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Benefit of D-SLR

Benefit of D-SLR

One of the questions which many people ask is to why professionals and advance amateur chose Digital* SLR?

Beautiful

Subject with a blurred background

Control Depth of field
Image looks beautiful with blurred background.

Angle of view control

Perspective
Unlimited visual expansion

Capture the decisive moment

Control shutter speed
Quick operation

*In Digital after taking picture you can see on the display or print immediately.
Big image sensor - Advantages

Depth of field
Aperture, Distance, Focal length, Sensor size
Possibility for High resolution for bigger picture

Myth Vs Truth

Myth : Hi Pixel counts = Hi resolution
Truth : Big Sensor Size = Big Aperture + Hi Pixel Count = Hi resolution

To know more about Perspective, Angle of view and Depth of Field Please visit: http://www.canon-asia.com/EFLenses/

EF Lens Line up
Lets talk about the wide range of lenses Canon have:

Wide to Telephoto

More than 60 type of Lens
Zoom, Fisheye, Wide, Standard, Tele, Super Tele, Macro, Tilt-shift etc

The major advantage of Canon lens are that they all are electric mount.

There are broadly categorized as EF and EF-S lenses. Which means that all EF lenses can be used on every DSLR body and only the EF-S lenses cannot be used on the full frame body.
Thus giving the user the possibility of choosing from a wide range and can use the lens even if he upgrades the body in future.

We have many Technologies used in our lenses:

Aspherical Lens
Fluorite and UD
DO (Multi-Layered Diffractive Optical Element)
SWC (Sub wavelength Structure Coating)
Electric Mount

" USM
" EMD

Full time Manual Focus
IS (Image Stabilizer)

Expandability

Many accessories are available which can be carried anywhere

" During night time we can carry various flashes

" Canon bundled software

Zoom Browser (File Managing, Simple Editing for Windows)
Digital Photo Professional (RAW & Picture Management, Editing/Adjusting Image)
EOS Utility (File transfer, Camera Setting, Remote shooting)

" Printing is easy by Canon printers

Canon Printer (PictBridge) , Easy Photo Print pro etc.

Canon ultra-large-scale, ultra-high-sensitivity CMOS sensor

TOKYO, September 15, 2011—Canon Inc. today announced that an ultra-large-scale, ultra-high-sensitivity CMOS sensor developed by the company has enabled the video recording across a wide 3.3° x 3.3° field of view of meteors with an equivalent apparent magnitude of 10.*1 The sensor, with a chip size measuring 202 x 205 mm, the world's largest*2 surface area for a CMOS sensor, was installed in the Schmidt telescope at the University of Tokyo's.
With a chip size of 202 x 205 mm, the ultra-large-scale, ultra-high-sensitivity CMOS sensor, developed by Canon last year, is among the largest that can be produced from an approximately 300-mm (12 inch) wafer.*2 The device is approximately 40 times the size of Canon's largest commercial CMOS sensor*3 and makes possible video recording in dark conditions with as little as 0.3 lux*4 of illumination.
In January this year, the CMOS sensor was installed on the focal plane of the Kiso Observatory's 105 cm Schmidt telescope and used to record video at approximately 60 frames per second, resulting in the successful video recording of faint meteors with an equivalent apparent magnitude of 10 across a wide 3.3° x 3.3° field of view.

Optical view-finder

Quick shoot

Short shutter time lag.

Quick Auto Focus, Quick Auto Exposure.

Stable & Tight Camera Holding.

Reduce Camera sharking problem

Optical view finder

Feel like real.

LCD is not Hi-resolution and does not give real time view.

