December 2015 | Camera Prices in Singapore

How I Became A Professional Photographer

<h2>How I Became A Professional Photographer</h2>

Photography is a competitive field no doubt, but what kept me going was the journey. Yes, the destination to professional photography is important but the journey is what helps you gather experience along the line. I had very limited equipments in my arsenal what I first started out so I had to work my way up to fetch better ones. <br/><br/>

No matter what always remember to start small. Here’s how I started.<br/><br/>

The right focus: I didn’t start out with the fanciest ones, but had a couple of cameras that worked really well. A few different types of lens like wide angle lenses, tele photo zoom lenses are some you can experiment with at first. I always tried to get to know the equipment first, how it worked, how I could tweak changes for different types of photographs and a lot of these actually came from the manual that came along with the equipment. This was just the first step to becoming a professional photographer.   <br/><br/>

Once I was aware of the basics I started learning how to use editing software as we all know we need them to make the good look great. Becoming a professional photographer was a dream come true but the journey was what made it better.  <br/><br/>

Even if you are an amateur or a little further ahead in the photography industry you need a complete portfolio. I didn’t want my career to be dependent on family and friendly gatherings so I made sure I had one to show my work. I chose a few subjects at first and took some posed shots and candid shots all for free. I hired a few models in exchange of free copies of the pictures. I kept experimenting for quite some time, focusing on different styles like wedding, landscape, portrait and others. I tried to get my first few clients to buy prints, they liked what they saw and I started getting noticed. The money wasn’t much to count on but it was a starting and this was when I realised how much I would love to be a professional photographer someday.   <br/><br/>

I tried to shadow professionals and apply for internship, with hardwork it eventually paid off as I learned how to make a business out of it while being an intern. It took quite a few long nights, self-doubts and tremendous dedication down the road and that’s how I became a professional photographer.

How I Became A Professional Photographer

How I Became A Professional Photographer Photography is a competitive field no doubt, but what kept me going was the journey. Yes, the d...

Digital Camera Photo Tip: Mug Shot To Nice Shot!

<h2>Digital Camera Photo Tip: Mug Shot To Nice Shot!</h2>

It doesn’t matter if you work in the police department or an amateur photographer willing to take great mug shots or portraits, to make them look good you need to know your camera basics and how you can tweak in changes here and there. With these basics in your arsenal you can get great mug shots or portraits in no time. There are two different types of portraits, the formal one and the one on a more casual side.<br/><br/>

<h3>With your digital camera you can easily get a real nice shot. Here’s something you can try:</h3><br/><br/>

<h4>The right settings on the camera: </h4>
Choose aperture priority mode and a small stop number i.e. a large aperture for a portrait. This will prevent the backdrop from becoming the more focused area in the picture. Your focal length should be about 80 mm-100 mm with 85mm being ideal for a nice shot. A focal length less than 50mm would make certain facial features appear much bigger than they actually are, so avoid that from happening at any cost. 
For a noise free portrait go for a 100 on ISO setting and enable image stabilization if that is an option available in your digital camera as this will help prevent blurring of the image due to slight movement.
With good lightning and shutter speed around 1/125 you can get a nice shot easily. Also try an use a tripod to prevent shaky hands leading to blurry images if you’re new at this. <br/><br/>

<h4>The right lighting:</h4>
 Having the right lighting can do wonders as it makes the picture look more natural. Try to avoid incidental light as they have a tendency to cast unnecessary shadows instead try getting a nice shot with overhead light. A diffused light source works best also try and get multiple light sources for the even effect from all sides. <br/><br/>

<h4>Approach and techniques for different portraits:</h4>
Formal- For a mug shot or formal picture for documentation purpose you need a great shot. Pick a solid backdrop colour and if you’re taking a mug shot make your subject stand close to the wall and if it’s a naturally formal image try making the subject stand a few feet away from the wall. 
Outdoor shots: try early morning or late afternoon for taking outdoor portrait shots as natural lighting is always the best source and at those particular times the light tends to cast a golden effect on the image. In portraits there shouldn’t be any powerful image in the background that distracts from your subject.

Digital Camera Photo Tip: Mug Shot To Nice Shot!

Digital Camera Photo Tip: Mug Shot To Nice Shot! It doesn’t matter if you work in the police department or an amateur photographer willi...

