Photography originated with the greek word phos (light) and graphis (drawing), which means painting with light. By capturing light on photo-sensitive materials, photography quickly became the popular medium for capturing images.

Today, photography is more than ever the combination of science and art. To achieve the best images, a photographer must understand the technical aspects of digital photography, as well as understand what makes one image better than another.

In this section of EOS Photography, you can learn about the various tips and techniques to improve your digital photography. Beyond that, you can check out the interviews with various photographers and Canon EOS users, as well as visiting the photo galleries to get more inspiration.

What are you waiting for? It's playtime!

DSLR Cameras

What raises extraordinary photographers beyond the ordinary? See how the latest EOS innovations can help to inspire creativity and let you create your very own masterpiece!

What inspires a photographer to see a photo when other people only see a mundane scene? It is the inspiration of EOS photography of course! And when you put an EOS camera in the hands of a photographer, any time is playtime!

What makes the Canon EOS system the choice of photographers around the world? Find out more!

When you watch a soccer game or tennis match, you'd notice the rows of white Canon lenses that the photographers are using. More likely than not, they are using the world's fastest action digital SLR – the Canon EOS 1D MkIII. Check out why this monster digital SLR is the favourite choice of sports photographers!

The quality of any digital image depends very much on the sensor used in the digital camera. What technology makes Canon CMOS sensors the best in the world? And what are the advantages of a full-frame sensor? If you are truly interested in digital imaging technologies, do not miss this site!
Lenses

The quality of the lens has the largest impact on the quality of the image, and Canon has created the best optics in the world with the L-series lenses. Learn exactly what goes into the making of a L-lens, and why professional photographers around the world create their images with them.

It is difficult to get a sharp image during low-light exposures, and Image Stabilizer technology makes the difference between a great image and a shot that goes into the bin! Learn more about this Canon-pioneered technology.
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Not All Papers Are Equal
Inkjet photo papers come in various sizes and types, and a good understanding of the paper types will enable you to use the paper texture to enhance the mood of your image. First of all, you must understand what makes inkjet photo paper different from a normal photocopier paper.

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Photo Murals for Your Ceiling!
Cover that water damage with a colorful mural, or slap a collage of fluffy clouds over those grimy ceiling tiles. All you need to make it happen are some photo Post-its and a stepstool.

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Check out the Canon Creative Park to amaze you! Download and print your very own paper origami and 3D paper craft!

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With the legendary Canon EOS system as a foundation, the EOS Academy offers day-long photography workshops designed to introduce budding photographers to the joy of Digital SLR (DSLR) photography.

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The workshop will also cover tips and techniques to improve your video skills, based on a carefully constructed syllabus that's accessible, hands-on, and fun! It is tailored to the needs of beginners, with a goal to motivate and inspire.

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Canon Man-U Trophy Photo Shoot
Hundreds of Man-U fans had the chance of their life to be photographed with the Man-U trophy made its way to Singapore on 9th of June. As part of the Trophy Tour 2008, fans were allowed to pose with the prized trophy and photographed with Canon Digital IXUS cameras, and to have their memories printe...

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Canon EOS 40D Guide to Digital Photography
Author:David D. Busch
Publisher: Thomson Course Technology
The most common question asked about a book like this is "What's the difference between this and the manual?" The most outstanding difference is this- While a manual is packed with detailed technical knowledge that helps you help yourself, this guide is like having a photo-whiz friend read the manua...

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