Saves Timing

EVF time lag (Need processing time for LCD)

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Sensor Size

Sensor Size

Resolution in pixels is not the only measure of image quality
A larger sensor with the same number of pixels generally produces a better image than a smaller
one. This is because each pixel on a larger surface area (given the same resolution/megapixel count). And the larger the size of each pixel, the more light, color and dynamic range can it capture. A full frame sensor has the biggest advantage, since its surface area is 36x24mm or

864mm2, compared to an APS-C sensor whose surface area is 22.8x14.9mm or 332.3mm2

Nearly all of us use, or have used cameras at some point in our lives, even if only on our cellphones. But how many of us really know much about image sensors, the heart of the image producing mechanism inside any camera?
Sensor…What is it ?
An image sensor is a device that converts an optical image into an electronic signal .
Most digital still cameras use either :

CCD image sensor
CMOS sensor

New trend is High Sensitivity Sensors. Also used in Canon HS cameras and
in DSLR to achieve less noise at high ISOs, thereby increasing the versatility of the camera, to achieve optimal results in a variety of shooting conditions.

Note: Image quality is a combination of Pixel count and Pixel size.

Pixel size plays a very important role in the quality of the image.

Lets take an example:

Camera Model Sensor Size Pixel Size

EOS 600 D APS-C 4.3 x 4.3 µm
S100 1/1.7 inch 1.86 x 1.86 µm
IXUS 115 1/ 2.3 inch 1.7 x 1.7 µm

Light does not just fall on a camera sensor. It is accurately directed there, but tiny lenses called Microlenses. These microlenses are placed on top of the sensor, and divert light on to the photo sensitive regions of the sensor.

Blur Effect

Note: To get beautiful Blur effect on the image, the size of the sensor matters. However it may not be considered as only variable that affect Depth of Field.

Three variables that do affect Depth of Field are:
1. Focal length
2. Distance to subject
3. Aperture value

Finally to summarize significance of Sensor size in photography

• S/N Ratio Improvement – Lower Noise
• Improved Sensor Sensitivity – High ISO
• Background Blur - DOF or "Bokeh" effect

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Where & How to Find Information on Canon Products

Where & How to Find Information on Canon Products.

There have been various occasions when our call center and service center has faced queries about how to get specific product information from Canon website.
As a customer you must have faced issues like the call center number is busy or the information you are looking for is not available in the instruction booklet.
In this situation the obvious question which comes in mind is where can I get the information on my own.
Therefore this month our the objective of the Dr Shimo tip is to help you guide through Canon website and help you understand how you can get information in much easier and simpler way.

Lets get started:

Open an internet browser page and punch www.canon.co.in on the address bar to open up the CIPL home page

This page will help you get information for a specific product

Lets take an example where you have chosen FAQ as a category you need information on:

Following page will appear with various contents on the right hand side, where you can choose the content you need information.

Click next to scroll pages. You can search within the result for any specific words.

Select Category

All
Using The Software
Image Quality
Other Inquiries
Connecting To other
Memory Cards
Software Installation
Importing Images
Error messages
Image Playback
Connecting To a Computer

Select OS

All
MAC O5 X
MAC O5 X v10.4
MAC O5 X v10.5
MAC O5 X v10.6
Windows 7
Windows 7(x64)
Windows Vista
Windows Vista(x64)
Windows XP

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Camera Focussing Technologies – An Introduction

Camera Focussing Technologies – An Introduction

A camera's autofocus system intelligently adjusts the camera lens to obtain focus on the subject, and can mean the difference between a sharp photo and a missed opportunity.
AF system and its Objectives known in Digital Camera:

Contrast Detection AF - Focus Precision
Phase Detection AF - Speed Priority
AI Servo – Predictive AF - Moving Subject precision
Face Detection AF - Face & Tracking Priority
Face ID AF - Pre registered Face Priority
Hybrid AF (Sensor AF + Contrast AF) - Best of both Contrast Detection as well as Phase Detection AF

Note: Autofocus (AF) works either by using contrasts sensors within the camera (passive AF) or by emitting a signal to illuminate or estimate distance to the subject (active AF). Passive AF can be performed using either the contrast detection or phase detection methods, but both rely on contrast for achieving accurate autofocus.

Fig: Illustrative Diagram on working of AF System

Contrast Detection AF: Establishes focus by moving lens forward and backward until maximum subject contrast is achieved at the image sensor. AF accuracy is high, but speed is slow.

