Review Digital Camera World 07-03-2013

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Digital Camera World

10 common wildlife photography mistakes we're all guilty of (and how to fix them) Jul 2nd 2013, 23:01, by anicholson Wildlife photography is one of the most demanding subjects to photograph. The subjects are elusive, and the techniques require precision. But it’s not impossible. In her latest post our head of testing, Angela Nicholson, takes a look at some of the most common mistakes that photographers make when shooting wildlife photography and gives some advice on how to overcome them. Wildlife Photography Mistakes: 01 Subject too small in the frame One of the main problems with photographing wildlife is that the vast majority of species don't like to be close to humans. This means that we need to employ some cunning and very long telephoto lenses to make the subject a reasonable size in the image. Professional wildlife photographers spend a lot of money on their kit, selecting top-end cameras with high continuous shooting rates and impressive pixel counts. These are matched with high-quality long telephoto lenses with focal lengths of around 300-500mm that enable them to frame a subject tightly from a distance. Even with this kit, however, the most important assets that a pro wildlife photographer has are an understanding of the subject and the time and patience to wait for the right shot. Timing is far more important than the ability to fire off a series of shots in super-quick succession. Camouflage and hides are a great way of getting close to a subject, but you need to know where to set it up. Research your subject to find out where you need to be and at what time. Discover its habits, where it lives, what it eats, when it has young and whether it has protected status. You need to know enough about your subject to be able to photograph it without it being aware of your presence. PAGE 1 – Wildlife Photography Mistakes: 01 Subject too small in the frame PAGE 2 – Wildlife Photography Mistakes: 02 Subject not in focus PAGE 3 – Wildlife Photography Mistakes: 03 Subject blurred PAGE 4 – Wildlife Photography Mistakes: 04 Poor composition PAGE 5 – Wildlife Photography Mistakes: 05 Subject looking the wrong way PAGE 6 – Wildlife Photography Mistakes: 06 Feeder in view PAGE 7 – Wildlife Photography Mistakes: 07 Depth of field too shallow PAGE 8 – Wildlife Photography Mistakes: 08 Birds underexposed PAGE 9 – Wildlife Photography Mistakes: 09 Poor lighting PAGE 10 – Wildlife Photography Mistakes: 10 Subject disturbed READ MORE Wildlife photography made easy: simple techniques for pro-quality pictures Free bird photography cheat sheet Wildlife photography in any environment: free photography cheat sheet Zoo photography: a fool-proof method for capturing animals through glass Canon EOS 70D: price, release date, specs confirmed Jul 2nd 2013, 04:00, by jmeyer Canon has announced a replacement to the Canon EOS 60D. The new Canon EOS 70D price tag is set for £1079 body-only, with a release date at the end of August. We round up all of the new Canon camera’s key specs, as well as sample photos and provide three cheat sheets comparing the Canon 70D vs 60D, the Canon 70D vs 6D and Canon 70D vs 7D. Canon has unveiled its latest new DSLR, the Canon EOS 70D – an ‘all-purpose camera’ aimed at enthusiast photographers. The EOS 70D incorporates a new 20.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and it’s the first DSLR in the world to feature Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, which is designed to deliver smooth, accurate autofocus when shooting full HD movies, as well as fast AF acquisition when shooting in the camera’s Live View mode. Canon EOS 70D Price The Canon EOS 70D price options range from £1079 for the body-only, rising to £1199.99 for the EOS 70D body + 18-55mm STM lens. The Canon EOS 70D price tag for the body + the 18-135mm STM lens is £1399.99. Canon says an EOS 70D release date is set for the end of August 2013. Canon EOS 70D Specs Along with its Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, the Canon EOS 70D also boasts a 14-bit DIGIC 5+ processor and 19-piont all cross-type AF System. The Canon EOS 70D offers a native ISO range of ISO 100 to 12,800, which is expandable to ISO 25,600. Also on board the new Canon camera is a 3in, 1,040k-dot Vari-angle Clear View LCD II Touch screen, which is designed to support a series of ‘touch’ options, such as swiping and pinch-zooming, to make navigating menus and amending settings easier. For those who prefer to compose via the viewfinder, the EOS 70D incorporates an Intelligent Viewfinder with 98% frame coverage and 0.95x magnification. Finally, the Canon EOS 70D is capable of capturing full resolution images at up to 7 frames per second, with up to 65 JPEG or 16 raw format images in a single burst. Canon EOS 70D Wi-Fi The Canon EOS 70D is also the latest EOS camera to feature integrated Wi-Fi, allowing photographers to share images immediately to social media or cloud storage platforms such as Canon’s free Project1709 beta. The EOS 70D Wi-Fi feature also allows you to control the camera remotely using an EOS Remote app. This allows photographers to control a range of image settings, such as exposure and ISO, as well as focus and release the shutter. Photographers can also remotely use Live View mode, as well as review and rate their images. Video Recording The Canon EOS 70D is capable of recording full HD (1920 x 1080p) resolution video with a choice of selectable frame rates, including 30, 25 or 24fps, and 60 and 50fps at 720p. Photographers also have a range of compression options for post-editing and sharing. The new Canon camera’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Movie Servo AF mode tracks subjects as they move, or even as shots are recomposed, Canon says. Alternatively, users can select different focus areas over 80 per cent of the frame by tapping the touch-screen. An internal microphone enables stereo sound, or photographers scan enhance audio with the in-built external microphone input terminal. For more on the 70D, see our testing team’s hands-on Canon EOS 70D review over at our sister site TechRadar. PAGE 1: Canon EOS 70D price and specs confirmed PAGE 2: Canon 70D vs 60D – cheat sheet to their key differences PAGE 3: Canon 70D vs 6D – cheat sheet to their key differences PAGE 4: Canon 70D vs 7D – cheat sheet to their key differences PAGE 5: Canon EOS 70D sample photos PAGE 6: Canon EOS 70D preview video READ MORE Canon EOS 100D / Rebel SL1 review Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i review 16 new cameras we’d like to see in 2013 49 seriously good Canon DSLR tips, tricks, shortcuts and time savers

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