Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lens

Nikon 7000 16.2 MP

From the Manufacturer
Meet the new Nikon D7000, a camera ready to go wherever your photography or cinematography takes you. Experience stunning images with sharp resolution and smooth tonal gradation, thanks to the 16-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and a powerful EXPEED 2 image processing engine. Take advantage of its wide ISO range of 100 to 6400 (expandable to 25,600) and its incredibly low levels of noise. Expect your images tack-sharp and accurately exposed, thanks to the camera’s 39-point AF and Scene Recognition System using a 2,016-pixel RGB matrix metering sensor. And with an approx.  0.052-second release time lag and approx. 6 frames-per-second shooting, you won’t miss a moment.

You’ll see exactly what you’re capturing with the approx. 100% frame coverage viewfinder, and for those who want to shoot both stills and movies, the D7000’s D-Movie capabilities now include Full HD 1080p capture with full-time autofocus and manual exposure. All of this advanced imaging technology is kept safe beneath the magnesium alloy covering the top and rear chassis of a compact body, whose sealing has been severely tested against moisture and dust. The D7000 is ready to shoot indoors and out, and at 150,000 cycles tested, the camera’s durable shutter unit helps you keep shooting. Combine all this with the unmatched NIKKOR lens lineup and Creative Lighting System and you have everything you need to explore your imagination to its fullest. Where can creative freedom like this take you? Find out, with the D7000.

D7000 Highlights

Stunning image details: 16.2 effective megapixels
Whether you want to make large prints or crop tightly in an image, the D7000 delivers the resolution you need. At its heart is a DX-format CMOS image sensor with 16.2 effective megapixels, optimally engineered to gather more quality light through sharp NIKKOR lenses.  Coupled with 14-bit A/D conversion (12-bit selectable), the D7000 produces stunning images that are richer in tone and detail than previously possible in DX format. The A/D conversion happens within the sensor, thereby maintaining exceptional image integrity without sacrificing shooting speed or energy efficiency. Combine these with the agile DX format and its signature 1.5x focal length telephoto potential and you can begin to see where this kind of shooting power can take you.

Improved image quality and speed: EXPEED 2 image processing engine
Sometimes you want to capture the subtle tones of a sunset. Other times you want to freeze the action. The D7000 delivers both, thanks to the newest generation of image processing engine, EXPEED 2, which performs multiple tasks with more speed and power. Expect smoother tonal gradations, even in difficult shadows and highlights, for a greater sense of depth in your images. Shoot continuously at 6 frames per second so you can capture the action you’ve been missing. Focusing performance such as face recognition in Live View mode is also further improved, letting you concentrate on your composition.

Standard ISO 100 to 6400, expandable to ISO 25600 equivalent
With improved pixel quality of the image sensor comes a wider ISO range from the DX-format — ISO 100 to 6400 has now become standard with the D7000, enabling you to handle a wider range of lighting situations: from the bright and sunny outdoors to low-lit evenings and interiors. Nikon’s renowned noise reduction technology has been upgraded even further. Throughout the range, the D7000 delivers sharp images with minimized color noise. And thanks to the higher processing speed, even when High ISO noise reduction is activated, you can keep shooting continuously without stress. Quality high-ISO performance can also enhance a lot for movie shooting, allowing you to capture the mood of a scene using only available light.

Capture Full HD 1080p D-Movie with full-time autofocus and manual exposure
The D7000 welcomes in a new era of movie capture: Full HD 1080p and movie editing functions for exceptional cinematic reproduction and quality. In addition to smooth-moving images, the camera can compensate for distortion and other image-degrading problems. Besides auto exposure mode, the D7000 offers manual exposure mode, which locks in the exposure value when shooting scenes with varying contrast levels, such as when panning from a bright window to a dark interior. Aside from a built-in monaural microphone, the D7000 incorporates an external microphone jack for high-quality stereo sound recording options.

