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upgrading from kit lens [duplicate]
Am bit new to DSLR .Interested in landscape
My problem
I feel kit lens came along with my 650D is not giving me sharper images.(Culprit might be myself)
Budget problem for upgrading to Canon lens
...
2
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Is there an app which crops photos as fast as Photo Mechanic, but which uses Lightroom style rotation?
Photo Mechanic is incredibly fast at cropping but has a user interface where the image stays put and the cropping rectangle turns. This makes it hard to get precise rotations.
Lightroom has a ...
2
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3answers
139 views
How do I set up my D7000 for auto-bracketed exposures with one shutter press?
I've read that it's possible to set up the Nikon D7000to take up to 3 successive shots with different exposures using Auto Bracketing.
I've set the whole thing up on my camera, but when I press the ...
5
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6answers
295 views
How can I capture vivid color and detail in relatively dark, indoor cafe?
The photo below was taken with a point-and-shoot camera of a cafe area I designed. I plan to return and take a better photo with my Nikon D7000.
Thanks to the skylight, the lighting in the foreground ...
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Do extension tubes work well with the AFS VR micro nikkor 105mm f/2.8G?
Has anyone who owns the Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 G used extensions tubes with it? How does the lens perform in this case? I'm interested in getting magnification beyond 1:1. Will this help, and are ...
2
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3answers
117 views
Why does my Canon 5DmkIII shoot more than once in single shooting mode?
I noticed that sometimes my 5DMIII takes two shots as opposed to one (in single shooting mode). I'm not saying this happens all the times; in fact, it happened two or three times (top) in one month ...
0
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0answers
63 views
Is Canon 7d too much as first DSLR [duplicate]
I'm complete ametuer in photography, but have a passion for photography.
I read a lot of good reviews about 7D and think about it as my 1st DSLR.
My question is if 7d is too much for ametuer?
Should ...
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0answers
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Digital video cameras optical zoom vs lenses [migrated]
If you read at digital video cameras specifications, you will probably read that camera has 20x optical zoom or even greater.
If you compare this camera with my Nikor 18-200 lens, the lens itself is ...
4
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4answers
214 views
Can I save the JPEG preview image that's generated in-camera when I shoot in RAW-only mode?
When you're shooting in RAW-only mode (not RAW+JPG), most (all?) cameras also generate a JPEG preview using the current style settings. This is what you see momentarily when you first import the image ...
0
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1answer
94 views
How to build your own External Power Supply for Canon Powershot G7?
I was reading CHDK forums and was trying to find how to build a DIY external power for my Canon powershot g7. I can't find the ACK DC20 where I live. Anybody have any guide for this?
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1answer
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Smart collection with Previous Import
I'm looking for a way to create a Smart Collection in Lightroom 3 that displays photos that are found in Previous Import and don't have a keyword. The latter part is not a problem, but I can't figure ...
4
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1answer
168 views
How to create a photo mosaic?
Hi i am new to photography, i have a pic of my friend's which i would like to make it special. I would like to combine his 20 to 30 pics to form his face or any other nice pic of his. What software ...
0
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5answers
193 views
Differences between DLSR and SLT?
I already have a Sony SLT camera but I still wanted to understand the differences between DSLR and SLT. It's hard for me to compare because I don't have or ever owned a DSLR so the behaviour is very ...
6
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3answers
191 views
What is the added value of a panorama head?
As an amateur I've done several panoramas of landscapes and city views. I've mostly done it hand-held with a DSLR, with exposure lock and at the wide end of my zoom-lens.
I do the stitching in ...
2
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2answers
291 views
Create custom Google Streetview panorama?
I have a 360° panoramic photo, 18432×9216 px in size, stitched with ICE. I have uploaded the panorama to Photosynth, so that it can be viewed and navigated conveniently. However, Photosynth requires ...
0
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1answer
63 views
Why I can only enable HDR in my Nikon P501's backlighting mode?
In my Nikon P501 I can only enable HDR on backlighting mode. Why?
Normally I use this mode when the sun is on the back and I am taking a picture of person, so that both things, the sun and the person ...
