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Beginners Guide to Different Types of Digital Cameras

There is no shortage of digital cameras these days. But for any beginner in photography, it can be a daunting prospect trying to settle on the right one for them. Understanding how the different types of cameras differ could give … Continue reading

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Advanced technology guide: camera hacks

The manufacturers may not like them, but a well-chosen camera hack can add functionality to your camera All these cameras can be significantly enhanced with camera firmware hacks – but it voids the guarantee The manufacturers may not like them, … Continue reading

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Choosing and using old lenses: second hand lens guide

Matt Osborne explains how the raft of often-overlooked old lenses available today can open up a world of possibilities with your current gear. Matt Osborne explains how the raft of often-overlooked old lenses available today can open up a world … Continue reading

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Second-hand lenses buying guide and best buys

Andy Westlake considers some of the pros and cons of buying second-hand lenses and recommends a few of his favourites. Andy Westlake considers some of the pros and cons of buying lenses second-hand, and recommends a few of his favourites … Continue reading

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Advanced technology guide: comparing lens speeds

At first glance, one camera lens can appear to be faster than the other, but is this actually the case? At first glance, one camera lens can appear to be faster than the other, but is this actually the case? … Continue reading

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Advanced technology guide: dynamic reversal

Canon and Nikon’s new, top-end cameras are, at first glance, quite similar, until you look below the surface Have the two latest top-end Canon and Nikon models swapped places? Canon and Nikon’s new, top-end cameras are, at first glance, quite … Continue reading

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Photoshelter Free Guide: A Photographer’s Guide to to Publishing Photo Books

From Photoshelter: To dig into the world of book publishing, we’ve partnered with the creative book publishing platform Blurb for our latest guide, The Photographer’s Guide to Publishing Photo Books. Check out exclusive interviews with photographers who have completed book projects through … Continue reading

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Advanced technology guide: raw conversion, mild or aggressive?

When it comes to converting your files, what’s the difference between ‘mild’ and ‘aggressive’? When it comes to converting your files, what’s the difference between ‘mild’ and ‘aggressive’? What Digital Camera

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Advanced technology guide: silver halide photography

Nowadays, analogue is used to describe ‘old school’ silver halide photography, yet up close, it’s pure digital Film is a truly digital medium – each grain can either be dark or transparent but nothing in between. Photo by Andrew Hutton … Continue reading

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Advanced technology guide: JPEGS, the raw truth

Bob Newman explains why the camera JPEG can often be better than the raw file Bob Newman explains why the camera JPEG can often be better than the raw file What Digital Camera

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Advanced technology guide: counteracting noise

Bob Newman revisits some raw files taken with a Canon EOS 5D and reveals tips for counteracting noise Bob Newman revisits some raw files taken with a Canon EOS 5D and reveals tips for counteracting noise What Digital Camera

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Beginner’s Guide to Buying Filters

Neutral density filters help you achieve extreme long exposures, while graduated neutral density filters help balance exposure between a bright sky and a dark foreground. Both were used in this image. The exposure time was three minutes. For most photographers, their … Continue reading

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