Canon EOS 1D X


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Canon EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1Ds Mark II


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Canon's got an impressive, hot new Pro-level digital SLR camera, and photographers will want to understand how to use every one of its up-to-the-minute functions. With Magic Lantern, they will. It goes well beyond the camera's instruction manual, and explains how to handle all the decisive moments in shooting the action. Find out how to take advantage of the camera's 8.2 megapixel resolution from its low-noise CMOS sensor. Learn how to set digital shooting speed records with the Mark II's 8.5-frames-per-second drive and high-speed JPEG image buffer. (It can buffer 69 megapixels per second.) You'll understand all the camera's ins and outs, meet all the challenges of professional shooting, and get amazing results.




Canon Eos 1d X Mark 2


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Canon U.S.A. Inc. started its consumer line of imaging devices in 1955. Since its inception, the entity has grown to become one of the leading technology creators in today’s’ market. In February of 2016, this mega-enterprise released the latest in its line of digital camera. This newest model comes in the form of the EOS-1D X Mark 11. This full-frame camera boasts features similar to its EOS predecessors while introducing components that are unique primarily to this model. Reviewers have lauded the new device for its durability and production of the highest quality images. Among the most notable features is the support for 4K video recording, LIVE View shooting, the ability to capture full resolution images at up to fourteen (14) frames per second and Live View photos at up to sixteen frames per second, an improved sixty-one (61) point auto focus system, EOS Intelligent Tracking, a 20.2 megapixel CMOS sensor and a dual pixel CMOS auto focus.




Peter Read Miller on Sports Photography


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In Peter Read Miller on Sports Photography, the 30-year Sports Illustrated veteran photographer takes you into the action of many of his most iconic shots, relating the stories behind the photos of some of the world’s greatest athletic events, including the Olympics and the Super Bowl. Discussing the circumstances surrounding particular shots, Peter shares observations of the athletes themselves, and provides tips and techniques for sports photographers of all levels looking to capture great photos of football, track and field, gymnastics, and swimming, as well as dynamic portraits of athletes. Unlike photo collections by other greats of sports photography, this book seamlessly interweaves the images and the fascinating stories behind them with photographic instruction, while giving you an inside look at what it’s like to work at the nation’s leading sports publication. Beautifully illustrated with images from the Olympics, football, and portrait sessions with professional athletes, this book offers a rich and inspiring experience for sports photographers, sports fans, and Sports Illustrated readers.




Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Digital Field Guide


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Essential, no-fail photography techniques in a full-color, portable guide Confidently create beautiful photographs with the powerful features on your Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III camera and this essential guide. A workhorse camera for photojournalists and sports and wildlife photographers, the 1Ds Mark III yields spectacular results, once you master its intricacies. This easy-to-follow book is the latest in the bestselling Digital Field Guide series that has taught thousands of photographers and beginners how to get the most out of their digital cameras. Get to know your 1Ds Mark III, understand how to use all its robust features, then take this handy-sized portable guide with you in the field for quick and easy reference. Master your Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III inside and out: 21.1 megapixels, 5fps, 3-inch LCD, Live View, and high-precision AF system Find pages of step-by-step techniques, professional tips, and no-fail formulas that will help you get the results you want Learn where to find and how to master your camera's sophisticated menu system, picture modes, and settings Go under the hood of your sophisticated new camera with this essential guide-it covers more than the manual!