Phase Detection AF: Subject image is split in two and transmitted to the AF sensor, which detects necessary focus direction and focus difference by calculating the distance (phase difference) between the two images. Because it instantly calculates focus direction and out-of-focus amount, and moves the lens to focus the subject, AF speed is fast.

AI Servo: AI Servo AF is designed to predict subject movement. It anticipates where a subject is headed and maintains focus as long as the subject is kept within the AF frame. Hence enables effective shooting of moving subjects.

Face Detection AF: Face Detection uses facial features determined by the algorithm. It uses Contrast AF system. It is effective while shooting portrait, group etc.

Face ID AF: Face ID uses pre registered facial features; it uses the same techniques as Face Detection with preference over location and placement of the subject. This is effective while shooting group and prioritizing the registered faces.

Hybrid AF: This system predicts the subject location and approximates the focus using phase-detection AF on the sensor then fine tuning the final focus using contrast-detection AF. In actual term it uses benefits of both the system.

Points to Remember:

AF modes are not well-suited to shooting low-contrast scenery, fences, recurring patterns, and other such elements that can be difficult to bring into focus. When attempting to shoot these kinds of elements, you can do so using manual focus, or you can use One-Shot AF by first focusing on another object the same distance away as the subject that you wish to shoot, locking the focus, and then re-adjusting the composition with the intended subject.

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How to differentiate, Close up with Macro in Photography?

How to differentiate, Close up with Macro in Photography?

Recently my team was doing a basic photography workshop in our Canon Image Square( Canon brand store).
During our workshops we came across a situation where most of the people in photography get confused with the term macro and close up.
Therefore, this month tip will be on How to differentiate, Close up with Macro in photography…

Terminology:

Macro Photography:

Taking pictures of small objects with higher photographic magnification, resulting into an array of vivid detail produces Macro images.
Main feature by which these images are identified are up-close detailed photographs of extremely small objects.

Extremely Small Objects
High Magnification

Magnification and its effects:

Photographic Magnification is how much larger the subject appears on the sensor than it is in real life. So magnification of 0.5x means that an object of 20mm reproduces itself as 10mm on sensor plane.

A true Macro Lens features Magnification of 1x i.e. a 20mm subject will reproduce itself as 20mm on sensor plane.
So a true Life size Macro Lens will reproduce at 1:1, i.e. 1mm in real is reflects 1mm on sensor.

EF 50mm f/2.5 0.5x Compact Macro & EF-S 60mm f/2.8 1x Macro USM are ideal macro lens for shooting flowers. It gives you wider perspective. Up-close working distance don’t pose much problem as flower wont fly away as a shy butter fly would.
EF 100mm f/2.8L 1x Macro IS USM becomes an ideal Macro lens for insect life for it gives a considerable space amongst the subject and the photographer.

It also falls near the ideal portrait focal length as it reduces the distortion.

EF 180mm f/3.5L 1x Macro USM works best where a careful distance from the subject is a need. Poisonous insects, wild frogs, snakes, scorpions can be reached by experts from a distance.
MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro is an extreme macro lens. The focal length for this lens is 65mm. It is, but disregard this number for the time being and think 1x to 5x magnification. Think 1:1 to 5:1. This lens starts where typical macro lenses stop.

Soon we will be conducting the Macro Workshop in our CIS stores. So keep tuned for an extensive session on Macro Photography.

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Various Kinds Of Lens Motors

Various Kinds Of Lens Motors

Camera's autofocus system requires a motor to physically move the lens to bring the subject into focus.
Unlike most camera makers Canon chose to position the autofocus motor inside the lens barrel rather than the camera body.
This means autofocus motor can be tailored to the requirements of each lens. Also, the focus motor in the lens is often faster and quieter than the camera's in-body focus motor.
Which means that we can customize the motor as per the lens. A bigger motor for telephoto and a compact one for prime lens.
However if the autofocus motor being only in the camera body don’t have this flexibility
Lets understand the different type of motor technologies Canon employ in their lenses:

Electromagnetic motor drives:

Such motors contain tiny wound coils of wire and rely on electromagnetic principles to turn a shaft. Little cogwheels and gears are then used to translate this rotational motion into the movement needed to adjust lens focus.

