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How To : Set image resolution size on a Canon PowerShot SD600

You bought your Canon PowerShot SD600 digital camera for its megapixels, but sometimes you don't want them all. This how-to video shows you how to manage them. Watch this photography video tutorial to learn how to set a SD600's image size and improve your pictures.

How To : Shoot up close with a Canon PowerShot SD600

Is your Canon PowerShot SD600 digital camera ready for its close up? It is if you watch this how-to video on setting up macro mode. This photography tutorial video will have you shooting up close with a SD600 and taking great pictures in no time.

How To : Balance a GlideCam using a Canon XL2

Watch this quick instructional cinematography video that shows how to balance a Canon XL2 professional HD digital camera on a GlideCam 4000 Pro. Learn how to secure the camera using this handheld camcorder stabilizer to prevent unwanted swaying, shoot fluid traveling shots, an ...more

How To : Set up a Canon 7D for slow motion

In this video, learn how to set-up a Canon EOS 7D camera for slow motion. Learn about the settings you need to use to prepare to shoot in one of the high speed modes. To see more of the videos on this subject, check out the parts below, especially on processing the slow motion ...more

News : Creating the Cosmos With Ink, Paint & Water

Artist Pery Burge uses water, paint and ink to create images that look like they might have been captured by the Hubble Telescope or under the super-zoom of a powerful microscope. "I use a Canon EOS 500D digital camera with EF100mm F2.8 macro lens and Speedlite 420EX flash, a ...more

HowTo : Make Magical Bokeh Photographs

Hongkiat has compiled a collection of beautiful examples of "Bokeh" photography (1, 2): "The word ‘Bokeh’ derives from the Japanese for ‘blur’ or ‘haze’, and in photography describes the effect found in out-of-focus regions of images. Different lens designs, aperture shapes a ...more

How To : Use optical techniques with the Canon XH A1

.Improve your video production with a Canon XH A1 video camera by learning how to use optical techniques in this free production video. Use optical techniques with the Canon XH A1 - Part 1 of 11. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Use optical techniques wit ...more

How To : Update the firmware on the Canon 5D Mark II

Canon recently released a firmware update to fix a lot of the v.1 bugs. This tutorial explains the process of updated the firmware from downloading on the Canon site to easily installing it on your camera. The firmware refresh is a great update for Mac and PC integration as w ...more

HowTo : Make a DSLR Helmet Cam

Modernhuman of WonderHowTo's Canon EOS 7D World posts a simple HowTo for making your own DSLR Helmet Cam for approximately $150 in parts: "I'm in the middle of a project right now that uses POV for every shot. One of these shots involves a person swinging a golf club. A norma ...more

How To : Adjust audio on the Canon XH-A1 Digital Camcorder

Do you own the Canon XH-A1 Digital Camcorder? If so, you might want to check out this lengthy video tutorial that shows you the ins and outs to the Canon XH-A1, the High Definition digital camera for the professional and serious non-pro alike. Learn how to make manual adjustme ...more

How To : Use the Canon XH-A1 Digital Camcorder

Do you own the Canon XH-A1 Digital Camcorder? If so, you might want to check out this lengthy video tutorial that shows you the ins and outs to the Canon XH-A1, the High Definition digital camera for the professional and serious non-pro alike. Learn how to make manual adjustme ...more

News : Left (Right) Angle USB Cable for Tethering

I already had a mishap shooting my Canon 5d MII tethered....I broke my circuit board because of the stress that a USB cable causes the camera. I wish Canon went with their 1ds route and made a positive locking device, but alas they have not. So the best alternative I could fin ...more

News : Cheap Ass Videocameras and Citizen Journalism

The idea that you could buy a cellphone sized video camera that shoots 720p for a hundred bucks would literally seem like nonsense to me five or six years ago, as I sat trying to get a shot worth looking at out of my old Sony pd150. They're here, though, the Flips and iPhones ...more

