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Canon EOS-1D X Press Release

Here a press release about the new Canon EOS-1D X. I’m still sticking to my old and ageing Canon 30D. Being a hobbyist, I don’t really want to splurge and upgrade all the time. Mainly, if I can continue to take good photos with my existing photography equipment, there is no hurry to change unless [...]

Buying reliable Photography Equipment

My friend sends me an article with the title “Study: Cheap Cameras Break More than Expensive Ones, and Panasonic Breaks Least”. Thinking back on my experience on photography equipment that I bought, I agree with the title. The article should read “Cheap Compact Cameras breaks more…” as the study only refers to compact cameras and [...]

Canon Shutter Button Problem

At first it happened to my brother-in-law’s Canon EOS 40D DSLR camera, and then now it was my Canon EOS 30D DSLR shutter button that was not working.

The Canon shutter button problem is rather irritating when it happens. You will still be able to get a focus lock, but upon further depressing the shutter [...]


Canon Picture Style

Most of the modern photography equipment provides a simple way for how a basic photography will be processed. In the Canon DSLR they call it picture style setting which provide a certain amount of control over how the photo is processed. While most compacts will provide three simple settings called Neutral, Standard and Vivid, the [...]

Panasonic GH1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 released by Panasonic consumer electronics was introduced as its second Micro Four Thirds digital camera.

The new 12.1 megapixel camera features a compact body that is smaller than the standard DSLR digital cameras. The Panasonic GH1 comes with a few new improvements including a new Venus Engine HD inage sensor, which delivers better [...]

Choosing your first Digital SLR for photography

When it comes to digital SLR photography equipment, only two brands come into mind – Canon and Nikon. These two brands are the best way to go for learning photography basics. No other brands has come up with the sheer amount of models and innovation as these two manufacturers.