Pentax updates

Written by Noel Christensen in Cameras , Tips & Tricks

Pentax has just released firmware updates for Pentax Q, an update to the camera and one for standard lenses 01 and 02 These updates can be downloaded from Pentax's Danish website .
There is also a software update Silkypix Developer Studio.

Camera update for improved sharpness in the "Fine" and improved stability.
Lens The update also offers enhanced stability.

The update of Silkypix Developer Studio to version 3.0.03 eliminates the problem of red blur in the right side, which sometimes occurred during the processing of DNG files, and provides improved stability in all functions.

Source: Focus Nordic

How to take 3D pictures

Posted by Mads Stenfatt in Articles , Guides , Tips & Tricks

"Play your way and do it as you see fit" is the advice I often received and passed on.

In this article I will briefly outline how to make your own 3D images for viewing on the television that has this option. I make some recommendations on options for the camera, but as with so much else, it's not something to stare blindly at - you can easily achieve unique and amazing results in other ways, just hope that you are aware what doing and why they do it.
I was inspired to go this route in photography since I recently got myself a new television, which was able to show 3D films. This I saw as an exciting opportunity to come out and play with the camera and take pictures in a whole new way.
The technical methods of TV's 3D display will vary somewhat from manufacturer to manufacturer. But basically works the 3D view by TV receives an image that is split into two halves - one that shows the signal for the left eye and a right eye. Then transform your television this signal such that it takes each half, stretching them out to the entire width of the TV and show them "on top" each other. It is this trick in the following we will exploit.
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Photoshop - HDR Images

Written by Sune Dadda Karma Harms in Articles , Guides , Software , Tips & Tricks

Program
Adobe Photoshop CS5

Topic
HDR image

Difficulty
Easy

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Which memory card should I choose?

Written by Noel Christensen in Articles , Guides , Tips & Tricks

Do you already have a digital camera, or considering getting one, so you'll need a memory card to it, whether it's a compact camera, super zoom or a digital SLR.

The market for memory cards for digital cameras is quite large, but is dominated by few big players in the market and some of the largest and most recognized manufacturers are Sandisk and Kingston, both of which provide good products at reasonable prices.

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Software update for mecablitz 58 AF-1 and 48 AF-1

Written by Noel Christensen in Photo Gear , Tips & Tricks

Metz has just released a major software update for its digital flash units mecablitz 58 AF-1 and 48 AF-1. The update adds a new feature that makes it possible to shoot wirelessly without master flash.

Wireless flash photography is becoming increasingly popular among photographers, and Metz-top models meet this trend with two functions. Many SLR cameras with built-in flash has wireless TTL control of the slave flash, which fully supported by Metz. In cameras which do not have this feature provides Metz also has a servo function which makes it possible to use as a creative flash light source into the room. So far, the feature was only available in mecablitz 58 AF-2 digital and 50 AF-1 digital. This update can also mecablitz 58 AF-1 and 48 AF-1 update with this long awaited feature.
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New firmware for Canon EOS 7D

Written by Noel Christensen in Cameras , Tips & Tricks

So it's once again time for a new firmware from Canon, the popular EOS 7D.

We have reached version 1.2.1 contains the following fixes:

Click here to download Canon EOS 7D Firmware Version 1.2.1 from Canon.com

Source: Canon

New firmware for Nikon D700

Written by Noel Christensen in Tips & Tricks

Nikon has released a new firmware for the Nikon D700.

Firmware version 1.02 includes following corrections:
- The automatic white balance setting has been improved.
- There is added support for 64 GB of memory.
- When the ISO sensitivity settings> ISO sensitivity auto control (ISO sensitivity settings - Automatic control of ISO sensitivity) is set to On (On), the adjustment maximum sensitivity (maximum sensitivity) now be specified in increments of 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV according to user preference b1 sensitivity step value (Value for ISO sensitivity step).

Click here to read more about Firmware version 1.02 for Nikon D700 at Nikon.dk

Source: Nikon.dk

New firmware for Nikon D3

Written by Noel Christensen in News , Tips & Tricks

On Nikon's website, it is now possible to download a new firmware for the Nikon D3.

