Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Inspirational and Eye-Catching Photographs

photography is the aesthetic quality of the depth of field and out of focus blur that occurs due to the way that cameras capture light.  While bokeh can often be an unwanted element in photography and is the cause of much frustration for aspiring photographers, bokeh can also add an incredible touch to the image when used properly, so it is widely acknowledged within the photography community that there is good bokeh and there is bad bokeh.  With the wide growth of digital photography and the recent surge of bokeh in web design,


Canon EOS 5D MARK II 24-105 IS LENS KIT







  • 21.1 Megapixels
  • DIGIC 4 Image Processor
  • 14-bit A/D conversion, wide range ISO setting 100-6400
  • Auto Light Optimizer

SHOOTING


3 fps
The EOS 5D can shoot a 60 large JPEG image burst at 3 fps.

Full frame
With no cropping or magnification effect, the EOS 5D's 12.8 MP full frame CMOS sensor (35.8 x 23.9mm) offers full freedom of expression. Wide lenses stay wide and the viewfinder is bright and open.
 
IMAGING

Picture Style
Picture Style pre-sets simplify in-camera control over image processing, including a Monochrome mode supporting Black & White shooting with filter and toning effects.

New DIGIC 4 processor
A new DIGIC 4 processor combined with 14-bit analogue to digital conversion provides smooth gradations in mono-tonal areas such as skies, and highly accurate color rendition. 

Digital Photo Professional software
The Digital Photo Professional software permits high-speed processing of lossless RAW images.



PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Compact and robust
The EOS 5D's tough, compact magnesium alloy body weighs just 810 grams; ideal for assignments requiring discretion.
 
Large LCD
Illuminated by 6 LEDs, the bright 2.5" 230K pixel LCD is viewable from 85° in almost all directions.

Options and connectivity
The EOS 5D is compatible with over 60 EF lenses (excl. EF-S) and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. Untethered shooting is available with the optional WFT-E1 Wireless File Transmitter. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed permits fast file uploads, while Video Out allows review on a regular TV. 

 Canon EOS 5D MARK II 24-105 IS LENS KIT specifications
SKU     CA241EL74JYRZAME
Weight (kg)     0.81
Color     Black
Display Size (in)     3.0
Megapixels     21.1
Product warranty     1 year Mizado warranty guaranteed

Incredible City Photos at Night

Nighttime is a great time for photography, particularly of areas that have artificial lighting.  The contrast between the dark night skies and the crisp, piercing lights of a city can be quite stunning.  However, night city photography also has challenges, such as altered white balance, difficulty with exposures and lighting conditions.
Using longer exposures can create some great effects with city traffic, and since the buildings are stationary, it can be a great mix of movement and stationary objects.  Check out this night city photography roundup, where you’ll see some incredibly city photographs taken at night.
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Promate For iPad/iPhone/iPod - IBASE

  • For Iphone and Ipad
  • Push out Keyboard
  • HQ speaker
  • 3.5mm audio jack

Promate iBase is the ultimate docking station for iPad, iPhone and iPod. The iBase comes complete with a push-out built-in keyboard, high-quality speaker system and a 90° anti-clockwise rotatable docking station for both vertical and horizontal screen viewing. The built in keyboard that slots in underneath the speaker base provides unmatched functionality for every iPad, iPad2, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 and iPod, and the enhanced sound quality and speaker feedback clarity makes for complete audio satisfaction. The iBase also comes with an auxiliary 3.5mm line-in jack, allowing it to be transformed into a one-stop speaker system for any MP3/MP4 players, CD players, etc and its external remote allows for easy navigational control from a distance. The iBase is the ultimate in home and office use: with superb docking performance, rich music playback, useful charging function and a built-in keyboard, the iBase is the ideal station for iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 and iPod.

  Promate For iPad/iPhone/iPod - IBASE specifications
SKU     PR525EL85RUCZAME
Weight (kg)     2.15
Features     Music Player, QWERTY, SD Card
Product warranty     24
Brand of Compatible Mobile     Apple
Brand of compatible tablet     Apple





Toshiba Satellite M840 C-i5 2.5GHz 14"




  • Intel Core i5 2.5GHz
  • 4GB RAM
  • 500GB HDD
  • nVIDIA GeForce - 1 GB Dedicated memory
  • Arabic/English Keyboard
  • 12 months international warranty


Wrapped in curvy edges and smooth lines, the Satellite M840-A777 by Toshiba seamlessly travels by your side without getting in your way. It features a 14-inch high-definition display and it weighs just over 5 pounds--perfect for taking along on your commute. The full-size, ergonomically designed keyboard gives your fingers plenty of space to stretch out and get comfortable.
 Toshiba Satellite M840 C-i5 2.5GHz 14" specifications
SKU     TO344EL09IBEZAME
Size (L x W x H cm)     23.2 x 34.0 x 3.01
Weight (kg)     1.98
Type     Midrange
Display Size (in)     14.0
Hard Disk (GB)     500
RAM (GB)     4
Graphics Memory (MB)     1024
CPU Speed (GHz)     2.50
Number of CPUs     2
Operating System     Windows 7 Home Premium
Features     Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DVD
Processor     Intel Core i5 2450M (3M Cache, upto 3.1GHz
Graphics Card     nVIDIA GeForce
Ports     Ethernet|HDMI|Card Reader|USB

Toshiba AT200-M102 10.1" Tablet




  • Android 3.2
  • 10.1" TFT touch screen
  • 1280 x 800 Resolution 
  • 1.2 GHz dual-core CORTEX A9 OMAP 4430

AT200-M102 10.1" Tablet

Smooth & attractive running
The AT200 has a 1280 x 800 resolution display with a 3.2 version software. Ultra comfort when it comes to one-handed use and cool and sharp attributes, the AT200 is a 10.1 inch, 535 grams covered in the Gorilla Glass – coated screen. 
Exceptional camera performance of 5 megapixels gives it the edgy side as it has the option of video chat. It also includes a 2 megapixel front camera that gives better self-portraits than the standard VGA modules we are used to. The camera is also capable of up to 1080p video, which was generally sharp and while colors and light adjustment is pretty good, it also comes with easy settings. 

 Toshiba AT200-M102 10.1" Tablet specifications
SKU     TO344EL19WTOZAME
Model     AT200-M102
Weight (kg)     0.558
Display Size (in)     10.1
Hard Disk (GB)     64
RAM (GB)     1
Capacity (GB)     32
CPU Speed (GHz)     1.20
Number of CPUs     1
Megapixels     5.0
Operating System     Android
Features     Music Player, Primary Camera, Bluetooth, Email, Touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Secondary Camera, Internet Ready
Product warranty     12
Processor     Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 dual-core processor
Display Resolution     1280 x 800