1
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1answer
112 views
How to recreate Instagram Lux effect in Photoshop [duplicate]
I am just wondering if anyone knows how to recreate the instagram lux effect with photoshop,
here is an example of before and after of the lux effect
Before Lux
After Lux
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1answer
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Does Microsoft ICE correct barrel distortion?
For a panorama, I created more than a hundred images with my Panasonic Lunix DMC FZ5, with 6mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 36mm). I want to import these images into ICE, to create a panorama.
The ...
2
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2answers
146 views
For blogging about nail art: Should I buy a superzoom bridge camera or a DSLR?
Just what the title says really!
I want to be able to take good product photos, close up pictures of nail art and also make nail art videos that look great. In case you hadn't guessed, I'm a blogger, ...
5
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1answer
117 views
Whats the approximate aperture of a pinhole camera?
There are plenty of different pinholes you can make! Assuming I am being a little bit less creative and I am making a matchbox pinhole camera lens using a drawing pin in a sheet small sheet from an ...
6
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4answers
341 views
What is a “small” aperture?
It happens a lot. People refer to the aperture being small (or big!). By default does this imply a small opening of the iris (literal aperture), or a small f-value (how the aperture is measured, for ...
0
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1answer
75 views
Using a vivitar 283 flash with a Sony NEX 6
I've just got a couple of Vivitar 283 flashes and a set of DSLRKIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110980410870?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649) radio triggers. The plan was to have ...
8
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2answers
385 views
How can I recreate this glowing light effect?
How to have a glowing light ray effect outside some object like in this photo
Edit
Using photoshop to get this effect ?
3
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1answer
95 views
How can I find a camera with remote viewfinder and shutter (via phone or tablet)?
Looking for an camera with the following features:
compact (smaller is better)
with image stabilization
has remote viewfinder via wifi (enough 10-12m) - so, have some application for phones or ...
0
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5answers
242 views
What is “correct” exposure?
Photography has been my hobby for far too many decades - first on film; and now digital (for about seven years). I recently had occasion to use exposure bracketing seriously for the first time, when I ...
7
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5answers
337 views
What do you take on a hike as a landscape photographer?
I have a trip to the lake district national park (UK) in a few weeks. I want to know from personal experiences what kit is essential and what can be done without on a landscape trip that involves some ...
3
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4answers
143 views
Is there any downside to using a knock-off lens hood?
Canon prices on these things are crazy, has anyone had a problem with a knock-off? What factors should I consider when evaluating a lens hood?
$2.95 Lens Hood from China
$31.84 Lens Hood from ...
1
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1answer
86 views
Foveon x3 sensor [duplicate]
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Foveon X3 sensor compared to sensors that use Bayer filters or other color filter arrays?
Using resolution, noise, and light gathering performance.
3
votes
3answers
99 views
What color temperture produces warmer tones?
With two sources of light:
an incandescent light approximate color
temperature of 3000 K,
sun with an approximate color temperature of 6000 K. W
Which source produces warmer tones?
Consider ...
1
vote
2answers
87 views
Does reducing Lightroom export file size reduce image quality?
Sometimes I reduced the file sizes of my jpeg images for faster uploading to the web.
Does this reduce the image quality?
0
votes
1answer
96 views
When to use which of Fujifilm X Camera's Film Simulation options? [duplicate]
I've been using the Fuji X-E1 for several months now and I'm still quite confused on when to use the film simulations like Astia, Hi-Pro neg & Neg standard. In what particular scenario should I ...
4
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2answers
155 views
How do welder's glass shades translate to stops when used as an ND filter?
I've been inspired by this to try using Welder's glass as an ND filter.
For welders' glass, they use values of "shade" from about 4 up to 11 or so. I know 11 is really dark. Does anybody know if ...
3
votes
2answers
119 views
Is there something that is the opposite of a teleconverter?
I shoot a Nikon D80 that has a 1.5 crop factor. I'd like to find something like a .67x teleconverter so any full format lens I attach would then have their original focal length and would in theory be ...
