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EOS magazine sampler 2013
EOS magazine sampler 2013
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Contents
World of EOS
06 Farewell to 5D Mark II Out with the old – in with the new for 2013. Plus winter cashback. 08 Wildlife photographer The Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition. 09 Latest firmware For EOS 1D X users 10 Walking on water Kos Evans demands exceptional performance in extreme circumstances.Techniques
18 Standard lens Andrew Gibson puts the EF 40mm f2.8 ‘pancake’ lens through its paces. 24 Custom colour When and how to use custom white balance 28 Flash factors When shooting with flash you often need to take note of the ambient light as well. Here’s how. 34 Remote access A guide to accessories for shooting remotely. 42 Select and sort Exploring an often overlooked feature of Canon’s free DPP software. 46 Firmware update A step-by-step guide to downloading and installing camera and lens firmware. 52 Q&A A selection of readers’ photographic queriesLatest Canon product
12 EOS 6D This camera is currently the lightest DSLR to feature a full-frame sensor. It creates a new entry point into Canon’s full-frame line-up. Features include built-in GPS and Wi-Fi.About EOS magazine
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