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May 10, 2015 07:00:57   #
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need some advice
Aperture priority and sometimes manual.
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May 10, 2015 06:57:37   #
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Sensor Cleaning - Fun or Not?
It's not fun using a Visible Dust Arctic Butterfly. It marked the sensor on my D7100 despite following the instructions implicitly and using a light touch. When I took the camera to my local camera store, I was informed by the sales person that the Arctic Butterfly was notorious for this. They checked the sensor and said it was a light scratch. Luckily, the mark does not show up on any images, even at small apertures.
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Jan 28, 2014 06:07:14   #
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I need some suggestions for a travel tripod
May I suggest the Manfrotto BeFree. It is lightweight, can hold 4kg and folds down to 14". A bit pricey at £150-£170, but you get Manfrotto quality and a free carry bag.
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Mar 28, 2013 20:08:22   #
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Relevance of entries in photo contest.
Somebody must have a huge workshop and plenty of spare time as one of the photos is of a DIY aircraft carrier!
:lol:
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Mar 28, 2013 18:48:19   #
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Relevance of entries in photo contest.
Looking through the entries in the UHH photo contest titled " DIY ", I noticed that less than half of the photos had anything to do with DIY. There were pictures of dogs, babies etc. Does anyone look at the title of the contest, or do they just enter any photo? It would make it easier to vote on the entries if they stuck to the topic.
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Mar 28, 2013 18:39:03   #
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35 or 50mm?
Jazzer wrote:
Once you've first bought a 35mm lens is there really any need to go ahead and buy a 50mm? Ken Rockwell always mentions how sharp they both are but uses the 35mm all the time. Any special need for the 50mm? Is it just a matter of choice?


35mm is ideal as a standard lens as it equates to 52.5mm on an APS-C body. The 50 mm makes a great portrait lens, equating to 75mm.
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Mar 28, 2013 18:34:13   #
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Photo books in the UK
The F1 Photographer wrote:
A big hello to you all. Since the collapse of Jessops here in the UK I am faced with a dilemma. I have just done a photo shoot of my sister in laws wedding, (not the main shooter), however I would like to have a go at putting an album together for my wife as a present. Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with online sites that do this. I am looking at the book style with a hardback cover and pictures on the front cover. Also do they do any processing work, such as exposure, prior to print. I am not sure about the process and all help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
A big hello to you all. Since the collapse of Jess... (show quote)


Try Costco. Had two photo books printed by them. They are printed in the USA, but have a quick turnaround. Reasonable pricing and decent quality, plus you are able to track your order from start to finish.
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Dec 22, 2012 08:08:06   #
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Slippery camera strap
Try a neoprene strap. They don't tend to slip as much as the fabric straps that are usually supplied with the camera.
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Dec 22, 2012 08:03:24   #
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Need help to find a gadget to calibrate my laptop monitor
Try the Huey Pro to calibrate the screen it is reasonably cheap and does a decent job. Also if using a laptop to edit, you need to tilt the screen so that it is parallel to your face.
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Dec 22, 2012 07:57:20   #
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Which Filter System
I use the Cokin Z-Pro system. It covers everything from tele to wide angle with no vignetting on wide angle lenses above 12mm on APS-C systems. It is more expensive system than the P series, but in my opinion it is more versatile. If you want the ultimate in quality, you need Lee filters but they cost a bomb.
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Dec 22, 2012 07:49:30   #
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where to sell your stuff when you upgrade??
Victoria wrote:
wanting to sell nikon stuff going to canon or the darkside as my brother said!!

any ideas besides craigs list.


Don't sell it, hoard it. Sends the wife loopy!
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Dec 22, 2012 07:23:54   #
(Photo Analysis)
new Canon EOS
Hi Cricket 2010. I agree with other comments about a shallow depth of field. However, you also appear to have used the ponies nose as your point of focus. When photographing people and animals, it is always preferable to focus on the eyes.
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