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Innovations in 35mm SLR Camera Design: 1960 to 1980

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In 1960, the Konica F was the first SLR with a shutter speed of 1/2000th sec. This had previously been unachievable with horizontal travelling cloth focal plane shutters, which were unable to withstand the shock of such acceleration, along with other timing and image distortion related technical troubles. The Konica F pioneered the use of a vertical travelling metal blade shutter. This was not only more robust, but moved along the shortest side of the film, making faster speeds possible. In 1963, the Topcon RE Super was the first SLR with through-the-lens (TTL) light metering using dedicated open aperture auto-diaphragm lenses. Cadmium sulphide (CdS) cells were mounted behind non-silvered slits in the reflex mirror, and coupled to a viewfinder centre-the-needle type exposure control. Other manufacturers quickly adopted TTL light measurement, but open aperture metering took longer to become establish. Rivals did not offer this feature until 1966, when Minolta launched their SR...

Show the Best Side of Sunglasses on Your Websites - Tips to Refine Images

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If you've ever thought about the most-oft used phrase "A picture speaks a thousand words", you will just be skimming the surface about the importance of images. When it comes to online marketing, images play a pivotal role. It is because your prospective buyer will not be able to see the exact product or feel it with his hands. So, he needs to make the best of the image he sees on your website. Therefore, it is of prime importance that the image you display on your product page or category page should be not only of very high quality, but also speak volumes about the product. The image should be greatly detailed and free of any unwanted objects, marks or stains that could detract the visitor from getting a good view of the product. It goes without saying that you should do comprehensive and professional image editing before you post them online. The first and foremost thing that you should concentrate on is to remove an irrelevant background. When you post image...

Important Camera Accessories You Should Invest In

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When it comes to great shopping experience, most people already know where to go to. It's the trade hub in the area where you can expect to find and buy almost anything a person could possibly look for. So many things are available tax-free, thus not only is the selection to choose from very extensive and comprehensive, but it is also much cheaper than that available in other shopping areas. If you are looking for camera shops, the best quality brands of cameras and camera accessories are more affordable in places where gadgets are sold. For this reason, professional photographers take advantage of a trip to this area to do their photography-related shopping. If you're a photography buff looking for camera accessories, you should invest in the following items. First, get a camera bag. You should definitely invest in a good camera bag. Not only is photography equipment usually expensive, but it's often bulky and heavy as well, so you need to make sure you h...

Old School Flash Photography - Part 2

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Outdoor flash can be used in two ways. On a dull day, it can be used to simulate sunlight, and add contrast to a photograph. In this situation, the flashlight will be the main light source, and its direction should be above and perhaps to one side of the subject; just like sunlight. This entails the use of off-camera flash, and so it's important to remember that even on a dull day, the natural light will be directional, and when used correctly, the flashlight should augment that natural light. Exposure calculation should start in the normal manner - via a light meter reading (i.e. determine what aperture you would you set if not using flash). The Guide Number of the flash should then be divided by the aperture suggested by the light reading, which will derive the distance at which the flash-gun would be positioned for lighting by flash alone. Remember: Guide Number ÷ Distance = Aperture Distance x Aperture = Guide Number Guide Number ÷ Aperture = Distance. ...

A Guide to 35mm (Camera) Films

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35mm film cameras use a length of film enclosed in single-spool, light-tight, metal cassette to produce 36 x 24mm negatives, which is known by the terms "135", or "35mm" film. The idiom 135 was introduced by Kodak in about 1934, and is little more than a numeric name to distinguish it from other film formats, e.g. 110, 120, 126, 127, 820, etc. The alternative name of 35mm is descriptive of the width of the film, although in reality, the film is a tiny bit narrower than 35mm: it's actually about 1 3/8 inches wide, or 34.9mm, because at its inception, 135 film was made by cutting another standard size film strip - 2 ¾ inch - in half. The are four broad types of film; colour, black and white, print and slide, although black and white slide film has become pretty rare. Print film is also known as "Negative", since it produces a total inversion of the image captured (i.e. negatives), where light areas appear dark, dark areas become lig...

Become a Photographer, Capture the Beauty of the World

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What is photography? "Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the things you see, and everything to do with the way you see them," said by Elliot Erwitt. And Professional photography is an interesting career choice and one that is suitable for people who are attracted to the idea of making a living by using their creative talents. We can consider that photography and painting are the same. Each renders imagination in tangible form. The difference is that painters can work completely from imagination, although most of us work from life as a starting point. Photography Basics: Getting started in the world of digital photography today can seem overwhelming. Our digital SLRs have more buttons, dials, and menu options than any person can reasonably be expected to keep track of. Don't be fooled. If we brush aside the terminology and sales gimmicks, photography today is just as simple as it was 50 years ago; maybe even simpler. Th...

Say Cheese!

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Add caption When you click a picture, you create more than just a numb photograph. You compose a moment of something and give it a durable form. Images display the magnificence, beauty, and intensity of an entity through the eyes of the amateur or the professional photographer who clicked it. From the early days of photography to the modern-day, the art has flourished unlike anything and has retained its status. Initially everything was shot on a black and white frame as it was the only available medium. Colors were added to the photography world with the invention 'Kodachrome' in 1936. The industry never looked back since then and the evolution in this category was commendable. With the introduction of highly technical cameras such as of the Leica, Canon, and others., the photographic process has been more palatable. From the raw madness of street photography to the exotic wildlife of the planet, there are innumerable things to capture. Whoever gets the camera ...