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Never own a DSLR Camera, Look at the Canon 1000D/XS Great to learn

Canon EOS DSLR XS or 1000D

If you are looking of upgrading to a DSLR, look no further than the Canon EOS XS.
This Canon XS camera is very good for a first DSLR.
Easy to use features that help you learn the dynamics of shooting while allowing you to improve your skill level.
When I bought it a few years ago I paid around 750$ for it with a 18-55mm lens.
Now you can find this camera for about 400$ with 18-55mm and 70-300mm lens kit.  which is very good for a DSLR.  On the picture above you can see the 70-300mm Lens which I paid 250$ separately.  

This camera is perfect if you never own a DSLR camera before and want to learn.
A point and shoot camera takes a long time to focus and zoom, but with a DSLR camera, you can zoom and shot right away if you are on auto focus mode.  DSLR camera are very fast with a very good image quality.  If you try it, you will never want to go back to a point and shoot.  
-You can zoom to a long distance in a sec with a telephoto lens.

-10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor with digic lll image processor
-Sensor size format:  APS-C
-2.5 LCD monitor with live view function
-High speed, wide area 7 point AF with center cross type sensors
-AF type:  TTL
-Excellent performance with 3.0 fps continuous shooting and burst rate up to 514 JPEGs (until memory card is full).
-Iso 100/1600
-RAW
-RAW + JPEG
-Self timer
-Shutter speeds:  1/4000 - 30 sec
-AWB/ auto white balance
-Exposure compensation
-White balance bracketing

Built-in flash type:
-Retractable, Auto Pop-up Flash
GN:  13 meters /43 feet -  Iso 100
Flash metering system:  E-TTL II auto-flash
Flash sync
Flash recycling time:  Approx. 3 sec.

White balance setting:
-Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, White, Fluorescent light

Battery type:  Lithium-Ion
Battery model:  LP-E5

Dimension:  
6.2 D x 9.7 H
Weight:  450 g





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Yongnuo 565 EX TTL speedlite 58 GN & auto mode & Comparison with built-in flash

Speedlite Yongnuo 565 EX TTL
I wanted a stronger flash than the built-in canon T3i flash with auto functions.
So I found the YN-565ex.
The yongnuo 565ex is very strong with 58 GN.


Here's a little video to show you the difference between T3i "built-in flash and the YN-565ex hot-shoe flash":  Comparison from 10 feet & 25 feet at iso 100 & iso 200.


I found it on Ebay for 190$. (November 2011)

Middle of 2011 came out the: New "Yongnuo 565 EX" ETTL  speedlite
Hot Shoe & Wireless (Off Shoe) Flash for Canon and Nikon.

The Canon 580EX II speedlite is very expensive, between 400 and 599$, so I did a little research on the web and the YN 565 EX is often compared to the Canon 580 EX II.
Same features as the 580ex II, except for HS sync and master mode.  
-Same GN 
-Same flash recycle time

Flash mode:
  • TTL slave 
  • Manual
  • Multi

Slaves groups:
  • 3A, B and C
-GN 58 at 105mm
-GN 33 at 35mm
-4 Channels
-Automatic zoom 24-105mm or manual
-Bounce card
-Overheat
-Metal foot

Zoom range:
  • Auto-24-28-35-50-70-80-105mm

Color temperature:
  • 5600k

Flash time:
  • 1/200s - 1/20000s

8 Levels of output control:
  •  1/128 - 1/1

Vertical rotation angle:   7 - 90 degrees 
Horizontal rotation angle:  0 - 270 degrees

-User friendly LCD screen
-Fast recycling time (3 seconds)
-PC port
-Port for external battery

The YN 565 EX will work as a wireless slave and not as a wireless master.
But if you own "Canon 7D, 60D or T3i/600D"  you already have a built-in wireless master mode

Wireless trigger distance:
  • 20-25m indoor
  • 10-15m outdoor

Weight:  380 g

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HD Canon Camcorder Vixia HF M30 incredible zoom and image quality

Canon Camcorder Vixia Serie


Canon Vixia HF M30

This Canon Vixia HF M30 HD camcorder has a stunning image quality

Zooming distance is incredible, smooth and easy: 

-15X optical zoom with astounding image quality
-300X digital zoom capability to captured extreme close-ups: 
-8GB internal memory
-SD memory card slot
-Ultra sleek, compact and light body, makes it easy to carry around
-2.7 LCD touch panel 
-Optical image stabilization with powered "is"
-24p & 30p  frame modes
-Fast and accurate Auto Focus
-5 recording modes:  From low to very high quality
-3.3 Megapixel 
-1/4" CMOS image sensor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution.
-Canon Digit DV III image processor 
-This Canon Vixia HF M30 camcorder automatically switches video recording from the internal drive to SD card when memory becomes full.
-With optional SM-V1 mic, you can record 5.1 channel
-And much more...

-The included remote is very handy and well made.

But the battery that comes with the Canon Vixia HF M30 lasts about 40 minutes only, so you should carry extra batteries.

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Watch this video to see its incredible zoom ability:


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Lowepro Flipside 200 backpack

Lowepro Flipside 200 Backpack

-You want to be comfortable while carrying your digital photo equipment around?
-Try the Lowepro Flipside backpack.   
-It is so light and comfortable that you don't feel that your are carrying so much on your back.

-Removable accessory pouch.
-Water-resistant
-Tripod Holder
-Detachable waist belt
-Ajustable sternum strap
-Mesh side pocket for bottle
-Side zipper pocket for Cards, battery etc.

For safety, the backpack compartment faces your back when worn to make sure that no one will be able to open it without you knowing it.
There is a belt that attaches around your waist to get easy access to your gear.  
Just flip the pack on the side, open it and take what ever you need without having to put it down. 

On one side, there is a mesh compartment for a water bottle, and on the other, a zipper compartment for SD cards, spear battery, keys etc.
On the back of the pack there is a tripod holder.
Inside, there are many removable compartments that you can move around or take out.

This bag is very well balanced, therefore, it is the first time I wear a backpack that doesn't hurt my neck or my back.
I am a small person, so I chose the 200 model, this size is very suitable for me.   
But they do have many larger model to choose from.



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Tokina Lens ATX 80-400mm

Tokina zoom Lens
Tokina ATX 80-400m f/4.5 -5.6 AF D
I am an amateur photographer.  I had the 75-300mm with my canon , but I wanted a stronger zoom for wild life, so I bought this Tokina lens "80-400mm"  and I find the quality to be very good for the  price of this lens. 
The chromatic aberration is not often noticeable even at 400mm.   I use it with canon T3i.  
It doesn't have image stabilisation, but if you are shooting hand-held, the quality is good for photos at 400mm, but for video, zooming hand-held is another story. 
One of the cheapest 400mm lens available 
Compact lens for the zoom size.
Build in tripod collar that is non removable.
Zoom lock that holds it at its most compact size for transport
Wheel that allows you to reorient lensmounted filters without removing the hood.
The zoom isn't image-stabilized. There is no optical stabilisation included.  
Play this video to see pictures at full zoom hand-Held shooting.



Manual and Auto focus on lens
Canon and Nikon mounts only  
Maximum aperture:  f/4.5-5.6
Minimum aperture: f/32-40
Mounts: Canon AF, Nikon AF (non-G).
Weight: 2.23 lb, 1020g
Size: 136.5mm x 79mm
Filter size: 72mm.
Included: Lens hood and cap


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Eye-Fi Card

Eye-Fi Card


"Eye-Fi" is SDHC memory card that has built-in Wi-Fi. 
That means that it will transfer wirelessly your pictures to your computer, other devices or your favorite sharing site, using a specified network.
No need to take the card out of your camera to transfer your photos or videos.
-Instant uploads.

The setup is quick and easy, but you have to know a little about computers and folders.

  • 1.  Select your network.   Note that you can add up to 32 networks
  • 2.  Choose your destination:  Choose the folder where you want the photos and videos to load.  You choose one folder for your Photos, and one for your videos.
  • 3. Insert the card into the camera and start snapping away.  You will see the picture fly into your computer right away.
Comes with USB adaptor.

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Lorex Wireless security camera LW2702F

Lorex Wireless Security Camera System with remote control

This wireless security system comes with:
-7 in color LCD monitor with build in wireless receiver and video recorder.
-2 cameras indoor/outdoor, durable weather resistant.
-Comes with 2 GB recording SD card (max 16 GB supported)
-You have a choice, between:  "Motion detection", "schedule" or "manual" recording.

  • Motion detection:  Will start recording as soon as motion is detected
  • Schedule:  You can select the beginning and the ending time for one channel
  • Manual:  You press the recording button manually if you see something

 But the system can record only one channel at a time.

-When the camera detects motion, you have an alarm notification.
-You can adjust the volume.
-You can also select "Quad", "scan" or "manual" scanning mode.
  • Quad mode shows up to 4 camera views on the same screen
  • Scan mode will scan one channel at a time with a full screen view.
  • Manual scan mode:  You can watch the desired channel for a long period.

-Intercom function allows for 2 way communication between LCD receiver and camera.
-Cameras wireless range:  450 FT and 40 FT of night vision.
-Connect to a TV or monitor for large screen viewing (RCA output)

This system is very easy to setup, you don't need to know about technology.
The menu is nice, simple and easy to navigate.
The remote control is small and complete.

Don't worry if you put the camera in complete darkness because the image quality is very good.
See the video above, I did put the camera in a dark closet to show the image quality with no light at all.

I love this system.

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UpStart Battery

Upstart Battery:  Good battery for a lower price

 

I wanted extra batteries without paying a big price for it.  So I gave it a try with
UpStart Battery

I must say that I am very happy with them.
You can have the charger with 2 extra batteries for more than half of the price for only one OEM battery.
They last as long as the original one.
I have been using them for more than a year, and never had a problem with them.   Now I can go out and take as many pictures as I want without worrying that my battery will go out on me.

I tried:

  • LP-E5 for Canon XS or 1000 D
  • LP-E8 fro Canon T3i
  • NP-WF50 for Sony
  • BP-827 For Canon HF M30
I love those spear batteries.  They are working well and last as long as the original one.

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