Questions about the non-lens portion of cameras that have interchangeable lenses
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What characteristics make a digital sensor good?
Generally, the technical image quality of a digital image (before we get to the post-processing stage) is the product of the characteristics of the lens and the recording medium, with an important ...
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Why not have the diaphragm in camera body instead of the lens?
Why is the diaphragm to control the amount of light entering the camera typically in the lens and not the camera body itself?
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Why is my 7D so loud?
I upgraded from my XTI with the 28-105 USM lens to the 7d with the 28-135 (130 maybe) USM IS lens. I'm just getting it unboxed and getting familiar with some of the buttons, etc - but i've noticed ...
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How small can current SLRs get and still give comparable photo quality?
Let's take the full-frame Canon 5D as example.
How small can this camera be and still give comparable picture quality?
What are the design constraints? Besides the sensor, the body, can the lenses ...
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How to tell if an impact to the camera caused any damage?
Today I dropped something on my camera's body, on the back of camera on image magnifier buttons. there is no signs of damage on the LCD or body and the buttons are working. I actually dropped the ...
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What is the bill of materials for a typical single lens reflex (or mirror-less) camera? [closed]
How does the bill of materials for a camera contribute to the actual cost and/or price of the camera and how do the hidden costs in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a camera to the public ...
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Do I need high end body to use telephoto lens?
I own a Canon 550d and wanted to buy telephoto zoom lens is it essential to buy high end body like 7d or 5d mark iii?
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How to open the broken battery slot of my Canon PowerShot SX100 IS?
I have a Canon PowerShot SX100 IS, and the battery slot is the one in the following picture. Unfortunately, someone borrowed it from me, and the broken slot is now broken in a strange way: it is ...
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As a beginner, which do I need to focus on more, camera body or lens? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When buying entry level cameras, are lenses really more important than the body?
Is lenses which make your photographs, not camera bodies?
I am planning to get a DSLR, ...
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SLR camera with inbody motor verse AF- S lens [duplicate]
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How do camera body motors compare to in-lens motors for focusing?
Can I save money on lenses by buying a Nikon camera with an in-body autofocus motor?
I would like to ...
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Which impacts the speed of focusing more, the lens or the camera body?
Speed is the larger concern, but a description of accuracy would be appreciated as well.
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I would like to bare open my Canon D-SLR. Which tools should I buy and use in order to get the best results?
By best results, I mean, not damaging the tiny screws or any other fragile part of the camera.
I would like to be able to open it, and then close it again.
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Which is the first camera that introduced dial method to set values?
When was the first camera with dial(wheel) method to input settings introduced? Which model is it?What is the method that is used before this?
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How is shots per second of a camera is measured?
I was just curious to know what are settings used in testing the camera's shots per second?Especially the shutter speed. Whether its set to the camera's maximum capability or any standard shutter ...
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Is introduction of touch screen in DSLRs a boon? [closed]
With Canon introduced EOS 650d with touch screen, does it have an useful effect on photographers?Will this storm drive other manufacturers too or will it fade away just with this?Also is there any ...
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How are Nikon model numbers classified?
How does Nikon series numbers work? For example for Canon is pretty simple:
1000 series is "cheap"
100 series (600D, 650D) is "enthusiast"
10 (50D, 60D) series is semi-pro
5 and 1 series are pro ...
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what are some online Simulators for Photographic equipments?
What are some online simulators for equipments like camera, lens, etc?
I have been asking this question a few times and searched about it and found a few things. I present it in Q&A format so that ...
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how to improve body scape shots?
This is the best of a series of shots taken of an athlete model. The image does no justice to the model because it lacks the peaks and valleys the model worked hard to get. there was a clear 6pack on ...
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Is there a digital body which will let me use lenses from my Yashica Fx 2?
I have a Yashika FX-2 that I bought back in the 70's. I would like to upgrade the body to a digital form and I'm not sure which ones I can buy. I have several different lenses and I really don't want ...
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How important is a backup camera body?
I've read that a professional photographer should have at least two camera bodies, with one serving as a backup. How important is it to have a backup camera body? Consider both amateur and ...
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Canon camera body names [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the major differences between these camera series by Canon?
Right now I'm rocking a Canon Rebel XS and I get that there's some kind of progression from XS to ...
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Is it necessary to use a full-frame camera to get the best out of my Canon EF 180mm f3.5 L?
I do mostly handheld macro photography and I currently own a Canon 40D. I want to buy a new camera and I don't know what is the best choice.
My goal is to get the best of my lens. So I'm not sure if ...
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How does the D800E reverse the effect of an antialiasing filter by adding another filter?
According to http://mansurovs.com/nikon-d800-vs-d800e the D800E differs from the D800 in that one of the layers of the filter reverses the effect of the initial low-pass filter. How does this work?
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How do I properly hold a rangefinder-style camera in portrait orientation?
The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a fancy hybrid viewfinder, which can almost magically be switched between EVF and optical modes. In EVF mode, the display is created by reading the main sensor, so it's an ...
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What are the technical advantages and disadvantages of mirrorless?
The main doubt one can have about mirrorless is, I think that they do not provide ttl viewfinder. Is this a big disadvantage? In what way is it worst (or best) than classical reflex system?
What are ...
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What is an “image plane indicator”?
There is a symbol, a circle with a horizontal line passing through it, on the right side of the top-plate LCD of my Pentax K-5:
This symbol also appears on my Pentax K-r on the left side of the ...