They’re somewhat noisy - electric buzzing and grinding of gears - and not terribly fast Thus result in Slow focusing and a bit noisy.

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Ultrasonic Motor (USM)

The Ultrasonic Motor (USM) is a new type of motor which found its first application as a camera lens motor in Canon EF lenses. The ring USM which made its debut in 1987 in the EF 300mm f/2.8L USM amazed the world with its silent, super-fast auto focusing performance EF lenses equipped with USM drives have fast, silent and precise autofocus operations, and consume less power compared to other AF drive motors.

There are two types of Ultra Sonic Motors:

A. Ring ultrasonic motors

B. Micro ultrasonic motors

Unlike the other two types of motors that rely on magnetic coils, the USMs operate with high-frequency vibrations. These motors are very fast and virtually silent.Customer must carefully examine the specifications of the individual lens to determine which type of motor is used.

When purchasing a Canon lens, both types of motors will be labeled as a USM.

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Lets understand the difference between the USM motors

A. Ring Ultrasonic Motor

The ring ultrasonic motor consists of two metal rings which vibrate at a high frequency. The sound waves transfer energy without any moving parts. These lenses focus very quickly, precisely, with no sound, and are capable of being switched to full time manual mode.

B. Micro Ultrasonic Motor

The micromotor USM is a less expensive version of the ring USM. This type of motor replaces the standard magnetic motor but use the same type of gear train. The micromotor USM is still a very quiet lens, but a customer is unable to override the autofocus to use manual focus, as can be done with a ring USM.

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Stepping motor (STM)

STM stands for "stepping motor".
An STM is a motor that is driven in synchronization with pulse power, and rotates 1 step per electrical pulse. Therefore, it is sometimes referred to as a pulse motor.
STM features its exceptional responsiveness and controllability. Also, the motor’s simple mechanical structure contributes to its smooth lens drive and reduction in the size of the lens barrel.

All stepping-motor lenses are marked with the letters "STM" on the front of the lens as part of the model designation

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Drive mechanism explanation

STM Focusing Mechanism
According to the lens type, one of two STM mechanisms may be used.

Lenses: EF-S18-135/3.5-5.6 IS STM

The rotary drive is a simple, direct drive mechanism that moves the lens barrel. The result is remarkably smooth and silent servo AF for movie shooting when mounted on EOS 650D.

Lenses: EF40/2.8 STM

Helical gears with angled edges in the gear unit realize more silent and smooth movie servo than a DC motor when mounted on EOS 650D.

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Different manufacturers regarding autofocus motors within the lens

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Concept of Flash Photography

Concept of Flash Photography

During our Basic photography workshop which happens in our select brand store Canon Image square, Beginners often ask,
” if I have a built in flash (pop-up) then why should I purchase a separate flash”.

Therefore, I decided to write briefly about flash this month.

What is Flash anyway?
It is an artificial Illumination of light electronically. It syncs with the Camera shutter with built in flash or by the hot shoe connector and automatically
fires when the shutter opens.

Flash Light is used where there is not enough light to lit up the subject and for also for creative lighting.

Technology Note:

There is a flash tube inside and a capacitor that holds electric impulse that is transferred all at once to the flash tube, which produces a short impulse of high power light.
Flash impulse duration is approx 1/2000th of second.

Key Notes:

Built in Flash (Pop-up) Speedlite (Canon Brand)

Popup Flash comes preinstalled in basic cameras. It offers basic users versatility in shooting and compatible with Auto, Program, AV to work as Fill in Flash, as well as to generate light in low light scenes. Popup flash is for convenience not creativity. It is bound to camera and is uni-directional.

Speedlite advantage is that it can be put to creative use. They can be setup on and off camera both.
More than one light can be used with camera

Flash is used in Low Light to create artificial light and Day time to balance back and subject light.

Now the next question is if built in flash can help me achieve these effects. Why do I need a separate flash unit?

So let’s first understand the difference between the result of a built in flash and external Speedlite

Pop Up Flash / Speedlite

Now before we proceed further, lets understand some general terminology used in flash photography.

