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Canon EOS 40D 10.1 Megapixel DSLR (included with the main item plus all the items below): |
| EOS 40D Body
Eyecup
Wide Neck Strap
Video Cable
USB Interface Cable
Battery Pack
Battery Charger
EOS Digital Solution Disc
Software Instruction Manual |
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Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical IF Macro Autofocus Lens for Canon Digital EOS |
| Macro shots have a variety of uses. They add variety, information and interest. Productions about hobbies or collections cry out for macro shots showing the details of coins, stamps or figurines. Imagine interviewing a coin collector. Visualize the collector talking about a coin, turning it over in his hand then laying it on the table in front of him. This would set up a macro shot of the coin. Footage of old photographs is another opportunity for the use of macro techniques. Historical productions benefit from closeups of old photographs or documents. They not only convey information but also relieve the visual monotony of a talking head. A macro lens is a superb tool and will also work very well as a general purpose lens of the same focal length. Taking close-up pictures of very small things is called ”macro photography.” For macro photography you will need a macro lens. |
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Wide Angle Conversion Lens w/ Macro |
| In Photography Wide-angle lenses provide large depth of field, making it simple to have foreground and background in focus. Because they take in such wide areas (angles of view), they are excellent for working in tight spaces, such as building interiors, or close-up group pictures. Most wide angles tend to show distortion, just like when you look into a curved mirror, particularly when a subject is photographed close-up. They are extremely handy when you don’t have time to focus accurately or compose properly, because they take in the whole scene and most of it will be in focus. No photojournalist would be without one. They are also ideal for landscapes, taking in large areas of ground and sky, and travel photography. Sometimes you need to really grab your video audience. You want to thrust them into a situation that they can't ignore. The uncanny sense of reality provided by a wide-angle lens might be just what your video requires. How does this work? By taking in an entire vista in one shot, the viewer's eye is free to roam. All of the detail, all of the encompassing sense of a location, is available to your viewer. Like in real life, the audience must decide what to glance at and focus on. One creative way to use wide-angle shots is to establish a first-person point of view. By cutting wide-angle shots with reverse angles showing someone's face, our experience becomes that person's point of view. In this way, we create a sense of connection between the actor and the audience. The lens enables you to capture a much bigger scene. In addition, by using wide angle, it makes camera movement appear smoother and shakiness to much less apparent. As wide angle greatly increases the overall focal range, you do not have to worry about important parts of your scene being out of focus. The wide-angle lens needn't be a slave to reality, however. Some of the most stunning video comes from errors, or distortion made by a really wide lens. When the corners of the image curl around, and more of the world is visible than your eyes thought possible, the effect is striking and we transcend our normal perception. The wide angle can both represent and overcome the very human limits of our vision. |
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4GB Compact Flash Memory Card |
| Why do I need a larger memory card? Typically the manufacturer only supplies a starter card which doesn't offer comfortable capacity for a trip, special occasion etc. Don't get caught short. Special moments happen only once and you don't want to be stuck with no memory left! Usually it's good to go with a 1GB or a 2 GB card. High resolution photos take up plenty of space and before you know on a smaller memory card, you will run out of it. |
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Mid-Size Photo/Video Hard Case |
| If you get the case, there's a good chance that it'll save your camera from bumps, scratches, and bad weather. |
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TTL Bounce Flash for Canon Digital Cameras |
| A external/ add on flash is important and only then will you discover especially for indoors human potrait shots, skin tones are more natural and with the background showing more, it makes the overall picture more pleasant and exciting to look at. Focusing thus becomes very important too. Without focus, your subject becomes ”un important” in the overall pics. |
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Full Size Tripod |
| Have you ever returned from a trip thinking you had taken some great shots? But, upon review of your prints you were disappointed to discover that some of them, especially those shot indoors or at night or in other dark places, came out blurry, looking like someone was shaking the camera when you took the picture? That is a very common problem called ”Camera Shake” and every year it destroys millions of photos that could have been wonderful. ”Camera Shake” is caused when there isn’t enough light for the camera to set a fast shutter speed. Your camera’s shutter opens and has to stay open for up to several seconds for enough light to hit the film to make an image. The problem: most people cannot hold a camera perfectly still for more than a small fraction of a second. The blurry image you see is caused by the camera moving while the shutter is open, and it happens to everyone. To avoid ”Camera Shake” and get a clear sharp picture in low light, the camera must be attached to something so it will not move at all. That is where a tripod comes in. Mount the camera to the tripod and it will not move. Also, use the camera’s self-timer or a cable release so that you are not touching the camera when the picture is taken. Do this, and you will eliminate ”Camera Shake” and get the great clear pictures you were expecting. |
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Compact Flash Card Reader |
| Don't drain the camera's battery life by plugging it in straight to the computer to upload your pictures or videos. It takes forever and it's just conducive to an always ready individual's lifestyle. Cancel all the waiting and always be ready for your next shot. |
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Medium Size Camera and Camcorder Case |
| If you get the case, there's a good chance that it'll save your camera from bumps, scratches, and bad weather. |
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Lens Cap Keeper |
| Have to take a quick shot and don't want to attempt to put the lens cap in your pocket? Just pop it off and the cap keeper will do the rest. |
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Lens/LCD Cleaning System |
| This products is a special solution that will clean any smudges off any lens. |
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LCD Screen Protector |
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Wrist Strap for Digital Cameras and Cell Phones |
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TR036CL DIGITAL MINI TRIPOD |
| Have you ever returned from a trip thinking you had taken some great shots? But, upon review of your prints you were disappointed to discover that some of them, especially those shot indoors or at night or in other dark places, came out blurry, looking like someone was shaking the camera when you took the picture? That is a very common problem called ”Camera Shake” and every year it destroys millions of photos that could have been wonderful. ”Camera Shake” is caused when there isn’t enough light for the camera to set a fast shutter speed. Your camera’s shutter opens and has to stay open for up to several seconds for enough light to hit the film to make an image. The problem: most people cannot hold a camera perfectly still for more than a small fraction of a second. The blurry image you see is caused by the camera moving while the shutter is open, and it happens to everyone. To avoid ”Camera Shake” and get a clear sharp picture in low light, the camera must be attached to something so it will not move at all. That is where a tripod comes in. Mount the camera to the tripod and it will not move. Also, use the camera’s self-timer or a cable release so that you are not touching the camera when the picture is taken. Do this, and you will eliminate ”Camera Shake” and get the great clear pictures you were expecting. |