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Is it the lens or is it the camera producing a black blob on every photo?
Is it the lens or is it the camera producing a black blob on every photo? How can I tell which is at fault? It is a used Nikon camera kit I have just purchased and there is only one lens so I can't do ...
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Optimal settings to capture firework at night using Nikon D3200 with 18mm - 105mm Zoom Lens? [duplicate]
I tried take photos of firework using my Nikon D3200 with 18mm - 105mm Zoom Lens in Aperture Mode. But I cannot get a good focus since if happens in sky at different heights. This made most of my shot ...
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What is the minimum shutter speed for handheld? [duplicate]
I've heard different rule of thumbs for shutter speed. Some will say that it should be no slower than 1/60. Some will say that it should be 1/Focal length. Yet some others will say that to be ...
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4answers
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Noob photographer, seeking help for day-to-day lens
I have just started taking interest in photography and after reading through couple of blogs I decided to purchase Cannon T2i as a beginner camera. It came with 2 lenses
18-55 (I don't remember rest ...
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Why does photoshop import every third frame of a gif? [migrated]
I have a 90 frame gif and if I file-import-videoframes-to-layers it will make 30 layers and the .gif will end up flashing too much.
Any ideas?
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1answer
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Why is my Nikon D3200 display not changing in manual mode? [duplicate]
I just got my Nikon d3200. When I use manual mode and change my aperture, shutter speed or ISO, nothing changes on the screen. I found the same working in Canon. Is there any setting that I should ...
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Is there any difference in the glass between Zeiss cine and photo lenses?
I've heard that the Zeiss cine lenses (Compact Primes, Ultra Primes, etc...) are just rehoused ZE/ZF.2 lenses. Are there any differences in the glass between their lenses of same focal length (i.e. ...
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Just upgraded to a newer version of Photoshop, how do I get Lightroom to recognize it?
I had PS5.1 when I installed LR4 and now I have CS6, but LR4 still opens everything in CS5.1. How do I make it open everything in CS6?
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What software should I use to create a slideshow with music? [closed]
I'm looking for a software package that allows me to create a slideshow with music. In particular, I would like to be able to set the duration of each picture, in order to sync up with the music.
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Do I risk damaging my camera if I use an aftermarket AC adapter?
I am looking at AC adapters for my Canon 50d. The Canon original is several times as expensive as some of the aftermarket options that I have found. Do I run any significant risk of damaging my camera ...
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Do you still need an ultra wide angle if you can now stitch images?
Given that some software nowadays is so powerful you can easily stitch images together for a really wide view (either with panorama mode on camera or something like photoshop), is there still a point ...
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How to deal with large exposure shifts during time lapse?
First - I've 30 yrs shooting experience. Not a novice.
But, total Newbie to Time-lapse. Just did my first couple of tests yesterday. My wife was shopping - had to occupy myself.... I kept them short ...
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What is the difference between microcontrast and sharpness?
I keep hearing the internet talk of this micro contrast from the famous Zeiss lenses. What is it? Is it the same as sharpness? And if so, why is it called differently for Zeiss? Does anyone have any ...
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1answer
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How do I speed up Apple Aperture?
For my photo post processing software, currently Aperture is my program of choice. However it is extremely slow with my computer. I consider myself having a decent piece of hardware. I'm using the ...
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How to tell if a photo is not developed on a photographic paper?
I was wondering if I could tell a photo developed on photographic paper from an ink or laser printed photo. I used to do B&W prints from film myself, and now I always order my prints from a ...
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1answer
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DPI in photos vs DPI in Printers/Scanners [duplicate]
When I look at the properties of a JPEG shot on my Canon 5D MkIII (set to the highest quality settings on the camera), i've noticed that the 'Horizontal/Vertical Resolution is 72 DPI'
My only ...
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How to achieve Japanese-painting like effect with Gimp?
In a recent blog post Trey Ratcliff shares the following picture:
About the processing he says:
To achieve it [...], you can duplicate the layer then do some extreme sharpening and a black and ...
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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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How can I export 16 bit tiffs with Mac OSX' imageing engine sips?
I'm playing around with Apple sips command. When I export a Canon raw file (CR2) to tiff via
sips -s format tiff -out img.tiff img.cr2
the result is an 8-bit tiff, although the CR2 source is ...
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3answers
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What settings are ignored while shooting RAW [duplicate]
I have just started shooting in RAW. I was wondering what settings are completely ignored while shooting in RAW.
Picture Control (Standard,Vivid, Neutral etc)
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
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4answers
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Licensing for wedding photos, to protect photographer, but allow freedom to clients?
We're looking at booking a professional photographer for our wedding, but I am a little unhappy with assigning complete control of photos from our own wedding to a photographer.
The contract she ...
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How to batch edit a collection of raw files in Darktable?
How do I batch edit a collection of raw files in Darktable? I have tried to research this, but with no luck.
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How can I achieve this look
I've been trying to figure out how to achieve this type of look that this photographer has. I'm not sure what is done in general in order to get this look. Any help would be appreciated.
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Blending several images together
I hope I'm on the correct StackExchange forum.
I have several equal images (17 at the moment). I want to blend/overlap all the images. So I can see a combination of all the air bubbles in total.
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Can a grey card be used in place of a flash meter?
I've been trying to improve my flash/studio skills. Googling around, I see that some tutorials use a flash meter to set ratios, two stops for white background...
I'd rather not buy another piece of ...
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How to simulate different focal length and sensor size on an image?
I like to simulate different focal length and sensor size based on an image i have taken. I have a full frame body so I like to know how the picture would look like if I have taken with a cropped ...
