As a photographer, the metering modes should be on your finger tips to smoothing your shot. Again, a good tips i read from DPS explaining about the meter modes on the camera.
As highlighted by DPS there are three main metering modes that you could find on many digital camera.
A 12.2 Megapixel sensor lets you capture every scene in ultra-high levels of detail – perfect for turning your experiences into poster-sized photo prints. For subjects that won’t wait around, the EOS 450D offers rapid focusing via 9 auto focus points, spread out across the frame to assist with ‘rule-of-thirds’ compositions. An intuitive menu system and user-friendly controls make it easy to start experimenting with the camera’s full range of creative shooting options.
The camera’s 3.0” LCD screen allows for superbly detailed review of your captured photos – and with Live View mode, you can even use it to compose your images. Plus, compatibility with more than 60 EF/EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlite flashes makes the EOS 450D as versatile as the places you choose to take it.
Key features:
• 12.2 Megapixels
• 3.5 fps continuous shooting
• Wide-area 9-point AF system
• 3.0” LCD with Live View mode
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• Compact and lightweight build
Pricing & Availability
The EOS 450D Body only is priced at £599.99 RRP inc. VAT / €899.99 RRP inc. VAT
The EOS 450D 18-55mm kit is £679.99 RRP inc. VAT / €999.99 RRP inc. VAT
Both are available on March 2008.
For more info click Canon Website
Reviewed by dpreview
Nikon is expected to be Japan’s DSLR market leader for 2007 says a leading Japanese market research company. But Canon’s compact sales ensure it retains the top-spot for overall digital camera sales in the country. DSLR sales are expected to continue to grow as more manufacturers join the fray.
Canon has released firmware version 1.1.3 for its EOS-1D Mark III DSLR. Available now via Canon Japan’s website, the update increased transmission speed when using high-speed SD cards, improves AF-tracking in certain situations and fixes a couple of bugs. Click through for a list of changes and the all-important download link.
This firmware update (Version 1.1.3) incorporates the following improvements and fixes.
1. Increases transmission speed when using high-speed SD cards.
2. Fixes a phenomenon involving not being able to release the shutter.
3. Improves AF tracking in specific conditions.
4. Corrects errors in the Spanish and Korean menu screens.
Visit Publisher :www.dpreview.com
With the Canon Powershot S5 IS, Canon has rolled out the long-anticipated successor to the S3 IS. Along with the S5 IS announcement, Canon is also announcing the Powershot SD850 IS. Even though both cameras are very different - the S5 IS is a larger ultra-zoom, and the SD850 IS is an ultra-compact - they still have a lot in common. The Powershot S5 IS will be available in June for $499 and the Powershot SD850 IS will ship in May for $399.
Both cameras have Canon’s optical image stabilization system, DIGIC III processors, face detection technology, in-camera red-eye correction, 8 megapixel resolution, and 2.5 inch LCDs. Also, a new Auto ISO Shift feature will, at the press of a button, increase the ISO so that faster shutter speeds can be used.
Canon Powershot S5 IS is the camera for the people who do not have the confidence to move to digital SLR camera. This camera is really fine for you..
Quick Specs :
* 8 megapixels
* 12x optical zoom with image stabilization
* 2.5 inch Vari-Angle LCD
* Face Detection AF/AE
* Red-eye correction
* 22 shooting modes
* DIGIC III processor
* Up to ISO 1600
* Shutter speed up to 1/3200 second
* Powered with 4 AA batteries
* Accepts SD, SDHC, and MMC media
visit publisher : www.digitalcamerareview.com
