Nikon D40 in less than 10 days
Rumors are running very fast about the new Nikon D40 to be released, it seems, on November 16th. Expected to be smaller than the Nikon D50 and targeting the amateurs and newbie’s, the Nikon D4 0is really more of a downgrade. It is believed that it will have less feature than the Nikon D50 and a very competitive price. True or not well we will just have to wait and see, in the mean time here is some of the leaked so far.
Tips on how to take successful lightning pictures
Introduction
In this article I will try to cover the basic photography technique required to take good lightning pictures. You will very quickly notice that shooting light bolts pictures is not at all that difficult technically speaking.
Free photography sessions by Canon Europe
Canon Europe is offering free photography sessions in various European cities given by celebrity photographer Andy Earl and other photography experts.
They will share with us their stories, techniques tips and tricks.
“Two shows are offered. The Amateur sessions will appeal to photographers of all levels looking to improve their skills. The Advanced shows have the same structure and content but with slightly more emphasis on commercial photography.”
For more info and registration
DIY lens hoods
Lens hoods are often neglected but are quite important. The main purpose of a lens hood is to prevent stray light from hitting the surface of the lens, and thereby causing flare, but a lens hood can also server for protection to your lens.
Unfortunately most lenses doesn’t ship with a hood, and hoods should be bought separately and are somehow expensive.
Well here is a way of getting all your hoods for free
Canon EF 100 400 IS L first impressions
I received my Canon EF 100-400 IS L f/4.5 f/5.6 two days ago, it is my 2nd L series lens after my beloved Canon EF 24-70 L f/2.8. Unfortunately I didn’t have the time to extensively test it yet, I will hopefully have a better chance to test drive it tomorrow in that rugby match I’m shooting. However here are my first impressions.