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Nikon 300mm f/4.0D ED-IF AF-S Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Nikon 300 mm f4

 Manufacturer Description

Lens-making is an art--Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world's finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens-making in their effort to provide the "glass" that makes the world's greatest pictures.
AF Nikkor lenses work with Nikon SLRs for optimal performance, even the very latest. The Nikon 300mm f4D IF-ED AF-S is a compact super-telephoto lens for travel, sports, wildlife and stock photography. It is a super fast, super quiet lens using Silent Wave motor technology, with ED glass elements for high-resolution and high-contrast images. It features a 4.8-foot closest focusing distance, M/A mode that allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual operation, and a nine-blade rounded diaphragm that achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements.
ED glass: An essential element of Nikkor telephoto lenses
Nikon developed ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass to enable the production of lenses that offer superior sharpness and color correction by minimizing chromatic aberration. Put simply, chromatic aberration is a type of image and color dispersion that occurs when light rays of varying wavelengths pass through optical glass. In the past, correcting this problem for telephoto lenses required special optical elements that offer anomalous dispersion characteristics--specifically calcium fluoride crystals. However, fluorite easily cracks and is sensitive to temperature changes that can adversely affect focusing by altering the lens' refractive index. So Nikon designers and engineers put their heads together and came up with ED glass, which offers all the benefits and none of the drawbacks of calcium fluorite-based glass. With this innovation, Nikon developed several types of ED glass suitable for various lenses. They deliver stunning sharpness and contrast even at their largest apertures. In this way, Nikkor's ED-series lenses exemplify Nikon's preeminence in lens innovation and performance.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating ensures exceptional performance
To enhance the performance of its optical lens elements, Nikon employs an exclusive multilayer lens coating that helps reduce ghost and flare to a negligible level. Nikon Super Integrated Coating achieves a number of objectives, including minimized reflection in the wider wavelength range and superior color balance and reproduction. Nikon Super Integrated Coating is especially effective for lenses with a large number of elements, like our Zoom-Nikkors. Also, Nikon's multilayer coating process is tailored to the design of each particular lens. The number of coatings applied to each lens element is carefully calculated to match the lens type and glass used, and also to assure the uniform color balance that characterizes Nikkor lenses. This results in lenses that meet much higher standards than the rest of the industry.
Internal Focusing
Imagine being able to focus a lens without it changing in size. Nikon's IF technology enables just that. All internal optical movement is limited to the interior of the non-extending lens barrel. This allows for a more compact, lightweight construction as well as a closer focusing distance. In addition, a smaller and lighter focusing lens group is employed to ensure faster focusing. The IF system is featured in most Nikkor telephoto and selected Nikkor zoom lenses.
Distance information
D-type and G-type Nikkors relay subject-to-camera distance information to AF Nikon camera bodies. This then makes possible advances like 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. Note: D-type and G-type Nikkors provide distance information to the following cameras: Auto exposure; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65, F60, F55, F50, Pronea S, Pronea 600i, D2 series, D1 series, D100, and D70s/D70. Flash control; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, D2 series, D1 series, D100, and D70s/D70 cameras.
Silent Wave Motor
Nikon's AF-S technology is yet another reason professional photographers like Nikkor telephoto lenses. AF-S Nikkors feature Nikon's SWM which converts "traveling waves" into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.
M/A mode
AF-S Nikkors feature Nikon's exclusive M/A mode, that allows switching from autofocus to manual operation with virtually no time lag--even during AF servo operation and regardless of AF mode in use.
What's in the Box:
Lens, 77mm snap-on front lens cap, rear lens cap LF-1, semi-soft case CL-M2.

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Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Sensor DIGIC 4 Image Processor Full-HD Movie Mode Digital SLR Camera

Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP

From the Manufacturer

High Resolution Still Capture
18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed.

The EOS Rebel T3i has an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops. This first-class sensor features many of the same new technologies as used by professional Canon cameras to maximize each pixel’s light-gathering efficiency. Its APS-C size sensor creates an effective 1.6x field of view (compared to 35mm format).

DIGIC 4 Image Processor
The Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor dramatically speeds up the entire EOS Rebel T3i DSLR’s camera operations for intuitive operation and offers improvements in both fine detail and natural color reproduction. It works in concert with the EOS Rebel T3i DSLR’s CMOS Image Sensor to achieve phenomenal levels of performance in nearly any situation.

