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lils-cards · 2 years
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[overture starts playing on max volume]
Hiya, traveller!
and welcome to my blog!
[occasional writer aka I have 7 current drafts. these being:
A Fuchsia Love (lesbian fantasy fic)
the classic 'there was only one bed' (also wlw)
an unnamed pirate novel (very gay)
A Story of Love (lesbian short story)
highschool au fic of a fandom I haven't interacted with in over 3 years (yet again, you guessed it, wlw)
perhaps some phantom fic... thinking
witchy shop thing... think poly lesbians. me loves
I am currently locked out of ao3, I do not remember my password nor does ao3 let me reset it, which means there is no hurry to my finishing these stories. stay tuned loves]
as you might've noticed, this blog is relatively phantom-of-the-opera-themed. I am, however, not really listening to the phantom at the moment since I Really Do Not want to give any streams to alw. this does not mean this hyperfixation is over, I know for a fact it'll be back soon.
anyways this picture still has a grip on me
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taken with my lovely 2008 canon ixus 860 IS, since I forgot to put the battery in my canon eos 2000d. yeah.
I am currently reading The Phantom of the Opera (Gaston Leroux) and Good Omens (Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman).
have a grand time and I'll see you on the other side!
(of the mirror)
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designw · 3 years
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Hey everybody, today we're going to be taking a look at the Canon EOS 2000D and figuring out whether or not it's worth your time and money. Now, as always, I'm sure you guys have a lot of questions about the camera but before we get into that, let me tell you about what this camera is all about.Most of our opening lines have been under 50 words. We have not hit the 2000 word mark yet and we should not be aiming for that in our opening lines. We should be aiming for about 300 words. These opening lines are the very first thing you are going to write. They are the foundation of your blog. They should be as close to perfect as possible. Aim to write something that you
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jacqui-dennett · 2 years
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Tiny Worlds Storytelling: Lighting Diagram - Image 7
I chose this image as my out of doors image.  I was trying to show LD starting to walk home over the fields to the road.
I took the shot outside in the communal back yard.  I placed my little set on the bench with a fence and bush as background.  I used my gold reflector jammed in the bush to reflect the sunshine behind me onto the scene.
I used the Canon Eos 2000d with 18 - 55mm lens
Camera settings - 
Aperture - f5.6 I wanted to show that there were things like bushes around in the background but not make them the focal point as that was LD.
Shutter speed - 1/125 I used a faster shutter speed as the day was quite bright and to cut down on any hand shake that might blur the image
ISO - 400 I wanted a brightish image so upped the ISO a bit for this one to contrast against the dark images of the day before.
Focal Length - 33mm this was as close as the camera would allow me to get and still focus on LD.
Props used to make set - 
A piece of cardboard
The outer leaves of sprouts
Some moss
Some leaves from the inside dried out tea bags
Glue
Hairspray
Gold reflector
Lego man - LD
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I had to use the brick wall as no representation for fence
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After a good nights sleep LD starts to walk home over the fields to the road, it is only a couple of miles away so will build up a healthy appetite for breakfast
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snapsbyshannen · 3 years
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Alphabet city workflow details
Capture- I took the shots on my DSLR canon EOS 2000D. The resolution of the images was 24.1 megapixels and the dimension was 129.0 by 101.3 snd the images were shot in JPEG.
Import- To import the images I used the WIFI setting on the camera and imported them onto my phone using the canon camera application. 
Edit- To select my best shots I looked at each shot of one letter and chose the one that had the best exposure to bring out the detailing as well as the images which had the best sharpness and weren't out of focus in any regions. 
Optimize- As I had put the images onto my phone I had edited the the majority of the letters using the software “snapseed”  to brighten the images and increase the sharpness and it is particularly good for changing the perspective of your images and straitening the edges up if the shot is at an unintended angle. Finally I put the images into a collage to display each of the letters that I was able to find which was all of them apart from C,G,S,U
Export- My shots were saved on my phone gallery in a separate album named alphabet City to keep the images all together
Output- I produced a collage of my alphabet city findings for my tumblr page 
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Top 10 Best Canon Battery Charger Reviews | Camera Batteries Guide
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In this article, we will discuss the well-known company which is Canon. Canon is the most famous company in the world for digital products. Today I am going to talk about Canon Battery Charger. The Camera lovers should have the Best Canon Camera Battery for charging the Camera Battery. Here I reviewed some of the Best Canon Battery Charger for you which is based on features and specs. All Camera users need an extra battery for any situation or any long route. For that reason, I will be giving you the Top 10 Canon Battery charger for you. If you are confuse related to the Canon Camera Charger, don't be sad. After reading this article, you will be able to find the Best Canon Camera Battery Charger. So, be connected with me till the end.
