Focal-Plane Shutter in addition to the central locking is one of two common design principles for the closure, placed in front of the image sensor module. For this reason, in the basic article on Flash Modes; Rear curtain flash mode was explained. For a new person in DSLR Photography, at least Shutter Button and Shutter Mechanism is important to read in the context of learning about Focal-Plane … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
Xen Switches to Linux Foundation
Xen Switches to Linux Foundation, an agency that will ensure greater development for the project, now away from Citrix including Virtualization software. Xen is a hypervisor project, which is a software that allows to run multiple virtual machines on one physical computer. It originated in University of Cambridge and was under the U.S. company Citrix Systems. Xen switch to Linux … [Read more...]
Top 10 Cloud Storage in 2013
Top 10 Cloud Storage in 2013 lists the major cloud services for online storage, backup, and interactive use in 2013. Often the providers offer extra features. Back in 2011, we published another kind of similar list - Free Cloud Storage Online Our Top 10 Pick somewhat like this article listing Top 10 Cloud Storage in 2013. It has been nearly two years after that publication and we thought for an … [Read more...]
Medium Format DSLR Details
Medium Format DSLR are high end professional DSLRs with sensor size up to 36 mmx48 mm, very high pixel density like 40 million pixels as opposed to full-frame DSLR. We 'normally' use full-frame DSLRs as professional and high end DSLRs which has the sensor size equivalent to 35 mm film SLR camera. During the last phase of film cameras, 35 mm became the mainstream, while Medium Format SLR and other … [Read more...]
Is Cloud Hosting is a Better Option for WordPress ?
Is Cloud Hosting is Better Option for WordPress? The right answer is - where and from whom you have heard it? Secondly why you are thinking of an upgrade? There are many things to know about before jumping from one service provider to another. Things like hidden costs can be the same as traditional web hosting can be worse. A free Platform as a Service (PaaS) is also a Cloud Hosting option and a … [Read more...]
SixthSense : Get More Advanced and Cheap Device than Google Glass
SixthSense is an one person Open Source Hardware project related to Augmented Reality. You can buy the hardwares and assemble yourself at $350 to get your piece. We are assuming that the readers of this article has in depth knowledge about Augmented Reallity, Cyborg and related topics closer to Cognitive Science but can not spend or wish not to spend for similar device. Google has no practical … [Read more...]
Schema.org : Schemas for Structured Data Markup
Schema.org is a Schemas for Structured Data Markup for creation of more easy semantic web which can be visualized form which fills the human-computer gap. There are various articles we have published on Schema.org, Semantic web along with the practical implementation specifically in self hosted WordPress. However, this article is more on the core of Schema.org. Basics of Schema.org, … [Read more...]
Exposure Lock (AE-L Button) : How to Use the Exposure Lock
Exposure Lock (AE-L Button) is the abbreviation stands for Automatic Exposure Lock. It is useful using automatic and semi-automatic shooting modes. Many DSLR cameras have a button that is named AE-L. If you use the manual, automatic or semi-automatic shooting modes, the display is automatically recalculated at every moment according to the scene. When you are in a situation where you have to make … [Read more...]
Flash Modes : Using the Built-in Flash on DSLR
Flash Modes are another important point to learn DSLR Photography. Virtually all DSLR cameras are sold with a built in flash though the quality is unfortunate. Previously we talked about the popular Fill Flash in Digital Photography and External Flash Unit. Let us see why and how we can use this built in flash with the proper Flash Modes. Why to Use Built-in Flash with Flash Modes … [Read more...]