Amazing Results, No Matter the Light.
ISO 100 – 6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light.
The EOS Rebel T3i features an expanded ISO range that makes shooting possible in situations previously unthinkable without flash. With an ISO rating up to 6400 (expandable to ISO 12800), along with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor's improved noise-reduction technology, creative possibilities abound. Combine the EOS Rebel T3i with one of Canon's EF or EF-S lenses with Optical Image Stabilizer and the shooting possibilities for both movies and stills expand even further.

HD Dreams Come True.
Improved EOS Full HD Movie mode with manual exposure control, expanded recording [1920 x 1080 Full HD video at frame rates of 30 (29.97), 24 (23.976) and 25.0 frames per second] with new Movie Digital zoom and Video Snapshot features for enhanced video shooting options.

The EOS Rebel T3i does not just shoot video clips, it offers the enhanced ease-of-use, image quality, smooth frame rates and adaptive exposure compensation necessary in a professional video-making tool by boasting the most advanced EOS video capturing features to date:  When Full HD (1920 x 1080) is set, you can use Movie Digital Zoom to magnify the center of the image by 3–10x while at the same time maintaining gorgeous Canon Full HD image quality. With the Video Snapshot feature, the EOS Rebel T3i DSLR will capture short video clips (of 2, 4 or 8 seconds) then combine them automatically into one video file as a snapshot or highlights “album.” With no editing needed after shooting, the compiled video is perfect for sharing online or displaying directly on an HDTV via the camera’s HDMI port.
In addition to a number of different recording size and frame rate modes, the EOS Rebel T3i enables easy manual control of exposure, focus and Live View features and even allows for in-camera editing. The large CMOS sensor and compatibility with over 60 lenses provide a wealth of depth-of-field options. And it’s all as easy as the press of a button — the EOS Rebel T3i has a dedicated Live View/Movie Recording start/stop button that gets the shooting started fast.

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Digital Photography Takes Photo Books Out Of the Hands Of The Professionals

Finding and buying Mother's day gifts is something which many people tend to take for granted. After all, items such as perfume, flowers and a box of chocolates are all pretty easy to get hold of and will doubtless be gratefully received, but they do demonstrate a slight lack of thought. After all, buying a gift for your Mum is your way of taking advantage of this special day of the year when it's possible to let her know just how much she means to you. A gift on this day is, in some ways, even more meaningful than a Christmas or birthday gift, since the relationship between a mother and child is one of the deepest, most emotionally affecting and most enduring that there is. Bearing all of this in mind, it's surely worth taking the time and trouble to ensure that the gift you hand over packs the greatest possible impact. Whether you're now an adult, buying a gift for your own mother in order to demonstrate that you're never too old to appreciate what Mum's done for you, or a proud parent helping your own young children select a gift to give to their mother, the range of Mothers day photo gifts which you can now choose from will mean that there's bound to be something which exactly fits the bill. It's not all about the gifts themselves, of course. Sending a Mother's day card is a wonderful way of showing that you've not forgotten the day, nor what it means, and selecting just the right one from the vast selection of greeting cards available can make all the difference. Designing a card using an image of your own will ensure that it is the one card above all others that stands out and touches the heart. What Mother wouldn't be delighted to open up an envelope and find herself looking at a card which, rather than sporting a cliched artwork or anodyne photograph, sports a happy smiling photograph of her own children? Making a card like this is as easy as merely buying a card, and the same is true of the process involved in crafting bespoke personalized gifts such as photo books. All of the 'work' involved lies in selecting exactly the images you wish to utilize. Once you've done this, you can upload them to the requisite website and then make use of the software provided. It's been developed in such a way that absolutely no prior skill or experience is necessary in order to tweak and modify every single aspect of the finished product. Whether you're designing a unique canvas print, or choosing between the many different types and formats of photo books which are available, the process will be quick and easy and will result in a gift which touches Mums heart and lasts for many years to come. Rather than choosing greeting cards from the designs imposed by shops, strike out on your own by creating cards around your own images and giving something which is both personal and unique. All of the Mothers day photo gifts available pull of this same fantastic combination, meaning that something which is personal and individually crafted can also be manufactured to the highest possible standards. Preserve your golden memories of life by engraving those precious Canvas Prints and Photo Books through Albelli Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jenifer_Stevenson Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6929400

A Product Photographer Understands the Language of the Eye

It is easy to make handsome income out of selling products over the web. No matter how resourceful a product catalogue is, how healthy a food product is what amazing feature a gadget has, it is seemingly impossible to sell them unless they are visually attractive. For across geographical boundaries lingoes may differ but people still understand the language of eyes-which a trained product photographer comprehends much more!

