'SI' golf photographers, writers tell behind-the-scenes stories Oct 13, 2009
"The picture of Tiger at Augusta was planned from Wednesday. So we planned on using a special camera. It was before digital. I was shocked to see the photo on the cover of the magazine. That it got the kind of shelf life that it has. The Tiger cover was one frame. It was a camera without a motor drive. It was manual focus and it was one frame.". Van Sickle's love of golf. (USA Today -- Sports)
Trio of cameras from Sony Oct 13, 2009
Users who are into macro photography will appreciate the Manual Focus Check Live View function that magnifies an image by 7x or 14x to check if an object is in focus. The Alpha supports Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD memory cards. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 Sep 18, 2009
One small consolation though is a small dial tucked underneath the lens that can be used for manual focusing ... Also, the manual focus dial isnt easy to use when youre doing handheld recording. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Utilizing the Canon PowerShot S5IS Sep 16, 2009
A Guide to Getting the Most Out of a Great Digital Camera. The Canon PowerShot S5IS bridges the gap between point and shoot camera and DSLR. Loaded with features, many of its owners fail to realize its potential. (Suite101.com)
Olympus SP-590UZ Point-and-Shoot Camera Sep 4, 2009
Some of the handier functions, such as flash exposure bracketing and manual focus mode, are buried deep within the internal menus, so they're a hassle to access. Another annoyance is the fact that the electronic viewfinder doesn't offer a post-shot preview; you have to turn the 2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Aug 27, 2009
You can also switch to manual focus for greater focusing accuracy. The DMC-GH1 did an impressive job adjusting to different light conditions during a single video sequence; I panned from bright sunlight to a shadowy scene to an interior shot in one take, and the camera made accurate adjustments within a second of the lighting conditions changing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Perfect Shot: Keys to Fireworks Pix Jul 4, 2009
If you don't have a manual focus control, then use the camera's landscape mode, which also sets this focus to infinity. The low light will encourage the camera to shoot at a slow shutter speed and capture the light trails. (ABC News)
Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR Wit... Mar 26, 2009
Firstly there is manual focus, then there is quick mode where the mirror is dropped down momentarily to allow autofocus and then flips back up out of the way. Finally, and this will be the most used mode, they have installed an extra autofocus system in the sensor area for autofocusing during video and live view operation. (Suite101.com)
LG Launches ARENA, Fully-Loaded Multimedia Flagship Phone for 2009 Feb 17, 2009
The ability to set the camera for auto or manual focus help perfectly preserve each moment. ARENAs audio, video and photos can easily be shared on social networking sites, thanks to 3G HSDPA 7. (YTN)
JVC Introduces New Final-Cut-Pro-6-Ready Solid State Camcorder Feb 8, 2009
To conserve space, a single ring is used for both manual focus and manual zoom. Additional manual controls include white balance,shutter, gain, and audio levels. (JCN Network, Japan)