Advice for Buying a Camcorder

<h2>Advice for buying a camcorder</h2>

A camcorder is a device which is a combination of video camera and video recorder. Though in marketing term it may be called “camcorder” it is generally called video camera recorder. Although even digital cameras and Smartphone grabs acceptable video clips but they are nowhere near a full featured camcorder, especially for videos which you would love to preserve for a lifetime and show even to the next generation on better high definition television.<br/><br/>

With the increase in the competition of electronic gadgets you can buy a camcorder which may be full high definition or a normal one which would suit your pocket. Camcorders can be bought in as cheap as $75 to as costly as $3500 where every price range certainly gives you more options and better specifications. There are certain fields that you would need to decide while buying a camcorder. Some of them are written below:
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<li>Full featured or a pocket camcorder: you must decide that what sort of camcorder you want. Full featured camcorders like the one from Sony offers higher quality, lenses with optical zoom, optical image stabilization with stereo sound and many more features while the cheaper pocket camcorders like one from Kodak are very much cheap and pretty compact. Also the videos of the pocket camcorder can be easily shared online.</li>
<li>Options of zoom: a full featured camera certainly has an edge over the pocket friendly one, when it comes down to the operation of zooming. This is because that the full featured one has the options of digital zooms as well as optical zooms which don’t pixelate the pictures if they are zoomed into. Might certainly be helpful when you are not allowed to enter a specific area.</li>
<li>Storing memory: opt for the camcorder which fulfils the need in terms of the storage. You certainly won’t like to compromise on that specification.</li>
<li>Image stabilization: camcorders are equipped with either digital or optical image stabilization. OIS is generally preferred where the shakes and jerks in the videos are to be eliminated while DIS degrades the picture quality, so opt for OIS if the budget permits so.</li>
<li>Know the end use: you must be aware that for what you are buying a camcorder, where it’s for capturing good moments or for uploading the videos.</li>
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While buying a camcorder help of a professional is always recommended who would have the experience of using the same for quite sometime.

Advice for Buying a Camcorder

Advice for buying a camcorder A camcorder is a device which is a combination of video camera and video recorder. Though in marketing te...

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 Mark IV and Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II?

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Choosing Between Compact Camera Sony RX100 Mark IV and Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II?</h2>
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<img alt="Choosing Between Compact Camera Sony RX100 Mark IV and Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II?" class="thumbxtag" height="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_HTlQLynOIKFJvhRIi9EaRDr32g5b56Y8DYPnKcEnoxb3Mrq-XrmZKGnuqvXCT4yAAebbUQDgTrgn6xf4FHDqcOga9ZlAmLmmYVOPqazQN4i9vKIGJJRXSmFERDwoduR2jl2ZDWOhdbQ/s703-Ic42/photo-camera-sony-rx100-mark-iv-and-canon-powershot-g1x-mark-ii.jpg" style="max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%;" title="Choosing Between Compact Camera Sony RX100 Mark IV and Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II?" width="703" /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Nowadays, cellphones
are drawing away numerous customers from purchasing cameras by offering affordable,
high-resolution and handy devices. This has led to camera manufacturers adding
features coveted by camera enthusiasts to compact devices. The <b><span style="background: white;">Sony RX100
Mark IV</span></b><span style="background: white;"> and <b>Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II </b>are different in design but are meant
for individuals looking for cameras that produce images of DSLR quality and can
capture video in a compact body.</span> Both cameras have been compared below
and some of their features have been discussed.     </span><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Features  <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The RX100 III is a
21-megapixel camera featuring a 2.9 X zoom lens which can click less grainy
pictures even in low light owing to its ability to capture images at very low
ISO light sensitivity. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The G1X Mark II offers
only a 13mp lens and due to its aperture and zoom range its image quality is
not as high as Sony, since its sensor receives only 50% of the light.         <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The design of the Sony
camera features a non-touch articulated 3-inch LCD display, which is clear and bright.
Placed on top is a retractable OLED view finder, a feature not very common in
this category of cameras. Due to its inclusion a more powerful flash cannot be
attached to this model, as the horseshoe has been removed.    <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The G1X 100 Mark
II by Canon has a touch screen 3-inch LCD display. The screen no longer rotates
or swings out as it only tilts up and down. The viewfinder was ditched in this model,
since it wasn’t fairly useful in framing shots and facility to add powerful
external flash is available. </span></div>
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<img alt="Sony RX100 Mark IV" class="thumbxtag" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMaUnmBMdeZaoEvHNqu1RxrJBK-mzmaIVNQJdk4ZTzDhsXCtf0keJjP8aT8EIfDajaXx_hADrwARjv6U2FbtCFTPYUdCf4KVwW6LW4rpTmdD0EfqKqH2xf_bD4uMeOAZvXvFn4CmRdVhti/s702-Ic42/photo-sony-rx100-mark-iv-front.jpg" style="max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%;" title="Sony RX100 Mark IV" width="459" /></div>

