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Using Auto to Learn Manual – A Great First Step for Beginners

2010-05-20T19:54:00.000-07:00

Using Auto to Learn Manual – A Great First Step for Beginners: "If you’re just learning photography and you feel that learning to use your DSLR camera on manual is too daunting, here’s a little tip I used when learning to think for my camera: let the auto settings guide you. By auto settings, I mean the ones where the settings are set for certain situations and you don’t have to do anything else.

Nikon D40 – Modern Classic [REVIEW]

2010-05-20T19:53:00.001-07:00

Nikon D40 – Modern Classic [REVIEW]: "40 Reasons why you don’t need 18mp In February 2010, Canon released the EOS 550D with an 18 megapixel sensor, HD video and a $900 price tag. Will Canon tell the folks lining up to buy this camera how much extra work it will add to their simple lives? And how much pain it will bring to their photo hobby? Not likely. The Nikon D40 was released late in 2006 and

Samsung ST550 Review

2010-05-20T19:53:00.000-07:00

Samsung ST550 Review: "There have been touch screen cameras and camcorders before but none has approached the level and elegance of control of the Samsung ST550. In many ways, the camera parallels the touch experience of Apple’s iPhone and iPod devices. And that’s saying something! Confession: I’ve never been a great fan of touch screens before, finding them confusing, hesitant and a little

11 Tips for Band Promotional Photography

2010-05-20T19:52:00.001-07:00

11 Tips for Band Promotional Photography: "In this post Tom Di Maggio Photography shares 11 tips for taking band promotional photography. Knowing your gear and how to achieve a correct exposure is the basis for every picture you take, no matter what kind of photography we are talking about. When it comes to band promotional photography, it is but a small part of the equation. There’s a lot of

CANON EOS 2Ti/550 REVIEW (Draft)

2010-05-20T19:52:00.000-07:00

CANON EOS 2Ti/550 REVIEW (Draft): "Background With entry-level DSLRs, Canon has long walked a path of gradual development. When a new model pops out of the factory, the model it replaces stays in the catalogue but is sold at a lower price. It’s smart marketing. Canon pitches the 550D at the top end of its Entry Level DSLR group, which stacks up like this (basic kit lens, US $): 550D

SONY DSC-WX1 – Technology Tour De Force [Review]

2010-05-20T19:51:00.000-07:00

SONY DSC-WX1 – Technology Tour De Force [Review]: "Introduction Once the digicam makers had created face detection and smile sensing, we were left wondering what they’d think of next. Sony managed to think up some new tricks for its digicams, which are squarely aimed at consumers who expect advanced features and the slick design Sony is known for. I couldn’t get my hands on the new DSC-HX5V but

DIY Seamless White Background for Product Shots

2010-05-20T19:50:00.001-07:00

DIY Seamless White Background for Product Shots: "Here’s a quick idea that might help those of you looking to take some product shots (think selling stuff on E-Bay) who might not have the budget to buy a light tent or lighting setup (or who don’t have the time to make their own light tent). It was put together by Daniel Greene. I think the shots explain themselves but here’s what Daniel wrote

A Tip for Beginners Learning Manual – Under Exposing to Save your Photos

2010-05-20T19:50:00.000-07:00

A Tip for Beginners Learning Manual – Under Exposing to Save your Photos: "If you’re just starting to use manual settings to think for your camera and your camera enables you to shoot in RAW, here’s a little tip that I found saved my butt time and time again: when in doubt, under expose. I find this especially helpful when shooting in bright sunlight when I can’t really get a good view of my

5 More Tips for Shooting in the Sun

2010-05-20T19:49:00.001-07:00

5 More Tips for Shooting in the Sun: "I’m in Florida this month and living in England, I never really have to consider the sun much. But doing sessions here, I have to consider it constantly. So if you have a session in the sun coming up, consider these tips: 1. Pay attention: You really have to pay attention to what’s going on. Where the sun is falling. I snapped this quick one of my family

FUJIFILM FinePix REAL 3D W1 System [REVIEW]

2010-05-20T19:49:00.000-07:00

FUJIFILM FinePix REAL 3D W1 System [REVIEW]: "Nearly as old as photography itself, 3D photography has come and gone in roughly 50 year cycles. So Fujifilm has lobbed its FinePix REAL 3D system nearly right on schedule, coinciding with fervent activity in Hollywood as 3D movies spill onto screens around the world. I’ve spent a bit of time with the with 3D, having owned and used large format

Finding Your Camera’s Current Shutter Actuations

2010-05-20T19:48:00.001-07:00

Finding Your Camera’s Current Shutter Actuations: "Note: this post is an update to a recent article on shutter count for cameras and provides practical information on how to find out your camera’s shutter life expectancy and the various ways to find out the camera’s current shutter count. It was written by one of our regular forum members - Fried Chicken. — First of all, check the shutter life

SONY NEX-3 [Review]

2010-05-20T19:48:00.000-07:00

SONY NEX-3 [Review]: "A few days ago I could tell nobody about this newbie. I was under an NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) from Sony. The Sony NEX-3 was a hot camera! So Sony gave me a review unit of the Sony NEX-3 three days, explaining that they were so fearful of leaks that a Sony person would collect it from me when my time was up: “Can’t trust couriers — they’ve been known to open up boxes

HOW TO SHOOT ANIMALS, CHILDREN AND MOTORBIKES

2010-05-20T19:47:00.002-07:00

HOW TO SHOOT ANIMALS, CHILDREN AND MOTORBIKES: "Not with a gun – with a camera. Flexibility is a prerequisite. I often find people giving me strange looks when I’m lying on the ground trying to get that shot. When I struggle to get back on my feet, they chuckle. They don’t know how hard that is with my creaky old knees, and I wish there were an easier way, but you can’t get decent shots of kids

Canon IXUS 300 HS – A Game Changer?

