Tuesday, October 19, 2010

p h o t o g r a p h y ?




yeaps! i'm having ph0tography class
tomorrow.. since its wednesday!
due to this semester that i'm taking photography
classes.. mum & dad got me a Canon EOS 550d
a.k.a
my babyNON! =DD

so, here it is!

here are the specs!

Type
TypeDigital, single-lens reflex, AF / AE camera
Recording mediumSD, SDHC and SDXC card
Compatible lensesCanon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
Lens MountCanon EF mount
Image Sensor
TypeCMOS sensor
Effective PixelsApprox. 18.00 megapixels
Image Sensor Size22.3 x 14.9mm
Aspect ratio3:2
Dust deletion featureAuto, Manual, Dust Delete Data appending
Recording System
Recording formatDesign rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image typeJPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original)
RAW + JPEG simultaneous recording possible
MOV
Recording pixelsLarge:
Approx. 17.90 megapixels (5184 x 3456)
Medium:
Approx. 8.00 megapixels (3456 x 2304)
Small:
Approx. 4.50 megapixels (2592 x 1728)
RAW:Approx. 17.90 megapixels (5184 x 3456)
File numberingConsecutive numbering, auto reset and manual reset
Imaging Processor
Picture StyleStandard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
White BalanceAuto (AWB), daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom (custom WB)
Noise ReductionApplicable to long exposures and high ISO speed shots
Automatic Image Brightness CorrectionAuto Lighting Optimizer with Face Detection
Highlight Tone PriorityProvided
Lens Peripheral Illumination CorrectionProvided
Colour SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
Appending copyright informationCopyright information entered with the camera is appended to the image EXIF information
Viewfinder
TypeEye-level pentamirror
CoverageVertical / Horizontal approx. 95%
MagnificationApprox. 0.87x (-1m -1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
EyepointApprox. 19mm (From eyepiece lens center at -1m-1)
Built-in dioptric adjustment-3.0 - +1.0m -1dpt
Focusing screenFixed
MirrorQuick-return type
Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
TypeTTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
AF Points9
AF Working RangeEV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C / 73°F, ISO 100)
Focusing ModesAutofocus, One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing
AF-assist beamIntermittent firing of built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m / 11.5ft. at periphery (with an EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite’s AF-assist beam is emitted instead)
Predictive AF performanceTracking of an object moving towards the camera at 50km/h possible up to a minimum distance of approx. 10m
* When used with EF300mm F2.8L IS USM
Exposure Control
Metering ModesTTL full aperture metering with 63-zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF points)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
(3) Spot metering (center, approx. 4% viewfinder)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering rangeEV 1 - 20 (at 23°C / 73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure controlProgram AE, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, full auto (Program AE non-shiftable), Programmed Image Control Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash OFF), manual exposure (including bulb), E-TTL II autoflash program AE (evaluative & average metering)
ISO Speed (Recommended exposure index)ISO 100 - 6400 (whole-stop increments), ISO expansion 12800.
* In Basic Zone modes, Auto ISO sets the ISO automatically within 100 - 3200
* The minimum ISO speed when (highlight tone priority) is enabled will be ISO 200
* In Creative Zones, ISO Auto’s upper limit (ISO 400 - 6400) can be set
Exposure compensation+/-5 stops in 1/3-stop or ½ stop increments, +/- 2 stops for Manual and AEB correction
AE lockAuto:Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual:By AE lock button
Shutter
TypeElectronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speeds1/4000sec. to 30secs., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
X-sync at 1/200sec.
Drive System
Drive modesSingle, continuous, Self-time 10secs. Delay / Remote control, self-timer 2secs. delay, Self-timer 10secs. delay + continuous shooting (2 to 10 shots)
Continuous shooting speedMax. approx. 3.7 shots/sec.
Max. burstJPEG Large / Fine:
Approx. 34 shots
RAW:Approx. 6 shots
Built in Flash
TypeAuto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentamirror
Guide No.13 / 43 (at ISO 100 meters / feet)
Recycle timeApprox. 3secs.
Flash coverage17mm focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 135 format)
Flash metering systemE-TTL II autoflash (evaluative, average), FE lock
Live View Functions
Shooting modesStill photo shooting and movie shooting
FocusingQuick mode (Phase-difference detection) Live mode, Live face detection mode (Contrast detection) Manual focusing (5x / 10x magnification possible)
Metering modesEvaluating metering with the image sensor (still photos) / AF point-link evaluative metering Live face detection mode (movies) / Center-weighted average metering Live / quick mode (movies)
Metering rangeEV 0 - 20 (at 23°C / 73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)
MovieMOV (Video: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)
Recording size:
1920 x 1080: 24fps / 25fps / 30fps (Full HD), 1280 x 720:50fps / 60fps and 640 x 480:50fps / 60fps (SD / movie crop)
Max file size:4GB per clip
Movie recording exposure controlProgram AE and Manual exposure available.
Exposure compensation of up to +/- 3 stops available.
Movie editingCutting out first or last scene (1sec. Increments) and Movie crop possible
LCD Monitor
TypeTFT colour liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size and DotsWide 3in. (3:2) with approx. 1, 040,000 dots
CoverageApprox. 100%
Brightness adjustmentManual (7 levels)
Interface languages25
Image Playback
Image Display FormatsSingle, Single + Info (Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram) 4-image index, 9-image index, image rotate possible
Zoom MagnificationApprox. 1.5x - 10x
Image Browsing MethodsSingle image, jump by 10 or 100 images, jump by screen, by shooting date, by movie, by stills
Highlight AlertOverexposed highlights blink
Movie PlaybackEnabled (LCD monitor, video / audio OUT, HDMI OUT – CEC compatible) Built-in speaker
Direct Printing
Compatible printersPictBridge-compatible printers
Printable imagesJPEG and RAW images
Print OrderingDPOF Version 1.1 compatible
Interface
Digital TerminalFor personal computer communication and direct printing (Hi-Speed USB) , audio (stereo) / video output (NTSC / PAL)
HDMI Mini OUT TerminalType C (auto switching of resolution)
External microphone IN terminal3.5mm dia. Stereo mini jack
Remote Control TerminalCompatible with remote control via RS-60E3
Wireless Remote ControlWith Remote Controller RC-1 / RC-5 / RC-6
Eye-fi cardCompatible
Power Source
BatteryBattery Pack LP-E8 (Qty.1)
* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8
* With Battery Grip BG-E8 attached, 6 size-AA / LR6 batteries or 2 LP-E8 battery packs can be used
Battery Life (Based on CIPA testing standards)With viewfinder shooting:
At 23°C / 73°F, approx. 550 shots.
At 0°C / 32°F, approx. 470 shots.
With Live View shooting:At 23°C / 73°F, approx. 200 shots.
At 0°C / 32°F, approx. 170 shots.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3mm / 5.1 x 3.8 x 3.0in.
WeightApprox. 475g / 16.8oz. (body only)
Operating Environment
Working temperature range0°C - 40°C / 32°F - 104°F
Working humidity85% or less

