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What do all those cryptic number and letter codes in a lens name mean?

What are your easiest photography beginner tips?

How do I approach people for a natural look in street photography?

How much do lens lineups vary across DSLR platforms?

How do I generate high quality prints with an ink jet printer?

When is black and white likely to enhance an image?

Are "Windows Photo Viewer" rotations lossless?

Why does fungus form in lenses, and how to get rid of it?

Is switching to DNG worthwhile?

What's a concise "I'm not dangerous" phrase for a business card?

How does one develop good photographic vision and style?

How to choose a lens for my first DSLR?

What tools do you recommend for creating HDR images?

What are considerations when choosing a DSLR brand?

How does the lens diameter influence photo quality?

How much should an amateur charge for a portrait session?

In portrait photography, what is a "catchlight"?

How do camera body motors compare to in-lens motors for focusing?

How to maximise contrast range of distant landscapes with blue haze?

How to postprocess photos with lots of blue haze?

What are the recommendations for getting best color matching when using a photolab?

How do you optimally resize and sharpen images for printing?

How do I fix RAW images that appear washed out in Lightroom3?

What factors should I take into account when deciding whether to buy now or wait for something better?

Can you help me justify my desire to purchase the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 even though I find it rather pricey?

How to compare two DSLR bodies?