What camera did you use? Nikon D700

What inspired this shot? The moment itself was inspiring! I was glad to have captured such a beautiful moment.

Did you edit this image, if so what did you do and with what program? I didn’t edit this image all that much, just increased the sharpness of the image by using Photoshop. The sky itself did most of the work.

Where was this photo taken? The Cape du Couedic Lighthouse on Kangaroo Island

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Olympus just revealed their new top of the line Micro Four Thirds camera which will set an all new high standard for the Compact System category.

The revolutionary new mirrorless camera is light and compact which is everything you’d expect to see in a camera of this category, however there are some outstanding features you wouldn’t expect in a camera of this size.

Olympus has integrated a new electronic viewfinder in the OM-D and with 100% field-of-view coverage and 1.15x maximum magnification you’ll see better than ever true to life images that will have you in awe. One clever little feature not seen before is the advanced digital image processing functions all viewable via the EVF allowing you to see the effects of Highlights, Shadow Control, White Balance, Exposure Compensation, Aspect ratio and a slew of other advanced digital image processing functions. The new EVF is something that I think will give the best of us a rise as it’s true to life clarity is going to minimise time spent with post production work and aside from that will give you unlimited creative control.

Another key factor to mention about the OM-D is the unprecedented image quality brought about by the 16 megapixel Live MOS sensor and advanced TruPic VI image processor working together to capture those brilliant colour rich photos with high resolution, sensitivity and colour accurate photos we all aspire to take. ISO 200-25600.

Olympus definitely got a high out of presenting the OM-D boasting a world first 5-axis image stabilisation system which not only compensates for vertical and horizontal camera shake but also rotational, pitching and yawing, of which the conventional 2-axis stabilisation systems of the past have struggled to handle. When shooting HD Movies this feature will perform at its peak, eliminating breathing movement and also the shake you get when walking. While we’re on the topic of HD Movies – 1080P HD Movie Recording is a must and Olympus have kindly integrated this into their arsenal feature set in the OM-D.

Thanks to the new 16 megapixel Live MOS image sensor’s high-speed read-out performance, the OM-D offers maximum sequential shooting at 9 frames per second, making it easy to capture fast moving subjects or sports subjects.

Overall the OM-D is an amazing camera which hasn’t compromised a thing due to it’s size. Previously we have noticed that some CSCs usually compromise on potential due to their size but Olympus haven’t missed a beat with the OM-D – there’s even the inclusion of some features like Dust-Proof and Splash-Proof, a tilting 3″ OLED Touch Screen LCD and Olympus’ well known World’s fastest* Auto-focusing system with improved new 3D Tracking making every moment perfectly captured with subjects moving both toward and away from you. The Olympus OM-D is a groundbreaking new Compact System Camera perfect for people who want to “take part,” “create” and “share.”

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What camera did you use? Fujifilm FinePix X100
What settings did you use? Shutter-speed (1/500 sec), Aperture (5.6),  ISO/Film (200)
What inspired this shot? Cinematic photography,  that is the feeling about  when someone you love leaves you
Did you edit this image, if so what did you do and with what program? I used Photoshop CS3 for editing.
Where was this photo taken? Carlton garden, Melbourne

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What camera did you use? Nikon D3000

What settings did you use? ISO 100 35mm 1.8 Nikkor lens

What inspired this shot? As with most of my photos, the image came into my head long before I did the shoot. I was in New York with my family and I imagined a little girl lost style photo, but with emphasis on contrast colour and surroundings. I stopped at a roadside cart and bought the green pashmina, it was just the colour I wanted, and we continued on our day of sightseeing, with one eye on a location. I found a gorgeous gate and steps at the back of a church in Midtown. It was perfect for what I wanted, so the shoot began. It lasted just long enough for my husband and other kids to get restless (around 10 mins) but I was happy with the end result.

Do you have any advice for our community of photographers? Try not to let the process of getting the technical aspects correct, distract you from the subject. I find so many people focus on the tech’s at the expense of the moment. At the end of the process, you need to not miss that special spilt second that the subject connects completely with the photographer.

Where was this photo taken? Manhattan, New York.

