Downtown Tampa, FL
Photo of Downtown Tampa, Florida. Taken from the W. Platt St. Bridge above The Hillsborough River..Credit: Martin Allred
Canon’s New Flagship Mirrorless Camera EOS-M5
Canon unveiled their newest flagship mirrorless camera in London last month. The Mirrorless EOS-M5,
This camera is bundled with all the buttons and whistles professional photographers love and demand, with the added bonus of less weight. The camera is also slightly smaller than the much more cumbersome professional Canon DSLRs on the market . Personally, I think the mirrorless technology will eventually make the DSLR cameras obsolete. Just think about that for a moment. Will the term “mirrorless” eventually go the same way as the horseless carriage did? Although this technology has been around for several years, I think it will change the way cameras will be manufactured in the future. After all, as a professional why would I want to carry around all that extra weight when I can get the functions I need and use frequently in a smaller camera?
The first EOS camera to include Canon’s DIGIC 7 processor, it’s packed with the very best imaging technology, including a 24.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF for sharp, precise photos and dynamic, cinematic movies. The perfect compact companion for high-end photographers, or an alternative to mid-level DSLR cameras, the EOS M5 is a landmark in Canon’s mirrorless range.
When combined with Dual Pixel CMOS AF, spontaneous moments can be frozen thanks to DSLR-level AF speeds and accuracy, while sophisticated recognition and subject tracking of DIGIC 7 helps the camera lock onto subjects for longer and more precisely in both movies and stills. With improved clarity and performance, whether you’re on a family holiday or a professional shoot in pursuit of that stand out shot, DIGIC 7 offers the best photography experience.
Bright moments, from summer days to backlit subjects, can be shot with ease using the 24.2 Megapixel sensor, which includes gapless micro lenses to maximise the sensor area, increasing pixel light sensitivity while making the camera less susceptible to digital noise. The sensor – which includes similar technologies to the esteemed EOS 80D – also improves dynamic range and editing latitude for beautiful shades and contrasts. For situations where shallow depth of field is a must, like portrait photography or moments of creative expression, the EOS M5’s large APS-C sensor makes the effect stand-out and easy to achieve. Whether it is manipulating light or simply shooting in unusual conditions, with the ability to select ISO up to a massive 25,600 with no expansion needed, the EOS M5 is the camera to be carrying for unique, well composed photographs.
While you can make the settings work for you, you can’t always control your subject. From an animal on the move to a moment of sporting brilliance, the EOS M5 comes to life in just one second, and can continually shoot at 7 fps, or 9 fps with fixed AF. For Full HD 60p movies that stay steady even when you don’t, the camera’s five axis-stabilisation keeps frames still even when using non-IS lenses, enhanced even further when using a lens equipped with Dynamic IS.
Designed to be yours
The EOS M5 was created from the inside out, to work for you. The in-built, large electronic viewfinder is centrally placed, for DSLR–like handling, as well as high resolution and fast 120 fps refresh rate for maximum comfort. When using the viewfinder, the LCD touch screen – your portal to every setting – can be turned into a touch pad, letting you use your thumb to change the AF point or zone, mimicking the Multi-controller ‘joy stick’ function of a DSLR. For full control, the premium finish body has several customisable external buttons, including a new thumb operated dial for easy exposure control. For true versatility, the EOS M5 can be used with over 80 EF lenses using the Mount Adapter EF-EOS M with no loss in performance or quality.
Get connected, stay connected
Alongside Wi-Fi and NFC, the EOS M5 offers Bluetooth® connectivity¹ – which creates a constant connection between your smartphone and camera. From there you can view and transfer images without taking the camera out of your bag, as it automatically shifts to Wi-Fi when needed. The feature can also be used to turn your smartphone into a simple, low power remote control for prolonged remote shooting or capturing scenes that require a fast shutter release, such as wildlife shoots.
Key Features of the Canon EOS M5 Camera Include:
- 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, ISO 100–25600.
- Fast and smooth Dual Pixel CMOS AF helps you capture stills and shoot video with quick and precise autofocus.
- High-speed continuous shooting at up to 7.0 fps (up to 9.0 fps with AF Lock) and new DIGIC 7 Image Processor with improved AF tracking performance.
- Full HD 60p helps capture fast-moving subjects and brilliant results in MP4 format.
- Digital IS with 5-axis image stabilizationivwhen shooting movies plus increased image stabilization with both lens optical IS and in-camera digital IS when shooting with an IS lens.
