Digital Single Lens Reflex (Digital SLR or DSLR) cameras use a mechanical system to allow the image coming through the lens to also be viewed through the camera's viewfinder. This class of camera is the primary digital type used by professionals and are usually compatible with the lenses used on ...
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What settings do I need to take a night cityscape with blue sky like Eric Rolph?
I was wowed when I looked at this image on google maps for the Prudential Tower observatory. Then I start digging into the photographer (Eric Rolph -flickr) and I found he had some stunning pics ...
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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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Should I buy a DSLR to get started?
I'm really interested in getting into serious or even professional photography. I've read some articles about fundamental concepts like aperture, exposure, ISO sensitivity, etc., and I want to get the ...
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What are most important accessories for indoor portraiture?
I am brand new to DSLRs, so please bear with me. We just bought a Nikon D3100. Christmas is coming up; what are going to be the most critical "starter" accessories? Most of our shooting is indoor, ...
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What should I prefer for video, GoPro cameras vs. DSLR cameras? [closed]
I'm planning to buy a camera and I've been looking at all the different kinds of cameras available. So here's my dilemma: I'm more into film making than photography (did a few amateur videos with ...
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Are Toshiba SDHC cards good for Canon DSLR cameras?
I was going through the SDHC cards available in the market and found a really cheap card from a website offering discounted camera and photo gear. I did go through the mostly recommended San Disk SDHC ...
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What DSLR and good portrait lenses you can suggest for 2.5k USD?
Greetings,
I'm looking for DSLR and good portrait lenses. Budget - 2500$
Options:
1) Nikon D7000 + Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF
2) Canon 7D + Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM or Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM (Not ...
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Should I choose a Canon 550D or a Sony DSLR-A580?
I am planning to buy a Canon EOS 550D with its Kit Lens (18-55 mm) and a prime lens (50 mm 1.8) with my main intention of clicking portrait and landscape pictures. Just yesterday I came across Sony ...
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What are the pros and cons of a video camera versus a DSLR that can take video?
I have made a few short films and plan to get more serious about it, but professional digital video cameras are generally expensive and the recent line of beginner DSLRs which can take HD video like ...
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How do I carry a tripod around?
I just ordered a Dolica tripod which came with a bag. I'm wondering how photographers typically carry their tripods around.
If I am going specifically on a photography trip, then there's no problem ...
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What is a good starter camera for under $350?
I have a very limited budget. I have $350 [USD]. If I buy a used DSLR Camera and it doesn't work, it would be a huge loss. If I buy a compact digital camera, would I be able to do DSLR things like ...
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Why has no one invented a 4:5 aspect ratio APS-C/35mm-sized DSLR?
People keep inventing different form factors and formats for cameras, but none seems to have hit on what seems (to me) like an obvious one. Why doesn't somebody build a camera with a sensor that has a ...
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How do I check the exposure meter reading on a DSLR?
I'm a beginner, and I have a Nikon D5100. Many times I come across the suggestion to "Check the meter reading for exposure."
Where can I find this reading and how do I read it?
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Why do some DSLRs have fewer megapixels than some pocket cameras?
Some point and shoot cameras like the Olympus mju range have more megapixel capabilities than many DSLRs. Why is this? Is this because they have larger sensors or more dense ones? What are the ...
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Which DSLR other than Sony A55 has best video capabilities with autofocus?
I've bought an Sony A55 camera for home use. Recording video is very important for me. Fortunately this camera is very good in video recording. It records 1080 HD and more important than that it does ...
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Is an SLR camera a must when learning?
I'm starting to learn how to shoot. Up until now I've only used point-and-shoot cameras mostly on automatic settings. My view is there are basically three classes of cameras sold by the major ...
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What are differences between Bayer mosaic and Foveon 3 layer sensor?
To filling my appetite on camera things hunger I've came across to Sigma website and found this 3 layer sensor stuff.
Can anyone really explain this based on their experience or research about this?
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Gear for carrying and storing a DSLR on a backpacking trip?
I'm planning on going on a short backpacking trip at the end of this month and would like to take along my DSLR. What are some good options for me to carry and store my camera and a tripod if I'm also ...
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What automatic modes are appropriate, if any, for outdoor vs. indoor situations? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why would I use manual camera controls instead of the automatic modes?
I am asking this question particularly relevant to photography in
Sunlight
Indoors
I hope the ...
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What are the summary rules for when to use image stabilization and when not to?
When I got my DSLR, I took a lot of pics and all of them came excellent, even though I had VR at the "Off" position.
Since those came out so well, I wonder when should I turn VR on, and when I ...
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Could you recommend an under-$30 tripod for a DSLR?
I have look at Tripod that is mobile yet sturdy and light but that discusses expensive tripods.
I want something cheaper (under $30). I checked some on Amazon. Which one would you recommend, ...
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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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Should I recalculate white balance for all my pictures after moving from iPhoto to Aperture?
I been shooting in RAW since I got my DSLR about a year ago (why not? storage space? that gets bigger and bigger all the time) and I kept storing my pictures in iPhoto, but this week I moved to ...
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What are good resources for learning how to take photos with a DSLR? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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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I want to purchase my first DSLR. Should I be worried about being able to purchase lenses and accessories in the future?
I've read some of the previous questions about choosing a DSLR based on brand or just which DSLR to buy. 10 years ago, I was pretty good with my parents' 35mm SLR, but we ran into the problem where ...