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Canon T6 vs T6i - Photography Life
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Canon T6 vs T6i - Photography Life
Two of the most popular cameras today are the Canon Rebel T6 and T6i (also known as 1300D and 750D). But which one is better for you? The comparison below covers everything you need to know about the T6 and T6i in detail. Although these aren’t particularly new cameras – announced in March 2016 and February 2015 respectively – Canon often puts the T6 and T6i on sale for great prices, while their newer cameras are not discounted as frequently.
Canon T6 and T6i Specifications Comparison
Between the two cameras, although the T6 is actually newer, the T6i has better specifications in almost every way. It is the higher-end camera of the two – and if both were the same price, it’s easy to say that the T6i is the better camera.
Here is the specifications comparison of the Canon T6 versus the Canon T6i, including every important feature:
Canon Rebel T6 / EOS 1300D Canon Rebel T6i / EOS 750D Announcement Date March 2016 February 2015 Megapixels 18 24 Autofocus Points 9 19 Continuous Shooting 3 fps 5 fps Touchscreen No Yes LCD Tilt-Flip Capability No Yes Max Video Specs 1920 × 1080p, 30 fps 1920 × 1080p, 60 fps Battery Life 500 photos 440 photos Weight (with battery and card) 485 g 555 g Dimensions (W×H×D) 129.0 × 101.3 × 77.6mm 131.9 × 100.9 × 77.8mm Price (early 2019, with 18-55mm kit lens) $400 $600
Price Differences
As you can see, the Canon T6i beats the Canon T6 in almost every way, aside from minor differences in things like weight and battery life. The biggest win for the Canon T6 is its price – just $400 with an 18-55mm kit lens (as of January 2019, when this article was published). The T6i, by comparison, is $200 more expensive at $600.
Before reading further, you might want to take a minute to check the current prices of the two cameras. The recommendations in the rest of the article are based on those two prices – $400 for the T6 and $600 for the T6i. But Canon sometimes discounts one or the other, or both, so check T6 price and check T6i price here.
A $200 price difference, to me, is about right, and I think it splits the correct choice pretty evenly depending on your needs, with perhaps a slight edge to the T6i in terms of value. So, if the price difference is less than $200 because the T6i is on sale, that’s the one I would get. Or if you find a good deal on the T6 that puts the price difference greater than $200, give the T6 a long look instead.
Which One Should You Get?
The main takeaway from the specifications comparison above is that the Canon T6i is ahead of the T6 in most areas, but not necessarily ones that may matter to you.
Perhaps the biggest benefit of the T6i is that it has a tilt-flip touchscreen rather than a fixed LCD on the back of the camera. Combined with 60 FPS video rather than 30 FPS, the T6i is a definite improvement for filming video of any kind. But not everyone needs those features.
Sports photographers or performance photographers will appreciate the 19-point autofocus system and 5 FPS shooting of the T6i, compared to the 9-point system and 3 FPS shooting of the T6. And landscape photographers who want as much detail as possible will find the 24 megapixel sensor to be a subtle, yet noticeable improvement over 18 megapixels on the T6.
But for other types of photography, these benefits don’t really matter. Portrait photographers would have better luck taking the $200 they’ve saved and buying an off-camera flash kit instead, or putting the money toward a 50mm f/1.8 lens. The same is true of travel photographers buying a camera for vacations; you might not find much value in the T6i’s extra features in that case.
Image quality of the two cameras is very similar, practically the same. The 24 megapixel versus 18 megapixel sensor seems like a big deal, but the difference in maximum print size is actually quite small – and it only appears if your technique is perfect, usually meaning that you used a tripod and the camera’s base ISO. So don’t base your decision on image quality unless you can’t live without an extra 15% print width.
Are the T6i’s benefits worth an extra $200? That depends on a few things, including your budget, and I don’t have any way of knowing your exact situation. But in general, the answer is yes for sports or theater photographers, yes for video shooters, probably so for landscape photographers, and probably not for portrait or travel photographers. Put the money to a good lighting kit, tripod, or lens, and you’ll see more benefits in your final image.
Other Cameras to Consider
As good as the Canon T6 and T6i are, there are many other cameras at this price range which are also worth considering if you’re starting out in photography. Take a look at our detailed comparison of today’s entry-level DSLRs. One takeaway is that the Nikon D3500 sells for the same or similar price to the Canon T6, but has generally better features overall, so you should give it some thought if your heart isn’t set on a Canon. And both the Nikon D5600 and Canon SL2 are worth looking at if you’re looking for cameras in line with the T6i’s price.