This firmware is version 2.02 and contains the following fixes:
The automatic white balance setting has been improved.
- There is added support for 64 GB of memory.
- When the ISO sensitivity settings> ISO sensitivity auto control (ISO sensitivity settings - Automatic control of ISO sensitivity) is set to On (On), the adjustment maximum sensitivity (maximum sensitivity) now be specified in increments of 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV according to user preference b1 sensitivity step value (Value for ISO sensitivity step).
- The time the camera waits before adjusting focus in response to sudden changes in subject distance, can now be set to 5 (Long), 4, 3 (Normal), 2 and 1 (Short) (5 [Lang], 4 , 3 [Normal], 2 and 1 [map]) in the user setting a4 Focus tracking with lock-on (Focus Tracking with Lock-On). Thanks to the increased number of options for Custom Setting a4 Focus tracking with lock-on (Focus Tracking with Lock-On) is set this point to 3 (Normal) after firmware upgrade. Adjust as needed.
- Has been added an option for Dynamic area AF (Dynamic AF point) to point FUNC. button + dials (FUNC. + wheels) (Preview + command dials [Preview + command dials] AE-L/AF-L + command dials [AE-L/AF-L + command dials]) for Custom Setting f4 Assign FUNC. Button (Assign FUNC.) (F5 Assign preview button [Assign preview button], f6 Assign AE-L/AF-L button [Assign button AE-L/AF-L]).
- When the AF-ON is selected for Custom Setting a9 AF-ON button (AF-ON button) or a10 Vertical AF-ON button (AF-ON button for vertical operation), turn off the screen now, when the button is pressed AF-ON, even when displaying record information.
- When the AF-ON is selected for Custom Setting f6 Assign AE-L/AF-L button> AE-L/AF-L button press (Assign AE-L/AF-L button - Press AE-L/AF-) off the screen now when pressing the button to the AE / AF lock, even when displaying record information.
- Use GPS point two set camera clock (Use GPS to set the camera clock) has been added to the GPS point in the setup menu. When Yes (Yes) is selected, date and time information obtained through connection to a GPS device to set the camera's internal clock. Once you have selected Yes (Yes) for the first time, turn off the camera and turn it again to retrieve the GPS data again.
- When the Enable (Enable) is selected for GPS> Auto meter off (GPS - Automatic lysmålerafbrydelse) in the setup menu, extended the time it takes for the light meter is switched off by up to a minute, so the camera can obtain GPS data just after the camera turns on and immediately after exposure meter is turned on. (Only with the GPS Unit GP-1)
- When On (On) is selected for Long exp. NR (Long exp. NR), problems occurred when shooting at shutter speeds longer than 1 second, but shorter or equal to 8 seconds. This problem has been solved.
- An issue that prevented display of the focus point while viewing images taken with continuous shooting has been resolved.
- When some memory cards were inserted

Click here to download the Firmware Version 2.02 for Nikon D30 (Windows)
Click here to download the Firmware Version 2.02 for Nikon D30 (Mac)

Source: Nikon.dk

Køtilbud - Canon EOS 1000D to 2500, -

Written by Noel Christensen in Tips & Tricks

Sometimes you come across deals that are simply not to be ignored, and this time it Elgiganten are out and hijack DSLR beginners.

On the back of this week's offers newspaper advertise as a Canon EOS 1000D incl. 18-55mm lens for 2489, -, cheapest price on the net see EDBPriser.dk is 3240, - there is thus a saving is to see and feel!

Now it should, of course, be mentioned that there is a KØTILBUD, and only 3-7 PARAGRAPH. per store - but you are looking for a good and inexpensive DSLR camera - then it could be you would consider to be ready on Monday January 18 at. 10.00 when the doors opened.

Click here to read more about the Canon EOS 1000D at Canon.dk
Click here to find the best price on Canon EOS 1000D

Source: Elgiganten

New firmware for Canon EOS 7D

Written by Noel Christensen in Cameras , News , Tips & Tricks

Today Canon has announced a new firmware for the Canon EOS 7D, and the latter contains only one correction:
1.Corrects a phenomenon att in images captured by continuous shooting, and during Certain conditioners, barely noticeable traces of the direkt preceding frame may be visible.

Click here to download CanonEOS 7D Firmware Update Version 1.1.0

Source: Canon