Digital Camera World (March 2005) PDF
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ENTER TODAY! PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2005 Helping you create better photographs March 2005 www.dcmag.co.uk Stunning studio portraits GET PROFESSIONAL RESULTS IN YOUR HOME USING OUR GUIDE! Beginner to advanced lighting techniques Exposure and fl ash metering explained Home studio kits for every budget BE INSPIRED! HOTSHOTS Incredible new reader images revealed ON PRACTICAL TEST! TECHNIQUES! Pentax *ist DS, Canon Ixus i5, Konica Minolta 9 M WHITE BALANCE PROBLEMS SOLVED DiMAGE A200 77 AR STRESS-FREE GUIDE TO GROUP SHOTS and more… 1479 CH 200 INSPIRED INFRARED EFFECTS 0 5 0 HOW TO MASTER A LIGHT METER 1 0 0 LEE FROST’S STILL LIFE TIPS 3 AND MUCH MORE... 0£4 3.99 Printed in the UK TEAM LinG - Live, Informative, Non-cost and Genuine! TEAM LinG - Live, Informative, Non-cost and Genuine! TEAM LinG - Live, Informative, Non-cost and Genuine! TEAM LinG - Live, Informative, Non-cost and Genuine! Digital Camera Magazine Future Publishing, 30 Monmouth Street, Bath, BA1 2BW Editorial ☎ +44 (0)1225 442244 www.dcmag.co.uk Customer services ☎ 0870 444 8475 YOUR TEAM Marcus HawkinsEditor- [email protected] Andrea Thompson Deputy Editor - [email protected] Rob Bowen Art Editor- [email protected] Christy Walters Designer - [email protected] Elizabeth Raderecht Operations - [email protected] New month, new face, new challenge… SECTION EDITORS AND EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Lee Frost, Mark Harris, George Cairns, Rod Lawton, Derek Lea, Tim Daly, Geoff Harris, Pete Martin, Tim Shelbourne, Karl Foster, Mark Sparrow, Rob Hirsch, PHOTOGRAPHIC CONTRIBUTORS (Where not credited inside) Welcome to Digital Camera Magazine. If this is your “Your Future Network Photo Studio, Photolibrary.com, Getty Images fi rst issue, an extra special welcome – it’s my fi rst ADVERTISING one too. I’m proud to be joining the most dynamic chance to Mandy Atkin Senior Advertising Manager ☎ 01225 788205 [email protected] digital photography magazine around and I look forward to prove how Giles Crosthwaite-Scott Key Account Manager hearing from you all. Many thanks to those of you who have ☎ 01225 442244 ext 5030 [email protected] David Gaine Senior Sales Executive already emailed me to introduce yourselves and show me far your ☎ 01225 788169 [email protected] examples of your best work – and for passing on your regards Zahid Patel Classifi ed Sales Executive photography ☎ 01225 442244 ext 2737 [email protected] to previous Editor Adam. We wish him every success in his Advertisement typesetting J Jays Ltd exciting new venture. has come NEW MEDIA Like many of you, I became hooked on photography in Ali Jennings New Media Editor - [email protected] since the days of fi lm. I spent months deliberating my equipment Jennifer Wagner Online Editor - [email protected] Sarah Williams Software Copyright Co-Ordinator options, got caught up in expensive cycles of renewal (in picking up [email protected] the vain belief that it would transform my photography), CIRCULATION AND MARKETING introduced digital compacts into my set up and fi nally traded a digital Fiona Tully Marketing Manager Clare Tovey Production Manager everything in for the best digital SLR I couldn’t really afford. camera” Katty Pigott Production Co-ordinator Has my photography improved thanks to the advantages Mike Thorne Team Buyer of digital? I certainly think so. And I’m defi nitely having more INTERNATIONAL LICENSING fun. Choice of camera kit does ultimately have more of a Discuss this major Simon Wear International Licensing Director competition with other bearing on the quality of the fi nal image than it used to in the readers on our chat room: SENIOR MANAGEMENT days of transparency and neg, but it’s the convenience, the www.dcmag.co.uk/forum Nick Merritt Group Senior Editor Steve Gotobed Senior Art Ed freedom and the time that shooting digital’s given me that’s Stuart Anderton Publisher allowed me to grow as a photographer. The myth that Dom Beaven Publishing Director digital would suddenly mean the quality of my shots SUBSCRIPTIONS & BACK ISSUES would be replaced by snapshot quantity has