How To : Add dramatic color to images in Photoshop

Tutvid shows you how to add flare and dramatic color to your raw camera images (usually the format of a DSLR). In a step-by-step guide with narration, Tutvid takes you through the process of using CameraRaw (used as an extension of Photoshop but never really brings it in photo ...more

News : Star Trails Captured in Time Lapse

YouTube user Nachtwolke captures beautiful star trails with 1262 photos taken at 30-second exposures. Inspired? Try-it-yourself. Len/aperature/camera used: Sigma 12-24mm/4.5-5.6@ 12mm f/4.5, ISO 800, Canon? 20d. Previously, The Northern Lights Are Even More Spectacular in Ti ...more

News : Zeiss Compact Prime Lens + Zacuto DSLR Baseplate

Zeiss recently debuted their Compact Prime Lens set at NAB.  The best part: no mount modifications or adapters necessary!  Zacuto has done one better with their new DSLR Baseplate system.  Previous rigs had unwanted play when using the follow focus.  "Zacuto’s new DSLR Basepla ...more

How To : Use the Manfrotto Super Clamp

Did you ever have trouble keeping a steady shot with a camera or camcorder when you didn't have a tripod ready? In this video, Steve from Cameras Brookwood shows you why a Manfrotto Super Clamp might just be the tool for you. A Super Clamp can open up to three inches and attac ...more

How To : Use external Speedlite controls on the Canon 5D

Bruce Dorn from Canon breaks down the exposure and Speedlite controls on the Canon 5D Mark II. His explanations are especially helpful as he gives certain shooting scenarios in which tweaking these settings will improve your overall image quality. Explorer of Light Bruce Dorn ...more

News : Complete TV Series Shooting With Canon 7D

A complete TV series shooting with Canon 7D in my country (YEMEN) , I played a role of a cinematographer using canon 7d , and shooting for more than 60 hours on only one 7d camera , shooting for 28 days , after we finish , editing is another story ... Editing a 60 hours of 7d ...more

SHOT ON 7D : Californication Toying with 7D

VIA Jared Abrams at Cinema5D Seems like Showtime's Californication team are poised to start shooting some footage on the 7D. "They have been toying with the idea of testing the Canon 7D for a while.  Ironically it was not the camera they were so keen to use. It was the Red R ...more

How To : Use a UV or haze filter for SLR cameras

As any SLR or DSLR owner knows all too well, the price of lenses can often approach or even exceed the cost of your camera. As such, it's important that you take the necessary precautions to protect them. With this free photographer's guide, you'll learn about using UV (that i ...more

News : External Flash

I came across your tutorial on external flash I could not get enough of it. I bought one and had no idea how to work it. Your tutorial did teach me a lot, you seem to explain it in detail. You made it sound a lot easier than it is.I am looking forward to more videos in the fut ...more

How To : Enable auto focus in video mode on the Canon 5D

Many people have complained about the lack of autofocus in video mode on the Canon 5D Mark II. Fortunately, this video demonstrates a solution by utilizing the live mode, thus enabling the still camera's autofocus features. Some people are not aware that the "Live Mode" style ...more

How To : Properly clean glass camera filters

Dirty filters ruining your shots? Glass filters, as useful as they may be for protecting your SLR or DSLR lenses from external damage, can grow dirty over time, reducing image quality. Learn how to properly clean your single-reflex camera's glass lens filters with this free ph ...more

News : *NEW AND IMPROVED* Helmet Cam

My first attempt at a helmet cam, yielded ok results, but I wanted something even better. The downside to all of this was cost, but it is very close to what I want now. Yes the camera is upside down, and yes there's a solid piece of fabric covering the view. Read on to find o ...more

News : Exotic Fish Mini-Doc

Check out this mini-documentary I shot and directed for Scion about exotic fish and the people who love them. Shot on the Canon 5D. Enjoy. Director/DP: Sean Conaty B Camera Operator: Stephen Ringer Editor: Charles Newberry

