All advice documents, training courses and blog entries tagged 'slr'

Still images advice tagged 'slr'

Tethered Camera Operation

As technology has improved digital cameras have become more and more portable. Smaller and more ergonomic cameras have made digital photography more practical - however, there are times when it is preferable to use a more static system with camera and computer connected. This is known as tethered camera operation. This document is aimed at anyone who might need to operate their camera from a distance, in an awkward position or wants to preview the image on a high quality computer screen.
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Digital Cameras

Digital cameras come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, this document details the different technologies used to capture a digital image. This paper also covers the features that a user should consider before choosing a digital camera.
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The Digital SLR Camera for Teaching, Learning and Digitisation

Digital SLR cameras have improved dramatically over recent years, they have also become much cheaper. Consumers can now buy an entry level digital SLR for around the same price as a top of the range compact. This paper explains the difference between a digital compact and digital SLR and shows how to get the most out of this type of camera.
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New lens document just released

We have just released a new introductory document on lenses, it describes the main components of the lens and what you should consider before choosing a lens for a task.
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Using a digital SLR for video

There’s a very interesting article in Creative COW about the Canon 5D Mk II, a very advanced digital SLR (or HDSLR) that the author has been using to shoot video with.
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How to photograph or scan those tricky objects

We have just published a new advice document on scanning and photography.
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