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What camera did you use? Nikon D700 – Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 VR lens

What settings did you use? Focal Length 200 – SS 1/500 – Aperture 2.8

What inspired this shot? The heat and wanting to capture the joy of the simple (or in this case the guilty) pleasures of life – playing under the hose… The kids were having a ball squirting each-other and themselves (and me on more than one occasion). I was hoping for some interesting shots as Isabel was back-lit by the afternoon sun and with the spray of water I felt it was a great combination…

Did you edit this image, if so what did you do and with what program? Very little editing but as the image was shot in raw (therefore quite flat)  I played a bit with the sliders in light-room – slight increase to Recovery, Fill Light, Blacks, Contrast and Clarity.

Do you have any advice for our community of photographers? My tip is whilst it’s important to know and understand your equipment and the general rules of photography don’t get too caught up in it – you might just miss the best photographic opportunity ever… The best images are not always technically perfect – I could pick holes in this image from a technical perspective but I loved it when I took and having it win this weeks comp only validates my point.

Where was this photo taken? My backyard.

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What camera did you use? Nikon D7000

What settings did you use? Manual, 1/13s, f3.8, iso1250 The inspiration for the shot was a shoot for the band  ‘Gud Fierce’

Did you edit this image, if so what did you do and with what program? Editing was Black and White conversion in LR3.

Where was this photo taken? Brisbane

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What camera did you use? My old Canon 400D, my first DSLR camera.

What settings did you use? ISO200 (poor old 400D didn’t handle high ISO very well), 24-105L lens at f/4, focal length of 28mm, and (I can’t believe my shutter speed!) 1/15sec.

What inspired this shot? I used to do quite a lot of self portraits, I found it useful to practice my photography and editing skills – and I was always available when I needed myself   I like to use props (hats, feather boas etc) and I thought the magnifying glass might be fun.

Did you edit this image, if so what did you do and with what program? I used Photoshop.  I love experimenting with different editing styles, although it was all very new to me back then so it was probably fairly basic editing.

Do you have any advice for our community of photographers? Shoot lots and have fun!  I’m guilty of not getting out my camera often enough to shoot fun stuff just for me – and that’s the best way to learn.  Most of my skills (if you can call them that) have come from experimenting – both with the camera and with Photoshop.

Where was this photo taken? My spare bathroom.  It was a regular little studio for my self portraits – and it used to get pretty crowded in there too!  I used only natural light from a huge window, camera set up on a tripod (2 of the three legs had to be in the bath because the room is pretty small), cordless shutter release, and the plain painted wall for my background.

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Specifications;

• Super Slim (19.2mm)
• Retro design
• 12x Optical Zoom
• 10.1MP High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
• DiG!C 5 Image Processor
• 28mm wide lens
• Intelligent IS
• Full HD Video Recording
• 3.0 inch LCD
• Creative Filters

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Setting the benchmark for low-noise/low-light shooting, creative control and picture quality in stills and video. Through the combination of the 1.5 type 14.3 megapixel High Sensitivity CMOS sensor and a newly developed Canon f/2.8 lens (4x Optical Zoom and 28mm Wide Angle), the camera delivers outstanding light sensitivity with low noise, and high resolution with enhanced clarity to bring images to life.

If you’re looking for a compact camera with similar performance of what you would expect to find in an Enthusiast style DSLR head into your local Camera House store at the end of March and give the new Canon PowerShot G1 X a test!

Here is a closer look at the new G1 X;

Specifications;

• 14.3MP 1.5 inch type High
• Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
• F2.8 lens
• DiG!C 5 Image Processor
• 28mm wide lens
• 4x Optical Zoom
• 14 Bit RAW Recording
• ISO 12800
• High Speed Burst HQ (Max 4.5 fps at full resolution)
• Full Manual Controls
• Full HD Video Recording
• 3.0 inch Vari Angle LCD (922k)
• TruCapture Technology

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What camera did you use? I am using the Olympus EP1

What settings did you use? I used an in-built art filter for this short to create a lomo effect around the frame

What inspired this shot? A friend and I wanted to do an alternative Christmas sometime before Christmas, so we decided to make a christmas tree using a tripod and pegs.

Did you edit this image, if so what did you do and with what program? No, it wasn’t edited.

Where was this photo taken? At a friend’s place

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