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Slide Chart Calculators
Durable and ultralight, fit in most camera bags & fanny packs.
Size: 3-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 1/8", comes in a clear plastic sleeve
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1. Night Photography Guide (Photo - takes about 30 seconds to load)
If you like to shoot at night or in low light, our Existing Light Exposure Guide is made for you! It shows recommended exposure settings by film ISO for dozens of popular scenes ranging from sunlit landscapes to closeups lit by a full moon - a 20 stop range! Includes instructions for shooting fireworks, lightning, carnival rides, moving vehicles, and star trails. Covers film ISO's from 25-6400. Shutter speeds from 1/8000 sec to 1 hr. Apertures from f/1.4 to f/64.
"A lot of info in an easy-to-use format"
PhotoDistrictNews, Jan 1997
"Exposure information for any existing light situation."
Peterson's Photographic, Jan 1997
2. Depth of Field Calculator (Photo - takes about 30 seconds to load)
If you use zooms that don't have depth of field scales, our Depth of Field Guide is an essential tool for your camera bag. This simple slide chart has depth-of-field scales for cameras - just like lenses used to have, only larger and more precise. With this calculator, you can choose the best aperture settings to control image sharpness.
Two different slide charts are available:
1) New version with scales for 20mm to 300mm lenses.
2) Original version (limited supply) with scales for 20mm to 100mm lenses on the front and an Action Stopping Shutter Speed Guide for freezing motion on the back - great for determining shutter speeds for shooting races, running animals, athletic competition, airplanes in flight, etc. Covers 50mm to 400mm lenses and subject speeds from 1-200mph.
"Proper use of depth of field is essential for stunning,
creative images, so this Depth of Field Guide is
a must-have accessory for your camera bag."
Nature Photographer, July/Aug 1995
"Perhaps the best aid you'll find for adjusting depth of field
...provides nearly ideal, easy to understand and use depth of field scales."
Herbert Keppler, Popular Photography, Jan 2000
3. Light Balancing Filter Calculator (Photo - takes about 30 seconds to load)
A pro secret to great photos is to use filters to balance the color of light for the mood they
want to create. Your choice of filters will make a BIG difference in how pleasing your
pictures look. Our remarkable Light Balancing Filter Guide shows you what filters to use
to improve your pictures. Filters and light sources are "color coded" to show how filters
adjust the color of light. Shows filters & exposure adjustments with daylight and tungsten
film for virtually any artificial lighting (incandescent, studio lamps, photofloods, etc.) or
natural lighting situation (from sunrise to sunset, clear or overcast sky).
"Useful, especially for slide shooters."
Popular Photography, Apr 1997
"Illustrates which filters are necessary to
color balance virtually any light."
Nature Photographer, Nov/Dec 1996
4. Metric Conversion Calculator (Photo - takes about 30 seconds to load)
Our simple Metric Conversion Calculator is popular with photographers who travel and want to make quick measurement conversions. Covers common length volume, mass, and area measurements.
Laminated Photo Info Cards
Two sizes available: Wallet or Index (3.5" x 5.5") - same info, LARGER print
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Invaluable tools for the amateur through pro photographer."
Shutterbug, Oct 1997
"A very convenient way of carrying around useful photo information."
Peterson's Photographic, Dec 1997
1. Hyperfocal Distance - When you what to take photographs with maximum sharpness from foreground to infinity, autofocus doesn't help! You need to know the hyperfocal distance for the lens and aperture you're using. Our cards give this vital information that manufacturers no longer seem to put on their lenses. Instructions on how to use hyperfocal distance data are included. If you enjoy landscape photography this is probably the most important accessory you can have in your camera bag! Cards available for:
- 35mm (16mm - 300mm lenses from f/5.6 - f/32)
- Medium Format (30mm - 300mm, f/5.6 - f/32)
- 4x5 (58mm - 600mm, f/11 - f/64)
- APS (20mm - 105mm, f/5.6 - f/32)
2. Telephoto Lens Depth of Field - Telephoto lenses have very little depth-of-field. So selecting the aperture to use for the depth-of-field you want is important. This unique card will help you control your image sharpness if you use a telephoto for wildlife, scenics, action, or portraits! Information is provided regarding depth-of-field by focal length, aperture setting, focus distance, and resulting subject "frame" size. This card is much easier and faster to use than depth-of-field scales for telephoto lenses. Cards available for:
- 35mm (100mm - 600mm lenses, from f/2.8 - f/16).
