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Canon EOS-1D X Review
by Josie on Oct.18, 2011, under New Cameras
The World woke up this morning to news of Canon’s latest flagship professional DSLR: the new Canon EOS-1D X. A full review will follow soon, but in the meantime, here are some of the highlights that this formidable new full-frame DSLR has to offer the discerning pro:
Canon EOS-1D X – key features
- 18.1 MP full frame CMOS sensor
- Up to 12fps and 14fps shooting
- 100-51200 ISO, up to H:204800
- 61 point AF system
- 100,000 pixel RGB AE metering with DIGIC 4
- Full HD 1080p EOS movie
- Dual “DIGIC 5+” processors
- Clear View II 8.11 cm (3.2”) 1040K-dot LCD
- Ethernet port
The new 61-point wide-area AF system looks particularly interesting; I was impressed enough with the EOS-1D Mark IV responsiveness in this respect, so I can’t wait to see how the upgraded system performs.
Wilson Wedding
by Josie on Jun.13, 2011, under Photography, Weddings
I was lucky enough to be invited to record the events of a very special couple’s big day in Chesterfield recently. Peter and Chloe Wilson – along with their friends and family – celebrated in style with a beautiful church wedding, followed by a fun-filled reception at The Riverside Club.
Chloe looked stunning in her beautiful dress and Peter looked dashing in his Army uniform – take a look at some of the photos from this wonderful day and I’m sure you’ll agree!
Congratulations Mr and Mrs Wilson!
New Reviews!
by Josie on Jun.10, 2011, under Articles, New Cameras, Photography
Things have been hectic recently, with a wonderful wedding shoot and a ton of camera reviews, so I have some catching up to do!
I’m very excited to announce that I’ve just started reviewing cameras for the excellent reviews site TechRadar, starting with a trio of new Canon compacts: the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS, Canon IXUS 310 HS, and the Canon PowerShot A3300 IS. Click each of the camera names to access the full review – complete with tech specs, pricing and test shots, or head over to the TechRadar camera reviews section to browse their extensive range of comprehensive reviews.
Watch this space for more news and reviews!
Photo shoot with C’s Cupcakes!
by Josie on Apr.11, 2011, under Photography
The past few weeks have been incredibly busy, with much of my time devoted to a fantastically fun (not to mention tasty!) photo shoot commissioned by the very talented C’s Cupcakes of Bournemouth, Dorset.
Chief Cupcake Maker, Chelsey Gourgaud, created an exquisite selection of cupcakes, designed with ten different themes in mind, then gave me free reign to make them look their very best in a range of images for her website and promotional material.
The ten themes – comprising Summer Wedding, Adult Birthday, Kid’s Party, Valentines, Summer Picnic, Mother’s Day, Chocolate Collection, Easter, Baby Shower and Cake Pops – took a lot of time to conceptualise and source props for, but I found Chelsey’s designs incredibly inspirational and enjoyed the shoot immensely.
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Pentax 645D Review
by Josie on Feb.10, 2011, under New Cameras, Photography
It’s been five long years since Pentax introduced us to their exciting plans to develop their first-ever medium format digital camera. With lots of exposure and an agonising ‘will-they-won’t-they’ debate over whether or not the camera would reach UK shores, the Pentax 645D is finally here, and I am one of the first to get my hands on a full-production sample to review.
Olympus Tough TG-310 Review
by Josie on Feb.07, 2011, under New Cameras, Photography
Coming from a long line of Tough-branded compacts, the new TG-310 has high expectations to live up to.
Ricoh G700SE Review
by Josie on Feb.07, 2011, under New Cameras, Photography
The new rough-tough compact designed to cope with whatever life throws at it.
Canon PowerShot G12 Review
by Josie on Feb.07, 2011, under New Cameras, Photography
The versatile Canon PowerShot G11 was always going to be a tough act to follow, but Canon has proven it’s possible to create an even better advanced compact, with the release of the feature-packed G12.
Quick Tips: Beautiful baby bump photography!
by Josie on Jan.11, 2011, under Articles, Photography
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Mums-to-be are among the most beautiful women on the planet in my opinion. I was recently lucky enough to have the opportunity to photograph a particularly stunning young woman – we’ll call her Mrs A – just before her gorgeous son was born, and I thought it was time to share some of the best photos from our session, along with a few tips to try out in your own baby bump images – enjoy!
Pentax K-5 Review
by Josie on Dec.15, 2010, under New Cameras, Photography
Robust yet lightweight, with a weather-sealed body and similarly protected 18-55mm kit lens, the K-5 fits like a glove in the hand and is a joy to use.
Packed with high-end features, the K-5 boasts Full HD (1080p) movie recording with optional stereo input, a very good in-camera HDR mode, Live View and a great selection of more advanced features too.
I’m not sure why more manufacturers don’t offer the ‘more unusual’ exposure modes that Pentax stocks its mode dials with. Sensitivity Priority in particular makes perfect sense as a semi-automatic mode: you select the ISO you want and the camera chooses the aperture and shutter speed accordingly – a useful option if you’re not ready for full manual operation.
Image quality is superb under all manner of conditions – take a look at my selection of test shots to get a taste of what the K-5 can do. For my full review, in-depth ISO and white balance tests and the opportunity to scrutinise full-res images, check out issue 105 of Digital Photographer magazine.
