It builds on technologies first seen in Canon’s flagship EOS-1D X DSLR. With a full-frame 22.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor, up to six frames per second (fps) shooting speed, a 61-point AF system and the same movie features as the EOS-1D X, it is a camera that will appeal to all photographers and filmmakers.

The EOS 5D Mark III is an impressively specified DSLR camera that takes the heritage of its legendary EOS 5D Mark II predecessor and adds significantly upgraded specifications for shooting both stills and Full HD Movies.

• 22.3 Megapixel, full-frame CMOS sensor
• 61-point AF with up to 41 cross-type AF points
• Zone, Spot and AF Point Expansion focusing modes
• DIGIC 5+ processor
• Up to 6fps shooting speed
• ISO 100 to 25,600 as standard, ISO 50 to 102,400 with expansion
• +/- 5 stops of exposure compensation
• HDR shooting in-camera
• Full HD Movie shooting with ALL-I or IPB compression
• 29mins 59sec clip length in Full HD Movie
• Timecode setting for HD Movie shooting
• Headphone port for audio monitoring
• 59ms shutter lag
• Transparent LCD viewfinder with 100% coverage
• 8.11cm (3.2”) 1.04 million-pixel Clear View II LCD Screen
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System (EICS)
• CF and SD Card slots
• Silent control touch-pad area
• Dual-Axis Electronic Level

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Why manual mode? Have you ever seen shots with perfectly blurred backgrounds and a pin sharp foreground? Or have you seen shots with that perfect amount of motion blur? What about absolutely pin sharp landscapes? Your cameras automatic settings may get close to what you want, but to reel in exactly what you want with the camera, you’ll need to learn to shoot in manual mode.

There are three basic functions you can adjust in camera to get that exact exposure your looking for; shutter speed, aperture and ISO. All threes primary purpose is to control the amount of light that reaches your cameras image sensor (or film). However, all three functions have a side effect on the image as well. Those side effects are what experienced photographers manipulate to get the exact shot they want.

A higher ISO setting makes your sensor more sensitive to light, meaning that you can take photos in darker conditions without the need to use a flash or tripod. However, a high ISO also creates more noise, reducing the image quality.

Most digital cameras can automatically adjust their ISO setting to give an acceptably sharp image when hand-holding your camera. However, you will often need more control than this, which is why it’s important to have a good understanding of camera ISO and how it affects your shots.

The guideline proposes that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections. Proponents of the technique claim that aligning a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the composition than simply centering the subject would.

This short film covers the Rule Of Thirds – one of the easiest ways to make a big difference to your photo composition.

As well as the many competitions that can be found in newspapers, magazines and online; we run competitions throughout the season and members are encouraged to take an active part.

Judges of the Digital Camera Photographer of the Year 2009 give their professional insights into what makes a good entry for a photography competition.

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Focal length is one of the more important photography terms. The actual mm rating (such as 70mm or 300mm) on your camera refers to the distance from the front glass to the point of focus. Focal length tells you how much magnification is possible for your camera lens. In practical usage, the larger the focal length, the more magnification the lens produces.

Watch this video to show you how to understand and use your focal length for better photos.