The Digital Photography Book, Vol.2 (Paperback)

 

 

 

Scott Kelby, author of the groundbreaking bestseller “The Digital Photography Book, Vol. 1” is back with an entirely new book that picks up right where Vol. 1 left off. It’s more of that “Ah ha—so that’s how they do it,” straight-to-the-point, skip the techno jargon; packed with stuff you can really use today, that made Vol. 1 the world’s bestselling book on digital photography.

 

In Volume 2, Scott adds entirely new chapters packed with Plain English tips on using flash, shooting close up photography, travel photography, shooting people, and even how to build a studio from scratch, where he demystifies the process so anyone can start taking pro-quality portraits today! Plus, he’s got full chapters on his most requested topics, including loads of tips for landscape photographers, wedding photographers, and there’s an entire chapter devoted to sharing some of the pro’s secrets for making your photos look more professional, no matter what you’re shooting. 

 

This book truly has a brilliant premise, and here’s how Scott describes it: “If you and I were out on a shoot, and you asked me, ‘When I use my flash, the background behind the person I’m shooting turns black. How do I fix that?’ I wouldn’t give you a lecture on flash ratios, or start a discussion on flash synchronization and rear curtain sync. I’d just say “Lower your shutter speed to 1/60 of a second. That should do it” Well, that’s what this book is all about: you and I out shooting where I answer questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I’ve learned just like I would with a friend—without all the technical explanations and techie photo speak.”

 

Each page covers a single concept on how to make your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you’ll learn another pro setting, tool, or trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. If you’re tired of taking shots that look “okay,” and if you’re tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, “Why don’t my shots look like that?” then this is the book for you.

 

This isn’t a book of theory—full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts. This is a book on which button to push, which setting to use, and when to use it. With nearly another 200 of the most closely guarded photographic “tricks of the trade,” this book gets you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos every time.

 

The Digital Photography Book, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

 

 

 

Scott Kelby, the man who changed the “digital darkroom” forever with his groundbreaking, #1 bestselling, award-winning book The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, now tackles the most important side of digital photography–how to take pro-quality shots using the same tricks today’s top digital pros use (and it’s easier than you’d think).

 

This entire book is written with a brilliant premise, and here’s how Scott describes it: “If you and I were out on a shoot, and you asked me, ‘Hey, how do I get this flower to be in focus, but I want the background out of focus?’ I wouldn’t stand there and give you a lecture about aperture, exposure, and depth of field. In real life, I’d just say, ‘Get out your telephoto lens, set your f/stop to f/2.8, focus on the flower, and fire away.’ You d say, ‘OK,’ and you’d get the shot. That’s what this book is all about. A book of you and I shooting, and I answer the questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I’ve learned just like I would with a friend, without all the technical explanations and without all the techno-photo-speak.”

 

This isn’t a book of theory—it isn’t full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts: this is a book of which button to push, which setting to use, when to use them, and nearly two hundred of the most closely guarded photographic “tricks of the trade” to get you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos with your digital camera every time you press the shutter button.

 

Here’s another thing that makes this book different: each page covers just one trick, just one single concept that makes your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you’ll learn another pro setting, another pro tool, another pro trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. There’s never been a book like it, and if you’re tired of taking shots that look “OK,” and if you’re tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, “Why don’t my shots look like that?” then this is the book for you. 

 

Lowepro Topload Zoom 2

This streamlined holster bag is for travel, sports and outdoor photography. Carry it on the non-slip shoulder strap, a belt or an optional Topload Zoom Chest Harness. Includes a reverse-open lid for fast access, front zip pocket, inner mesh pocket, and a hand grip.

 

• Capacity: SLR with attached lens plus mid-sized zoom lens and accessories
• Size (interior): 7 x 5 x 9.75 inches (WxHxD) (18 x 12.5 x 25 cm)
• Outer fabric: Water-resistant 600D TXPª and 600D TXP ripstop

Canon CB-2LW Battery Charger

Canon CB-2LW Battery Charger for NB-2L and NB2LH Batteries

The Canon CB-2LW Compact Battery Charger is designed to take full advantage of high-capacity rechargeable batteries. The CB-2LW has been specially designed to charge Canon NB-2L and NB-2LH batteries, and runs on 100-240 volts of AC power. Easy to use, this compact battery charger weighs only 2.4 ounces and measures 2.2 x 0.9 x 3.6 inches (W x D x H). 

 

Canon NB4-300 Battery Pack

  

 

This four-pack of NiMH rechargeable AA-size batteries can be used with any digital camera or electronic device that is powered by NiMH AA batteries. They’re rated with a 2500mAh capacity and can be recharged approximately 300 times.

Details: 

• Pack of four rechargeable AA-size batteries
• Nickel Metal-Hydride technology free of memory effect
• Compatible with any digital camera that uses AA batteries
• 2500 mAh capacity rating
• Can be recharged approximately 300 times

Kingston 4 GB CompactFlash Card

Kingston’s standard 4 GB CompactFlash is for everyday use of digital cameras, PDAs, and MP3 players. This standard card is the perfect solution for additional storage on such devices. One of the world’s most popular digital mass-storage devices, CompactFlash memory cards from Kingston bridge the gap between storage requirements and affordability.

 

Users of digital cameras, PDAs, and other digital devices can quickly and easily download or transfer digital files between various digital devices and the Internet, using a card that easily fits in the palm of the hand. With the speed of a memory chip and better portability than a floppy, this Kingston CompactFlash memory card offers better storage than many other media cards. It holds 4 GB and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.One of the world’s most popular digital mass-storage devices, CompactFlash memory cards from Kingston bridges the gap between hungry storage requirements and affordability. Users of digital cameras, PDAs and other digital devices can quickly and easily download or transfer digital files between various digital devices and the Internet, using a card that easily fits in the palm of the hand.

