august-2011

tech
Beginners and pros alike
can look like they're
technical experts with the
NX11. For novices, the
i-Function facility means
this camera can recognise
and automatically provide the best settings for any lens that is attached to it, while more
seasoned snappers will be able to instantly adjust manual settings such as shutter speed
and exposure to achieve the creative outcome they desire. Panorama Mode is ideal for doing
justice to sweeping landscapes, and with Sound Picture you can even record background
music and laughter, to bring memories back to life once you've returned home.
Also well equipped to capture holiday action shots, the NX11 features a super-fast and
accurate auto-focus and can record movies in HD. samsung.com
Canon PowerShot
SX230 HS
Compact and capable
Ideal for slipping into a pocket for a day's
sightseeing, the SX230 features GPS
technology, so you can tag your pictures
and track your journey, and review your
images on a map using the supplied software.
Other handy features for the traveller include optical
Image Stabilizer technology, to keep your snaps steady when you're on the move, and an HS
system that excels in low light. It also records full HD movies with stereo sound. canon.com
Olympus PEN Mini
Quality without complexity
Olympus claims that the PEN Mini is the world’s smallest and lightest system camera with
interchangeable lenses. In other words, it's an SLR-quality camera hiding behind the looks
and simplicity of a compact. Olympus’ Live Guide feature gives beginners intuitive control
of key parameters like aperture and depth
of field, without the need to know
how they actually work. And if you
don’t know what a setting does,
a window pops up to tell you. With a
super-fast autofocus system, great
low-light performance and a range
of high-grade Olympus lenses and
accessories, the PEN Mini makes
a top holiday camera. olympus.com
Best
for
SLR for
beginners
24 Brussels Airlines b.there! magazine August 2011
Best
for
Looking
like a pro
Lisa Curtiss snaps up the top cameras for capturing your travel
experiences, then gets a professional's tips for faultless photos
Samsung NX11
Perfect pics with ease
Best
for
Travelling
light
Lieven Dirckx puts us
in the picture about
travel photography
One for the album
Photographer Lieven Dirckx shares
his tips for the perfect holiday pic
■ Snap away To ensure you’ve got a great
shot and you've captured any differences
in expression, light and composition, take
plenty of photos – the joy of a digital camera.
■ Change position Move around, shooting
from various angles and heights for different
creative perspectives. For example, when
taking photos of children on the beach, try
shooting them from sand level up.
■ Experiment Make the most of your
camera’s technology and features. Try out
panoramas; modes such as sport, snow,
landscape and black and white; long
exposures for waterfalls; and city night
shots using a tripod.
■ Flash When taking pictures of people
with sunlight behind them, try using the
fl ash so their faces aren’t in shadow.
■ Underexpose To avoid a washed-out
looking sky, underexpose the shot a little to
make the sky darker and use the fl ash to
light up the foreground. Clouds are great
– they add drama to the photo.
■ Use colour Bright hues can really make
photographs come to life, so look to include
colourful features, clothing and items.
■ Be creative Experiment with composition.
Try shooting through objects, and look out
for interesting and unusual backgrounds.
■ Be save savvy Protect your memories
by backing up your work as soon as you can
to your computer, and maybe also a free
database website.
■ Be prepared Don’t forget to take extra
batteries, memory cards, tripods, additional
lenses and your charger – with an adaptor
that's suitable for your destination.