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What kind of photography is still better done with film cameras?

answered Jul 20, 2010 at 1:11

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What are your easiest photography beginner tips?

learning tips photography-basics

answered Jul 15, 2010 at 20:54

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What advantages does manual mode have over aperture priority mode?

camera-basics manual-mode aperture-priority

answered Jul 20, 2010 at 17:31

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What is "Hyperfocal Distance"?

terminology focus depth-of-field hyperfocal-distance

answered Jul 15, 2010 at 19:46

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What are the pros and cons when shooting in RAW vs JPEG?

raw jpeg raw-vs-jpeg

answered Jul 15, 2010 at 20:14

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What's the difference between using black and white mode in-camera, and converting in post?

post-processing black-and-white

answered Jan 21, 2011 at 14:35

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How can I determine the minimum shutter speed to avoid blur from camera shake?

image-stabilization shutter-speed sharpness camera-shake

answered Jul 30, 2010 at 19:26

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What is USM, and what are its pros and cons?

lens terminology features

answered Nov 4, 2011 at 15:15

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How can I take crisp sharp shots without an expensive lens?

dslr sharpness

answered Jul 30, 2010 at 18:36

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How do I reduce noise, given that I have complete control over everything else?

macro noise-reduction

answered Feb 4, 2011 at 20:03

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Which software to assemble a time-lapse from images?

software timelapse open-source

answered Jul 23, 2010 at 16:42

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Does a bigger aperture create better photos?

lens aperture

answered Nov 18, 2010 at 14:12

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Should I buy a camera with kit lens, or body plus lens separately?

lens equipment-recommendation dslr kit-lens

answered Jul 18, 2010 at 12:09

26 votes

When is black and white likely to enhance an image?

post-processing black-and-white

answered Jul 31, 2010 at 18:53

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How much do lens lineups vary across DSLR platforms?

lens camera-systems

answered Mar 1, 2011 at 16:27

24 votes

What are the limitations of a typical kit lens as a general purpose lens?

lens kit-lens

answered Feb 9, 2011 at 12:57

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How do I interpret an MTF Chart?

lens optics mtf

answered Jul 29, 2010 at 17:55

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What is bokeh, exactly?

terminology focus optics bokeh

answered Aug 22, 2010 at 1:31

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Can I publish photos taken in public legally?

legal copyright

answered Jul 30, 2010 at 19:37

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How can I stop my HDR shots looking so fake?

technique hdr artifacts halos

answered Jul 15, 2010 at 19:55

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Shooting on the beach: is it dangerous for my equipment?

equipment-protection environmental-dangers

answered Aug 9, 2010 at 13:40

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Why doesn't auto-focus work with an all-white subject (like a wall)?

autofocus composition

answered Feb 21, 2011 at 18:04

19 votes

How do I take a good portrait for a CV or resume?

portrait self-portrait

answered Feb 24, 2011 at 19:02

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

lightroom raw

answered Jan 7, 2011 at 14:53

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What makes someone a good photographer?

photographer

answered Aug 29, 2010 at 19:46

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

equipment-recommendation disability

answered Jul 18, 2010 at 19:37

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If my photo is "copied" through a painting, is that a legal?

legal copyright

answered Sep 13, 2010 at 12:18

18 votes

Which DSLR brand should I pick as a beginning photographer?

equipment-recommendation dslr digital

answered Jan 1, 2011 at 16:04

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What is exposure compensation?

exposure terminology iso exposure-compensation

answered Nov 3, 2010 at 11:37

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How much should an amateur charge for a portrait session?

portrait business pricing

answered Aug 9, 2010 at 16:40

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What kind of photography is still better done with film cameras?

What are your easiest photography beginner tips?

What advantages does manual mode have over aperture priority mode?

What is "Hyperfocal Distance"?

What are the pros and cons when shooting in RAW vs JPEG?

What's the difference between using black and white mode in-camera, and converting in post?

How can I determine the minimum shutter speed to avoid blur from camera shake?

What is USM, and what are its pros and cons?

How can I take crisp sharp shots without an expensive lens?

How do I reduce noise, given that I have complete control over everything else?

Which software to assemble a time-lapse from images?

Does a bigger aperture create better photos?

Should I buy a camera with kit lens, or body plus lens separately?

When is black and white likely to enhance an image?

How much do lens lineups vary across DSLR platforms?

What are the limitations of a typical kit lens as a general purpose lens?

How do I interpret an MTF Chart?

What is bokeh, exactly?

Can I publish photos taken in public legally?

How can I stop my HDR shots looking so fake?

Shooting on the beach: is it dangerous for my equipment?

Why doesn't auto-focus work with an all-white subject (like a wall)?

How do I take a good portrait for a CV or resume?

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

What makes someone a good photographer?

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

If my photo is "copied" through a painting, is that a legal?

Which DSLR brand should I pick as a beginning photographer?

What is exposure compensation?

How much should an amateur charge for a portrait session?