We’ve certainly come a long way since the first SD card was offered at 8MB in 2000.  Nowadays, a single file from a DSLR can reach 30+MB in size and SDHC capacities up to 16GB and 32GB are becoming more and more common in photographers’ camera bags.  It won’t be long before we start seeing those 64GB and larger cards more frequently in our bags.  As image sensor resolution and HD video options continue to grow, we are going to need more and more capacity to contain all of that content.

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Readers, friends and family alike always ask questions about what they’re doing wrong with their camera that is making it not perform to their satisfaction. Some of these things are almost common-sensical with regards to electronics but others may not seem that easy to figure out. Here’s a couple of things to keep in mind so that the new camera you get for the holidays will last you a bit longer.

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Canon has just announced the EOS 1D Mark IV DSLR. The new 1D Mark IV succeeds the 1D Mark III, which was plagued with autofocus flaws from day one. The 1D Mark IV features a completely revised autofocus system with 45 AF points, 39 of which points are high-precision cross-type. Other upgrades include a higher resolution, increased sensitivity, dual DIGIC IV processors, and full HD video.

Canon 1D Mark IV Key Features

• 16.1-megapixel APS-H (1.3x crop) CMOS sensor
• ISO 50-102,400
• 45 AF points (39 cross-type points)
• Multiple AF configuration and customization options
• 10 fps still image capture
• Full HD video capture
• Dual DIGIC IV processors
• M-RAW and S-RAW image capture

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National Geographic sent Nichols to spend an entire year in California’s redwood forest. His mission was to capture the majesty of some of the tallest trees on Earth, some of which date back before Christ. And if you’ve ever photographed in a forest, you’ll understand the challenge this presented. There’s no capturing the awe one feels before these monoliths that measure, in some cases, upward of 300 feet.

Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2009/09/redwoods.html

Canon has today announced the EOS 7D digital SLR. It boasts a new 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 processors, ISO range expandable to 12800, continuous shooting at 8 fps and full HD video recording. It also incorporates a new viewfinder with 1.0x magnification and 100% coverage and a 3 inch LCD with 920k dot resolution.

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Electrophysics, a Sofradir Group company, has introduced a new high performance night vision module for use with Canon full-frame digital SLR cameras such as the EOS-1Ds Mark III and EOS 5D Mark II. When used with the new AstroScope 9350EOS-FF, these digital cameras deliver bright, high-resolution green images of night-time scenes. Because the night vision module fits between the camera body and SLR lens, all the lens electrical connections are maintained and important lens features such as optical image stabilisation remain fully functional even in night vision mode.  Read more>

If you can shoot well, all you need is a disposable, toy camera or a camera phone to create great work. If you’re not talented, it doesn’t matter if you buy a Nikon D3X orLeica; your work will still be uninspired.

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Very nice studio portraiture photography tutorials by Tony Cobell and Profoto.

One lite tutorial

Two lights

And don’t forget to check out more good video clips from Prophoto.