Tony Northrup's Photography Buying Guide


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If you're a beginner photographer, this book can save you hundreds of dollars. If you're a seasoned pro, it can save you thousands. With access to over 16 HOURS of online video, this book helps you choose the best equipment for your budget and style of photography. In this book, award-winning author and photographer Tony Northrup explains explains what all your camera, flash, lens, and tripod features do, as well as which are worth paying for and which you can simply skip. Tony provides information specific to your style of photography, whether you're a casual photographer or you're serious about portraits, landscapes, sports, wildlife, weddings, or even macro. For the casual reader, Tony provides quick recommendations to allow you to get the best gear for your budget, without spending days researching. If you love camera gear, you'll be able to dive into 200 pages of detailed information covering Nikon, Canon, Sony, Micro Four-Thirds, Olympus, Samsung, Leica, Mamiya, Hasselblad, Fuji, Pentax, Tamron, Sigma, Yongnuo, PocketWizard, Phottix, Pixel King, and many other manufacturers. Camera technology changes fast, and this book keeps up. Tony updates this book several times per year, and buying the book gives you a lifetime subscription to the updated content. You'll always have an up-to-date reference on camera gear right at your fingertips. Here are just some of the topics covered in the book: What should my first camera be?Which lens should I buy?Should I buy Canon, Nikon, or Sony?Is a mirrorless camera or a DSLR better for me?Do I need a full frame camera?Is it safe to buy generic lenses and flashes?What's the best landscape photography gear?Which portrait lens and flash should I buy?What gear do I need to photograph a wedding?How can I get great wildlife shots on a budget?Which sports photography equipment should I purchase?Should I buy zooms or primes?Is image stabilization worth the extra cost?Which type of tripod should I buy?Which wireless flash system is the best for my budget?How can I save money by buying used?What kind of computer should I get for photo editing?What studio lighting equipment should I buy?When you buy this book, you'll be able to immediately read the book online. You'll also be able to download it in PDF, .mobi, and .epub formats--every popular format for your computer, tablet, smartphone, or eReader!




Night on Earth


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Every night, an often unseen buzz of activity takes place all around the globe. This gorgeous collection of photographs takes the reader on a magical journey from dusk to dawn. To create this gorgeous new book, acclaimed photographer Art Wolfe traveled to every continent to explore and document the nighttime world of animals, humans, and nature. From a blazing sunset over Antarctic ice to Tokyo’s nighttime street racers to coffee with Brazilian cowboys as the dawn breaks, this book is an unparalleled feast for the eyes, and a never-before-collected glimpse into a world that comes to life as most of us are sleeping. Highlights include: - Africa: Hustle and bustle in Morocco’s nighttime markets. - Asia: Balinese fire dancers. - The Americas: Bison in an icy sunrise. - Europe: Volcanic eruptions in Iceland. - Antarctica: Colonies of penguins awaking to the dawn. - Oceania: Star trails over the Australian Outback.




In Camera: How to Get Perfect Pictures Straight Out of the Camera


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With amazing low-light capabilities, incredible definition, intelligent autofocus and a host of other features, digital cameras have now become so powerful that they have left their users behind. Most photographers can take competent shots in a range of conditions, or fix imperfect exposures in Photoshop or Lightroom, but very few have the skill to push their cameras to the limit and capture the perfect shot, under all conditions, with no post-processing required. In Camera is the perfect way to take your photography to that level; to master your camera, understand light, exposure and composition, and make amazing photographs, whatever your camera, without cheating after the event. One hundred of Gordon's beautiful photos are given with his own expert commentary; full settings and camera details are included, and a host of tips and tricks let photographers of any level learn something from every example. The shots are taken with a wide range of cameras, and the emphasis is on getting results by improving your own skills, not wasting money on expensive equipment.




Photography with Tilt and Shift Lenses


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Tilt and shift lenses offer tremendous creative possibilities for users of digital SLR and mirrorless cameras. This practical book explains the techniques that will help you take better photos - photos that don't distort or lose focus. Assessing the benefits and pitfalls of a range of lenses, adapters, software and editing techniques, it guides you through the practicalities of working with these lenses and gives you the skills to use them to best effect. With stunning examples throughout, this book gives an overview of the different lenses available, and tips on how adapters can give tilt/shift options when using old medium-format lenses. It gives advice on how simple lens shift can change the entire look of your photos, and techniques for using lens tilt for focus control and close-up working. Stunning examples show the use of tilt and shift lenses across a range of available focal lengths, both tripod-mounted and handheld.




Canon EOS 40D Guide to Digital Photography


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An introduction to the Canon EOS 40D camera. Examines the purpose and function of the camera's basic controls and how to use them, accompanied by explanations of file formats, resolution, aperture/priority exposure, and special autofocus modes.