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Digital photography clearly is the bulk of picture-taking today; this tag doesn't need to be on everything that is digital, but can be used when the question is specifically about the technology involved.

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Are there reasons to use colour filters with digital cameras?

If you shoot RAW, then there isn't much reason to use color filters anymore. If you shoot jpeg, then you're better off getting it right the first time rather than doing processing afterwards, so colo …
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Is the Zone System useful with a DSLR?

The wikipedia article on this has some good information. Basically, yes, it is probably still worth the time to learn the system, but you probably won't use it in it's original form. The Zone system w …
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Which DSLR brand should I pick as a beginning photographer?

Given your situation, I would lean towards Canon, simply because that's what most of your friends have. There are a few benefits in having similar equipment: You could share lenses (try before you …
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Does the camera tell me the shutter speed it will use when in aperture priority and the aper...

Information while shooting Usually the aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO will be displayed in the viewfinder as you are shooting. Information after shooting After shooting, there are several w …
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What kind of photography is still better done with film cameras?

With digital it is possible, but generally involves modifying the sensor to remove the hot mirror, which is very expensive. …
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Is it possible to do infrared photography with digital cameras?

Most digital cameras have an infrared-blocking hot-mirror filter on the sensor to improve the image captures in the visible spectrum. … There is a great overview of digital infrared photography here: Infrared Photography with a Digital Camera …
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How many stops can a digital camera capture?

Most digital cameras use a 10 to 14-bit A/D converter, and so their theoretical maximum dynamic range is 10-14 stops. … In practice, the dynamic range of a digital camera does not even approach the A/D converter's theoretical maximum; 5-9 stops is generally all one can expect from the camera. …
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What are the best resources for Indoor Product Photography?

A light tent is a good way to do it. There are a few different designs, each of which have their own pros and cons. How to Make An Inexpensive Light Tent – DIY Homemade Light Box for Product Photog …
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What equipment should I use for a studio photoshoot (24-70 f2.8 and Nikon D90)?

If you are doing portraits (and it looks as though you are), then a 24-70 on a cropped sensor should be ideal, as it will be the equivalent of a short telephoto, which is generally recommended for por …
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How to compare RAW photos quickly?

My solution for this was to purchase Lightroom. My reasoning: Lightroom's workflow is an awesome solution for this problem. It's not too expensive (certainly not cheap either though). It's a one ti …
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