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What are the different sensor sizes used in DSLRs?
What do the different sensor size names used by Canon mean? There's APS-C, APS-H and full format? What are the standards used by Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, and others?
What are the ...
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How do I choose a zoom lens for my Canon DSLR when I'm ready to move beyond the kit lens?
I am using Canon 500D with the kit lens (18-55). I think I have done enough with 18-55 and want to try out next lens. I have already decided to purchase 50mm prime. I also wanted to get a Zoom lens. ...
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What third-party speedlite/flashes are available for Nikon?
I'm looking for a flash with a budget of < $200. I have a Nikon D3100, and I'm a beginner with photography, who is taking some classes and wants some flexibility with a decent bounce flash.
I was ...
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How do I keep the horizon straight when taking a photo (without a tripod)?
I use a DSLR and I very often find that when I shoot without a tripod, and with my eye to the viewfinder (as opposed to using LiveView), my photos end up slightly crooked: lines that should be ...
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How can I make good fountain/waterfall photos?
I have a Canon Digital EOS Rebel XT camera, and I wonder how you could take photos of moving water like rivers, waterfalls and fountains...
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What's the best way to hold a DSLR?
So, I've seem that some photographers are extremely sensitive about how to hold their camera. What's the best way to hold a DSLR? Or does it even matter at all.
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What is the value of periodic service-center maintenance for DSLRs?
I've been contemplating sending my Canon 40D + lenses in for cleaning & maintenance, and as luck would have it, one of the answers on a recent question recommends periodic maintenance to prolong ...
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How should I take care of my new DSLR?
I am getting a new Nikon D5100 (with 18-55mm VR Lens Kit). This is going to be my first DSLR. I wanted to get some tips from you guys on how to maintain it in the long term. I am getting a 52mm UV ...
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How to use wide-angle lenses on cloudy days?
For this question, I am mainly interested in architecture photography, but it may concern other subjects.
When I go for a day or two to a city, I try to limit my weight and for this purpose I usually ...
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Can I buy gray market camera equipment from reputable web sites in the US?
I want to buy a new (or refurbished) DSLR from the US and get it here to India, because DSLRs are a good $200 cheaper in the US — around 10,000 rupees, not a small amount. I will not be able to ...
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Is there at least one reason why I should buy an entry-level/prosumer APS-C DSLR versus a compact/four-thirds/bridge camera? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do Micro 4/3s cameras compare with DSLR cameras?
I'm considering a Nikon D3100 as it is a DSLR and therefore provides flexibility of lenses, exposure and focal ...
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What filters would you recommend for a digital SLR beginner/medium [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the must-have filters for a new photographer?
I am a beginner/medium experience digital SLR user, and would like to start using some filters with some of my ...
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How can I find an affordable D-SLR camera with live view and rotating display?
I am looking to buy a D-SLR camera with a rotating display.
The display that I'm referring to is the live view display on the back of the camera, which a few of the D-SLR cameras have and it is ...
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Why don't we get hot pixels when using live view?
Why don't we get hot pixels while using live view mode, but do get then on a long exposure? I read somewhere that they appear due to the sensor being activated for too much time, but then, live view ...
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How useful is the top LCD screen on a DSLR?
I don't own a DSLR (yet), so i do not have an opinion on the question, but I'm really curious about the usefulness of a top LCD screen, as found on cameras like the Nikon D90 or d60 and up.
Does you ...
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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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Why can't I set a partial ISO stop?
On my Canon 500D, I can set aperture and shutter speed in 1/3 stops, however with ISO I appear to be limited to whole stops (100, 200, 400, 800 etc...)
Why is this?
It would appear the camera is ...
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Why do DSLRs in movie mode have a rolling shutter instead of a global shutter?
Correct me if I'm wrong:
When I take a picture, the sensor gathers the light information "as a whole" during the exposure time and then saves it in the card.
When I make a movie, the sensor scans ...
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Why is AF slow in Live View on DSLRs?
Why is AF so slow in Live View on SLRs ? On compacts, the AF works very smoothly and quickly.
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What are considerations when choosing a DSLR brand?
Realizing that:
no single brand or camera model is perfect,
most DSLRs are "good enough" for most situations
there is no single right answer to which camera should be purchased
...what are some ...
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What is meant by the “native ISO” when talking about DSLRs?
The new Nikon D7000 is out, and a lot of previews has touted the "native iso" of D7000 to be 100.
What does this actually mean? I'm assuming it means it performs at its best at iso 100, which means ...
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Is exposing my DSLR to a very intense source of direct light bad? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
Can the sun damage the camera sensor? Under what conditions?
Can a laser pointer damage the sensor in a digital camera?
I'm wondering (mainly out of curiosity) if it ...
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Why is depth of field different in live view vs. video recording on my Canon 5D?
I recently got a Canon 5DmkII.
This weekend I was at the local high school football field playing with the camera and recording video. I set the camera down on the field, turned live view on, and ...
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D5100 or D90 ? Which one to buy as the first DSLR?
I am planning to buy my first DSLR camera and have pinned down on Nikon. However, I am not able to make up my mind between the Nikon D90 and Nikon D5100. While D90 is more expensive, I am not sure if ...
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Can a dSLR be safely made into a pinhole camera?
What exactly is pinhole camera? The wikipedia article says
A pinhole camera is a simple camera without a lens and with a single small aperture — effectively a light-proof box with a small hole in ...