2010-05-20T19:47:00.001-07:00

Canon IXUS 300 HS – A Game Changer?: "This is mostly a press release about the forthcoming Canon IXUS 300 HS but it’s also close to my heart! It would seem that Canon have almost come full circle.. It was 2001 when I first purchased my Canon Ixus 300! Press Release Starts Here Folks… United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 11th May 2010 – Canon today bolsters its luxury IXUS range with the launch

Using Lightroom Compare View

2010-05-20T19:47:00.000-07:00

Using Lightroom Compare View: " In an earlier post, I showed you how to use Lightroom’s Survey View to choose one image from a selection of images. In this post I’ll show you how to use another of Lightroom’s specialty views – Compare View which has a similar purpose but which operates very differently. Start in the Library module, select an image and then click Compare View or press C. When

8 Lessons Learned from My First Attempt at Portrait Photography

2010-05-20T19:46:00.000-07:00

8 Lessons Learned from My First Attempt at Portrait Photography: "One of the things I love about dPS is that we have a variety of photographers of different levels of experience and exploring different types of photography – all learning together. Today Aaron Meyers shares what he learned in his first attempt at portrait photography. Let me start out by saying I’m an amateur photography. I always

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V Review

2010-05-20T19:45:00.002-07:00

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V Review: "Today Patrick Dean from Neutralday.com reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V is a 10.2 megapixel compact digital camera that promises to appeal to tech-friendly photographers thanks to a number of very cool features. For starters the HX5V brings a backlit sensor design aimed at improving low light performance, and pairs that with a

20 Shadow Images to Inspire You

2010-05-20T19:45:00.001-07:00

20 Shadow Images to Inspire You: "Image by padawan *(xava du) Today as I was pulling together some images for this weekend’s photo challenge (on the them of ‘Shadows’ – I’ll officially launch it later today) I found so many cool images that touched on the theme that I thought I’d pull them together into an image collection. I hope they give a little inspiration and a few ideas on how to tackle

44% of our Readers Have Made Money from their Photography

2010-05-20T19:45:00.000-07:00

44% of our Readers Have Made Money from their Photography: "Have you ever made money from your photography? This was the question we asked in a recent dPS poll. Over 11,400 people responded and the breakdown was like this: OK – so a fairly large percentage of readers have actually made some money from their photography – but how much and doing what type of work? I spent a little digging around

Exposure Triangle – What Shape is Yours?

2010-05-20T19:44:00.001-07:00

Exposure Triangle – What Shape is Yours?: "The exposure triangle is the most important consideration you will make when controlling your camera to shoot in manual. If you haven’t familiarized yourself with it yet, take a look at this great intro by Darren Rowse. If you’re already there and a pro with the triangle or just starting out, let’s talk about it! Of the three settings for perfect

How to use Your Tripod (it’s not as simple as you think!)

2010-05-20T19:44:00.000-07:00

How to use Your Tripod (it’s not as simple as you think!): "In this post, Steve Berardi from PhotoNaturalist talks about a few things to consider when setting up your tripod. When you first got a tripod, you probably thought it was pretty simple: just extend the legs, put the camera on top, and voila! It’s ready to go! I’ll admit that I definitely thought this way for awhile. But, then I read

SAMSUNG NX10 – RAISING THE STAKES

2010-05-20T19:43:00.002-07:00

SAMSUNG NX10 – RAISING THE STAKES: "Background As I’m testing the Samsung NX10, the new Sony NEX-3/-5 is released, and it strikes me that Samsung is the odd man out for looking so much like a small DSLR. The NX10 is the workhorse PC here, while Olympus and Sony follow the Mac style. Pansonic’s Lumix G range comes in fashion colours too, but the Samsung is black or white. These new compacts have

Getting Started in Toy Photography

2010-05-20T19:43:00.001-07:00

Getting Started in Toy Photography: "In this post from Mon Macutay from http://www.gmtristan.com shares some introductory tips for toy photography. I collect toys and I love photography. Combine the two together and you’ll embark on a journey filled with fun, adventure and new discoveries every time you go out and shoot. I’m no pro, but I’d like to share with you some of the things I’ve learned

Are Passion and Artistry more Important than Photography Training?

2010-05-20T19:43:00.000-07:00

Are Passion and Artistry more Important than Photography Training?: "Earlier in the week we received the following question from one of our readers (no name was supplied) and we thought it’d be one that might open up some interesting discussion and perhaps debate. Is passion and artistry worth more than schooling when it comes to making it in the photography industry? We’re bound to see a few