AP Photo Supplies: February 2012

Tips For Beginner Photographers With DSLR Cameras
by Mark Etinger

Purchasing photography equipment for the first time is exciting, but sometimes it is also overwhelming. You're anxious to add interchangeable lenses, tripods, carrying cases, and whatever else you can find into your shopping cart. If you are new to the photography game, there are some easy tips you can follow to get the ball rolling and place you on the path to novice photographer.

First and foremost, try to contain yourself when purchasing a new camera; do not buy the most expensive camera on the market. If money is really tight, you can even get simple compact cameras. As long as you know how to change the settings and know techniques, beautiful shots can still be achieved. But, even if you are upgrading to a DSLR, start off with a lower end model. Before you start adding EF lenses, the first accessory to consider is a tripod, especially if your hands are a little shaky. A tripod will be useful for many different types of photography sessions.

Keep the camera with you all the time; buy a protective carrying case so that may stay safe when it travels with you. Sometimes, the "perfect shot" is an unexpected one and you never want to miss an opportunity. If you cannot take your camera with you every day, be on the look - out for spots around your neighborhood or office that will make for great photographs.

While you are on the hunt for breathtaking scenery, do not overlook the seemingly commonplace subjects. It is amazing what some photographers can do with typically boring subjects. But, do not waste time shooting a plastic bag floating in the wind for twenty minutes. (It's been done.) Try to see these subjects with a new pair of eyes.

Look to online resources for inspiration and tutorials. There are thousands of books and websites that offer terrific advice. Always be willing to learn something new. Whether you want to learn how to photograph weddings or animals, it is easy to search for tips and tutorials.

Never be afraid to experiment with the photography equipment. You splurged on a DSLR camera, you might as well learn what all those buttons and settings do. Tutorials can guide you, but use them as a stepping stone to see what you find comfortable and which settings will give you the shot you desire. Photography is about trial and error. Changing the ISO or aperture can turn a terrible photograph into an amazing one with the push of a button.

The most important tip to remember is to photograph regularly. Practice does make perfect after all!

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Sigma DP2x Compact Digital Camera, 14.45 Megapixels,AFE (Analog Front End), High Speed AF

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
World's first full color image sensor: Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor
14.45 Megapixels
True II Image Processing engine
Focal Length 24.2mm F/2.8 35mm equivalent to 41mm

Technical Details
Brand Name: Sigma
Model: DP2x
Optical Sensor Resolution: 14.5 MP
Minimum focal length: 41.0 millimeters
Maximum focal length: 41.0 millimeters
Display Size: 2.5 inches
Weight: 260.0 grams

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Sigma DP2x Compact Digital Camera, 14.45 Megapixels,AFE (Analog Front End), High Speed AF

Sigma DP1s 14MP Sensor Digital Camera

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
14-megapixel FOVEON X3 direct image sensor and lens
Enrich the images itcaptures with superb resolution
It speeds and improves common settings
Three-dimensional Camera
Focal length is 16.6mm
Technical Details
Brand Name: Sigma
Model: C7s900
Optical Sensor Resolution: 14 MP
Display Size: 2.5 inches

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Sigma DP1s 14MP Sensor Digital Camera

Sigma DP1x 14MP FOVEON CMOS Sensor Digital Camera and 2.5 Inch LCD

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
World's first full color image sensor: Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor
14.45 Megapixels
True II Image Processing engine
Focal Length 16.6mm F4 35mm equivalent to 28mm
Technical Details
Brand Name: Sigma
Model: DP1x
Optical Sensor Resolution: 14 MP
Display Size: 2.5 inches

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Sigma DP1x 14MP FOVEON CMOS Sensor Digital Camera and 2.5 Inch LCD

Sigma DP2S 14MP X3 FOVEON CMOS Digital Camera with 24.2mm f/2.8 and 2.5 inch LCD

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
Full-Scale Sensor: The same APS-C sized sensor used on Sigma DSLR delivers on the DP2 promise of high resolution and rich tone.
Direct Image Sensor: Sigma's three-layered Foveon X3 direct image sensor captures all the color, creating images of unprecedented immediacy.
Integral Lens: Lens expert Sigma has poured its best technology into an integral lens just for the DP2, with a focal length
Imaging Capability: The Foveon X3 direct image sensor captures images in all their clarity and richness-it captures the very feeling in the air
True II: A proprietary algorithm optimizes image-processing time and quality
Technical Details
Brand Name: Sigma
Model: DP2S
Optical Sensor Resolution: 14 MP
Display Size: 2.5 inches

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Sigma DP2S 14MP X3 FOVEON CMOS Digital Camera with 24.2mm f/2.8 and 2.5 inch LCD

Sigma SD15 14MP X3 FOVEON CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0 inch LCD

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
21 frames captured continuously in RAW mode
Large, highly visible 3.0' TFT color LCD Monitor
Technical Details
Brand Name: Sigma
Model: SD15
Optical Sensor Resolution: 14 MP
Display Size: 3 inches

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Sigma SD15 14MP X3 FOVEON CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0 inch LCD

Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video with DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Weather Resistant Lens

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
High-resolution, 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor; compact, magnesium alloy body
Kit includes Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL weather-resistant lens
Weather resistant, dustproof, and coldproof (14 degrees F, -10 degrees C)
Fast 5.2 fps shooting with the new PRIME II Image processing engine; top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec freezes even the fastest action in well-lit settings
3-inch LCD; Live View mode, with contrast AF, Face Detection, and optional histogram, grid, and bright/dark area display
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Technical Details
Brand Name: Pentax
Model: 17831
Optical Sensor Resolution: 14.6 MP
Optical zoom: 3 x

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Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video with DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Weather Resistant Lens

Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only)

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
High-resolution, 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor; compact, magnesium alloy body
Body only; lenses sold separately
Weather resistant, dustproof, and coldproof (14 degrees F, -10 degrees C)
Fast 5.2 fps shooting with the new PRIME II Image processing engine; top shutter speed of 1/8000 sec freezes even the fastest action in well-lit settings
3-inch LCD; Live View mode, with contrast AF, Face Detection, and optional histogram, grid, and bright/dark area display
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Technical Details
Brand Name: Pentax
Model: K-7
Optical Sensor Resolution: 14.6 MP
Width: 6.50 inches
Height: 5.00 inches
Weight: 0.00 pounds

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Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only)

Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 18-55mm Lens and 3-Inch LCD (Black)

Product Features and Technical Details
Style: Body + 18-55mm Lens
Product Features
16.3-megapixel CMOS sensor; 80-12800 ISO range with improved noise performance
Kit includes 18-55mm lens
Widescreen 1080p HD video at 25 FPS, with sound via built-in or external 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
6-7fps captures fast action shots; 11-point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system with dedicated AF assist lamp and light wavelength sensor
Large 3-inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution; fully weather-sealed and coldproof design
SDXC memory card compatibility (via firmware update)

Technical Details
Brand Name: Pentax
Model: K-5 Black 18-55mm Kit
Optical Sensor Resolution: 16.3 MP
Optical zoom: 3 x
Weight: 0.00 pounds

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Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 18-55mm Lens and 3-Inch LCD (Black)

Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 3-Inch LCD (Black Body Only)

Technical Details
Style: Body Only
16.3-megapixel CMOS sensor; 80-12800 ISO range with improved noise performance
Body only; lenses sold separately
Widescreen 1080p HD video at 25 FPS, with sound via built-in or external 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
6-7fps captures fast action shots; 11-point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system with dedicated AF assist lamp and light wavelength sensor
Large 3-inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution; fully weather-sealed and coldproof design
SDXC memory card compatibility (via firmware update)

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Pentax K-5 16.3 MP Digital SLR with 3-Inch LCD (Black Body Only)

Pentax 645D 40MP Medium Format Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD Screen (Black)

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
40 megapixel CCD sensor provides a top resolution of 7264x5440
Fully weather sealed and coldproof design resists rain, snow, dust and other environmental hazards during field use
14 Bit RAW files in Pentax PEF and Adobe DNG formats
Dual slot SD/SDHC memory card support
Responsive 11 point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system features a light wavelength sensor for improved focus speed even in different lighting environments

Technical Details
Brand Name: Pentax
Model: 645D
Optical Sensor Resolution: 40 MP
Display Size: 3.0 inches

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Pentax 645D 40MP Medium Format Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD Screen (Black)

Sony Alpha A900 24.6MP Digital SLR Camera (Black)

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
35mm full-frame 24.6-megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor
Body only; lenses sold separately
SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization; Dual BIONZ processors for up to fast 5 fps performance
3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD photo-quality display; Intelligent Preview Function reduces trial-and-error
Accepts CompactFlash and Memory Stick Duo Media memory cards

Technical Details
Brand Name: Sony
Model: DSLR-A900
Optical Sensor Resolution: 24.6 MP
Optical zoom: 5 x
Lens Type: interchangeable
Exposure Control Type: Program, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Weight: 10.00 pounds

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Sony Alpha A900 24.6MP Digital SLR Camera (Black)

Sony Alpha DSLRA850 24.6MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
35mm, full-frame 24.6-megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor; SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization
Body only; lenses sold separately
Dual BIONZ processors for up to fast 3fps performance; 9-point AF system w/ additional 10-point assist
Rugged magnesium alloy shell; dust/moisture-resistant design
Dual card slots; accepts both CompactFlash and Memory Stick Duo Media (not included)

Technical Details
Brand Name: Sony
Model: DSLRA850
Optical Sensor Resolution: 24.6 MP
Weight: 0.00 pounds

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Sony Alpha DSLRA850 24.6MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens and 55-200mm VR Lens + Huge Battery, Lens & Tripod Complete Accessories Package (Everything you Need)

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
Wide Angle Macro and 2x Telephoto Zoom Lenses and 3 Piece Filter Kit
2 Replacement Extended Life Battries+ External A/C- D/C Car Charger + Flash + 67 inch Monopod
8GB SDHC Memory Card with Card Reader with
Soft carrying Case and Full Size Tripod

Technical Details
Brand Name: Digital
Model: D90

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Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens and 55-200mm VR Lens + Huge Battery, Lens & Tripod Complete Accessories Package (Everything you Need)

Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Technical Details
Style: D90 Body Only
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
Body only; lenses sold separately
D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

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Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Nikon D90 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens

Product Features and Technical Details
Style: With 18-105mm Lens
Product Features
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Technical Details
lcd-screen
interchangeable-lens

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Nikon D90 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens

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

Technical Details
Style: With 18-105mm Lens
High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor
High Speed 6 frames per second continuous shooting up to 100 shots
Breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus
Dynamic ISO range from 100 to 6400
Ground-breaking 2,016-pixel RGB (3D Color Matrix) exposure sensor

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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 D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)

Nikon D700 12.1MP FX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)

Technical Details
12.1-megapixel FX-format (23.9 x 36mm) CMOS sensor; body only
3.0-inch, 920,000-dot VGA color monitor; 170-degree wide-angle viewing and tempered-glass protection
Fast, accurate 51-point AF system; 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes
Base ISO range from 200-6400 can be expanded to range from ISO 100 (Lo-1) to 25,600 (Hi-2); 0.12-second start-up speed
Capture images to CF I/II cards; compliant high-speed UDMA CF cards that will enable recording speeds up to 35 megabytes/second

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Nikon D700 12.1MP FX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)

Tips For Beginner Photographers With DSLR Cameras by Mark Etinger

Tips For Beginner Photographers With DSLR Cameras
by Mark Etinger