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Why filmmaking with DSLR? [migrated]
Adding video feature to digital camera was for their popular applications, as unprofessional users wanted to have both photography and videography at the same time. Professional cameras were ...
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Which mode should I use on my camera?
On the top of most cameras is a selector knob which will allow you to select different modes. These range depending on the camera, my camera (Nikon D5100) has several choices.
I have been told ...
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How can I turn off the loud sound my D3100 produces when I take a photograph?
Nikon D3100 produces sound when I take the photograph. The sound is loud and attention grabbing.
What is the term for this particular sound, and how can I turn it off?
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How to focus manually when you don't have a live view in the DSLR?
Nikon D3000 doesn't have a live view which means that the scene can't be seen on the LCD screen.
So, how do you use the manual focus in such cases? Hit and trial, or is there a way out?
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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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What are good resources for learning how to take photos with a DSLR? [duplicate]
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What are good resources for a beginning photographer?
We just upgraded to a DSLR (a Canon T2i Rebel) Since I am used to a point-and-shoot, I have no idea what settings ...
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What are the technical differences between using a DSLR viewfinder and live view?
The earlier question What are the advantages of using the optical viewfinder over live preview to take photos on a DSLR? asks for practical advantages of optical viewfinders. But what's the technical ...
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What are some common gotchas and missed capabilities migrating from compacts to DSLRs
It has been just a couple weeks since I bought an old Nikon D40X after using a Canon SX120IS for a year. The only things I miss so far are the ability to fine adjust the exposure using the back ...
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Help me decide which camera to buy? [closed]
I would like to buy good camera to start learning photography ... i have 30K(Indian ruppies) budget.
Now i am confused whether i should go for the DSLR or for the New Performance series(High end ...
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Is Center-weighted metering a type of spot-metering?
Does center-weighted metering use the same camera/lens adjustments as spot metering with the exception of the focus which is in the center? Or is there a technical difference in the way ...
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What is a good camera for an aspiring young photographer?
My daughter is in 6th grade and wants a more professional camera than her current cheapo Kodak $99 camera.
Should I get her an SLR? What features should I look for? Manual focus and aperture ...
