Camera Lenses

A good quality camera lens is essential for capturing sharp, detailed photos. There are dozens available, to suit every subject and budget.

There are many things that determine the quality of your photography, and one of the most important is the lenses you use. A good camera lens will capture sharp photos with plenty of detail and contrast, while a poor one can leave your images looking dull and blurry.

When shopping for lenses, it's important to consider the type of subject you intend to shoot, the likely lighting conditions, and of course your budget. There is no single lens that is perfect for every situation. so you'll need to balance the pros and cons of the various options and pick the best compromise.

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Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding launch first project in MBR city

Dubai: Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding have launched Dubai Hills, a gated golf-course community, which will be the first project in the recently announced Mohammad Bin Rashid (MBR) City, the developers said yesterday in a joint statement.

The development, located between Emirates Road and Al Khail Road, will feature luxury villas overlooking an 18-hole championship golf course, they said. The villas will be allocated plots of 20,000 to 30,000 square feet each.

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Five Local Breaks For Every Lifestyle

If you're unable to take an extended holiday this summer, consider one, two or even three, local breaks instead. We review five great getaways for every pocket and the packages to save money.

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Shaikh Mohammad Talks About UAE National Day on Twitter

Dubai: His Hingness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday took to the social networking site Twitter  to reinforce the importance of reading about the history of the UAE ahead of the celebration of the country's 41 st national day.

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Ruling Family in Dubai

The Al Maktoum family descends from the Al Bu Falasah section of the Bani Yas, a highly respected and authoritative tribal federation that was the dominant power throughout most of what is now the UAE.

         

      

 The Al Maktoum family's reign as rulers of Dubai began in 1833, when Sheikh Maktoum bin Buti, and around 800 tribesmen moved from Abu Dhabi. Dubai, like most settlements in the region at that time was just a small town, but the arrival of the Al Maktoum family changed that. Dubai is now one of the most vibrant cities in the world, attracting tourists and business executives from many countries

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China can become largest robot consumer

With the demand for industrial robots being anticipated to hit 32,000 units by 2014, China could become the world’s largest robotics consumer.

According to the International Federation of Robotics, the sector’s technology and production have gained momentum amid higher labour costs and China’s efforts to restructure its economic growth pattern and improve energy efficiency, Xinhua reported.

Read more : http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?section=technology&xfile=/data/technology/2012/November/technology_November13.xml

Taking U-turn to death

An accident in Dubai’s Al Wasl area claimed the life of a pedestrian as she tried to cross the road. According to eyewitnesses, the impact of the collision was so severe that the victim landed below a truck parked in a nearby parking lot.

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