User manual CANON CITY GUIDE - BERLIN BROCHURE

[. . . ] You’ll also find a city map included, so you can easily find your way from one stop to the next. Cityscape view from the former NSA radar station in Berlin, a city famous for its past clash of former east and west Berlin A ‘unique perspectives’ city guide Former NSA radar station “Teufelsberg” is covered in eye-catching graffiti and is a popular cultural hang-out for passionate musicians and artists 01 02 03 04 05 06 Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände TWOONE Street Art The High-Deck Siedlung The Old Smithy Café Botanico’s secret garden Klunkerkranich roof garden Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände Prellerweg, 12157 Berlin-Schöneberg Photography tip from Canon This stop is a great place to shoot detail. Focus in on the train’s architectural lines and experiment with depth of field to elongate perspectives. [. . . ] They feature so many interesting shapes and angles and for me offer the perfect example of what I call ‘ugly pretty‘ architecture. ’ The Old Smithy Richardplatz 28, 12055 Berlin-Neukölln Photography tip from Canon Always consider lighting conditions when shooting in low-light or inside buildings. This old, quaint building will undoubtedly offer its photographic challenges but that’s part of the fun. A way to overcome low-light difficulties is to use a high ISO or alternatively select a longer shutter speed. Try to avoid using flash if you can as it will bleach out shots and you’ll lose the character of the location. The Old Smithy in Rixdorf, Neukölln, is the home of a young and passionate blacksmith. Located in a beautiful 17th Century house of Bohemian style in the centre of Richardplatz, the Old Smithy is surrounded by Art Deco villas and a traditional Church. In a city like Berlin, dominated by tall, large buildings and wide avenues, the hidden ancient village of Rixdorf is a haven of small, quiet cobbled streets and adorable 17th century houses. Take a stroll through the area and you’ll even spot an old 1930’s filling station. ‘ Smaracuja: It is very rare to find someone who still maintains old craftsmanship in such a modern city. The Old Smithy is full to the brim of fascinating stories and beautiful quirks – from the methods used to the tools lovingly looked after to create and repair. These are the types of details I love to capture and cherish. ’ Photography tip from Canon This stop offers the picture perfect chance to combine flora and fauna in one photo. If you’re a DSLR user, a macro lens will really help you zoom in on detail; from busy bees pollenating flowers to pretty butterflies hiding in amongst green, leafy foliage. Café Botanico’s secret garden Richardstraße 100, 12043 Berlin-Neukölln Behind a charming little café hides a hidden oasis, Café Botanico’s Secret Garden. From herbs and fruits, to vegetables and flowers, everything here is organic. Just push the café’s door, walk in and ask to explore the hidden garden. [. . . ] Try shooting the locations on your city tour using one of these cameras: EOS M3 From city skylines to urban art and enchanting landscapes, the EOS M3 delivers clarity, rich colour and distinctive detail with every image. What’s more, you can easily transfer images and movies to smartphones, tablets or the Canon Connect station using Wi-Fi or NFC. [. . . ]