News : Google+ Venice Skate Park Photo Walk

The Google+ Venice Skate Park photo walk was a lot of fun. We got to hang out with +Brian Rose, +Dave Cohen, +Vincent Mo, and many other Googlers and photographers, taking pictures, learning all about Venice and its colorful history. I admit to feeling a little bit intimidate ...more

How To : Use the Video Mode on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Most people don't use their cameras to make movies (really bad quality and a sort of user-generated content feel are probably the culprits) but cameras with a record function are great for those impromptu memory-making moments when your dog tries to do a handstand or your gran ...more

How To : Mount a Canon 5D Mark II on a Glidecam 4000 HD

Dave Williams from Lens Rentals demonstrates how to properly affix a Canon 5D Mark ii to a Glidecam's 4000 HD rig. Laying out all the included parts, he explains how to assemble and balance the rig with the camera attached. It's important to note that you'll need to rebalance ...more

How To : Clean the rear LCD on a DSLR

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to clean the rear LCD on a camera. Begin by dry cleaning using Giottos Rocket Blower and nylon fine brush. Users will also need a isopropyl rubbing alcohol and microfiber cloth. Users may also need gloves to protect their hands from th ...more

How To : Prep a Canon 7D to shoot in HD movie mode

In this video, the Canon EOS 7D is explored and prepped to shoot extremely high quality video. This video goes over how to set-up the camera to attain the flattest image for later grading & editing. Capture professional looking digital video, with tips and tricks revealed here.

News : A Simple Trick to Help Stabilize Your DSLR

We're about to get real here... DSLR filmmaking has made every would-be filmmaker's dreams of shooting a feature that looks as good as a 'professionally shot' Hollywood film a reality. These consumer-level cameras bring with them many advantages, but they also have their disad ...more

How To : Use an Expodisk to white balance your DSLR

White balance is an important aspect of photography. Balance your camera correctly and you will take impressive pictures, balance it poorly and your photos will appear washed out or blurry. In this tutorial, learn how to use an Expodisk to white balance your digital SLR camera ...more

News : Canon 7D Sucks.

I bought a canon 7D and used it for an entire weekend.  I noticed it dropped frames much more than my Canon 5D.  There were many more aliasing problems with fine detail in the background.  The camera is just plain awful in low light situations.  Anything above 400 ISO I was ge ...more

How To : Adjust your exposure with your ISO

Want a way to reduce or increase the exposure of your camera's sensor without actually having to adjust ambient light levels? Apart from changing the aperture of your lens, you can adjust your camera's ISO setting, which will increase or decrease your sensor's sensitivity to l ...more

News : Sweetly Surreal Robo-Tourist Takes on Paris

"A Day in PARIS" is a dreamy short by filmmaker Benoît Millot, shot on the Canon 7D Mark I. The footage looks truly fantastic. Pretty old news by now, but I'm still amazed how pro you can go with a $1500 consumer camera. Enjoy.

News : HDR Video using Two 5D's

This is incredible... part Call of Duty, part oil on canvas... sovietmontage.com UPDATE: Follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/?sovietmontage And here's our Facebook Page facebook.com/?sovietmontage UPDATE: The response has been amazing. Please LIKE the video to bookmark it--an ...more

How To : Shoot Clouds Like a Pro

Giveaway Tuesdays has officially ended! But don't sweat it, WonderHowTo has another World that's taken its place. Every Tuesday, Phone Snap! invites you to show off your cell phone photography skills. Submit your best shot to our weekly competition for a chance to win an awes ...more

How To : Recharge the Canon EOS 40D's battery

Make sure you are always ready to take photos. Learn how to recharge battery for the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson. Recharge the Canon EOS 40D's battery - Part 1 of 10. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Recharge the ...more

How To : Get started with the Canon PowerShot SD940 IS

Here are a few tips and setting suggestions when getting started with your Canon PowerShot. This is a very portable and user friendly, point and shoot digital camera that has a few neat tricks up it’s sleeve so experiment and have fun. With the versatile Canon PowerShot SD940 ...more

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