proved If you have a query regarding a subscription or back issue, or would like to place an order, please contact our customer services team: false - I’m now more careful than ever. I’d rather be Telephone: +44 (0)870 4448680 Email: [email protected] spending more time perfecting my pictures in-camera than trying to rescue them at a later date, after all. Anyway, enough from me. This issue sees the launch of Digital Camera Magazine Photographer of the Year 2005 – your chance to prove how far your Future Publishing Ltd is part of Future plc. photography has come since picking up a digital Future produces carefully targeted special-interest magazines for people who share a passion. We aim to satisfy that passion by creating titles offering value for money, reliable camera. We can’t wait to see what you can come information, smart buying advice and which are a pleasure to read. Today we publish more than 100 magazines in the UK, US, France and Italy. Over 100 international editions of our up with… magazines are also published in 30 other countries across the world. Future plc is a public company quoted on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: FUTR). 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Tel (cid:8)020 7633 3300 Printed in England © Future Publishing Ltd 2004/5 Disclaimer All contributions to Digital Camera Magazine are accepted ooWpccoitnorhcen stue sthceermaewnsn sstbiitn,so aaefonsno taiscsr ag eamocrsrefci,a s eeaigitnpd namgt i zon laifinna ryao-be desm ialvxoitn acmyulndu sef cesodtei ivriom s iemncf es twwi.shs otibrsair etlkpid nenuwgseb .icol diWecre sam seltiai ciorsreepnyns r,tec iionert vst mt sedo, ait osphkcruee sa b lronaliigryss hthsd-ot mao ftmtroi wnl iaeucagdetreeinet . sct leoeDh t aouetnetqehrg usteeoi.prs s um ttonoe f anoddtro evo sesreo ret, insue ndle ss Medaitrocru.dsc Hma@wfkuitnusr,e Endeitt.ocro.uk AMAGAEZINXE EXPPERTE•DRIGITTALCAMERA R M OWeu wilrl sh opw yrouo homw to ciresatee be ttteor pi cytureos, guive… clear, Meet Ayndoreua rT heomxppsoenrts… Derek Lea EMACLATIGID•TREPXE ENIZAGA independent buying recommendations on the latest kit, and deliver Deputy editor Professional digital artist and writer two CDs or one DVD packed with the top PC software. Studied Visual Arts at university and is Derek is an award-winning Photoshop We use boxes, tips, quick fi xes, quality photography, walkthroughs passionate about photography. specialist with an international following. & diagrams to show you how to improve your skills. We have a cast-iron policy of editorial independence. All our kit is Rod Lawton Mark Harris reviewed as-sold. We discourage our journalists from accepting Reviewer and writer Reviews editor and writer gifts from advertisers. Rod has been testing cameras since the very Mark once worked for Which? so what he Get in touch… fi rst digital cameras came out. doesn’t know about kit isn’t worth knowing. Articles/ideas for publication and general enquiries email: Tim Shelbourne Rob Hirsch [email protected] Professional digital artist and writer Photography lecturer, curator, writer Customer services/subscriptions departments email: Tim’s in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of Rob has published numerous books and [email protected] image editing and Photoshop is second to none. currently lectures on photography in the USA. 005 TEAM LinG - Live, Informative, Non-cost and Genuine! Photo ideas 845 ways: saxophone March 2005 #31 Improve your still life photography by shooting a musical instrument in fi ve different ways. 128 Your mission: challenge This month, your mission is to shoot images on the theme of the human form. 78 Getup&go This month’s locations are Lake Coniston, Welsh quarries and your own back garden – to capture birds 83 What’s on Your monthly guide to the best photo opportunities. Hotshots – page 8 Contents Technique 72 Printing techniques How to set up a continuous ink system on your inkjet printer. 