In PiX this month we look at the Tech of the World Cup and how to master your external flash. We show you how to do test shoots and we also review the new Sony NEX-3 and NEX-5 hybrid digital camera. Click here for more info…
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This year marks the 5th consecutive year a Tamron lens has won the EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) Award. EISA presents awards each year to products judged to be the best in photographic, audiovisual, and video product categories. A panel of editors from over fifty leading imaging, sound, and electronic industry magazines in nineteen European countries review and vote [...]
In general, when shooting in low light conditions you have two options: Use a flash, which results in a well exposed foreground against an almost black background, or Use a slow shutter speed (ideally with a tripod), using ambient light to illuminate the scene. Slow sync flash, is a combination of both these techniques – using a slow shutter speed, [...]
The 2010 Sappi African Printers of the Year gala event held in Sun City on 12 August 2010 was a celebration of print excellence where printers and their winning entries shared the spotlight. This year, Paarl Media won the Magazines Sheetfed category with PiX Magazine as its entry into the competition. At the glittering event hosted by Master of ceremonies [...]
Photographing small children can be quite a challenge if you are not prepared! Here are a few pointers to help ensure you get great shots, every time! Dress appropriately Children like bright colours and super heroes. Wear something cheerful. Nap When photographing babies and small children, ask the Mom to plan a nap time before the shoot. A photo session [...]
Adobe Systems South Africa will be hosting three of the world’s top evangelists from the United States as they showcase Adobe’s flagship Creative Suite 5 integrated design and productivity tools. The Ultimate Adobe CS5 Experience is a full-day workshop taking place on Thursday, 26 August 2010 at the Alexander Theatre in Braamfontein. Greg Rewis, Terry White and Jason Levine will [...]
Last month we were invited to join the Academy of Creative photography as they embarked on a Wildlife and Landscape Photography course. It took place at Bushwa Game Lodge in the picturesque Waterberg mountains, a mere 200Km from Pretoria. The group consisted of ACP Students and we were joined by ACP’s resident wildlife and travel photography expert, Graham Baird. The [...]
Back in the days of traditional film photography, ISO (or ASA, as it was previously known) was the universal indication of film sensitivity to light, while in modern day digital photography, ISO refers to the light sensitivity of the image sensor. ISO speed affects the shutter speed and aperture combinations to achieve correct exposure. This means if you increase your [...]
Aperture is the adjustable iris in your lens, made from thin metal blades that move together to form a circular opening, which varies in size. This opening controls how much light enters the camera.
