I have just finished assignment 11 and know I'm a better photographer, my sence of composure is one of  the best things I've learned.

Everyone who has seen my photographs recently, has told me that I now "shoot like a pro", and that was the whole reason behind joining this course.

I had tryed other course in the past only to feel let down, but with PP I have learned more than I expected, the feed back is sometimes harsh,but thats how you learn...by trial and error, so thanks for the criticism.

I only do the assingments in my spare time so it has taken me a year to get where I'm now, but PP has been patient and understanding.

If anyone was contemplating taking a photography coure than may I suggest Proud Photography....the course will do you Proud.

I HAVE ALREADY FOUND THIS COURSE PROMISING GOOD RESULTS.I HAVE RECEIVED MY FEEDBACK FOR MY Ist ASSIGNMENT.

SLR

Yeah!!

My assignment has been reviewed by teacher and feedback is really good (in my opinion). That give me more power to continue course and adventure with photography.

See you next time!!

I just can't get the whole concept of Aperture.  I know the smaller the aperture the bigger the depth of field.  What is best to use in portraits....a large F stop or small F Stop.?  Can anyone help me out understanding Aperture!

HI GUYS........Im only new here - actually i only just payed and checked over the first course - im at work so im unable to upload photos yet......im soo excited and have no patience, so lucky its friday and im able to play over the weekend!!!     chat with you soon.......

Hello I'm a new kid on the block, with need of suggestions from some of you photographers out there experience in racing photography.  I am taking photographs of 1/4 scale radio controlled cars using Nitro Fuel to race around an indoor oval dirt racetrack.  Inside has incandecent lights and I do not use my flash.  What settings would you suggest me to use to get the optomum still shots of the fast cars zooming around the track.

To get an idea of my challenge, please see last weekends race pictures.  I will be shooting the pictures this Saturday 7-June-2008.  Any mentorship or suggestion is deeply appreciated.

Please click on the link below:

http://www.photoshow.com/watch/Uy7Xt3Vx

Thank You:  Cindy Washam

The Olympus company now makes it possible for the SP-560UZ superzoom digital camera to gain a wireless flash thanks its release of the firmware version 3.1.
The update  allows the camera to wirelessly control multiple Olympus flash units such as the FL-50R and FL-36R.
The firmware version is now available to download via Olympus Master 2 software.
Here is the manual for Shooting with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash System:

The wireless flash system enables you to take pictures using multiple wireless flashes.
 The built-in flash is used to communicate between the camera and the external flashes.

Here is an illustration along with a step by step guide to using the wireless system :

1. Position the flash while referring to the “Wireless flash setup range”, and turn on the flash.
2. Press the MODE button on the flash to set it to RC mode, and set the channel and group of the
         flash. Set the group to A (the flash will not operate if B or C is selected).
3. Select [RC] from [FLASH] on the camera, and then set [CH1] - [CH4] to the same channel
         as the flash. (SP-560UZ Advanced Manual P.30 “FLASH Setting to use an external flash”)
4. Press [FLASH] button (Flash pop-up) to raise the built-in flash.
5. Select a flash mode. (Red-eye reduction flash is not possible in RC mode).
6. After shooting preparations are completed, take some test shots to check the flash operation
         and images.
7. Begin shooting while checking the charging completed indications of the camera and flash.
   
   Note:
   
       * Although there is no limit to the number of wireless flashes you can use, it is recommended that no more than three flashes be used to prevent flash malfunction due to mutual interference.
       * In RC mode, the built-in flash is used to control the wireless flash. The built-in flash cannot be used for flash shooting in this mode.
       * For rear curtain synchronization, set the shutter speed to within 4 seconds. Wireless flash shooting may not operate properly when using a slower shutter speed.
   
   Click here to update the Olympus SP-560UZ.
   
   Click here for the complete manual.
   
    
   
    

Samsung Electronics America Inc. has launched the Samsung SPF-83V which is a new 8 inch digital photo frame.
The frame uses Microsoft technology which enables photographs to be viewed wirelessly from sharing sites such as Windows Live Spaces or from your PC of course.
Additionally the 8-inch frame sports an 800 x 600 resolution display with a 500:1 contrast ratio and 200 nits of brightness.
The Samsung SPF-83V frame also communicates with Windows Media Player and open standards such as RSS.
Christopher Franey, vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing at Samsung Electronics America explained:

“Our latest digital photo frames, based on cutting-edge technology from the Microsoft Research labs, are easy to use and are one of the few offerings in the marketplace that offer a ‘network’ approach to digital photo sharing.”
     
The Samsung SPF-83V 8” Digital Photo Frame is expected to come with 64MB of storage .
This perfect little Christmas gift is priced at $230.

Fujifilm has upgraded its classic F30/F31fd digital camera to an F50fd camera.
The Fujifilm Finepix F50fd comes equipped with most of the features of its predecessor such as outstanding performance in low light but a wide range of improvements were made including a mechanical CCD-shift image stabilization system, an enhanced  face detection and a 2.7" LCD monitor.
Nonetheless the most obvious changes are the 6 megapixels sensor that went 12 megapixel and the image stabilization system.
Additionally Fujifilm has switched to a more appealing and warmer color  which is silver and has moved from the boxy shape of the F30/F31fd to more curves and edges.The F50fd Aero's design makes the camera appear slimmer.
The Fujifilm Finepix F50fd is available and is priced at $220.

Specifications include:

Face Detection 2.0 Technology built-in to the camera’s processor,Dual Image Stabilization (High sensitivity + CCD shift),2.7-inch TFT screen with 230.000 pixels,ISO 1600 sensitivity at full resolution,12 million pixels Super CCD HR VII sensor,3.0x optical zoom,IR Communication (IR simple™/IR SS™),VGA movie capture of 25 frames per second with sound,Micro thumbnail view (up to 100 thumbnails visible),5fps continuous mode (3MP, 12 frames max),Aperture and shutter priority modes.