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<b>Sony RX100 Mark IV</b> is incredibly
compact and light, and can slide into pant pockets with its smaller-than-standard-pocket
dimensions. In spite of its size this camera offers several features along with
a front dial placed close to the retractable lens that is used to adjust several
settings like shutter speed, aperture or ISO. Users can also modify several
other features. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<img alt="Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II" class="thumbxtag" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_J4uvD3ZEsIO_1O8GHtWR-1aX8Mbsp7B4ZNafSkWAEZrHxC1KVZCMgT8eKS6RCDi7tNUWmQEVJQE7YcwzT_kjv_fh1UsN_LsUdjeB0K9jU5eVlVjxtzggXxbw8OaVHWo9hxzzhFY96BoV/s530-Ic42/photo-canon-powershot-g1x-mark-ii.jpg" style="max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%;" title="Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II" width="530" /></div>
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<b>Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II</b> is
longer, broader and cannot be squeezed into a standard pant pocket.  It is equipped with two dials at its base which
control features like shutter and aperture.   <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Verdict</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In
terms of design and features it is a draw, since they offer similar features. However,
for the design part Sony is considered better than Canon as it offers a superior
device in a smaller and much more compact package, although it has a smaller
zoom.             </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sony Cyber-shot RX100 Mark IV and Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II?

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The Beauty of Manual Canon Camera DSLR Photography

<h2>The Beauty of Manual Canon Camera DSLR Photography</h2>

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Almost everyone gets to the point sometimes where you are fed up with the tons of pics that take up all the space on your hard drive, and you don’t even wanna bother looking through all of it. The time when you are bored with going through the manual of your Canon Camera DSLR Charger again because you don’t know what all the buttons are for.</div>
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That’s when you would consider picking up again that old manual DSLR from your bottom drawer and ridding yourself of all the beeping and flashing that modern cameras tend to come with and just go back to basic once again… or for the first time, depending on your own photographical history.</div>
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There are many reasons for photographers to want to try out how they would do with a manual SLR. You might discover that the normal point-and-shoot film camera, that you have been playing around with for a while, limits your progress as a photographer, as it doesn’t come with the focusing options you would need to take… let’s say sharp close up portraits.</div>
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Sometimes it is hard to comprehend all functions of your semi-professional DSLR, which makes you want to go back to a simpler camera, to be able to concentrate on the essentials of focusing, framing and the right exposure. Also, since film and developing of the pics will all cost money, you are likely to choose your objects more carefully and spend more time with composition and the right framing.</div>
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After doing that you can pick up your DSLR again with greater confidence, after mastering the basics on a traditional model that makes you actually do the thinking. Instead of training yourself on a fancy Canon EOS Camera Charger, that makes you worry to much about mode of metering and hundreds of white balancing options, you can fully concentrate on your object and still get great images without too much post production.</div>
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Traditional DSLR are still used by many professional photographers who value them for their robustness, which makes them unimpressed with difficult weather conditions. So you might very well come across photo-journalists who like to include an old SLR in their setup.</div>
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Today, traditional DSLR like Nikon’s FM2 or Canon’s F and A series – though out of production – are still easy to find on online bidding platforms at reasonable prices. For those who want to dig a little bit deeper in their pockets, you might as well go with one of the famed Leica models. Most of the pictures still regarded ahead of their time today were taken with these cameras, just like Steve McCurry’s “Afghan Girl” was shot with a Nikon FM2.</div>
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But still, the biggest treat of using a traditional Canon Elura Charger is how it makes you calm down and puts you at ease. The preparations for a day out are enough to put you in the right mood. Take your camera out of where ever you keep it. Look at it from every angle to see if there are any new scratches from the last time of usage. Pull the film advance lever slowly to see if it goes smoothly, and then press the shutter release button to hear that down-to-earth sound, which is just loud enough for you to know that your camera fired, but silent enough to not make you the center of attention. Then you fill it with life (meaning the film) and you are ready to go.</div>
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The Beauty of Manual Canon Camera DSLR Photography

The Beauty of Manual Canon Camera DSLR Photography Almost everyone gets to the point sometimes where you are fed up with the tons of pi...

Tips On Using A Professional Photographer

<h2>Tips On Using A Professional Photographer</h2>

When you think about some of the most important days in your life, you often look back at photographs to help you remember them. If you are planning for special upcoming life events, such as a wedding, you want to consider using a professional photographer in Vancouver WA to record the event for you. <br/><br/>

If you have not used a professional before, then here are some tips that may help you. One of the first tips is to ask people you know to recommend a good photographer in Vancouver WA to you. Chances are that if they liked working with them, you would too. You can also search on the internet for local photographers and look at their websites. Even if you get a referral from a friend, going to the website is one of the easiest ways to look at the types of pictures that the photographer takes. You can be sure that he will post what he considers to be his best work, so that is a good gauge of whether or not you will like the photos he would take at your wedding. <br/><br/>

