Winged Power Photography

The Sony Ericsson C902 Cybershot and C702 Cybershot

Wow, all I can say is... I'm going to be on a continual waiting experience for the replacement for my current phone. Each new generation seems to be better and better. Note that I say this referring, really, only to Sony Ericsson, Nokia, and possibly LG.

What gets me about these new phones from Sony Ericsson is that they continue to offer the strong BlueTooth support, nice and simple candybar design, as well as the ability to access the high speed cellular networks, available in the United States. On top of that, they take great pictures and from the white papers for both of these phones, they will be able to take some nice video clips, and save all of it onto an expandable memory card, which expands the phones' storage ability from what is already a generous amount.

Having said that... let's look at what Sony Ericsson's two new phones have to offer the photographer who doesn't want to carry or spend on a seperate dedicated point and shoot.
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The Nikon D300 for the holidays! Discounts and Deals Abound!

This holiday season, in terms of cameras, the Nikon D300 DSLR is a making a big splash in the stores. Different stores are competing online and in brick and mortar stores. At several online locations, you can get the Nikon D300 DSLR for as much as 10%-30% off the retail prices you would need to pay at brick and mortar stores.

Since most brick and mortar stores are aware of the effect of e-Commerce Black Monday, they have discounted their wares, greatly increasing the chance you will be getting a great deal.

No matter who you buy it from, however, the D300 is a great deal, especially when bundled with....
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Sony Alpha A100K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 Lens asin: B000DZH60O

Sony Alpha A700 12.24MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) asin: B000VPNYSO

Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-135mm AF-S DX f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF Nikkor Zoom Lens asin: B000VR9V3E

The Dreaded Question: Are You A Canon or Nikon Shooter?

Whether I'm just admiring someone else's photograph, fielding a question from someone who's interested in photography, on site, somewhere, shooting, or talking with prospective models and/or folks I work with... I'm inevitably asked that magic question: Do you shoot with a Canon or Nikon?

I am rarely ever asked, what kind of camera I shoot with, or who makes my camera. I'm never asked if I'm shooting with an Olympus, Pentax, or Sigma. Inevitably, it always seems to come down to the big two: Canon and Nikon.

For the record, I'm a Konica Minolta/Sony photographer. Started using Minolta/Konica Minolta cameras because they just felt right, and it looks fairly good, that I'll follow their business over to Sony's Alpha 700(A700). Similar feel, and I'm invested in the system.

So, being the shooter that I am, how do I answer these folks?
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Extra Pro Bodies From The Canon Camp!

As a followup to my Nikon DSLR Body Christmas posting, let's take a look at the Canon offerings for gift shoppers, looking to find a new body for their Canon photographer!

Fresh off the manufacturing line is the Canon 40D. A strong upgrade to the 30D body, with just about every specification upgraded or improved upon. If the one you are shopping for is the proud and happy owner of a 10D, 20D, or perhaps one of the Rebel line cameras and has been thinking of upgrading, the 40D will prove to be an excellent upgrade choice. ( Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) ).

But, say your friend wants to REALLY upgrade, or is the proud owner of a 1-series camera... perhaps the Mark II? Well, Canon has you covered as well, as they have introduced the Canon 1D Mark III. 10 mega pixels and incredible shooting speeds, makes this camera body a must have for the serious wildlife, sports, and fast action photographers. ( Canon EOS 1D Mark III 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) )

The First, Second, and Spare DSLR Body

Most photographers who are using their gear professionally, employ two camera bodies. Their primary body, and their secondary. There are benefits to this, aside from looking cool, and having a spare. You can have both wide and long lenses mounted at the same time! No need to fumble with switching out a lens, you can just put down one camera and pick up the other camera. Fast, effective, and less missed shots.

If the person you are shopping for has a body already, now is the time to figure out what new body they'd like to upgrade to... or perhaps just another body of the same make/model?

If they are shooting with a Nikon D200, perhaps it's time to upgrade to the Nikon D300 and keep the D200 as their secondary. Both are great performers and produce quality photographs, not to mention the ability to use the same lenses and flash units. ( Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) ).

If your photography friend shoots with the D40X, perhaps it's time for them to receive a D80? ( Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Body + Nikon MB-D80 Battery Grip + Extra Nikon EN-EL3e Battery ).

What To Buy For the Shutterbug This Christmas? ( Gift Shopping For The Nikon Shutterbug )

Got a loved one or friend who's shooting with a Nikon camera? Well, if there's one thing that my friends and family have figured out... I'm hard to shop for. Most folks who are really into a particular activity, will usually have it in mind, what they want.

For the Nikon shooter, there is, of course, a choice list of things, which one might want... this is, of course, only a suggestion and the actual person you are shopping for, may already have the item(s) and/or have other things they want. Never hurts to ask!

Photographing Scenes At Small Apertures

When I first started shooting, and quite often at the mall, I will encounter one of those large backlit displays with the flowing waterfalls. You know the ones, the waterfall is all feathery and the light behind it makes it look like the water is flowing. I really don't like those displays... :)

But what I DO like, is the photography. Those beautiful and ethereal photographs of moving water, turned mist or made dreamy, through the use of long exposures.

This is something that anyone can do, provided they have a tripod, a camera that can be set for slightly longer exposures, and a lens or lens and filter, that can be stepped down, to reduce the light coming in through the lens to the camera. Did I mention a tripod would be helpful? ;)
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