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With the 7D, Canon has taken the crop-sensor camera to new heights. Photographers using Canon's "prosumer" xxD line of cameras are trained to expect sequential upgrades with each new model. In some cases, photographers were passing on the newer camera, lying in wait for the next model to...
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Wow! That was my reaction after checking out the new Canon EOS 7D . At a recent Canon product training session I had an opportunity to get my hands on a 7D. I had been patiently waiting this day for quite some time after hearing about this new DSLR, and I was not disappointed. The first thing that caught...
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Crutchfield is full of enthusiasts — audiophiles, gamers, car audio lovers, you name it — and it has become apparent that a solid population of photographers exists here as well. So we decided to form a club that could share photos, talk about photography, and bounce ideas around. Here's...
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If you take pictures with a Nikon digital SLR, you know what a great camera system it is and how good your pictures can look. But did you know that not all Nikon lenses are 100% compatible with every camera body they make? Nikon has been manufacturing SLRs for a long time, and they've done an admirable...
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Having so recently practiced slow shutter shooting, I just couldn't resist when the carnival came to town. No, I did NOT run away with the carnival. Instead, I spent an interesting hour hanging around after dark taking pictures. The first was taken at f/14 with a shutter speed of 30 seconds and sensitivity...
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Just following up on my last post, where I tried and failed to show a particular slow shutter technique . I got much closer with this later shot. I think I'm getting there.
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I posted the results of three different slow shutter techniques previously ( slow shutter in the dark , slow shutter to capture crowd motion , and slow shutter with a bright light ). More recently, I tried a different approach: one that requires physical coordination and a generous helping of luck. ...
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I recently made a major investment -- I bought a Nikon D60 SLR with an 18-55mm vibration reduction lens . I'm getting married this year, and really cannot see going to some beautiful tropical locale with the love of my life and not having a good camera with me. So now that problem's solved! Now, I've...
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I've already looked at using slow shutter in the dark , and slow shutter to capture crowd motion . Last night, I took a stab at using bright light for effect. The plan was to use a flame to create a glowing image, while the subject remained still. I had seen photos like this, where people used lighters...
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As I wrote before, I've started experimenting with slow shutter speeds and the effects they can produce. I always looked on these kinds of shots as beyond me, but it's exciting to realize that they are very very easy to achieve if you're planning them. My first experiment involved nighttime slow-shutter...
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In my never-ending (although frequently on hold) quest to be a better, more knowledgeable photographer, I decided to take a look at what could be done with slow shutter speeds. Technically, I was aware that by slowing your shutter speed waaaaaay down and opening the aperture waaaaay up you could take...
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My guilty confession: I haven't posted a new entry in some time, mainly because I've been too busy using the Nikon D700 SLR . I've been planning to review it, but it's been hard to put down the camera and pick up the virtual pen. There are a lot of people out there writing excellent and detailed reviews...
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It's exciting to open up that present and find a new SLR digital camera inside. But with all the options that come with such a camera, many new owners are soon asking themselves "What do I do now?" As part of Tweak Week , Crutchfield has provided links to our helpful learning center articles about digital...
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It’s that time of year. The lights are up everywhere, and you head out to enjoy the outdoor displays with your family. You drive around town looking for an inviting plot of illuminated holiday cheer, and take some quick snapshots with your camera. You don’t want washed-out blurry photos, but you only...
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A lot of people ask me what camera they should buy when they're considering a DSLR . Usually by that time they've got it narrowed down to a couple of choices, and are looking for that last piece of info to help them make their final decision. It's generally off-the-cuff, but I take that question seriously...