Speedlite Guide No.

The guide number for an electronic flash measures its ability to illuminate the subject to be photographed at a specific film or sensor sensitivity and angle of view. A higher guide number indicates a more powerful flash.

Guide No. of Flash helps in determining Aperture, as per the distance of Flash and Subject.

Or helps determine the distance the flash should be kept at as per the Aperture you set.

Key Notes:

1. Fixing your Aperture helps in manipulating Depth of Field.
2. Fixing Flash distance effects creative reproduction of light.

In case of Un Branded Manual Flash, This calculation is to be done manually or a separate Light Meter is to be bought.
What if you are using multiple flashes for a shoot and you have to calculate a common guide number for the flash set up. Then, what do you do?

Example:

Confusing!!!. Yes its confusing that would mean either you manually calculate the power for each flash or use the latest technology ETTL II in Speedlite which automates the camera to decide what should be the flash power of each unit as per the current setting.

E-TTL II Advantage

Distance between subject to flash is calculated by lens data, which provides accurate data. Focus assist distance calculation makes flash exposure calculation accurate. As this information cannot be read by third party flash it makes Canon Flash superior.

Key Note:
Automatic flash of third party read the reflected light back.
E-TTL II technology helps you by determine the combination of
- Flash to subject Distance
- Aperture
- Flash Power
- ISO and Shutter Speed are provided by the user.

- But E-TTL determines accurate Flash Power based on all this info

General flash techniques

Now lest understand few techniques we can use while using flash.

Backlit

Key Note:

Issue which is very common and occurs mostly is scene is backlit and subject itself is in shadow. If you compensate for subject then background will overexpose, shutter speed will go low for handheld shots. Remedy to it can be fill in flash which will bring a balance between background and foreground. Go to AV mode and popup in camera flash

Flash Exposure Compensation

Flash Exposure does not change Ambient Exposure. Ambient exposure is controlled separately through Exposure Compensation. This helps you manually fine-tune Foreground / Background Exposure of the subject

Canon Speedlite Units

Soon we will be conducting the Flash Photography in our CIS stores. So keep tuned for an extensive session…

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Image Quality

Image Quality

There is a lot of confusion we as customers face when it comes to choosing a camera.

One question, I ask myself is “ What should be my priority before buying a camera, Is it Quality, Convenience or Opportunity?”
These terms really seem complex and difficult to understand while making a choice about what do I want my camera to do for me.

Therefore, this time the topic I have chosen is very generic. I hope it helps you to make a better choice.

There are three types of Camera Systems:

1. Compact Camera
The whole system of Lens, Sensor, Processor is integrated into single body for Convenience and Integrated design.

2. DSLR
It is because of the mirror and the single reflex system where the name came as Digital Single Lens Reflex with Interchangeable lens capability.

3. EOS – M
Compact in design and capability of interchangeable lens. However without the mirror thus no single reflex system.

Main Elements of a Camera

Ok, now before I proceed further let me ask you a question.

What do you prefer in your camera???

All this elements comes together to make the quality and Canon brings this quality from our start up camera to our high end professional cameras

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SEASON PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA MAINTENANCE TIPS

SEASON PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA MAINTENANCE TIPS

WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

Winter is a wonderful and adventurous time for Photography.

Shoot in Morning or late afternoon to catch morning mists and frost.
Try and capture essence of winter and what it means to you.
Capture the true expressions of family during the holiday period.
Use fill flash when shooting peoples outdoor.
Compensate exposure for snow or Ice in the scenes.
Get used to shooting high ISO's, it comes handy at time.

SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

As winter melts into spring, nature begins to bloom once again it is time to take unique and interesting photos of the season.

Utilize natural light and avoid flash.
Shoot in morning to capture nature in full glory.
Shoot flowers with Macro and in distance with large aperture.
Capture family photos outdoors can be park, zoo or garden etc.
Amateurs can shoot with SmartAuto for unexpected considerations.
HS system cameras can be used in varied light situation to capture high details.

SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

Summer means beaches, pools and vacations with family. Photography during the time is an essential part of fun, excitement and memories. Use your camera to capture those memories.

Lens hood is recommended for cutting light possibily in case of DSLR.
Consider using waterproof pouch to protect camera from water splashes at beaches.
Utilize natural light also try using exposure compensation as and when required.
Shoot panoramic view with wide angle lens or Photo stitch for beautiful landscape.
SmartAuto, beach, landscape presets are something to lookout for ease of shooting.
Vacation is fun and don't spoil it. Shoot one photo in each situation not many.

MANSOON PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

Your first thought may be that a rainy day puts a damper on your photography plans. The facts is that rain creates wonderful photographic opportunities-shimmering surfaces, intriguing reflections, dramatic skies, romantic vistas and melancholy moods. From forest to city streets, a rainy day creates fascinating visual transformations. Use your camera to capture those memories.

Zip lock pouch is recommended for protection of Camera in rainy day.
Carry Tripod in case you want to click rainfall shots with silky effects.
Adjust White Balance and Exposure compensation for moody shots.
Shoot wide angle to express essence of Mansoon days.
Shoot Macro with shallow depth of field for interesting patterns and Reflections.
Colors tend to be saturated when it overcast & rainy. Take advantage of the colors.
Street photography in rainy season is a funny worthy of shooting cityscapes too.

Note: Never forget to carry fresh spare batteries or freshly charged batteries.

Do's & Don't Tips for Digital camera equipments

Your camera should last a long time if you follow these basic steps:

Do's.....

Regularly cleen the camera.
Cleen LCD for Smudges and fingerprints for better viewing.
Handle all moving parts(Lens, buttons, dials etc) of the camera with care.
Turn off the camera before removing cable or battery or memory card.
Keep your camera dry and free from condensation. Use silica gel.
Remove the batteries too before storing the camera.

Don't.....

Store or use it in humid dusty or dirty places.

Subject it to extreme hot or cold temeratures.

Subjects your camera to knocks, vibration, steam, sand or chemicals.

Use cleaning fluid directly to lens. Microfibers cloths are recommended.

Place it in direct sunlight for prolonged times as it will be hot.

Put camera in your pocket Keys or coins can damage camera.

Drop it in winter. In all likelihood, it will be damaged beyond repair.

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PICTURE STYLE

PICTURE STYLE

With so many features and settings available, even the best photographers might occasionally have doubts as to whether all the available camera settings are optimal for the shot.

The Picture Style feature comes to the rescue, providing a number of user-friendly presets, including standard, neutral and landscape, which allows fine-tuning of the images the camera produces.

Select EOS cameras have Picture Style Auto that automatically adjusts color tones based on the camera’s scene detection technology. These presets can be used the same way one would use different types of film, and more can be created using Canon’s included Picture Style Editor Software.

Picture Style allows you to create exactly the image you want. Create the image you desire from the scenes you see

SIX PRESET PICTURE STYLES ARE AVAILABLE WITH EOS DIGITAL

1. Standard: The “Standard” Picture Style is set to produce the vivid colors and contrast level that people tend to prefer for general photographic subjects. It provides the optimal sharpness for printing image without post-processing and makes it possible to produce beautifully finished prints for a broad array of subjects, from snapshots to sports shooting, with no retouch.

2. Portrait: People are one of the most difficult subject to reproduce photographically because skin color can vary significantly depending on lighting conditions and exposure balance. The “Portrait” Picture Style adjusts the color tone magenta-to-yellow close to red range and adds brightness. Skin color is reproduced light pink with still the correct exposure. It is particularly well-suited for shooting women and children. To keep the soft and natural feeling of skin, sharpness is set modestly.

3. Landscape: In photographic expression, deep blue sky and vibrant green leaves call for more vivid colors than in reality, for more impressive finish. The “Landscape” Picture Style changes the color respectively; blue to a vivid and deep color, green to a vivid and bright color.
This style also uses a stronger sharpness setting to bring out details in mountains, trees, buildings, and other things in the distance. A moving sight can be expressed in the strong impressive finish.

