Various parameters on the dials, menus, etc. in a camera
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What is the difference between image size and image quality?
I have a Casio EX-S12. It has a setting for image size, but also a separate setting for what it calls "image quality". There are three image quality values: "Fine", "Normal", and "Economy".
The Casio ...
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Why is the sky in photos always too white?
Why do I never seem to get a clear picture of the sky during the day, even with white puffy clouds in the sky? It always looks over exposed and whitened out? I am using a Nikon D3100, no lens hood, ...
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What lighting and pre- or post-processing is required for a high key image?
The definition of high key photographs is thoroughly answered by @mattdm. What I understood is that a light toned subject is the most important requirement to take a high key image. However, it seems ...
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Taking sports and action shots with regular lenses
I do not shoot action or sports photos. I was asked to shoot a friend's soccer game. I am not looking for perfect magazine quality images; however, I'd like to maximize the quality of my shots with ...
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Is the dynamic range affected by exposure time?
For a given scene, if I take 2 similar shots:
short exposure time (maybe using higher aperture, higher ISO...)
long exposure time (lower aperture or ISO)
The goal is to have the shots with the ...
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Better settings for Indoor Photography
I have a indoor photography to be done.. A social work. And I am very new for DSLR. I have Canon 600D with 18-55 mm IS II kit lens. I can use auto modes. But thought to use this opportunity as a ...