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Memory card: 1x32Gb or 2x16Gb? [duplicate]
I have a Canon EOS 1100D. There is a promotion on memory cards in a local shop. I have the choice between a SanDisk 32 Gb or 2 x 16 Gb. (Both class 10, 45 MB/s).
What would be the best purchase? The ...
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1answer
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What level of water/dust protection will a silicone case provide?
As far as I know, the entry level cameras (like EOS650D or D3200) do not have water/dust protection.
Surfing the interned I found that there are silicone cases exist for cameras.
So, is it worth to ...
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How do you choose among different 70-300mm lens for Nikon DSLRs?
I have a Nikon D5100 and it's my first dSLR. I've played with the kit lens for a while and now want to explore the zoom category. I've shortlisted these 70-300mm lenses:
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor ...
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Can anyone tell me what camera/lens this is?
Where would I look on the camera to figure out the specifications of this camera? I've never really owned a camera before.
http://members.accesscable.net/~brent/pics/nikonf.jpg
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Canon 60D video records on class 10 SD card before, but does not work now [closed]
I've recorded video with my Canon 60D on a class 10 SD card before, but does not work now.
The same camera, the same SD card. the card is from Costco, class 10 (30MB/second), 32GB SanDisk.
It ...
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Recommended driverless GPS loggers?
There are a bunch GPS loggers out there, but a good portion need software to download the data onto a computer. Some of the software is Windows-only, but others are Mac-compatible (what I need). ...
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How do I remove the blur in my jewelry picture?
I took this pic with my Canon EOS 550D, using a tripod and artificial lighting. I don't understand why the image is blurred when viewed at 100%. There was no digital zoom. What should I do to get a ...
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1answer
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Which tracking motor to use for low-end wide-angle astrophotography?
I'd like to dabble in photographing the milky way in wide-angle, say 10mm, with long exposure times/time lapse, and maybe some longer photography lenses, but not mounted to a telescope. To avoid ...
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Canon 16-35 f/2.8L II zoom ring noise
I just bought this lens. Out of the box, it makes a little noise while turning the zoom ring left and right (different from the other lenses I have, almost a metallic kind of noise).
It looks like ...
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How do you remove the Canon 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM Tripod Collar?
I was wondering if anybody has any knowledge on the tripod collar on the 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM. I have an application where the collar needs to be removed to mount the lens in a rig. With other ...
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Can't see exposure indicator in viewfinder on Nikon D7000
I can't see that - <---|---> + indicator in my viewfinder (I can see it only in manual mode and it used to be everywhere). I went through the whole menu and didn't find anything that may be ...
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What metadata editor is capable of overwriting originals?
Photography workflows seem to be oblivious to version control systems like git. Instead iPhoto and Lightroom seem to expect you to keep multiple copies of edited/catalogued images.
I simply want to ...
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What is the best way to preseve old equipment without fungus and moisture?
I am building a rather sizable equipment list, Leicas and Olys, plus their lenses.
The thing I that I want to keep them moisture and fungus free. I saw somewhere that Ziploc bags and silica packs are ...
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Circular Polarization and Passive autofocus [duplicate]
Couple of weeks ago, I was assigned a homework in one of my Applied Physics master's course. My professor asked to explain why passive autofocus works only with circular polarizers.
I am not a very ...
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Parameters to be considered while buying DSLR [duplicate]
I am an entry level photographer and planning to buy a dSLR camera soon. Main purpose is to take photos of nature, wildlife, weddings, and flying/moving objects. My budget is somewhere around $1300 ...
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How can you take long exposure shots with the Sony HX 20V?
Is that possible? If so, appreciate if you can explain how it is done.
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Can someone give me an. Example of when you would want to stop down? I do this manually? I just purchased a Canon 3Ti with a Canon 18-200 lens [duplicate]
Can someone give me an. Example of when you would want to stop down? Do I do this manually? I just purchased a Canon 3Ti with a Canon 18-200 IS lens. We will be shooting outdoor sporting events also ...
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Why is buying lens so satisfying? [closed]
There's something addictive about buying lens. The enjoyment I get out of a new lens purchase is unparalleled to anything else. Why is that?
It's not the same as other collection hobbies (stamp ...
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Use the Nikon D800 to make short YouTube videos & still shots of an owner-build or am I better getting separate video and DSLR cameras at same price? [closed]
Value for money and ease of use - Nikon D800?
I am looking at taking both still photographs and short videos of an owner build of a log house in the country. I want to be able zoom in on the video ...
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Long Exposures of Fireworks. How was this done? [duplicate]
Just saw these amazing long exposures of fireworks by Davey J. How did he do that? I'm assuming it's slightly more complicated than just taking a long exposure on a tripod?
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Can I convert raw files to TIFFs via the command line using Apple's converting engine?
I want to convert from the command line a bunch of RAW files into tiffs using the same converting engine as Apple's Aperture or Preview (in order to get the same results as from these applications).
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The “WOW” factor for photojournalism, nature and portrait photography. [closed]
Okay, this is an open discussion with no specific answer/s required, just a pure discussion, personal experiences are welcomed. What are the WOW factors that both the viewers (including those non ...
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What are the qualities of a good macro lens? [duplicate]
What are the qualities and technical specifications of a good macro lens? I need a Macro lens (micro for nikon) to shoot insects (for scientific researches) and other small objects. These are the ...
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What do you call the technique for removing uninteresting parts of photo by combining two images?
I'm looking for the name of a technique to cut out an "uninteresting" part of a photograph. The example I'm thinking of is of a guy on the left of a photograph and a tower on the right. The middle ...