Managing an e-commerce business is a tough task. There are various aspects like updating the inventories and keeping a tab on product delivery, marketing and various other tasks. In this scenario and considering the importance of product images, it is not wisest choice to get amateur photographs. Thankfully, product photographers have undertaken the task of presenting products beautifully. They are aided by the technical advancements of post processing photo studios.

Product photographers work as individual professionals or along with over all service providers. These service providers take care of other aspects like digital enhancement, editing and layout of websites and the images. Both these choices are viable taking into consideration individual business scenario. It is always easy to outsource the projects to digital photography service providers to take up the entire project. Outsourcing such products comes handy and cost effective.

Trusting a photographer's skill set that affects the growth of online business is never easy. It is advisable to go by portfolios. It is also important to share the vision. Given the limitlessness of the art of photography, a single product can be interpreted in various manners. The one, which is most appealing to the targeted buyers, is the apt one.

While choosing the right photographer quality and commitment are the two milestones to go with. The best professionals are those who meet the quality benchmarks and strive for betterment even after they have produced the best shot. Such people driven with creativity and a detail inkling of the economical parameters are the one to go for. They work by maintaining a healthy balance between the art and commercial aspects. It is their unshakeable commitment towards their profession, which marks no entry for project delays or quality issues.

Track record is the other barometer that speaks loud about the quality of service. Go for the ones who have impressive client service over the years. It certainly helps to know about the kind of trust clients place on particular professional.

It is regrettable that some professionals compromise on quality for competitive price. But, then they are the ones who manage to maintain equilibrium between quality and cost. There various product photographers who offer mind blowing product photos at affordable prices. On several instances clubbing the process of image taking with other services like digital editing and image enhancement play crucial role in cost reduction? Many clients also prefer to outsource their photo-editing requirement to online editing studios. These facilities have the right team to work out the technical details to complete the job at quick speed also. Additionally the client can enjoy the benefit of having the complete work done without having to bother about anything.

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Chief Executive, DTP & SEO Expert at Outsource Experts Ltd.
Product Photographer | Digital Editing

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Why Digitized Cameras And The Photos They Take Have Become So Popular

People have been finding ways to capture images for thousands of years. However, using cameras to create pictures was not a possibility until the beginning of the nineteenth century. Before this time, people had to rely on the skills of artists to compose realistic scenes. Luckily, these days, it is now possible for anyone to be an artist, with the help of their camera.

Cameras have come a long way since first being created, and it's not just the camera that has undergone great improvements. Today, using film is not the only way to go about taking photographs. Film still has its place, but most people opt for cameras that use memory cards as a way to digitally store their photos. On your card or in your computer, it is possible to take and store thousands of photos safely.

Taking pictures is a great way for people to capture moments in time and keep them forever. People's memories may fade, but digitized photos will stay crisp and clear for as long as you choose to keep them. Not only is it now possible to keep your photos in perfect condition longer, you can also take many more (without having to bother with changing film or waiting to have it developed).

No longer do people have to wait to see the images they've taken. With a digital camera, pictures can be viewed immediately. This is just one of the reasons these cameras have become so popular. It's true that there is nothing quite like photographs taken with film, however, for those who love the convenience of their digital cameras but still wish to display their photos in frames, it is possible to transfer digitized photos onto film.

Many people love the idea of saving money, and film can be expensive. Not only do traditional cameras require you to buy film, you also have to pay to have it developed, but today, this is not something people have to contend with. Simply stick a card into your camera and you're free to take as many pictures as the card will hold.

From novice photographers to professionals, anyone can take advantage of the amazing features these new cameras possess. Unlike traditional cameras, many computerized ones come equipped with a variety of settings and functions. It might take a bit of getting used to, but even the small point-and-shoot cameras can make a beginner feel like a pro.

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