domingo, noviembre 11, 2007
Aguascalientes
El jueves estuve en el congreso y después de la comida me dediqué a tomar fotos. El viernes fui a la conferencia plenaria y de ahí regresé a GDL.
Definitivamente recomiendo Aguascalientes como un buen destino turístico. Y seguramente yo regresaré ahora sí de vacaciones, porque además de todo me di cuenta de que estamos super cerca. Hice cosa de dos horas, asi que no hay pretexto. :D
martes, noviembre 06, 2007
Flock

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domingo, noviembre 04, 2007
Boca de Pascuales
Debo decir que me habían recomendado comer en las "Hamacas del Mayor", pero terminamos en otro sito. Nos perdimos un poco y buieno, pues como no llevábamos prisa ni nada parecido, entramos en un restaurant típico.
Algo simpático es que en dicha palapa se estaba celebrando la fiesta de unos recién casados. No me imagino lo que ha de ser andar con un vestido de novia en ese calor, y sobre todo, con esa humedad. Pero bueno, al novio lo lanzaron a la piscina, asi que se remojó.
Tecomán es un lugar rico como para ir incluso en un solo día. De ida hicimos como unas 2 horas y media y de regreso un poco más porque nos tocó un accidente en la carretera y luego algunos camiones con contenedores en la parte que la carretera es de sólo dos carriles. Pero en general, muy bien. Fue un buen, muy buen sábado, sobre todo por la compañía. Alex cumple años hoy domingo, y no sé si lo vea, pues se regresan a Cuernavaca al rato, pero al menos le llamaré.
viernes, noviembre 02, 2007
Canon EOS 40D

Aquí hay alguna información del sitio de Canon USA:
Features |
Huge Sensor for Tremendous Photographs
Superb image quality: 10.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, extensive noise reduction technology, and 14-bit conversion for outstanding color tones and gradation.
Specifications |
| Type | |
| Type | Digital AF/AE SLR |
| Recording Medium | CF Card Type I and II and external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A) |
| Image Format | 0.87 x 0.58 in./22.2 x 14.8mm (APS-C size sensor) |
| Compatible Lenses | Canon EF, EF-S, TS-E, and MP-E lenses |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF mount |
| Lens Focal Length Conversion Factor* | 1.6x |
| Image Sensor | |
| Type | High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate, CMOS sensor |
| Pixels | Approx. 10.10 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 10.50 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical) |
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters |
| Low-pass Filter | Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor |
| Recording System | |
| Recording Format | DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21): JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on a memory card. |
| Image Format | JPEG, RAW (Canon CR2) |
| File Size |
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| Folders | Automatically created by camera; can be user-created with "Manual Reset" file naming setting |
| File Numbering |
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| Color Space | Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB |
| Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mini-B port. NTSC/PAL for video output |
| White Balance | |
| Settings | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom WB setting, user-set Color Temperature (2,500~10,000K) |
| Auto White Balance | Auto white balance, taken from imaging sensor |
| Personal White Balance | White balance bracketing: Three consecutive images written to CF card for each firing of shutter; Up to +/- 3 levels in 1-step increments White balance shift: blue/amber bias and/or magenta/green bias +/- up to 9 levels; manually set by user |
| Viewfinder | |
| Type | Eye-level SLR with solid glass pentaprism |
| Coverage | Approx. 95% horizontally and vertically |
| Magnification | 0.95x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity) |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 22mm |
| Dioptric Adjustment Correction | -3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning), Flash (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light), Image (monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information) |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View Function |
| Eyepiece Shutter | None |
| Autofocus | |
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor |
| AF Points | 9 cross-type AF points, including center AF point; fully functional with f/5.6 or faster lenses Additional high-precision, diagonal cross-type sensor at Center AF point, used with lenses f/2.8 or faster |
| AF Working Range | EV -0.5 ~18 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C) |
| Focusing Modes | Autofocus (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF), Manual Focus (MF) |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection, Manual AF point selection |
| Selected AF Point Display | Superimposed red illumination in viewfinder; also visible on top or rear LCD panel when AF point select button is pressed |
| AF-assist Beam | Intermittent firing of built-in flash |
| Exposure Control | |
| Metering Modes | 35-zone TTL full aperture metering
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| Metering Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Exposure Control Systems | Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Auto Depth-of-field AE (non-shiftable), Full auto (non-shiftable), Programmed image control modes, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE |
| ISO Speed Range | Equivalent to ISO 100-1600* (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 3200 * Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index. |
| Exposure Compensation | Exposure Compensation (user-set): +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-half increments |
| AE Lock | Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes |
| Shutter | |
| Type | Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/250 sec. |
| Shutter Release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Self-timer | 10 sec. delay, 2 sec. delay |
| Remote Control | Canon N3 type terminal |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Type | Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism |
| Guide Number | 13/43 (ISO 100 in meters/feet) |
| Recycling Time | Approx. 3 sec. |
| Flash-ready Indicator | Flash-ready indicator lights in viewfinder |
| Flash Coverage | 17mm lens focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 35mm format) |
| Flash Metering System | E-TTL II autoflash |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/-2 stops in 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments; Can be set on EOS 40D body or with most EX-series speedlites |
| LCD Monitor | |
| Type | TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor |
| Screen Monitor size | 3.0 in. |
| Pixels | Approx. 230,000 pixels |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Brightness Control | 7 levels provided |
| Playback | |
| Image Display Format | Single image, 4-image index, 9-image index, Jump, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Histogram, AF point display, Auto rotate, Rotate Live View: View image before shooting on LCD monitor; live histogram and live simulation of exposure level possible with C.Fn IV-7-1 |
| Highlight Alert | In the single image display and (INFO) display, over-exposed highlight areas will blink |
| Image Protection and Erase | |
| Protection | Single image or all images in the memory card can be protected or cancel the image protection |
| Erase | Single image, select images, all images in a CF card or unprotected images |
| Direct Printing from the Camera | Enabled with the Print/Share button |
| Compatible Printers | CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge compatible printers (via USB Interface Cable IFC-200U, included with camera kit) |
| Settings | Print quantity, style (image, paper size, paper type, printing effects, layout), trimming, tilt correction (compatibility varies, depending upon printer in use) |
| Menus | |
| Menu Categories |
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| LCD Monitor Language | 18 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese) |
| Power Source | |
| Battery | One dedicated Battery Pack BP-511A AC power can be supplied via the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 |
| Number of Shots | Normal shooting, at 73°F/23°C: No flash: approx. 1100 images 50% flash use: approx. 800 images at 32°F/0°C: No flash: approx. 950 images 50% flash use: approx. 700 images (tests comply with CIPA industry test standards) The above figures apply when one fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used |
| Battery Check | Automatic |
| Power Saving | Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min. |
| Back-up Battery | One CR2016 coin-type lithium battery. Battery life approx. 5 years |
| Dimensions and Weight | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in./145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm |
| Weight | 26.1 oz./740g |
| Operating Environment | |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 85% or less |
lunes, octubre 29, 2007
¿Con cuál me quedo?
Le ofrecí a mi hermana una P&S a cambio de una Canon AE1 que le regalé hace años. Compré una Olympus FE220, y yo tenía una Canon SD600. El punto es que no sé cuál darle y cuál quedarme yo. La P&S la uso eventualmente cuando no quiero cargar la maleta de mi DSLR.
Aquí están las especificaciones de ambas cámaras:
CANON SD600
Especificaciones Técnicas
Tipo Cámara fotografica digital con flash incorporado, Zoom optico de 3x, 4x Digital y 12x Combinado
Dispositivo de captura de imagen 6.0 Megapixeles. Dispositivo acoplador de carga (CCD) de 1/2,5 pulgadas.
Resolución Approx. 6.2 Megapixels
Pixels efectivos Aprox. 6.0 Megapixeles
Lente focal 5.8-34.8mm f/2.8-4.8 (equivalente a 35-105mm en formato de 35mm)
Zoom Digital 4x
Alcance focal Normal: 30cm-infinito. Macro: 3-50cm (Angular), 30-50cm (Tele). Macro Digital: 3-10cm (Angular)
Sistem autofocus TTL Autofocus
Visor óptico Imagen real tipo zoom
Monitor LCD Visor a color TFT silicona policristalina de baja temperatura de 2.5 pulgadas
Resolución de pantalla LCD Aprox. 173,000 pixeles
Cobertura del LCD 100%
Máxima apertura f/2.8 (W) - f/4.9 (T)
Velocidad de obturador 15-1/1500 sec. Obturador lento con reducción de ruido.
Sensibilidad ISO Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800
Método de medición de luz Medición evaluativa, medición promediada al centro o medición puntual fijada al centro.
Control de exposición Program AE
Compensación de la exposición +/-2 EV en incrementos de 1/3 de paso
Control balance de blanco Balance de blanco Automático, Preajustado (Luz diurna, Nublado, Tungsteno, Fluorescente o Fluorescente H), Personalizado.
