Under what lighting and landscape conditions are aperture priority vs. shutter priority more appropriate for capturing motion in water?
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posted by netbros
on Jul 1, 2012 -
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I used Canon point-and-shoot cameras before my first DSLR camera, a Nikon D80, which just broke down. I'm interested in getting a new DSLR camera.
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posted by remi
on Apr 17, 2012 -
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Relatively new Canon dSLR owner planning a trip to some Really Beautiful Places. Looking to invest in a lens that will help me take some amazing shots while I'm there as well as on future adventures.
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posted by bondcliff
on Feb 27, 2012 -
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What are your favorite apps, tips, and techniques for getting the most out of photography with your iPhone? Difficulty: I'm a proficient SLR user looking for something new creatively.
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posted by fremen
on Feb 23, 2012 -
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About ten years ago, I was given a couple Pentax 35mm film SLR bodies, and some lenses, which I was happy with. Especially the SMC-M 50mm f/1.4 lens, with which I discovered bokeh and existing-light photography. But after a while, I got tired of having to store and process film, since I just put all the pictures into my computer anyway. So I got a *ist DS, since that was compatible with all my lenses. But my favorite prime lens has been turned into a zoom by the reduced sensor size. The closest equivalent I've found is the FA 31mm Limited, but that costs ~$1000 USD, and its not even f1.4, its f1.8. Given this issue, along with the fussiness of getting all the auto-exposure/focus stuff to work the way I want it to, and I'm really missing my film camera bodies. Or is there an alternative?
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posted by Hither
on Jun 20, 2010 -
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I've been using Canon PowerShot models for years. My current one is the G10. I think with my experience in amateur photography, I can finally move on to something more advanced. Do you have any suggestions for an entry-level DSLR camera?
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posted by remi
on Apr 27, 2010 -
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Your boss gives you 24 hours and $1500 to buy a simple DSLR camera for use in a clinic so the docs can take digital pictures of skin lesions and other pathologies, for future use in trainings (PowerPoints), websites, handouts etc. What do you do?
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posted by tristeza
on Mar 19, 2010 -
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I'd like recommendations of a good ~$200 film SLR for a beginner. I'll be using the kit lens for now.
I can't afford a digital SLR. I know the cost of film/development adds up, but for now I just need something to get off my feet.
I've been doing photography for years, but I never learned beyond point-and-shoot cameras. Something that's compact and fairly new would be great, but not required. I like to take nature and portrait shots.
posted by biochemist
on Jun 29, 2009 -
31 answers
Photography-filter: As a total beginner to photography, I've been learning all about the basic techniques with my new DLSR. However I've been recently getting very inspired by film photography shot on 35mm film like Lomos, Yashica T4s. How can I emulate this style on a Digital SLR? [More inside]
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posted by ashaw
on Jun 24, 2009 -
17 answers
I am looking for a lens for my Nikon D80 that works well in low-light conditions. Something relatively compact and not too expensive would be best.
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posted by bollockovnikov
on Dec 10, 2008 -
12 answers
Please help me use my new DSLR camera. Are there guides/tricks for specific cameras online?
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posted by meerkatty
on Jun 14, 2008 -
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I need to photograph some items to be sold online. I want the pix to look as professional as possible and would appreciate any tips you may have re composition, framing, lighting etc. How do I get the glossy mag look for this stuff?
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posted by ninazer0
on Oct 7, 2007 -
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My grandfather is letting me borrow his old fully manual SLR camera to mess around with. It's a Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic 1000, in OK condition. I've googled around, but I still feel like I don't really know what I'm doing. I want to take the best pictures I can, and I also want to avoid damaging the camera through ignorance. I know very little about photography and especially little about film cameras. Help!
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posted by MadamM
on Sep 2, 2007 -
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If you were going to start shooting pictures for an alt weekly/A&E publication, what kinda of gear would you get?
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posted by Brandon Blatcher
on Aug 29, 2007 -
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I want to step into the big bad world of digital SLRs but don't really have a huge budget. Please help me choose between the Nikon D40 and the Canon Digital Rebel XTi (also known as EOS 400D).
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posted by madman
on Aug 2, 2007 -
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Anyone remember a (big?) blogger taking a photography class a few years back? I just got a dSLR and am reading everything I can find. For some reason, there's a thorn stuck in my brain that keeps reminding me of a blogger a few years back who decided to take a photography course to get better with their camera. I'd love to find their site / posts about it.
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posted by slactoid
on Jul 29, 2007 -
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i am buying a Canon EOS 30D. that much i do know. what i don't know is whether i should buy a kit that has one or two lenses included for slightly more, or just buy the body and buy my lens(es) separately. from what i gather the lenses that come with the kits are not very good quality. is this true? what lenses should i be looking at?
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posted by slowtree
on Aug 12, 2006 -
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GPS ready Digital SLRs : What are the best available? Coming soon? Am I better waiting until the industry catches up?
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posted by 0bvious
on Jul 25, 2006 -
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I am planning to buy my first Digital SLR camera. What are your recommendations and why?
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posted by 0bvious
on Dec 14, 2005 -
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Why do digital SLRs have no shutter lag and digital P&Ss (even expensive ones) have a bad case of it? What's the technical reason I mean (I am not an engineer)? In fact, most people who still don't like digital mention shutter lag as a major problem of digital photography. Thanks.
posted by PenguinBukkake
on Oct 21, 2005 -
9 answers
Okay, I know it's been asked MANY times here but I have a specific question about shooting a picture in low-light settings.
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posted by Hands of Manos
on Oct 13, 2005 -
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I'm looking for a new digital SLR that I can use with my existing lenses, which works well in general and low-light situations...
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posted by Rothko
on Jun 22, 2005 -
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Inspired by
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posted by bonaldi
on Jan 20, 2004 -
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i have a
pentax ME super and about a dozen lenses for it. however, it has the defective gasket. since most of the ME supers around have the defective gasket, i'd rather replace it with a
fully manual SLR that does not run the risk of a defective part.
i know that sears sold a SLR that fit the same lenses, but i'm having trouble tracking down the name, body style, &c. anyone know? or have suggestions of another camera which will take my lenses? or know a good used camera dealer in or around chicago, illinois?
posted by crush-onastick
on Dec 15, 2003 -
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