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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 older Film SLR cameras.
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What DSLR should I buy?
The biggest decision in a DSLR purchase is choosing your brand, because that determines your lens choices (and the glass is more important).
For me it came down to Nikon vs. …
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What options do I have for GPS/Geotagging with a digital SLR?
Canon's official method is to use a gps unit with their Wireless File Transfer accessories. Not sure I'd actually recommend that solution unless you have lots of money and don't mind the extra weight …
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My viewfinder is too small — what can I do about it?
The Canon web site includes the viewfinder specifications:
Type Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage Vertical/Horizontal approx.
95%
Magnification Approx. 0.87x (-1m with
50mm lens at in …
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How can I take crisp sharp shots without an expensive lens?
There are several factors to getting a sharp image, the lens is only one of them.
Lighting
If you have a well-lit shot it will be much easier to get the crispness you want because you can get higher …
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Which camera bag for a single DSLR camera plus 2 lenses?
I use a Tamrac Adventure Zoom Case and attach lens cases.
I absolutely love the system because I can take out only what I need on a given trip.
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How should a DSLR camera, lens, and battery be stored?
I would store them all in cases/bag and remove the batteries and store them separate. If you are in a humid environment, I suggest using a dehumidifier or desiccant packs nearby to keep the humidity …
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Cleaning a sticky DSLR lens
First of all, my first suggestion is to have a professional cleaning...However, if the cost is prohibitive, this is my second:
I haven't tried it on camera equipment, but I have used 99% isopropyl al …
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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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Blue Transparent "Overlay" On All RAW Pictures
It seems to be a white balance issue, which may be compounded by a slight under-exposure.
I opened the file with UFRaw (Gimp's Raw Conversion tool) and used the sliders to adjust the white balance an …
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Is there at least one reason why I should buy an entry-level/prosumer APS-C DSLR versus a co...
Sensor size.
There are lots of reasons why this matters, but at the core, larger sensors produce better results, and allow greater flexibility.
Depth of field is affected by sensor size.
This is …
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What filters are commonly used in photographing the moon with a DSLR at night without a tele...
A typical dslr sensor has a filter built in that blocks most ir and uv light. …
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Should I buy a camera with kit lens, or body plus lens separately?
If you are purchasing your first DSLR you should go ahead and get the kit. …
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Is an SLR camera a must when learning?
The PowerShot SX20 IS, or the PowerShot G11 are two extremely good point and shoot cameras, and both have a majority of the features included in a entry level DSLR. …
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Focusing an entry-level DSLR
The lack of focus could be partially the result of camera shake. Even though the focus is correct, the image may be blurred slightly by the movement, which would go away using a tripod.
If you are l …
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What features should I look for in a DSLR to shoot live bands?
The most important body features are:
The max ISO levels (and the noise levels at high ISO)
Low light shooting is much easier at high ISO settings, but many lower end cameras have trouble with nois …