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November 21, 2009 |
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Often when sightseeing, I get asked by a nice couple or a family to take their photograph. Maybe it¹s the hefty amount of Nikon camera bodies and lenses I have flung over my shoulders or that I look honest enough not to run away with their camera. At any rate, I consider it a privilege and happily oblige. These days I can't help but notice more and more point and shoot digital cameras in the hands of vacationers digital camera appealing to pack now for a special trip? As a Nikon Technical Representative, I spend a lot of time in airports and passing through security screening. Since the advent of digital photography though, I can enjoy Quicker Airport Screening. Digital photography relies upon flashcard technology for recording images instead of film. Now I relish the timesavings and relief--of not having to wait for dozens of my film canisters to be hand inspected. Compact flashcards can go right through the x-ray machines.
Travel Lighter Compact flashcards take up far less room in your carry-on bag or camera case compared to bulky film canisters. Instant gratificationLook at your fruitful results immediately! You don't have to wait until you return home from your sojourn: View your images on your camera's LCD or on a laptop. Now you can guarantee that you captured that once in a lifetime moment; often times while traveling you are on a tour bus, cruise ship, or hiking and you only visit a location once then move on. The instant review capability of digital cameras affords you peace of mind for the professional photographer or photo enthusiast alike enjoying his vacation. Another added bonus is that you can post your photographs to a web site right away and share your favorite images with friends and family before you even get home.Digital Media Shoot longer. For those not yet hooked on the thrill of shooting hundreds of images without ever having to pause to change a roll of film: Be prepared. Depending on the size of the storage medium (Compact Flash, SmartMedia, Memory Stick) and file size you select, you have the potential to get up to hundreds of images on one flashcard without having to pause to change cards. You won't truly appreciate what an advantage that is until you try something a little precarious like hang gliding or rock climbing where you want to have the ability to just keep one finger on the shutter button and shoot away and not worry about fumbling to change rolls of film.The Versatility of Digital. Shoot color and B&W (depending on your selection of camera) with digital and vary your ISO settings with each frame all without changing flashcards. Nothing could be more suitable for the ever-changing needs of a vacation traveler. You can change your white balance settings shot to shot (a tremendous convenience to get the best possible shots without filtration) and also your ISO settings. So when you are moving quickly from indoors to outdoors or if you are caught in a rain storm where you lose three stops of light, a digital camera affords you the greatest flexibility for getting pleasing shots in a variety of complex situations. Communion Celebration – Dublin, Ireland Local festivals and religious celebrations (such as a First Holy Communion) are a great way to get a glimpse inside a culture. The D1x rendered this beautiful girl’s skin perfectly, plus retained all the detail in the white lace and jeweled necklace. A little bounce from a white tablecloth added just enough fill illumination. Shooting Information: Nikon D1x, NEF file, 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 D Micro Nikkor lens.  © 2003 Anne Cahill Cemetary – Western Ireland The air was so thick with moisture and clouds, it often seemed as if we had a giant soft box at our disposal when shooting outdoors in Ireland. I kept looking around the cemetery and tried different angles to arrange the objects in a diagonal pattern to drive the reader’s eye toward the variegated terrain off in the distance. Shooting Information: Nikon D1x, NEF file, 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G Nikkor lens  © 2003 Anne Cahill Aran Island Denizen A lively character, this affable gentleman sat in the cold dampness of the afternoon and entertained all those who walked along the footpath. Matrix balanced fill-flash made it possible to hold the color and detail in the foreground, yet not detract from the moody, overcast feel of the scene. Shooting Information: Nikon D1x, NEF file, 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G Nikkor lens  © 2003 Anne Cahill Red Wagon Wheel – Western Ireland When the sun was casting strong, harsh shadows, I turned my attention to inanimate objects and looked for interesting colors and textures. The 3D color matrix camera meter handled the complex tonal range of this frame with expertise. Shooting Information: Nikon D1x, NEF file, 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G Nikkor lens  © 2003 Anne Cahill Carrot-Top Spotting – Ferry to Inish Moore Remnants of a Celtic heritage are clearly seen in the predominance of fiery redheads with milk white complexions at every turn in Ireland. A little soft fill flash from an SB-80 caught this candid moment and provides a good example of why you should always have a flash on your camera – even on sunny days. Shooting Information: Nikon D1x, NEF file, 70-180 f/4.5-5.6 D Micro Nikkor lens  © 2003 Anne Cahill Framing with Flora - En-Route to Avoca, Ireland Dappled late morning light washed over the hillside and illuminated patches of the countryside. Though a lovely scene, I wanted to make it more interesting and opted to use the natural frame the flowers created. Shooting Information: Nikon D1x, NEF file, 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G Nikkor lens  © 2003 Anne Cahill Bustling Evening Streets - Prague, Czechoslovakia If you experience inclement weather during the day and you’re disappointed with the light, go back at night! Slick, cobblestone streets lit with tungsten lamps at night create a far more interesting photograph than a grey, barren daytime scene. Shooting Information: Nikon D1x, NEF file, 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D Nikkor lens  © 2003 Anne Cahill City Square, Prague, Czechoslovakia The steeple of this church looked bold and majestic against the cobalt blue sky as the light faded. I bumped my ISO up and steadied myself against another building to slow my shutter speed as low as possible to capture the motion blur of the “traffic pattern” in the foreground. Shooting Information: Nikon D1x, NEF file, 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 D Nikkor lens
 © 2003 Anne Cahill IMPORTANT: Before you head out on your next digital vacation make sure you have
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