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Is 5D good as a second body beside a 5D mark II?
I own a 5D mark II and I do event photography. I have numbers of lenses in my collection and that's the reason I am looking for a second body, because changing lenses in event is a real pain. Do you ...
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Nikon vs Canon vs [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the most notably differences between Canon and Nikon lenses?
Is there any significant difference between Nikon and Canon?
My original thought behind this ...
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Can I save money on lenses by buying a Nikon camera with an in-body autofocus motor?
I have dilemma what camera is better Nikon D5100 or D90. The first one is newer but the second one has lens servo ("screwdriver") motor. My question is: can I save some money overall with the more ...
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One expensive (L) lens or a variety of cheaper lenses, or a better body?
I'm a photography enthusiast, my current equipment are the following:
Canon EOS 1000D
EF-S 18-55mm (the kit lens)
Sigma 55-200mm
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 (the one i enjoy the most)
Now so you can ...
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What do you call the symbols that you can see on the edges when you look into your camera viewer?
I'm talking about the tiny and sometimes quite useful symbols/indicators for this:
http://a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/PentaxK10D/Images/Features/viewfinderview.gif
is there a general name for the ...
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What is Quiet mode on a DSLR?
I've heard that some newer DSLRs have a "Quiet" mode that reduces the noise the camera makes when you take a picture (as mentioned in answers to some questions) How does it work? Are there any ...
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How important is lack of color matrix metering and 100% viewfinder in Nikon F100 compared to Nikon F5?
I'm planning to buy a film camera. I'm undecided between Nikon F100 and Nikon F5. The major differences that I could figure out from Thom Hogan's review are:
Pro F100:
F100 is lighter than the ...
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Is lenses which make your photographs, not camera bodies?
I read somewhere on this site itself that you should spend more on your lenses and less on your camera bodies.
Is it a myth or a fact that mostly it is the lenses which make your photographs not the ...
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What types of digital cameras are out there?
Everything I come across while researching digital cameras for the most part falls into two categories: Point-and-Shoot and SLRs.
Are there any other types of cameras, be it professional or consumer, ...
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After 2 years of amateur photo, buy a new body or a great lens?
Two years ago I bought my first DSLR. Since then I have bought and inherited some lenses. What should I buy next, a better body or more lenses? I enjoy photography but I do it fewer than I'd like (not ...
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How to clean an oily spot from the camera body?
This is very trivial. You are eating some food, you grabbed your camera for some reasons and inadvertently you left an oily finger print on your camera. It should be easy to remove right? But it ...
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Is there any bridge camera with an interchangeable lens?
In another question, I read that to begin with a budget of 250 Euro max, I could get a bridge camera. But are there any with the possibly to change the lens?
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What's behind these memory card problems with my new Nikon D7000?
Recently I bought Nikon D-7000. It's fantastic camera, but I am facing few problems:
I am using 16GB San Disk memory card in slot 1. While taking photos, sometimes it shows a memory card error. If I ...
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What sets apart DSLRs in different price levels?
I was going through different models of Canon and found that the price range of the camera body for entry level DSLR is lesser than the semi-professional DSLR although both of these range of cameras ...
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Can I replace or repair the rubber wrapper for ease of holding my Rebel T2i?
I just got my Rebel T2i in the last two or three months, and since I haven't bought a camera bag yet, I just take my camera in my backpack with my notebook and other accessories.
I don't know how ...
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What Canon film SLR with EF/EF-S lens support should I get?
I've been thinking about trying my hand at film photography recently, mostly to try and improve my skills so I'm using all the knowledge but on a more instinctive basis rather than shoot review, but ...
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Are mirror-less cameras good enough to buy instead of a DSLR for home/amateur use?
I'm an amateur photographer looking to buy a camera for my home use. I called myself "photographer" just because I actually can press the button and take a photo! My first digital camera was VGA ...
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Is it possible to make a 35mm digital camera with the same size / weight / price as a 35mm film camera?
Why are full-frame digital cameras huge, heavy, $6000 beasts when 35mm film cameras fit in a pocket and cost $6?
Are full-frame cameras getting smaller, lighter and/or cheaper? If not, why?
If ...
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How to compare two DSLR bodies?
All DSLRs generally have:
A manual setting for ISO, shutter speed, aperture
Manual focus
Raw format support
Macro focus
Custom white balance settings
So, what are the factors which distinguish ...
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Why is there a mechanical shutter in a digital camera?
I understand that in a camera the diameter of shutter opening — the aperture — controls how much light comes in, and this affects the resulting exposure.
But I don't understand why, in a digital ...
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What are all the options or features a DSLR camera body can have?
I was curious to know if there was a place that lists all the options that are possible on a DSLR camera or even which cameras have them?
for example:
Video recording,
Night vision,
The speed in ...
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What are the consequences of making camera bodies black?
Considering that silver and other camera colors are outsiders, I wonder if there is a specific reason to make black camera bodies.
I can think of several "marketing" reasons (discretion, first, or ...
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Can the camera be considered to the Human eye? [closed]
So mirrors make you look so big, and some mirrors don't.
And they only thing that actually tells you your volume of you body, is the human eye!
So, If i took a picture Would it show me, what other ...
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Should I consider spending more money now on a body if I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon?
I know the general advice is to spend money on lenses and avoid spending on the camera body.
However, I'm in a position where I intend to purchase a camera to last for 15 or 20 years. I'm not a ...
