User Reid

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Are there any downsides to using a good-quality UV filter?

answered Jul 15, 2010 at 19:57

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Should I get DX for my APS-C camera, or FX lenses in case I upgrade to full-frame in the future?

answered Jul 19, 2010 at 1:52

34 votes

Why are some lens hoods petal shaped and others not?

answered Jul 16, 2010 at 1:59

30 votes

What are some tips for shooting in low light?

answered Jul 15, 2010 at 23:14

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What attributes should I look for when buying batteries for a flash?

answered Jul 17, 2010 at 3:48

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What is the difference between teleconverters and extension tubes?

answered Jul 19, 2010 at 17:56

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Do you still bracket your photos?

answered Jul 20, 2010 at 19:36

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Is watermarking worth it?

answered Jul 19, 2010 at 13:33

25 votes

What are your easiest photography beginner tips?

answered Jul 15, 2010 at 23:27

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What makes a camera "professional" vs. amateur/hobbyist?

answered Aug 6, 2010 at 5:28

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When should I use graduated ND filters and when should I use HDR processing?

answered Jul 20, 2010 at 15:12

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Is there a noticeable difference between 1.8 and 1.4 prime lenses?

answered Jul 15, 2010 at 19:47

19 votes

When is black and white likely to enhance an image?

answered Jul 31, 2010 at 18:13

19 votes

Is there a trick to shooting large group portraits without blinkers?

answered Aug 1, 2010 at 16:01

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Is the D90 worth the extra money for a beginner?

answered Jul 26, 2010 at 13:51

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How to take a good landscape picture against the sun?

answered Jul 25, 2010 at 1:24

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What are the advantages of shooting a particular aspect ratio?

answered Jul 19, 2010 at 2:05

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How could one make a DIY Gray card for exposure/color correction?

answered Jul 16, 2010 at 15:35

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How long should a lens last?

answered Aug 11, 2010 at 15:13

16 votes

How hard would be photographing a wedding with just prime lens?

answered Sep 23, 2010 at 2:53

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How do I know if I'm ready to turn professional?

answered Jul 16, 2010 at 15:20

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Is there any photography equipment designed to ease use for the disabled?

answered Jul 19, 2010 at 2:14

16 votes

What is the difference between a linear and a circular polarizer?

answered Jul 25, 2010 at 0:02

15 votes

What is the best way to clean lenses and filters?

answered Jul 25, 2010 at 17:35

15 votes

What blogs should I be following if I am learning photography?

answered Jul 16, 2010 at 0:11

15 votes

What is the difference between using an ND filter versus 2 polarizers?

answered Sep 22, 2010 at 19:04

14 votes

Why am I allowed to turn my focusing ring beyond infinity?

answered Aug 12, 2010 at 13:26

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How much "noise" is acceptable in a photograph?

answered Jul 25, 2010 at 23:24

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What advantages does manual mode have over aperture priority mode?

answered Jul 20, 2010 at 17:20

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Why is chimping a derogatory term?

answered Jul 21, 2010 at 5:05

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158 Answers

Are there any downsides to using a good-quality UV filter?

Should I get DX for my APS-C camera, or FX lenses in case I upgrade to full-frame in the future?

Why are some lens hoods petal shaped and others not?

What are some tips for shooting in low light?

What attributes should I look for when buying batteries for a flash?

What is the difference between teleconverters and extension tubes?

Do you still bracket your photos?

Is watermarking worth it?

What are your easiest photography beginner tips?

What makes a camera "professional" vs. amateur/hobbyist?

When should I use graduated ND filters and when should I use HDR processing?

Is there a noticeable difference between 1.8 and 1.4 prime lenses?

When is black and white likely to enhance an image?

Is there a trick to shooting large group portraits without blinkers?

Is the D90 worth the extra money for a beginner?

How to take a good landscape picture against the sun?

What are the advantages of shooting a particular aspect ratio?

How could one make a DIY Gray card for exposure/color correction?

How long should a lens last?

How hard would be photographing a wedding with just prime lens?

How do I know if I'm ready to turn professional?

Is there any photography equipment designed to ease use for the disabled?

What is the difference between a linear and a circular polarizer?

What is the best way to clean lenses and filters?

What blogs should I be following if I am learning photography?

What is the difference between using an ND filter versus 2 polarizers?

Why am I allowed to turn my focusing ring beyond infinity?

How much "noise" is acceptable in a photograph?

What advantages does manual mode have over aperture priority mode?

Why is chimping a derogatory term?