EOS Accessories
by Canon Australia
Even if you're just starting out, understanding your EOS camera accessories will help turn great moments into pictures worth framing. So it's a smart thing to learn a thing or two about them.
Lenses
Lenses come under two groups: zoom and non-zoom (otherwise known as prime) lenses. Prime lenses are great if you have a particular shot in mind, but it's probably best to invest in a few zoom lenses instead as they are compatible with almost every shot. A matched standard lens such as an 18-55 or 24-105, and a telephoto lens like the 70-300mm are good starting points. The most common makes of 35mm of DSLR is the "all-in-one" 28mm-200mm.
Some common lens types:
Telephoto Zoom Lenses
Telephoto lenses are specifically created for shooting up-close or distant subjects. If you're a beginner, the 70-300mm is ideal for an all-in-one lens that is ideal for [portrait|closeup shots to sports photography.
The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 comes with a three-layer type Diffractive Optics (DO) lens that provides a more smaller size than other zoom lenses with equal aperture and focal lengths. It comes with Image Stabilizer, optimised lens coating to reduce flare and ghosting and uses only lead-free glass which is good for your health and the environment. Manual focussing is allowed, even during AF mode.
Standard Zoom Lenses
Standard Zoom lenses are similar to the Telephoto lens in when it comes to versatility and its compact size. These lenses are ideal for all situations, from a birthday party to portrait shots of friends.
The Canon 24/105mm f/4 comes with an inner focussing, ring USM and the latest fast and quiet autofocusing. The Image Stabilizer gives the equivalent effect of a shutter speed that is three stops faster and the optimised lens coating decreases ghosting and flare. There is a high dust and moisture resistance for extreme environments and the glass is totally lead-free. You can even use the manual focus when in AF mode.
Flash
You can also get various effects simply by dabbling with the flash, which is great fun. For example, in Aperture-priority (Av) mode, the flash (sometimes called speedlites) can provide good exposure to subjects in the background and foreground. Certain speedlites have flash metering systems that even out the surrounding light with the flash, bringing about realistic-looking images under any light .
Some common flash types:
Speedlites
Canon Speedlites and EOS SLR cameras are the bread and butter of digital photography. Speedlites are incredibly versatile and can even be used on some Canon Powershot digital cameras. The Canon Speedlite 430EXII is a midrange flash for DSLR photography lovers. Compared to the its previous model EX430, it has a shorter recycling time which means faster speed, as well as quiet recycling for subtle camera moments like weddings. A new quick-lock attachments gives you simple camera attachment while metal foot mounting provides better connectivity. In addition, you can even manage the Speedlite settings via the camera's menu system.
Getting started
- Capture subjects against dark backgrounds to avoid casting shadows - If your speedlite has a tilting head, try aiming the flash at the ceiling for a softer lighting effect on your subject
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Canon Australia is a leading provider of advanced, simple-to-use imaging solutions for businesses and consumers. Canon's Australian R&D company, CiSRA, develops customised solutions for local customers, and exports digital imaging technologies for use in Canon products worldwide. Canon has ranked among the top-three US patent recipients for the past 17 years, and had global revenues of around $US44.9 billion in 2008.
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