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Wednesday, 28 December 2011

Theme 1 and 2 equipment

I thought it will be useful if I write something about the "gear" I'll be using.
1. NIKON D3000 DSLR CAMERA





CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Effective pixels  -10.2 million
Image sensor - CCD sensor, 23.6 x 15.8 mm; total pixels: 10.75 million; Nikon DX-format
Image size (pixels)  -3,872 x 2,592 [L]; 2,896 x 1,944 [M]; 1,936 x 1,296 [S]
Sensitivity - ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1 EV. Can also be set to approx. 1 EV above ISO 1600 (ISO 3200 equivalent), ISO sensitivity auto control available
Storage media - SD memory cards, SDHC compliant
Monitor - 3.0-in., approx. 230k-dot TFT LCD, and brightness adjustment
Exposure metering - 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, and Spot Metering
Exposure modes - Auto modes (auto, auto [flash off]), scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M
Interface - Hi-Speed USB
Power sources - One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a
Information provided from http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d3000/index.htm

You can also find more details for Nikon D3000 on Nikon guide


2. AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm STANDARD LENS




Key Features
3x zoom lens covering the most frequently used focal range of 18 to 55mm (picture angle is equivalent to focal length from 27 to 82.5mm in Nikon FX-format camera or 35mm-format camera)
Vibration Reduction enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible
Hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes lens aberration
Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operation
0.28 m/0.9 ft. closest focus distance throughout the entire zoom range

Specifications
Focal length  - 18-55mm
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture - f/22-36
Lens construction - elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens element)
Picture angle -76° - 28°50'
Closest focusing distance - 0.28m/0.9ft (throughout the entire focal range)
Maximum reproduction ratio - 1/3.2
No. of diaphragm blades -7 (rounded)
Filter/attachment size - 52mm
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)
Appproximately 73 x 79.5 mm/2.9 x 3.1 in.
Information provided from http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/zoom/normalzoom/af-s_dx_18-55mmf_35-56g_vr/


3. 52MM WIDE ANGLE LENS ADAPTER

0.45 X HD HIGH DEFINITION SUPER WIDE ANGLE LENS WITH MACRO



Key features:
0.45X Professional Deluxe High Definition Super Wide Angle Lens
Built-in MACRO lens for extreme close-up shots
Professional High Definition: PHD Lens reduces glass flare & ghosting caused by reflections
Special Element Frame: Special matte aluminium satin finish frame reduces reflections & optimised photography
Premium Rimmed Glass: High quality rimmed glass reduces light reflection around lens edge
Infrared Compatible: For high resolution day & night photography
AF / Infrared Compatible

"Super wide angle lenses can distort the image and have a limited, if vlaluable,use.Because the angle if view of the wide-angle lens is much greater than that of the telephoto or standard lens.it's obviously the lens to use where there's limited spaceor the subject is large.Using a wide-angle offers the ability to get close to your main subject to make it more prominent in the frane while keeping as much of the background in focus as you want."


Information provided from Manufacturer of the lens, and quote from the National Geographic Ultimnate Field Guide to Photography.

4. 52MM SUPER FISHEYE LENS ADAPTER 0.25X



WITH +12.5 MACRO
Camera Conversion Lens
High Definition Fisheye Lens
Outer Mount/Thread: 52mm
Magnification: 0.25X
Mechanism(mm): 69.5x56.5
Element/Glass: 3-3
Roll flower: None
Macro  +12.5

Even though  fisheye lenses are limited in use I think they can produce some unusual effects.
Its an extremely wide angle lens and it has a super short focal lenght, that adapter can produce up to 180 degrees,either circular or a full frame image that is very distorted at the edges.

5. FLASH SPEEDLIGHT YN-460 YN460




This flash speedlight YN-460 has a lots of functions, such as:
Reflector/Soft board, Diffusing board, Optic control sensor, Assist light, Flash head, Battery cover, Lock ring, Hot shoe mount, Connect point
Mode select button, Pilot signal light, Mode Button, Power Switch, Mode select indicator, Test button, Flash power level button, mini stand.


Key Features:
Circuit Design -Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)
Colour temperature - 5600K
Flash Duration - 1/800S - 1/20000S
Flash Adjustment - "7 difference flash power level ( 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64 )
Power saving - Stand by mode, 30mins to power off mode. 60mins to power off when using the optic mode
Vertical rotation angle - 0~90 degree
Horizontal rotation angle - 0 ~270 degree


Information provided from the Manual leaflet.


6. UV FILTER


Key Features:
Generic 52mm Camera UV Filter Lens
Absorbs the ultraviolet rays which often makes outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct.
A multi-purpose, fine-weather filter for colour as well as black and white
films. Also serves as a permanent lens protector.
Super High Resolution Filter
High Quality Crystal Optics Filter

Information provided from Manual leaflet

7. TRIPOD

Hama Traveller 3 Tripod

Tripods are used for both still and motion photography to prevent camera movement.
They are necessary when slow-speed exposures are being made, or when telephoto lenses are used, as any camera movement while the shutter is open will produce a blurred image. In the same vein, they reduce camera shake, and thus are instrumental in achieving maximum sharpness. A tripod is also helpful in achieving precise framing of the image, or when more than one image is being made of the same scene, for example when bracketing the exposure. Use of a tripod may also allow for a more thoughtful approach to photography. For all of these reasons a tripod of some sort is often necessary for professional photography as well as certain video uses. Tripods are also used as an alternative to C-Stands to photographic accessories.

Information provided from online encylopedia wikipedia
For more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_tripod

8. OTHER

Few other items that i'll need whilist working on both of my theme's will be
Water proof clothing
Water proof and comfortable shoes.

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