- Built-in high-resolution EVF (approx. 2,360,000 dots) with new Touch and Drag AF lets you manually move the AF frame displayed for more precise focusing in different shooting situations.
- Intuitive touch screen 3.2 tilt-type (85° up/180° down) LCD monitor(approx. 1,620,000 dots) enables flexible positioning and clear viewing.
- Easily customize functions while shooting using the Main Dial, Quick Control Dial, Dial Function Button and Exposure Compensation Dial.
- Built-in Wi-Fi®v and NFCvi allows for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos.
- Equipped with Bluetooth®iii Smart for smooth pairing with a compatible smartphone by powering on both devices for easy photo sharing and remote control possibilities.
- Shorter camera startup timevii and interval time between each image capture for a more efficient shooting experience.
- Compatible with EF-M lenses as well as the full line of EFviii and EF-Sviii lenses and Speedlites for expanded creativity.
See Canon’s press release here: https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/about/newsroom/press-releases/press-release-details/2016/20160915-EOS-M5/20160915-EOS-M5
Contributed by: Martin Allred
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Sephora has a “New Dior Product Station”
Sephora has a “New Dior Product Staton” in the new relocation that just opened last month in Aventura, Florida, (Miami)
Photos By: Nationwide Photographers, Martin J. Allred
Canon EOS 6D Tech Tips
Canon EOS 6D Tips and Tricks
Contributed by: Martin Allred
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EOS 6D: WiFi and image size
Sending images over WiFi is not usually that quick. As such, even though the files are only JPEGs, it is best to keep them to a small file size to make transfer as efficient as possible. Previously, the advice for sending images over WiFi was to select a small JEPG file in the file size options. However, with the EOS 6D, it is possible to resize images in the WiFi transfer settings menu. This way you can shoot in RAW and Large JPEG if you need to, but then resize the images you wish to send, in-camera, so they transfer faster.
Source: Canon Professional Services
The Johns Hopkins Vascular Team
The Johns Hopkins Vascular Surgeons Team in Baltimore, MD, poses for a group photo with Bruce A. Perler, MD (centered) the president of the Society of Vascular Surgeons immediately following the SVS Annual Presidential Address.
SVS Crowns New President
Bruce A. Perler, MD the president of the Society of Vascular Surgeons, presents the “Official Presidential Gavel” to Ronald M. Fairman, MD the new 2016-17 President of SVS at the annual meeting which was held at the Gaylord Resort in National Harbor, MD.
Playa Hermosa Beach, Costa Rica….Beautiful Sunsets
Photo: Martin J. Allred
Elephant Butte, NM
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I took the picture below at Elephant Butte Lake, New Mexico. The scale of the photo can be realized by comparing the boats in the water. The name “Elephant Butte” refers to a volcanic core similar to Devils Tower inWyoming. It is now an island in the lake. The butte was said to have the shape of an elephant lying on its side. Located just a few miles north of True or Consequences, NM.
Make Your Outdoor Photos Pop
April 21, 2016
Contributed by: Martin J. Allred www.floridaography.com
If you are serious about photography and want to shoot like a pro, you should invest in a DSLR camera and a couple of decent detachable lenses with filters. A cell phone photo may work for the internet at times, however, if you want to start publishing or selling your photos you will need the right equipment.
Two must have filters for shooting outdoors are the UV and polarizer. You should keep a UV filter on the lens to protect it from being damaged or scratched at all times. The UV filter does little to affect the quality of the images, but it will slightly improve your color tones by helping block some of the UV light rays outdoors. It’s mainly used for protecting the glass on the lens. When shooting in bright sunlight outdoors, I prefer to use a polarizing filter.
Both filters screw on the end of a lens easily. A polarizing filter will make your outside photos pop. It helps eliminate haze, reflections on glass, water, and makes the sky appear a rich darker blue. You will get the best results when you are approximately 90 degrees to the sun. You turn the lens filter as you look through the viewfinder until you achieve the desired position. Compare the images below with and without a polarizing filter.
Above: See how the bottom photo has more detail, especially in the clouds using the polarizer.
Below: The image below shot using a polarizer changed the outcome of the photo dramatically. It changed the color and appearance of the water, made the trees pop in a brighter green, and turned the sky into a much ricer blue.
Finally, look at the picture on the right. The glare on the water is minimized, the sky is a darker blue, and the foilage is slightly greener. The polarizer filter will not help much with the detail in the shadow areas, but it pays dividends in other areas when shooting on bright sunny days.
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