4. Neutral: The “Neutral“ setting is suitable for expressing subtle nuances within vivid colors, even for objects with considerable contrast, when wishing to convey delicate textures.

Contrast and saturation settings are moderated, so there is less risk of overexposure and color saturation compared to other styles, resulting in a more restrained and calmer expression.

Richer detail is retained as data, so corrections can easily be rendered using Digital Photo Professional or Adobe® Photoshop®, etc. for JPEG output as well.

5. Faithful: The “Faithful” setting enables reproduction of images that are colorimetrically almost identical to the actual colors shot under standard daylight conditions. By maintaining the colors of the subject, the colors remain true even in highlight areas, so the expression of the colors is strong, giving a reliable impression that is close to what is seen with the naked eye. The colors are absolutely true to life, ensuring faithful reproduction—no matter how sober or vivid.
This setting is also suitable for replicating existing photographs and product photography, where the original colors must be accurately expressed.

6. Monochrome: Monochrome photography is a means of boldly expressing form, light and shadow. The “Monochrome” Picture Style isn’t merely zero-saturation image processing; it’s a faithful successor to monochrome film. Sharpness is set relatively strongly. Sepia, blue or other toning effect is applicable to create a monochrome image in that color. Also, red, green or other filter effect can be applied to control the color. The “Monochrome” Picture Style can give you a thrill of monochrome shooting and bring to completion all within a camera.

Customization of Picture Style
By using “Detailed Setting” function, you can refine the six preset styles. Depending on shooting situations, it is possible to adjust the camera settings like Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Color tone and reflect the photographer’s color taste.

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HDR Photography

With changing trends and versatility in shooting anything and everything without giving much consideration to understanding of light and its impact to deliver the details in the photography, HDR is the new technology buzz.

Introduced with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR in 2012, in-camera HDR was a new feature for digital cameras. Every camera has a fixed dynamic range that it can capture, i.e. the contrast range between the darkest shadows and the brightest highlights. This range is controlled by the sensor technology and the processing carried out within the camera.

Key Notes:

HDR Mode menu screen of the EOS 5D Mark III showing the adjustable dynamic exposure range setting options. The last few years have seen a rise in HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography, where images at different exposure settings are merged into one frame to increase the dynamic range captured. It is especially useful for interior photography and also landscapes, where the contrast range from shadow to highlight can fall way outside what the camera is able to capture. The result is an image with a much-increased dynamic range where detail is retained from the shadows to the highlights, even if this contrast range is 20 stops or more.

The in-camera HDR option on the EOS 5D Mark III removes the need for third party software and a computer as HDR images can be generated directly from captured frames. With in-camera HDR shooting, the camera will capture three images for each shot taken, with one being under-exposed, one correctly exposed and one over-exposed. These are then combined in-camera to create a single image.

When shooting HDR images, you can select the exposure range between the captured images or allow the camera to work it out automatically to suit the overall contrast. The manual range is between +/- 1 to 3EV. When the camera is processing the HDR images, there are several options on how the images are combined. These options range from Natural, which provides a natural looking result, to various creative effects like Art Standard, Art Vivid, Art Bold and Art Embossed.

The images created in-camera will be saved as JPEG files, even if the camera is set to capture RAW files. The three images from which the HDR image is created will also be saved, either as a JPEG or RAW file depending on the settings made in the camera.

Natural Art Standard

Art Vivid Art Bold

Art Embossed

An HDR image from the EOS 5D Mark III showing the result of combining images using the different effect.

For beginner photographers just starting out with an EOS camera or unfamiliar with adjusting camera controls, the entry level DSLR models provide easy access to HDR Backlight Control via the special scene (SCN) mode on the dial. A quick turn and selection of scene mode sets the camera into the HDR Backlight Control mode to deliver beautiful backlit subjects that are properly exposed.

Key Note :

HDR photography can be done by the below listed cameras as on date:
DSLR: EOS 5DMarkIII, EOS 6D, EOS 70D, EOS 700D, EOS 650D & EOS 100D
Mirrorless: EOS M

Compact Camera: G1X, G15, G12, S110 & SX50HS

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