Here is an extensive chart comparing all of Canon’s current entry-level DSLR cameras, including both the T6 and T6i:
T6 / 1300D T7 / 2000D / 1500D T6i / 750D T7i / 800D SL2 / 200D Announcement Date March 2016 February 2018 February 2015 February 2017 June 2017 Megapixels 18 24 24 24 24 Autofocus Points 9 9 19 45 9 Continuous Shooting 3 fps 3 fps 5 fps 6 fps 5 fps LCD Tilt-Flip Capability No No Yes Yes Yes Dual Pixel AF No No No Yes Yes Battery Life 500 photos 500 photos 440 photos 600 photos 650 photos Weight (with battery and card) 485 g 475 g 555 g 532 g 453 g Price (early 2019, with 18-55mm kit lens) $400 $500 $600 $750 $600
Also keep in mind that the T6 and T6i cameras have several mirrorless competitors as well. The main ones around this price point are the Sony A5100 and A6000, Fuji X-A5, and Canon’s own M50. Personally, I believe DSLRs at this price are often better value if you don’t mind their large size, but you may find a good deal on one of these mirrorless options that makes it the better purchase.
Sample photos taken with these cameras or other competitors of the T6 and T6i:
Hopefully this article gives you a good idea whether the Canon Rebel T6 or T6i is a better choice for your needs. If there’s a feature on the T6i you can’t live without – maybe the tilt-flip screen or the 60 FPS video, for example – you already know your choice.
If you’re still unsure, wait until one of these cameras goes on sale and you find a good deal. Or, if your budget allows it, just buy the T6i. It’s the more advanced camera between the two, and the worst case scenario is that you don’t end up using its more advanced features.
At the end of the day, you really can’t go wrong either way. Both the T6 and T6i are highly capable cameras which can help you capture amazing images – and the same can be said about essentially all their competitors at this price point.
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Canon T6 vs T6i
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takenews-blog1 · 6 years
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Canon Insurgent T100: The Most cost-effective DSLR Ever?
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Canon Insurgent T100: The Most cost-effective DSLR Ever?
Along with asserting the entry-level Insurgent T7 this week, Canon additionally introduced its new EOS 4000D DSLR over in Europe. When the digital camera is official in the USA, it’d turn out to be the most cost effective DSLR ever launched.
The Canon 4000D is low on each options and construct high quality. You’ll discover instantly that as a substitute of getting a metallic lens mount on the entrance of the physique, the digital camera has a black, all-plastic one (maybe good for the Canon “nifty fifty”). It’s a mount that received’t take a beating in addition to different Canon DSLRs, but it surely ought to do its job of holding onto a lens.
Contained in the 4000D is an 18-megapixel APS-C sensor, down from the 24.1-megapixel one discovered within the Insurgent T7/2000D. The 4000D does characteristic the identical DIGIC four+ picture processor and has the identical most ISO of 6400 (expandable to 12800). The digital camera can shoot three frames per second constantly with a 9-point autofocus system.
On the again of the 4000D are a 6.8cm (~2.68in) LCD display and a centrally-mounted optical viewfinder.
Different options of the 4000D embrace Wi-Fi connectivity, Full HD video recording, in-camera characteristic guides for rookies, and a battery lifetime of about 500 photographs (or 1 hour and 15 minutes of HD Video).
Right here’s a chart that compares how the 4000D stacks up towards the 2000D/T7:
Listed below are some official pattern photographs captured with the Canon 4000D:
DPReview experiences that the 4000D will likely be priced at round £330/€380 for the physique solely. That worth “would equate to someplace round $385 with out tax,” DPReview writes. “That’s the bottom launch worth of any DSLR we are able to keep in mind.”
Canon Rumors experiences that the 4000D will likely be known as the Insurgent T100 in the USA when it’s formally introduced on this facet of the pond.
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lorrainecparker · 6 years
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Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI: no radio, but auto bounce
The Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI is a new category of strobe, and is the world’s first flash equipped with AI Bounce. A test flash is used to calculate the perfect angle for natural, flattering illumination. Is it some kind of magic?
I must confess I am addicted to bounce flash. Whether I use it on camera or away from the camera, it is never directly pointed at my subject. Now, I’ve some experience with bounce flash, so it kind of works for me all the time (and usually in pure manual mode), with one or two test shots giving me the basis for working each new situation. But I am well aware that for many people flash, bounced or not, is a headache. I believe Canon designed this new flash for those people, and while I would like to have one unit to try, I must say just reading through the information available makes me wonder how the flash computes all the data to choose the light output and bounce angle.
Canon says this new Auto Intelligent (AI) function takes the fuss and uncertainty out of flash photography and creates unrivaled illumination. The revolutionary new technology present inside the Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI, says the company, “intelligently calculates and maneuvers the flash head position automatically to create optimum lighting for outstanding images. From photo enthusiasts learning how to use flash, to professionals looking for straightforward shooting, the Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI is a must-have for photographers.“
Really? I must say I am curious. Still, Canon asked a professional, accomplished portrait, lifestyle and wedding photographer Jo Thorne to use the flash whilst it was in development, and her comments were enthusiastic. Commenting on her experience, Jo Thorne said that “having used the Speedlite 470EX-AI on a few different shoots recently, the results are exceptional – far exceeding my expectations. The Speedlite 470EX-AI’s set-up efficiency means I’m able to capture more in-action moments, which cuts down my post-production time and gives me an abundance of more images to choose from. Using this flash has reignited my love of light, something that can add immense value to an image.”