The websites may also tell you how long the photographer in Vancouver WA has been in business. This is important because you want someone who has had experience taking photos at weddings. You know how challenging it can be to gently move people into their places for photographs and to get everyone smiling at the same time. This is one of the challenges that new photographers face, and often it is simply time that will provide the necessary experience to do this well. While on the website, check to see if there is a price list for individual events as well as package deals. <br/><br/>

This can help you compare between the different photographers. If you like the portfolios of two or three and one charges quite a bit more than the others, then you may want to eliminate him from your list. Visit with the photographer Vancouver WA to see how you like him and discuss your needs with him. Be sure to talk about the different shots you prefer to have. <br/><br/>

If there were particularly creative photos in his portfolio that you really enjoyed, be sure to ask about similar shots for your wedding. By following these tips and getting recommendations or checking out websites, looking at the portfolios, comparing prices and meeting with the photographer to see if your personalities are compatible, you will be able to select one that will do a good job for you.<br />
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Tips On Using A Professional Photographer

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Snapshot in Quality or Quantity - SLR vs Smartphones

<h2>Snapshot in Quality or Quantity - SLR vs Smartphones</h2>

Are you looking to get into photography and are trying to decide between a smartphone and a SLR? In the past, most people would just buy a big camera to take better pictures. But nowadays, smartphones are beginning to outpace almost all but the highest-end cameras. Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of cameras and smartphones.
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What is a DSLR?</h3>
DSLR stands for digital single lens reflex. It’s a special type of camera that allows you greater control over the settings than the average point-and-shoot model, and also allows you to change lenses to achieve different effects. While that can be fun and very inspiring, DSLR photography can also be somewhat difficult to learn at first. 
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<img align="center" alt="DSLR stands for digital single lens reflex" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaNtRCRiNiHMCz8mjfbe7CHPcYM13NSQRPE-HCDqndAwVNXl7PwZg5lz4c1xBaAGpuQ1mvTLGfipKusmF7C_2LKf4PrxBxvZkEPs6lzv6ylkrdYYZ3g0Xi5Js2sWMGDugTPXjxsVn4I0og/s611-Ic42/photo-article-snapshot-slr-vs-smartphones-1.jpg" style="max-width: 100%;max-height: 100%;" title="DSLR stands for digital single lens reflex" width="611" />

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Great DSLRs for beginners</h3>
If you are new to photography and want to learn how to use a DSLR, you should start by looking for a camera that carries the basic features so you can master things like exposure and ISO before moving on to being able to use more sophisticated models.<br />
Two great choices for beginners include the Canon Rebel T3 and the Nikon D3200. Both models give you the essential features without overwhelming new users. However, they operate with fairly different interfaces so it is a good idea to visit a camera shop and see the cameras in real life before you make your choice.<br />
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Smartphones: Another good choice</h3>
Nowadays, DSLR’s aren’t the only way to make beautiful photographs. As smartphone
technology has advanced, the cameras in our phones now take truly stunning pictures. This is in part because the sensors have become more sophisticated, so that you can put a larger number of megapixels into a phone camera, so you can take sharp, clear images. The Nokia Lumia 1020, for example, offers 41 megapixels, which is more than even some professional-grade DSLRs.
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<img align="center" alt="Smartphones: Another good choice" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZsCvBRbfxCpq5MvKaohyP3Y76NSq03yCQ2a7Mv2sINx6SZkzeIXuVNf7THbkTMZpIz-yKbgm0HhT74JZQyE1SLMLdKHzuJlTpDNAiX0DV-BFXOD_kXOtDGzIxqoCE6VTRfw6FDhvhFEf7/s625-Ic42/photo-article-snapshot-slr-vs-smartphones-2.jpg" style="max-width: 100%;max-height: 100%;" title="Smartphones: Another good choice" width="625" />

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That’s not all, though. Cameras in smartphones also come with very useful software that can help you take better pictures. Instead of forcing you to set the exposure and focus yourself, the software will allow you to just tap the screen to get the right settings. Furthermore, there are programs to correct for brightness, detect motion, and piece together better images. <a href="http://sg.blackberry.com/smartphones/blackberry-z10.html" target="_blank">BlackBerry Z10 photo editing app</a>, for example, allows users to take a series of images over a short period of time and then put together the best elements of each picture. It’s a great way to correct for squinting eyes in group portraits. There are even apps that will simulate different lenses and even
convert your files into RAW so they can be edited in Photoshop.<br />
Do you prefer a DSLR or a smartphone camera? Let us know in the comments below!<br />
Writer: Lenny Marlina (Nina Lia) - (http://mightytechnews.wordpress.com/)