arnel98 wrote:

You could simulate it with software though - a lot more cheaper approach. As long as you take photos like point-and-shoot cameras (in dlsr it would be aperture mode with f>20), you'll get mostly photos with dof to infinity. Then, you can use most graphics software to select which part you want to leave untouched and blur everything else.

That's easier said than done: Sure, you'd get a long depth-of-field, but what would your shutter speed be?

You might need to use a tripod and cable release/remote more often if the shutter is below 1/60...

Yeah, ur right.
I was thinking more for wide angle shots than telezooms
In zoom mode, u probably do need tripods, lol
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Canon announces EOS-1D X: full-frame 18MP sensor, 14 fps, 204,800 top ISO, $6,800 price tag



Stick a piece of gaffer tape over the unmistakable X, and Canon's latest EOS-1D pro-level camera will look virtually identical to every 1D model that came before it. But once you flip up the power slider, this new king of the jungle will hum like no other. Canon's phenomenally powerful EOS-1D X really sounds like the DSLR to rule them all. Its 18 megapixel full-frame sensor uses oversized pixels to battle noise and is supported by a pair of Digic 5+ imaging processors, which also help drive a 61-point high density reticular AF system, a top ISO setting of 204,000 (51,200 native), a 252-zone metering system, a 14 fps JPEG (or 12 fps RAW) burst mode and a built-in wired gigabit LAN connection, for remote shooting and image transfer. The camera's curious single-letter name represents a trio of industry milestones: the X is the 10th generation Canon professional SLR (dating back to the F1 in the 1970s), it's a crossover model, filling in for both the 1D Mark IV and 1Ds Mark III (which has been discontinued), and, well, it sounds to be pretty darn "Xtreme."

The 1D X is being marketed to every category of professional photographer, from commercial studio shooters to newspaper photogs. It's familiar, with a similar control layout, yet different, thanks to its completely redesigned system menu -- accessed using the 3.2-inch, 1,040,000-dot LCD. There's also an incredibly sharp intelligent optical viewfinder, with an on-demand grid, AF status indicator, a dual-axis electronic level and a shooting mode readout. Video shooters can choose between 1080p video capture at 24 (23.97), 25 or 30 fps, or 720p at 50 or 60 fps. Canon has also eliminated the 4GB clip limit, though individual clips are limited to 29:59, in order to avoid European tax rates affecting HD cameras that can capture single HD video clips longer than 30 minutes. We're anxiously awaiting a chance to go hands-on with the EOS-1D X, and you'll have to wait until March before adding this $6,800 beauty to your gear collection.

Nikon announces D4 DSLR camera: full-frame 16.2 MP sensor, 204,000 extended ISO, XQD support, $6,000 price tag



More than two years after the D3S began shipping and roughly a half-decade after we first got a peek at the D3, Nikon has finally announced the full-frame DSLR's long-awaited successor. As expected, the Nikon D4 boosts both megapixel rating (to 16.2) and extended ISO (204,800 at Hi-4), and includes a brand new full-frame FX-format sensor. Video capture also jumped from 720/24p to 1080/30p, but so did the camera's somewhat-out-of-reach price tag -- you'll be dropping $5,999.95 when the D4 hits stores in late February. You're clearly not spending all that hard-earned photo dough for nothing, though. There's also a 91k-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix Meter III, compared to a 1,005-pixel meter in the D3S, enabling the camera to evaluate the color and brightness of a scene with much greater precision, yielding much more accurate results. And since the D4 reportedly offers phenomenal low-light performance, you'll probably be using it quite often in the dark -- letting you get good use out of the new back-lit controls.

Photographers can preview images using the 921k-dot 3.2-inch LCD, which offers a 170-degree viewing angle and ambient light sensor. HD video can be previewed on the display as well, or directly through the HDMI port, which also supports uncompressed 8-bit preview video output with optional overlay. Naturally, the D4 is fast. It can power on and be ready to shoot in approximately 0.012 seconds, and can capture 10 fps stills at full resolution with full auto focus and exposure. Willing to lock both AF and AE? The D4 goes to 11. A new 51-point AF system offers full cross-type focusing that's compatible with all Nikon lenses, even when paired with a teleconverter. The D4 includes two card slots with support for both UDMA-7 CF and the recently-announced XQD format, which brings write speeds of up to 125 MB/s -- enough to capture 105 consecutive RAW images at 10 fps. You'll find full details and specs on the D4 just past the break, along with an overview of Nikon's new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G FX-format lens, which is set to ship in March for $499.95.

I love my Nikon but it only cost $50 refurbished on eBay.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III



Preview here: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos5dmarkiii/

Darth Vader and Storm Trooper Star Wars Digital Cameras



The pioneering sci-fi blockbuster movie Star Wars celebrated its 35th Anniversary on Friday (May 25th was the day it premiered in 1977) and fans still can't get enough of product tie-ins from the original trilogy. In that vein, here are two Star Wars-themed digital cameras: a Darth Vader camera and a Storm Trooper camera.

As digital cameras, they aren't much: both have only 1.3 megapixels of resolution and tiny one-inch color screens on back. Those are pretty meager specs but you don't need memory cards for these Star Wars cameras since there's 8MB of built-in storage, which should let you capture around 200 puny photos.

The Star Wars cameras also come with "custom photo editing software that includes stickers, backgrounds, and frames." Again, that's not very impressive but as a toy for a Star Wars-loving kid, they might be fun. (Collectors will probably like them too.) Plus, they will cost only $39.99 when they go on sale in June 2012.

Go with the Storm Trooper camera though. It looks cooler.

The Camera Bag: Snap crispy, creamy photos with this doughnut camera (hold the jelly)



Made in Japan (of course), these PVC-coated, doughnut-shaped cameras feature 3-megapixel sensors and have a variety of effects including a classic vignette and red, green, blue, and hard chrome filters. So, in other words, the square-shaped photos that doughnut camera produces may have a few holes but you can always glaze them over with these special imaging toppings.

Full article: http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/02/28/the-camera-bag-snap-crispy-creamy-photos-with-this-doughnut-camera-hold-the