choices in this category. The Sigma 24-70 and...
Wide angle lenses for digital SLRs have changed since the days of film, in part because the APS-C sensors used on the sub-$2,000 SLRs crop the image by a factor of 1.6. This means that a 10mm wide...
A Photography Instructor discuses how to choose a camera to shoot architecture.
The 18-200 lens, which both Nikon and Canon offer to their customers, is the most popular "all-in-one" lens in either company's inventory. Nikon introduced its first, in November 2005. Canon,...
This era has brought so many technological advances. One of them is the digital camera. Digital cameras allow you to take lovely, colorful photos on a memory card. Now, they are affordable and...
Canon DLSR cameras are an ideal tool for the aspiring amateur photographer. They offer interchangeable lenses and high-image resolution, plus an image viewfinder with LED displays. The viewfinders...
While photographers can mix-and-match mechanical components like lenses with relatively little worry---provided the tools can physically fit together---swapping electronic components can be a bit...
In 2008, the annual sales for Canon were $44.9 million worldwide, according to the company's annual report. Digital cameras are amongst the many products popular with consumers. Canon digital...
Canon manufactures a wide variety of well-known printer products. The BJC series is a popular line for consumers to use in small offices or at home. There are several quick fixes that can save you...
If you're looking to buy photographic equipment for your new digital SLR camera, choosing lenses can be quite confusing. Canon, Sigma and Tamron are all experienced manufacturers of high-quality...
Can't seem to choose between the Canon 10-22mm lens and the Sigma 10-20mm lens? While they are similar, there are a few differences between each lens that may make your decision easier on which...
The Canon Speedlite 430 EX Flash is an external light source for Canon digital cameras. According to Canon.com, this flash is compatible with all Canon Electro-Optical System (EOS) cameras,...
The EOS Rebel 2000 is one of Canon's 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) cameras that form the budget portion of its Electro-Optical System (EOS) product line. Originally released in 1999, the Rebel...
Digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras allow photographers the flexibility of using different lenses. Some lenses, like the 50 mm, have a fixed focal length; other lenses, like the EF 17-40mm,...
Canon is not only a leading manufacturer in the professional camera market, but also produces some of the most popular consumer cameras in the world. The Canon PowerShot A630 is a popular...
Canon released its PowerShot A310 digital camera in 2004 as the entry-level digital camera to its consumer line of cameras. It is a 3.2 megapixel camera with a subcompact design and the ability to...
Before digital video camcorders recorded video to memory cards, hand-held camcorders recorded video to Mini DV cassette tapes. Canon released several models of camcorders for consumer purchase,...
The Canon Rebel XTi presents a wide range of options for the novice and intermediate photographer. The camera's light weight, size and functionality provide photographers with a combination of...
Back in the days of film cameras, it was an accepted fact that medium format, which shot on larger size film, was superior to 35mm film for professional photography. Medium format's larger...
The Canon G9 and Nikon P5100 are top-of-the line compact digital cameras from the two leading camera manufacturers. The G9 has a 12-megapixel sensor, an ISO dial, and a 6x optical zoom. The P5100...
In fall 2009, Nikon announced that it was discontinuing its popular prosumer SLR the D300 and replacing it with the D300S, which increases the shooting speed to seven frames per second from six...
Canon and Nikon are among the leading producers of top quality digital cameras in the world. Two of their competing models, the Nikon D70 and Canon 350D, bring a lot of professional features to...
Camcorders have made great strides in technology the past few years. Two of the most popular high-end camcorders with professionals and amateurs alike, are the Canon XL2 and Panasonic DVX100B....
When it comes to cameras, digital or film, Canon is one of the most recognized and respected names in the business. According to its website, Canon's goal for its line of digital Elph cameras is...
Released just five months apart--September 2006 and February 2007--the Canon Elph 800 and Canon Elph 1000 follow Canon's template for its point-and-shoot digital Elph line--high-end Canon features...
Switching camera brands is an expensive proposition. Different brands have different lens mounts. That means that you may not be able to use your old lenses on your new camera. Fortunately, you...
Canon is one of the leading manufacturers of digital cameras in the world, for both at home consumers and professionals. The Canon S5i is a particular model designed for users who travel and need...
Canon and Nikon are two of the oldest camera manufacturers in Japan. In fact, the two have a shared history; the first Canon camera, the Hansa Canon, released in 1936, was packaged with a Nikon...
Even in the world of high-end digital single-lens reflex (D-SLR) cameras there are different levels that cover everyone from the professional studio photographer to the sports photographer at a...
Most digital single-lens reflex (D-SLR) cameras have features more advanced than their point-and-shoot counterparts. However, not even all D-SLRs are created equal. In its line of D-SLR cameras,...
Sigma's reputation as the cheap alternative to Canon camera equipment seems to extend to the price tags of the Sigma 50-150mm and the Canon 70-200mm lenses. But does the Sigma lens really stand up...
The world of digital SLR cameras is riddled with accessories, one of the most popular being external flashes. Canon, one of the leading manufacturers of digital cameras, with its flagship EOS...
The major question between the Canon 18-55 mm II and the 17-55 mm USM lenses is one of quality and pricing. Examining them side by side, viewing their quality, and their end results can help to...
Within their lines of digital single-lens reflex (D-SLR) cameras, Canon and Nikon offer a wide range of cameras to match the price and function needs of their customers. In 2008, Nikon released...
Long a favorite of amateur and professional photographers, Canon makes cameras that are easy and rewarding to use. Canon has been putting micro processors into cameras since the ground-breaking A1...
Canon offers several different models of speedlight for a variety of applications. Its two top standard style flash models are the 430EX II and the 580EX II. Both are excellent flashes and can be...
The world of digital single-lens reflex (D-SLR) cameras is divided into several subgroups. Those subgroups cover virtually everyone from the professional studio photographer to the soccer mom...
Automobile makers aren't the only ones who update their product lines frequently. Because the technology behind digital single-lens reflex (D-SLR) cameras is always improving, camera...
Canon is one of the camera industry's leading and most respected manufacturers. Whether you are looking for a film camera, a compact digital camera or a digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera,...
The Canon 5D is a digital SLR camera designed for intermediate to advanced users. It features a 12.8 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.5 inch LCD screen, Digic II image processor, nine autofocus points and...