Modos de flash Automático, Automático con reducción de ojos rojos, Flash encendido, Flash encendido con reducción de ojos rojos, Flash apagado, Sincronización Lenta
Alcance del flash Normal: 50cm - 3.5m (A), 50cm - 2.0m (T). Macro: 30-50cm (A/T)
Reciclado 10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.7V)
Compensación del flash No disponible
Modalidades de disparo Automático, Manual, Retrato, Paisaje, Escena Nocturna, Escena Especial (Follaje, Nieve, Playa, Fuegos artificiales, Interior, Niños & Marcotas, Color Accent, Color Swap), Instantánea Nocturna, My Colors, Stitch Assist, Digital Macro, Video Clip.
Efecto Fotográfico Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom Color
Autodisparo Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom
Control remoto Not available
Velocidad de Disparo Aprox. 2.1 disparos x seg. (en modo L, Superdina)
Medio de almacenamiento Tarjeta de memoria SD, MultiMediaCard hasta 2 GB (el uso de todas las tarjetas no puede ser garantizado)
Formato de archivo Regla diseñada para el sistema de archivos de la cámara, DPOF Version 1.1
Formato de grabaciòn de imagen Imagen fija: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Video-clip: AVI (Imagen: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monoaural))
Modalidad de calidad de imagen Normal, Fina, SuperFina
Registro de pixeles Imagen Fija: 640 x 480 (Pequeña), 1,600 x 1,200 (Mediana 2), 2,272 x 1,704 (Mediana 1), 2,816 x 2,112 (Grande), 2,816 x 1,584 (Widescreen). Video: 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps) disponible hasta 1GB, 320 x 240 (1 min. a 60 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. a 15 fps)
Modos de reproducción Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show. Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Slow Motion, Editing
Modos de borrado Still Image: single image, all images. Movie: part of movie, all of movie
Interfase USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
Video OUT NTSC/PAL
Audio OUT Monaural
Otros Ranura para tarjeta de memoria; Conexión directa a las impresoras Canon Card Photo, SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, e impresoras PIXMA. Conexión directa a impresoras compatibles con Pictbridge vía cable USB
Alimentación 1. Batería recargable de Litio NB-4L 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10
Capacidad de disparos Still Image: approx. 160 shots (NB-4L/LCD on) * approx. 600 shots (NB-4L/LCD off)
Tiempo de reproducción Approx. 240 min. (NB-4L)
Temperatura de operación 32-104°F/0-40°C
Humedad 10-90%
Dimensiones (ancho x alto x profundidad) 86.0 x 53.5 x 21.7mm
Peso Aprox. 140g (solo el cuerpo)
Olympus FE220
Image Sensor 1/2.5"
Effective Pixels 7.1MP
Optical Zoom 3 x
Digital Zoom 4 x / 12 x combined with optical zoom
Fine Zoom No
ShakeProof Anti-Blur mode: higher ISO
Lens Structure 6 lenses in 5 groups; 4 aspherical lenses
Lens Focal Length - 35mm Format 38 - 114mm
Lens Maximum Aperture 3.1 (wide) / 5.9 (tele)
Focusing System TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection
Focusing Working Range 60cm - infinity (wide), 100cm - infinity (tele)
Focusing Macro Mode 10cm - infinity (wide), 60cm - infinity (tele)
Focusing Super Macro Mode From as close as 5cm
Viewfinder No
LCD Display - size 2.5"
LCD Display - pixels 154,000
Outdoor Display No
Flash Settings Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Flash Guide No
6.0
Flash working range 10cm - 390cm (wide), 60cm - 210cm (tele)
External Flash No
Scene Programs Number of scene modes: 13Portrait, Landscape, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents & Auction.
Shutter Speed 1/2s - 1/2000s (up to 4 sec. in night mode)
Compensation +/-2.0 EV in 1/3 EV step increments
Sensitivity ISO Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 640
Panorama Yes, using an Olympus xD card
White Balance Mode White Balance iESP II
Recording System Still JPEG
Still Picture Mode JPEGEXIF v2.21PIM IIIDPSDPOF
Image Size 3072 x 23042048 x 15361920 x 1080 (16:9)640 x 480
Image Quality Adjustment Resize
Recording System Motion Picture AVI Motion JPEG with sound
Recording Time Up to card capacity
Resolution 640 x 480 15fps320 x 240 15fps
Recording System Sound WAVE
Motion Picture Playback Mode Frame by frame, Fast forward, Reverse
Self Timer 12 sec.
Supplied Memory 6.5MB Internal Memory
Memory Compatibility 16MB ~ 2GB xD
Rechargeable Battery Li-42B LI-Ion
Battery life - Still Shots Up to approx. 180 shots
Power D-7AC
USB CB-USB7
AV CB-VC5
Direct Printing PictBridge
Dimensions 92mm x 55mm x 22.4mm
Weight 122g