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How to learn to predict which lens to use between a 14-42mm and 40-150mm?
I am a beginner who has bought Olympus EP-3 and it is my first camera with interchangeable lenses. My two lenses are: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 ...
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What are the basics of Photography? [closed]
I am new to this site and extremely interested in photography. I want to know what are the basics one should know while capturing a picture, and what are the prerequisites required to learn?
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What is the relationship between film speed and shutter speed?
I'm doing my own research on film photography and planning to do it as a hobby. One question I keep is "what is the relationship between film speed and shutter speed?" Are the two completely ...
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Is higher ISO noise evenly distributed, or does it affect colors differently?
It's obvious that higher ISO affects the photograph by adding noise or grains.
But will that grain or noise be distributed equally over all parts of the photograph, or will it specifically affect ...
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What is the best tutorial to learn photography?
What are the best tutorials available to learn photography?
Does a tutorial need to be specific to my camera model?
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What are common beginner mistakes in photography?
What are common mistakes seen in images taken by beginning photographers?
For example, a friend of mine pointed out that the horizon was not straight in one of my images, and now I see it ...
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Where to start with photography?
I am new to photography, and need a little advice. I currently have a Samsung L83t.
To get rolling, where do I go from here? Does the camera matter? Is this camera enough to start with?
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What are good resources for a beginning photographer?
What are good resources (tutorials/books/videos/etc) for a beginning photographer?
Keep in mind that this is for a beginning photographer, who has recently moved from a point-and-shoot to an ...
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What are the different categories of photography?
After reading some questions, I am getting lost with stage photography, curtain photography? etc.. I only know portrait, landscape, street, sports etc..is there a standard lingo somewhere?
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What are your easiest beginner tips?
Over time, I've found there are a handful of really simple things that anyone can do to take better pictures.
What are your favorites?
Understand the basics of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
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What is ISO and how does it affect my photos
What is the ISO setting on my camera? What does it represent? What should I be aware of with regards to ISO when taking photographs