- Medium Format (150mm - 500mm, f/4 - f/22).
3. Macro/Close-up Depth of Field - If you enjoy macro photography, this card is an invaluable addition to your camera bag. It will help you choose the best aperture settings to control the sharpness of your macro or close-up shots! Provides depth-of-field data for apertures from f/8 - f/22 at image magnifications from 1:12 - 1:1. Focus distances for each lens that result in different magnifications are tabulated. For use with "macro" or "close focusing" 50mm - 400mm lenses from f/8 to f/16 with 35mm cameras.
4. Motion Blurring/Stopping - Do you ever want to creatively blur or freeze a moving object? This card gives shutter speeds required to freeze movement or create a blur streak up to 32 feet long according to the speed of the subject. Also identifys shutter speeds necessary to freeze or give a "silky" look to waterfalls, cascades and streams.
5. Fill Flash - How to use fill-flash is a common question among amateurs. This card provides numerous tips that can help your photography. Suggests flash settings to balance ambient light or add catchlight. Also discusses use of a flash while panning action, how to create “flash ghosts,” and more.
6. Flash Range - Using your flash Guide Number to determine flash ranges can be confusing. This card shows the effective flash range by film ISO and lens aperture. Covers flash Guide Numbers from 30 to 140, and film ISO's from 50 to 400.
7. Multiple Exposure - Creating multiple exposures is a fun challenge for many photographers. But it's easy to forget how to adjust your camera setting. this handy card summarizes how to create successful multiple exposure shots and shows the required exposure adjustments.
8. Zone System Exposure - Applying the Zone System helps you choose the best exposure to show the details you want to appear on a black and white print. This card summarizes the Zone System in a way that enables even casual users to get quality results!
9. Black & White Filters - Do you know what filters darken or lighten the gray tones of different colors? This card helps you visualize the filters you need for optimal contrast control. Filters are also suggested for numerous common scenes to give the look you want.
10. Design Elements - Summarizes the elements of design and their influence in creating powerful images. This card is a handy reminder of how lines, shapes, forms, textures, colors, tones, etc. can be used to give your pictures the desired feeling or emotion.
11. Perspective Control - Numerous techniques can be utilized to provide a feeling of "depth" to your pictures. This card summarizes a variety of techniques used by the pros and gives helpful examples and tips.
12. Sunrise/Sunset Bearings - Would you like to show a rising or setting sun over a particular area of a scene? This card gives the compass bearing of the sunrise and sunset throughout the year according to the latitude where you're located. Covers latitudes from 25 degrees North to 65 degrees North. It's invaluable info for planning your sun shots!
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Customer Comments
"FotoSharp's charts are a terrific way to instantly check all sorts of data. I was really impressed with the amount of data the cards contained."
Joe McDonald, McDonald Wildlife Photography - McClure, PA
"Very useful tools for the beginning thru serious photographer. Highly recommended."
Tom Haight - Capistrano Beach, CA
"They are easy to use, very durable (ideal for field use) & contain loads of information which I didn't even expect. Their size is also ideal because they practically fit anywhere."
Jan Sammut - Malta (Europe)
"I just received your three slide rules and they are everything I expected them to be. The ease of use makes these a must for any photographer. Like a lot of us, I have carried similar information with me for years but the formats make them difficult to use (like the round, rotating wheels or tables with more information than I really need). It is for these reasons why I'm ordering a set of the wallet cards."
R.H.N. - Groton, CT
"I wanted to congratulate you for filling an important niche with your quick reference instructional products."
Steve Gilroy, Alaska Photo Tours - Talkeetna, AK
"Every serious photographer can be caught "dead in the water" sometimes and these can certainly come to the rescue. I've already used them in the classes than I teach. I think that you have done the amateur and professional a big service by publishing these because we just can't remember it all."
Henry T. Gurley - Louisville, KY
"Will be useful for me especially when I'm working in the field doing freelance work. No more need to worry about guessing."
J.U. - Thunderbay - Ontario, Canada
"They are a quick reference when one comes across a situation that requires correct camera controls."
Al Lopinot - Litchfield, IL
"I find the guides a time saver."
Louise A. Hewitt - Staten Island, NY
"Thank you for your convenient-to-use products! My family ordered these for me for Christmas."
S.W. - Salem, OR
"Each product reflects your dedication to serving photography & photographers. I look forward to sharing your products with other photographers."
Glenn Picard - Chapel Hill, NC
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