When shooting video, or stills, using the LCD viewfinder, the sun can be a problem. The screen is not so easy to see, and so, checking focus becomes difficult.
This is a problem which can be solved by using a loupe which fits over the LCD, on the back of the camera.
It's also good for previewing photos, in strong light, to check focus, etc.
Some loupes are expensive, but I've found one which works very well, and does not cost so much. This one here:
GGS 3X Viewfinder Loupe on ebay.co.uk
If you're in the USA, you can find it here.
Note that this item is available from many sellers, so check for the best price.
Dan Marsh | Photography
Wednesday 13 July 2011
Saturday 9 July 2011
MV Brigitte Bardot
Just been to the harbour, here in Jersey, to take a look at the sleek MV Brigitte Bardot, which is visiting until the 14th July 2011.
The Sea Shepherd are here because there is an annual whale hunting meeting taking place, the IWC.
So, quite a lot of anti-whaling activities are taking place.
The Sea Shepherd are here because there is an annual whale hunting meeting taking place, the IWC.
So, quite a lot of anti-whaling activities are taking place.
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Friday 8 July 2011
Lasers can kill cameras
A quick search on YouTube soon reveals the damage that a laser can inflict upon a camera's CMOS sensor.
I would imagine there is greater risk, when either shooting video, or when using a compact camera, or live view, in which case the shutter is always open.
Damage manifests itself either in the form of horizontal lines, or dead pixels, and will be expensive to repair.
Any harm caused by a laser is very unlikely to be covered by the camera guarantee.
You can still capture laser shows, so long as the beam source cannot enter the lens directly.
I would imagine there is greater risk, when either shooting video, or when using a compact camera, or live view, in which case the shutter is always open.
Damage manifests itself either in the form of horizontal lines, or dead pixels, and will be expensive to repair.
Any harm caused by a laser is very unlikely to be covered by the camera guarantee.
You can still capture laser shows, so long as the beam source cannot enter the lens directly.
Thursday 7 July 2011
LG Optimus 3D
Just changed my smartphone for a new LG Optimus 3D which can shoot, and display both still photos and videos, all in glorious 3D.
As well as 3D, it does all the other smart stuff very nicely thanks to dual-core, and dual-memory.
Some sample video here. Click through to YouTube, to view in 3D.
As well as 3D, it does all the other smart stuff very nicely thanks to dual-core, and dual-memory.
Some sample video here. Click through to YouTube, to view in 3D.
Sunday 16 January 2011
Friday 18 June 2010
Friday 8 January 2010
Ford Fiesta and Hardrocker
This photo was processed in Adobe Lightroom 3 beta, using the Hardrocker preset, plus a few other tweaks.
Off-camera flash fired on to side of car.
Get the preset here Hardrocker preset
You can download and try out the beta version of Lightroom 3 here.
Off-camera flash fired on to side of car.
Get the preset here Hardrocker preset
You can download and try out the beta version of Lightroom 3 here.
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