Top 10 design trends

Top Visual Design Trends for 2014

Camera shooting mode

Understanding camera shooting modes can make a real difference to the quality of your images. Here is a guide to the five main shooting modes on your DSLR, and an explanation of what each mode does 

to your camera.

To start with, you'll need to locate the dial on the top of your camera, with letters written on it. This dial will always include, at the very minimum, these four letters -- P, A (or AV), S (or TV), and M. There will also be a fifth mode entitled "Auto". Let's look at what these different letters actually mean.

Auto Mode. This mode pretty much does exactly what it says on the dial. In Auto Mode, the camera will set everything for you -- from your aperture and shutter speed right through to your white balance and ISO. It will also automatically fire your pop-up flash (if you camera has one), when needed. This is a good mode to use while you familiarize yourself with your camera, and it is particularly useful if you need to photograph something quickly, when you don't have time to set the camera up manually. Auto mode is sometimes represented by a green box on the camera dial.

Program Mode (P). Program Mode is a semi-automatic mode. The camera still controls most of the functions, but you are able to control ISO, white balance, and flash. For example, in Program Mode, you could prevent the flash from firing automatically and instead raise the ISO to compensate for low light conditions, such as when you don't want the flash to wash out the subjects' features for an indoor photo. Program Mode can really add to your creativity, and it's great for beginners to start exploring the camera's features.

Aperture Priority Mode (A or AV). In Aperture Priority Mode, you have control over setting the aperture (or f-stop). This means that you can control both the amount of light that comes through the lens and the depth of field. This mode is particularly useful if you're concerned about having control over the amount of the image that is in focus (i.e. depth of field), and are photographing a stationary image that won't be affected by shutter speed.

Shutter Priority Mode (S or TV). When trying to freeze fast moving objects, shutter priority mode is your friend! It's also ideal for times when you want to use long exposures. You'll have control over the shutter speed, and the camera will set the appropriate aperture for you. Shutter Priority Mode is especially useful with sport and wildlife photography.

Manual Mode (M). This is the mode that pro photographers use most of the time, as it allows complete control over all the camera's functions. Manual mode means that you can adjust all functions to suit lighting conditions and other factors. However, using manual mode requires a good understanding of the relationships between different functions -- in particular of the relationship between shutter speed and aperture.

Canon DSLR controller app for Android

 DSLR Controller is the first and only app that allows you to fully control your Canon EOS DSLR from your Android device, with nothing more than a USB cable. No computer or laptop required, no root required, no Wi-Fi required. All you need is a compatible mobile device, a compatible camera, and the right USB cable. 


Though still in the BETA stage of development, DSLR Controller already gives you remote liveview, remote control of most common settings, remote capture, focus and zoom control, and much more. See the about page for a full list of features, system requirements and screenshots.

DSLR Controller has been covered by several large news outlets, as well as a number of magazines. A prominent core developer of Android itself even called it his app of the year.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.dslrcontroller




----- Features -----
Features include but are not limited to:
- Live View
- Auto Focus (tap Live View)
- Manual focus adjustments (in AF mode)
- Histogram
- Zoom control
- Grid and aspect ratio overlay
- Bulb capture
- Continuous capture
- Image review (+ follow shot, gallery)
- Image filters (peaking, contrast, channel mask, grayscale, 4 modes/filter)
- Video recording
- HDR/Auto Exposure Bracketing
- Focus Bracketing (incl. HDR)
- Focus A-B
- Mirror Lockup support
- Timelapse (incl. HDR)
- Wi-Fi Passthrough
- Extensive modification of settings
-- Shutter speed
-- Aperture
-- ExpComp and Bracket
-- ISO speed
-- Auto-Focus Mode
-- Focus and Zoom area (tap-and-hold Live View)
-- Picture Style
-- Drive Mode
-- White Balance
-- Color Temperature
-- Auto-Lighting Optimizer
-- Metering Mode
-- Image and video quality and format
Available options depend on the mode you have your camera set to (M, Av, Tv, etc) and camera model. Refer to the website ( http://dslrcontroller.com/ ) for further details.
----- Requirements -----
- Android device with ARMv7-A or newer CPU architecture (most 1ghz+ devices)
- Not rooted: Android 3.1 or higher with USB host kernel+API support
- Rooted: Android 2.3.1 or higher with USB host kernel support
- Supported Canon EOS DSLR
- Correct USB adapter, if applicable
Most Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich devices should be compatible. Some Gingerbread phones are compatible IF ROOTED, like the Samsung Galaxy S2 and Samsung Galaxy Note.
HTC devices usually do *not* work !
Refer to the "devices" page of our website ( http://dslrcontroller.com/ ) for a more extensive list !
- Samsung Galaxy S2, S3 and Note, Note 2 (Android 2.x: root required, Android 4.x: root not required), USB Host cable
- Motorola Xoom (3.2 without root, 3.0 possibly with root), USB Host cable
- Acer Iconia A500/1, normal cable
- Asus Transformer/Prime, use keyboard dock or special USB Adapter
- Toshiba Thrive, normal cable
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9", 10.1", Tab 2 7", Tab 2 10.1", Note 10.1", USB Adapter Kit
- Lenovo Thinkpad, normal cable
- B&N Nook Color (CM 7, Nook Color Tweaks, memory limit mod), USB host cable
- Amazon Kindle Fire (CM9, USB host kernel), USB host cable
- Canon EOS:
GREAT: 1D mk IV, 5D mk II, 5D mk III, 50D, 550D, 60D, 600D, 650D, 7D, 1100D
OK: 1D mk III, 1Ds mk III, 30D, 40D, 400D, 450D, 1000D
NEVER: older models
Let us know which hardware you are using with DSLR Controller!

How to take photos in low light

How to take photos in low light 

External Flash

 When you are taking pictures of people or objects

 DSLR 

 Camera with manual controls

 High ISO

 Burst shotting capabilities

 Ability to shoot in RAW

LENS

Preferably with an aperture below 2.8

  Lock for on a with image stabilization or vibration reduction

REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE

You can shake the camera when you press the shutter release, a remote should help eliminate the shake

TRİPOD

To steady your camera & reduce shake

Essential for long exposures

What is ISO :  How sensitive the camera sensor in to light

What is Shutter Speed (Exposure): How long your shutter is open allowing light to reach the sensor

What is Aperture : The diameter of the lens opening which connects how much light gets to the sensor

pixel-peeper

Photography is difficult to decide the equipment for dealing with a new reality. You want to buy this site for camera lenses is a great convenience to search for pre-made ​​high-resolution photos. You want to know that you have selected your search body, lens, set focal distance, aperture and ISO range, there is also the possibility to filter the desired resolution.

Camera Simulator

Do I need an SLR camera?

You don’t need the latest, best equipment to take great photos, but a digital SLR camera opens up so many creative options well beyond any point-&-shoot camera. Therefore, that will be the focus of much of this site.

If you don’t have an SLR camera, this is a great place to virtually try an SLR and learn more about them. If you already have an SLR camera but are simply using it in “automatic” mode as if it were a point-&-shoot, you’re missing out! It’s time to learn how to actually use it :)

And yes, you can totally do it!

http://camerasim.com/