According to Canon, the AI Bounce function automates bounce photography within the flash. This never-before-seen innovation uses a test flash to calculate the perfect angle for natural, flattering illumination, whilst automatically moving the motorised flash head into the optimum position for perfect lighting. The full-auto mode  carefully manipulates the flash head for every new shot, eliminating unwanted shooting complications. It also removes the time needed to evaluate the shot and reposition the flash head manually. As a result, photographers of all levels can confidently and quickly use the flash, reassured that the Speedlite 470EX-AI can help deliver consistently beautiful images.
Being old school, I am aware of the problems you face when you bounce light, so I still have a few questions that Canon information initially available did not answer completely. How does the flash define the reflectivity of the surface used to bounce the light from? How does it know the type of subject being photographed? How does it define the amount of light needed for a perfect exposure? How does it define what is, according to Canon, “flattering illumination”? Does it compensate for colour casts, if the surface light bounces from is not white? The video from Canon USA with Rudy Winston (above) does clear some of the aspects of the new flash, and does answer to some of my questions, so do sit down and watch it.
The flash has a Full Auto mode that, according to Canon, takes care of everything (I want to try that, please…), which is ideal for those not familiar with the use of flash. For those with greater experience in flash photography, there is a semi-auto mode which allows the user to set the bounce flash angle for different shooting scenarios. The Speedlite 470EX-AI then automatically adjusts the flash head for different camera orientations. Canon ads that “this pioneering technology enhances the opportunity for photographers to be creative with their lighting, whilst achieving consistency in every shot. This is crucial for portrait photographers who regularly alternate between landscape and portrait.”
If the Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI works as promised, it may well be a good strobe to add to any photographer’s bag, and not just those entering the world of flash photography.  The new AI Bounce feature seems to be something to use with the flash on the camera, but I wonder if it works with the flash positioned away from the camera. Canon does state that the wireless optical receiver function allows the flash to be used at distances of up to 10m away from the camera, but does not specify if that’s for normal operation or if the AI Bounce still works. And if it does, can it be used with radio, through the use of  a transmitter/receiver pair from an independent brand? Yes, I  still do have a lot of questions that need answers, despite this being an interesting development in terms of technology.
One thing is sure. With a camera with a built in Speedlite transmitter function (as most Canon DSLRs do have these days) it is possible to control the Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI, if not with the AI Bounce active, at least as a common flash, for experimenting with varying lighting scenarios. In fact, the Speedlite 470EX-AI harnesses the power and reliability of Canon’s flash technology, although it leaves aside the radio system used in the most recent strobes from Canon, like the Speedlite 430EX III-RT. Does the move to the old optical system represent a limitation of the AI Bounce?
With a Guide number of 47 (m, ISO 100), the Speedlite 470EX-AI offers a regular lens coverage – from 24 to 105mm, with a built-in adapter extending the coverage to 14mm, for extreme wide-angle shots. The flash recharges silently in 5.5 seconds to full power with 4 AA/LR6 batteries, or 3.5 seconds with rechargeable NiMH batteries, which means the unit is slower than the 430EX III-RT or even the non-radio 430EX II (0.1 to 2 sec. with NiMH and 0.1 to 3.7 sec. with alkaline batteries). High-speed sync is present, as usual, and the flash offers a total of 19 custom functions,  so photographers can personalize the settings according to their needs and preferences.
The dot-matrix LCD panel provides an intuitive interface, guiding photographers to easily navigate the flash settings and select how diffused or concentrated the light is via priority settings. To achieve maximum flash output, shortcut buttons and a control wheel provide fast access to settings, delivering a creative fall-off effect and an even distribution of light across the whole image. By rotating the flash head 180 degrees left and right, plus 120 degrees upwards, the AI Bounce flash function enables photographers to adapt to different environments and remove unwanted shadows. The bounce adapter provided can be clipped onto the Speedlite 470EX-AI to deliver softer illumination, allowing for much more radiant portrait shots. With this level of control over the flash, says Canon, “photographers can focus on capturing high-quality, well-lit imagery that consistently delivers unrivaled results.”
While it is compatible with all EOS products, the AI Bounce full-auto mode on the Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI will only work with EOS models built after 2014 – excluding EOS 2000D, EOS 4000D, 1300D, EOS M6, EOS M5 and EOS M3. The Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI Bounce flash is scheduled to be available April 2018 for an estimated retail price of $399.99.
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