52 White balance Get the most from your sCtoovreyr 74 File management camera’s controls. Online photo storage solutions. What’s on – page 83 56 Posing guide 76 Photo Q&A Learn how to arrange formal sCtoovreyr Your photographic problems solved. and informal group shots. Features 58 Light meters Your pictures How handheld meters can Cover deliver perfect exposures. story 34 Home studio portraits 60 Infrared effects Cover 8AnHotohetsr hbaottcsh of the best sCtoovreyr Wgeht aptreovfeers syioonuar lb ruedsugletts, uysoinug c aonu r Create convincing mono story reader photos showcased. beginners’ guide to setting up images using Elements. your own home studio. 126 Your Mission: results In January we challenged you to 46 Nick Walker interview capture images on the theme of Nick Walker is a big name ‘Love’. Here are the results. in the sports photography world and he’s among the few 14 Six of the best photographers allowed on the Our favourite reader photographs golf circuit. We discover the of lights at night. tricks of his trade. Offers & compos 62 Simulating Polaroid Follow our Photoshop tutorial, 26 P hotographer of Cover and produce striking emulsion the Year 2005 story lift effects in your images. The most testing Digital Camera Magazine contest returns! 64 Advanced Photoshop SUBSCRIBE & GET: Master Fill and Adjustment Layers, plus Layer Comps, Type Layers Free magazine delivery to your door Full and Rasterizing. Save over 23% on the UK shop price details Special subscriber-only cover p33 68 Coverdisc programs It’s a perfect gift for you or a friend ☎ REALVIZ Stitcher, TrueImage Call 0870 837 4722 now! Deluxe and Easy Mosaic. Lines open 24 hours a day. Please quote DCMP31 Look, no coverlines! 006 TEAM LinG - Live, Informative, Non-cost and Genuine! FREE 16-page Essentials SuCpopllleecmtoernst’! 1289 BEyaecwk iitsnseusess LPahtoesnte p ahnodt og ente ownse Fullt oo fi nfl sopwiree ry pohuotos 333130 STVuriaebiwlsbcfilr ainbzdeee rSrs a BYveeos umt ro otfrn ayevoyeul rs lheotttesrs 110 Dealer ads Advertiser offers 130 Back page Try the DCM crossword Kit reviews Cover story New cameras 88 ..............................Pentax *ist DS 92 ......................KM DiMAGE A200 94 ...............................Canon Ixus i5 96 ..............................Epson L-500V 98 ..............Sony Cybershot DSC-V3 New software 100 ..................................iPod Photo 100 ......Ansmann Energy Digispeed 100 ....................Backdrop Designer 100 ...Color Management Check-up 100 ...........Primate Chromakey v2.0 103 Cataloguing software Stay organised – we test six of the best photo-album programs. 109 The A-List Buyers’ guide: the 60 best cameras on sale – at their latest street prices. STUDIO PORTRAITS 34Tim Daly’s in-depth guide to setting up a home Cover feature studio takes you through lighting techniques, exposure, fl ash metering, shooting macro and more ON YOUR COVERDISC Get started with the only disc that containseverything you need – Photoshop videos, tutorial fi les, free full software, test shots and much more! To use, load disc and follow instructions Use the software – tutorials from p68 007 TEAM LinG - Live, Informative, Non-cost and Genuine! Hotshots First-rate reader photos 008 TEAM LinG - Live, Informative, Non-cost and Genuine! Hotshots SHOT OF THE MONTH Krys Bailey Chrysanthemum “This chrysanthemum was photographed against a black background using natural daylight, in order to preserve the delicate yellow tones of the petals.” Camera used Canon EOS 300D Settings 1/10 sec at f/22 ■ Turn to page 12 for details on how you can win £1,000 worth of BlowUps digital prints next month… RDA•WWINWNE RPIAWNRANRIDZE•WERINNERAWWA•RD A NI RENNIW•DRAWA R EN Krys Bailey “From an early age, I've always valued photography as a way of recording and revisiting things that are precious to me – beautiful landscapes, events, flowers and animals.” 009 TEAM LinG - Live, Informative, Non-cost and Genuine! Hotshots Steve Sharp Limestone Sunset “I placed this wonderful tree against the sky to emphasise its gnarled shape. I also wanted to show the harsh environment, so I included a bold foreground to give a feeling of space and context.” About Steve “My interest in photography started when I bought my fi rst compact digital camera three years ago.” Camera used Canon EOS 20D Settings 1/50 sec at f/22 010 TEAM LinG - Live, Informative, Non-cost and Genuine!
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