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Mastering HDR Photography: Combining Technology and Artistry to Create High Dynamic Range Images

by: Michael Freeman

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 11/16/2009)

High dynamic range imaging, or HDR, is the latest challenge for those who are serious about digital photography. But with that challenge comes an opportunity to expand skills and repertoire into exciting new areas. HDR, originally developed for use with computer-generated images, captures the full range of tones in a scene, reproducing human perception down to the finest detail without lens flare, burnout, or underexposure. Mastering High Dynamic Range Photography explains exactly how to shoot specifically for HDR, and how to use the new software that lets the photographer combine several images into one glowingly accurate final photo. Step-by-steps and sample photographs reveal how to apply these techniques to many different genres, producing results that are part photograph, part work of art.

The HDRI Handbook: High Dynamic Range Imaging for Photographers and CG Artists +DVD

by: Christian Bloch

Amazon Price: $32.97 (as of 11/16/2009)

The HDRI Handbook reveals the secrets behind High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI). This cutting-edge imaging technology is a method to digitally capture and edit all light in a scene. It represents a quantum leap in imaging technology, as revolutionary as the leap from Black & White to Color imaging. If you are serious about photography, you will find that HDRI is the final step that places digital ahead of analog. The old problem of over- and underexposure in analog photography, which was never fully solved, is elegantly bypassed here. A huge variety of subjects can now be photographed for the first time ever.

Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Amazon Price: $2,999.99 (as of 11/16/2009)

The Canon EOS 5D offers advanced photographers a lightweight, robust digital SLR that uses Canon's superlative EF lenses without a conversion factor. Its full-frame 12.8 Megapixel CMOS sensor combines with Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor, a high-precision 9-point AF system with 6 assist points, and "Picture Style" color control to deliver images of superior quality with enough resolution for any application. With its wide-angle capabilities, 2.5 inch LCD and magnesium-alloy body, the 5D is the perfect addition to the Digital EOS line.

Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Amazon Price: $2,199.95 (as of 11/16/2009)

Similar to the D3, the D300 features Nikon's exclusive EXPEED Image Processing System that is central to driving the speed and processing power needed for many of the camera's new features. The D300 features a new 51-point autofocus system with Nikon's 3D Focus Tracking feature and two new LiveView shooting modes that allow users to frame a photograph using the camera's high-resolution LCD monitor. The D300 shares a similar Scene Recognition System as is found in the D3; it promises to greatly enhance the accuracy of autofocus, autoexposure, and auto white balance by recognizing the subject or scene being photographed and applying this information to the calculations for the three functions.

Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

Amazon Price: $639.95 (as of 11/16/2009)

18-55mm AFS DX Nikkor / Fast Start-up / Active Dust Reduction / 2.5" LCD / Up to 3 Frames per second / SD and SDHC Memory Slot Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input available / Date imprint - Date, Date and Time, Date Counter, or None (selectable) Eye-level penta-Dach mirror single-lens reflex viewfinder File system - DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0, DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), Exif 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras), PictBridge Focusing screen - Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V Compatible lenses - AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR

Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only)

Amazon Price: $2,299.99 (as of 11/16/2009)

One of the key advances developed for the D80 is its high-resolution image-processing engine, a dedicated new high-performance processing chip that greatly accelerates performance. ISO AUTO mode automatically adjusts sensitivity between ISO 100 to 1600, maximizing available light to help achieve optimal exposure 7 automated Digital Vari-Programs (Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape and Night Portrait) optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene User-selectable choice of optimization options

Manfrotto 728B Digi Compact Tripod with Integrated 3-Way Head and Carrying Bag (Black)

Amazon Price: $257.99 (as of 11/16/2009)

Bogen Manfrotto 728B Digi Tripod with Quick Release Photo Video Head - Pan and tilt movements are extremely smooth to allow for clean video pans and tilts Maximum Height with extended center column 58.9 inches; Maximum Height (center column not extended) - 56.3 inches; Minimum Height - 19.3 inches Closed Length - 20.7 inches 4 Leg Sections with flip locks and rubberized feet for stability on virtually all surfaces Maximum Load Capacity - 7.7 pounds

Mennon IR Remote Control 4 in 1 for Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sumsung Cameras

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Mennon RC-4in1 remote controller can control camera's shutter and other functions of compatible Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Samsung cameras with built-in infrared receivers remotely from a distance up to 5 to 10 meters. You can use this remote controls for instance for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake.