digital dslr guide

Disadvantages of Digital Cameras - Problems You Might Encounter

dslrMania — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:39:11 +0000

Just like anything else, there are digital camera problems and some disadvantages of digital cameras. But the great thing about going with a digital camera is that you get to see the pictures immediately after you them. The small viewfinder that is included with almost every new digital cameras is great for determining whether or not you need to re-shoot almost in an instant.

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High School Senior Portraits - A DIY Guide

dslrMania — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:10:01 +0000

A good high school senior portrait is a precious memory. Back in the late seventies when I was graduating high school everyone was forced to go to the contracted studio. All the guys wore the same style tux with a ruffled shirt and bow tie. All the gals wore a simple black dress and held a single rose.

These weren’t senior portraits. They were mug shots.

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Tips for Choosing The Right Digital Camera Lens

dslrMania — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:40:26 +0000

Selecting the right lens is critical when purchasing a digital camera. Basically, lenses can be categorized this way: fixed focal length, retractable zoom, fixed zoom and interchangeable lenses.

Fixed focal length lenses are the cheapest and simplest to use. Designed for those on a very tight budget, children or real novices, fixed focal length lenses typically offer only a wide angle view, which can be perfect for landscapes and group photos. The quality of the pictures taken using this lense, however, is not that great. Fixed focal length lenses can’t zoom in distant objects and they don’t accept converters. An autofocus lens, with a selectable macro or landscape focus mode, is often a better selection.

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SLR Lens Buying Guide

dslrMania — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:36:52 +0000

So I recently decided to buy some new equipment for my camera — lenses specifically. It took me almost a full week to go through this, so I’ll share my learnings in attempts to make it a little easier on those of you in the same boat. Here is the process I followed when choosing a new lens.

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Photography Tip- Memories Are Made Of These

dslrMania — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:53:58 +0000

Recently my friends, parents home burned to the ground. As tragic as it was insurance covered almost everything. But there were some things that money just couldn’t replace. Like the antique furniture passed down from family. Like an emerald ring from his great, great grandmother. And the photography, the beautiful glimpses of generations in action. Time capsules from the past, our family roots.

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