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What factors cause or prevent “generational loss” when JPEGs are recompressed multiple times?

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Jun 29 '18 at 4:24 xiota 19.8k

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How to use Google Location History to geotag photos?

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May 4 at 20:52 Enny 101

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Besides mirror lenses, what can cause ring-shaped bokeh?

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Jan 25 '19 at 20:25 Patrick Hughes 890

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How to compose photo with un-posed groups with four or more people?

composition wedding street-photography event-photography group-photos

May 4 at 9:10 xiota 19.8k

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How to identify the original manufacturer of lenses branded Vivitar?

lens old-lenses vintage

Jan 21 at 9:21 Tony J Tarquinio 1

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What is the cause of shutter lag on Sony a6000 with 55-210mm lens?

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Aug 30 at 3:16 AJ Henderson♦ 34k

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What differences can be expected when using enlarging lenses for general or macro photography?

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Feb 15 '19 at 1:53 Community♦ 1

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How to identify the original manufacturer of lenses branded Soligor?

lens old-lenses vintage

Jan 25 at 15:07 balazer 23

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What are photographic “typologies”?

terminology

Jan 14 at 20:22 Please Read Profile 137k

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Why is the color mask of this 135 film dark blue-green?

color 35mm negative-film polaroid

Sep 24 at 3:10 Michael C 149k

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How to set “release priority” rather than “focus priority” on Canon DSLR?

canon autofocus camera-settings

Jul 26 at 16:49 Michael C 149k

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How to convert uncompressed FujiFilm raw to compressed raf?

raw fujifilm

Jun 25 at 1:33 xiota 19.8k

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What is lens astigmatism?

lens terminology optics aberration

Feb 12 '19 at 19:57 Please Read Profile 137k

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Where can I find service manuals for old (and new) lenses?

lens repair old-lenses

Feb 5 '19 at 2:41 xiota 19.8k

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Is there a “normal” working distance?

terminology

Jan 30 '19 at 21:43 Steven Kersting 2,409

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How to fix shattered rear element of Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye?

lens repair equipment-damage

Jan 22 at 4:32 xiota 19.8k

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Is flash brand X compatible with camera brand Y?

flash compatibility

Oct 8 at 19:37 inkista 42.9k

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In photo taken with a prime lens, what is the cause of the “zoomed” bokeh appearance?

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Jun 20 at 6:47 Michael C 149k

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How to fix balsam separation?

lens repair old-lenses

May 13 at 4:07 Community♦ 1

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Can lens defects, such as scratches or fungus, improve image quality?

lens

Apr 9 at 20:57 xiota 19.8k

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What focal-length setting to use for in-body image stabilization with manual zoom lenses?

manual-focus old-lenses image-stabilization

Apr 5 at 7:20 xiota 19.8k

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How to set manual focus lens when asking others to take pictures for me?

manual-focus

Apr 2 at 6:46 xiota 19.8k

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How to identify the original manufacturer of lenses branded Sears?

lens old-lenses vintage

Mar 13 '19 at 0:26 xiota 19.8k

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What are these streaks on lens element? How to remove?

lens cleaning

Feb 12 '19 at 17:13 xiota 19.8k

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What are the technical reasons to design lenses with oddly shaped apertures?

lens aperture

Jan 6 '19 at 21:29 Steven Kersting 2,409

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What would happen if a lens had translucent aperture blades?

lens

Jan 2 '19 at 17:17 Steven Kersting 2,409

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When not to make a video from a timelapse series?

timelapse video

Sep 14 '18 at 1:50 xiota 19.8k

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How to reassemble aperture of Smena lens?

repair old-lenses aperture-blades

Dec 7 at 0:03 xiota 19.8k

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How to nail focus with Digital Split Image on FujiFilm X-Series cameras?

manual-focus fujifilm fujifilm-x-t20

Nov 10 at 19:01 Community♦ 1

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How to nail focus with Peak Highlight on FujiFilm X-Series cameras?

manual-focus fujifilm fujifilm-x-t20

Jun 15 at 7:57 xiota 19.8k

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39 Questions

What factors cause or prevent “generational loss” when JPEGs are recompressed multiple times?

How to use Google Location History to geotag photos?

Besides mirror lenses, what can cause ring-shaped bokeh?

How to compose photo with un-posed groups with four or more people?

How to identify the original manufacturer of lenses branded Vivitar?

What is the cause of shutter lag on Sony a6000 with 55-210mm lens?

What differences can be expected when using enlarging lenses for general or macro photography?

How to identify the original manufacturer of lenses branded Soligor?

What are photographic “typologies”?

Why is the color mask of this 135 film dark blue-green?

How to set “release priority” rather than “focus priority” on Canon DSLR?

How to convert uncompressed FujiFilm raw to compressed raf?

What is lens astigmatism?

Where can I find service manuals for old (and new) lenses?

Is there a “normal” working distance?

How to fix shattered rear element of Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye?

Is flash brand X compatible with camera brand Y?

In photo taken with a prime lens, what is the cause of the “zoomed” bokeh appearance?

How to fix balsam separation?

Can lens defects, such as scratches or fungus, improve image quality?

What focal-length setting to use for in-body image stabilization with manual zoom lenses?

How to set manual focus lens when asking others to take pictures for me?

How to identify the original manufacturer of lenses branded Sears?

What are these streaks on lens element? How to remove?

What are the technical reasons to design lenses with oddly shaped apertures?

What would happen if a lens had translucent aperture blades?

When not to make a video from a timelapse series?

How to reassemble aperture of Smena lens?

How to nail focus with Digital Split Image on FujiFilm X-Series cameras?

How to nail focus with Peak Highlight on FujiFilm X-Series cameras?