 

Kingston 2 GB CompactFlash Card

  

Kingston’s standard 2 GB CompactFlash is for everyday use of digital cameras, PDAs, and MP3 players. This standard card is the perfect solution for additional storage on such devices. One of the world’s most popular digital mass-storage devices, CompactFlash memory cards from Kingston bridge the gap between storage requirements and affordability.

 

Users of digital cameras, PDAs, and other digital devices can quickly and easily download or transfer digital files between various digital devices and the Internet, using a card that easily fits in the palm of the hand. With the speed of a memory chip and better portability than a floppy, this Kingston CompactFlash memory card offers better storage than many other media cards. It holds 2 GB and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

 

Kingston’s CF (CompactFlash) memory cards offer an incredible combination of high storage capacity, fast data transfer rates, and great flexibility. Compact Flash offers the speed of a memory chip and the portability of a floppy, with enhanced capacity, all in the palm of your hand. With various capacities you are sure to find the capacities you need. Most commonly used in such devices as digital cameras, PDAs and other portable products, Compact Flash provides an easy method for quickly downloading and transferring digital files from your computer to the Internet.This product is designed for the following systems:Garmin – StreetPilot 2610;Garmin – StreetPilot 2650;Olympus – E-1 Digital Camera;Olympus – EVOLT E-330 Digital Camera;Olympus – EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera.

 

Apple iPod touch 32 GB

 

Apple iPod touch 32 GB 

Flick through album covers and find your music. Download and watch your favorite movies, rentals, TV shows, and more from the iTunes Store. Tap into thousands of photos. All using incredible Multi-Touch touchscreen technology on a beautiful 3.5-inch display.

 

First Apple unveiled iPod Touch in 8 GB capacity, and then 16 GB model was rolled out by the company. Now, Apple adds a 32GB model to its highly selling iPod Touch Line. 

Not only the company has increased the memory, it has also upgraded the device with lots of new features.

• A customizable touch Home screen with lovely icons offers an enhanced navigation.
• Integrating Mail feature, iPod Touch boasts being the first iPod with Mail. Users can view rich HTML email with graphics and photos along with the Microsoft Word, PDF, and Microsoft Excel attachments.
• Google Maps feature shows you the directions and traffic status. Search the best route for your destination along with interesting places.
• Look at everyday reports on local Weather with the help of latest Weather Widget.
• Just like Google Notes, one can take down notes on the latest incredibly handy Notes Widget.
• Those who are interested in Stocks can get latest updates with the new Stock Widget in upgraded iPod Touch.

Canon Speedlite 580EX II

Canon Speedlite 580EX II

Further development of Canon’s flagship Speedlite has led to the production of the 580 EX II. This is the premier Speedlite for all photographers, including professionals. Newly designed to match with the EOS-1D Mark III in terms of improved dust- and water-resistance, body strength, and the ability to control flash functions and settings from the camera menu (EOS-1D Mark III only). Other features include improved communication reliability through its direct contacts, and recycling time is both 20% shorter than the 580EX and is completely inaudible.

 

• Approx. 20% faster recycling time compared to 580EX

• Superior build quality, including a metal foot for higher rigidity

• Max. Guide No. 58 at 105mm setting (GN 190, feet)

• Auto conversion of flash coverage with compatible digital SLR cameras

• White Balance info communicated instantly to compatible digital SLR 

cameras

• Full swivel, 180° in either direction

• AF-assist beam, compatible with all AiAF points on every EOS SLR

• Dust- and water- resistance to match the EOS-1D Mark III 

Canon Speedlite 430EX

CANON SPEEDLITE 430EX replaces the comparatively limited 420EX flash, and dramatically raises the bar for amateur flash units. Distinguished as Canon’s first nonpro accessory flash dedicated to digital, the 430EX sends white-balance information to compatible digital SLRs and adjusts its autozoom settings to maximize efficiency with sub-35mm sensors. For example, when used on the Digital Rebel, it “knows” to emit a narrower beam at a given focal length than when it’s used on the Elan 7N. The benefits: somewhat longer throw and battery life.

The 430EX (like all Speedlites) is named for its Guide Number (43, in meters), and it borrows liberally from Canon’s 580EX flagship flash. We could manually set zoom-head positions and power output (from full to 1⁄64 power), as well as exposure compensation values (±3 stops in 1⁄2- or 1⁄3-stop intervals). We liked the 430EX’s noticeably faster recycle times, bouncing back from a full discharge in under 4 sec, compared with almost 7 sec for the 420EX. The 430EX also has a handy set of custom functions—the 420EX had none.

Physically, there’s a lot to like about the 430EX. There’s now an LCD control panel on the back that shows operating mode (ETTL or manual), zoom settings, sync curtain (first or second), high sync setting, custom functions, wireless channel, and more. It’s sleeker and smaller, with a pleasing matteblack surface and more rounded edges.

The 430EX is fully compatible with Canon’s latest E-TTL II flash autoexposure system, which takes subject distance (along with other variables) into account when determining output. Its zoom head covers 24mm to 105mm, and it goes down to 14mm with the built-in, flip-type, wide-angle diffusion panel.

The 430EX is the obvious step up for any Canon SLR owner who’s beginning to chafe at the inadequacies and limitations of a built-in pop-up. Also, because it can operate as a slave in multiflash setups, the 430EX makes an excellent auxiliary or backup flash for pro shooters. While it doesn’t offer a built-in reflector card, a high-voltage battery terminal, or the 580EX’s full slate of 14 custom functions, you do get possibly the most densely featured and capable midrange hot-shoe flash in the industry.