for more information ,
you can visit CANON =D

you can get it in stores such as Copal, PC Image and etc..
i got mine from Copal (The Spring)

i'm very happy to have my babyNON...

big thanks to mum & dad! :D

anyways, there's alot of things that i have to learn from my babyNON..
its has alot of function which i haven't really try out yet but will do so
of course! =) assignments are out! i'll be going to take alot of pictures..
hopefully things will go well .. hehehee!!

here are some of my favourite shots xD



it may not be perfect but i just love it so much!


i still have alot more to go =P haha!
anyways, i would say eventhough my pictures aren't perfect..
we learn through experiences =)) and i'm still LEARNING!

its 11.54pm now..
heading to bed soon.. as class is in the morning..
new assignments are out! o.O i guess i should do research
earlier and not doing it last minute =x oopss.. hahaa!

things in class are changing..
not exactly.. i would say people around..
but F it.. we're just studying together like for 2 and a half years..
why wanna make such a big deal? right? i'm standing alone..
i don't want to depend on people.. that's why..
i will just try my best.. i don't care what anyone wants to say..
as i know it myself..that's enough.. i believe in myself.. and all of you
are my friends.. its just what you want to do.. i don't mind =)

will keep my blog updated !
i know i've been abandoning my blog lately...
hehee! till then! =))

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