0
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0answers
20 views
What is a good photo and video host site [duplicate]
I am looking for a photo and video hosting site for private/family use. I currently use Picasa Web/SkyDrive, and with Picasa Web moving into Google+ I don't like the photo interface and SkyDrive has a ...
2
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5answers
227 views
What difference do longer exposures such as 30s and 8s make to a photograph?
I have come across feature called longer exposures.
How it effects photography?
When we have to consider these features?
5
votes
5answers
263 views
What camera feature to look for to capture moving subjects clearly?
I'm a beginner to photography.
I want take pictures of moving objects clearly. Which feature should I look for while buying a camera?
What setting is needed to click blur moving object and also ...
1
vote
1answer
88 views
What can a very short shutter speed do for me? [duplicate]
Some camera have more shutter speed ,some are less.How it will effect Or use of that in photography.Which one considered as best
1
vote
3answers
109 views
Does Rear Sync really help background exposures in darker rooms?
The "Rear Sync" setting available in some cameras simply causes the flash to fire at the end of the exposure, rather than the beginning. I thought its only purpose is to cause the blur to occur in ...
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0answers
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Which is best camera for beginners? Sony HX200v Or P510? [duplicate]
I want to buy camera in range of $400. So I want to know which is best suitable for beginners in these two.Both looks good for me.So I wanted to know from beginners prospective.
In sony Hx-200v ...
5
votes
2answers
223 views
Why is resolution more important for landscape photography?
I have heard countless times that "resolution is of utmost importance for landscape photography". This also comes up often when landscape photographers look to medium format for it's detail and ...
2
votes
2answers
156 views
Subject out of center — what is correct term?
Composition which consists of placing the topic or main subject to the side and never in center of the picture: does that technique have a name?
6
votes
3answers
277 views
Why are Zeiss lenses heavier and larger for Canon EF than Nikon F mounts?
We recently acquired specifications for all DSLR lenses by Carl Zeiss and almost always the Canon EF-mount version is larger and heavier than the Nikon F-mount version. The difference ranges from ...
0
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3answers
116 views
Canon 600D image captured with date and time display?
I own a Canon EOS 600D camera. I need to know if it is possible to capture a picture along with the date and time. The image displayed after capture should also show the date and time of capture. I ...
0
votes
4answers
151 views
How to reduce size of a jpeg image in Photoshop?
I'm trying to reduce the size of my photo. I have tried all solutions given on this website.
My current image size is 159 KB and I have to reduce to 10 KB with 5L x 3.6w.
0
votes
0answers
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Is there a way to find only progressive jpegs on Mac using Adobe CS or other apps? [migrated]
To put my work up on my website, I initially collected some images and converted them to progressive jpegs. But later I went in and added more. I now can't tell simply by file size which ones are ...
2
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1answer
129 views
Can I trigger my own device from a Canon DSLR hotshoe?
I'd like to connect my own device (a device that can record the trace of the camera within the exposure time) with my SLR camera (a Canon EOS 5D markII) through the hot shoe. I need a signal to tell ...
5
votes
3answers
237 views
For MTF, why does 10 represent contrast while 30 represent resolution?
I'm trying to learn to read MTF charts. Everything is making sense to me, except why most explanations of MTF will refer to the 10 l/mm line as a measure of contrast while referring to the 30 l/mm ...
9
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2answers
230 views
How can I undo an intentional Gaussian blur when I don't have the originals?
I have a bunch of old pictures which I had performed a Gaussian blur on to use in a competition years ago and have now realised I do not own the originals anymore. Does anyone know of a tool out there ...
0
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0answers
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Canon EOS 550D video [migrated]
Hi Im using a Canon EOS 550D & for some reason when ever i try shoot video it stops recording a couple of seconds in. I'm using a Scandisk Ultra SDHC 4 32GB card, i've tried formatting before ...
3
votes
1answer
72 views
Is it possible to have exposure decrease programmatically when batch processing in Adobe Camera Raw?
I am editing a batch of about 1000 photos in Camera Raw. There are certain settings like contrast or clarity that will be the same for all of them. But with the Exposure, I would like to have the ...
