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Used Cameras: Select and Test Before Buying
Photography is perhaps one of the most rewarding hobbies around that involves a gadget. Unfortunately, it is also one of the more expensive hobbies around. Most people who want to get into this hobby are usually turned away by the initial expense of purchashing that fancy, P 50,000+, digital SLR that a lot of us drool over. So, most newbies who are bitten by the SLR species of the photography bug look to other resources that are cheaper – 2nd hand/used film cameras.
There a lot of really good used SLRs out there in the market. Anywhere from the cyber allies of eBay to the known Manila alley of Hidalgo, a newbie can find an assortment of good, used SLR cameras. The trick would be finding one that works.
The Art of Backlighting
Contrary to popular belief stunning photographs can be taken when shooting into the light. Whilst this may contradict advice given to beginners to always shoot with the light coming from behind the camera the art of backlighting is a technique that can produce wonderful images. However, many nature photographers are intimidated by the idea of pointing the camera towards the light and shy away from many worthwhile opportunities.
Let’s Go Bag It! – Choosing a Camera Bag
If you’re a serious photography hobbyist who lugs around a couple of lenses and perhaps a spare body when you travel with your camera, then a camera bag should be one of the must have accessories on top of your list. While you can use almost any bag to store your expensive gear in, it would be better if you would invest on a camera bag.
Camera bags are better in terms of protecting your gear compared to a school backpack or one of your spare shoulder bags. While camera bags can be more expensive than some any other bag that you’re looking at, the investment would be worth it. After all, you don’t want to find the body of your EOS 350D dripping wet after sloshing around on that beautiful stretch of stream you’re planning to traverse on your vacation trip.
7 Things You Must Do If You Want To Make That Perfect Camera Shot
These tips should help you relive those moments back where you’ve said “if only I had a camera.” Now you will have it captured on film. These tips should help you to be camera ready.
Photography Poses – The Missing Ingredient
You’ve read all the “best digital camera” articles, got the best price on your first digital camera, and even glanced at its owner’s manual. Are you itching to take some shots of your family, or what?
Slow down, soldier. Before you take 200 shots that seem great at the time, but then upon review of the final picture are less than what you expected, let’s prepare. Prepare?!?! I’ll bet you thought charging the battery was the hardest part of taking great photos, didn’t you? Sorry to disappoint you, but if you want to improve your photo results 50% in 2 minutes, let’s review some basic advice of the pros.
Get the Most Out of Your Digital Camera Today!
Point and click. The new life of digital cameras gives us all the opportunity to capture images as we go. Whether you simply hit the shutter button to take pictures of your friends and family or if you want to have your camera with you at all times in order to capture the beauty of life wherever you find it, getting the most out of your digital camera can be easy.
Exposure Bracketing & How to Use it Correctly
What is exposure bracketing?
Exposure bracketing is a simple technique professional photographers use to ensure they properly expose their pictures, especially in challenging lighting situations.
Photography 101
Equipment: camera, meter, flash, tripod
This article is a simplified photography course directed at new photographers out there who want to know where to start.
Fuji FinePix F30: The 1st compact DSC with ISO 3200
Fuji Film recently introduced the world’s first ISO 3200 point-and-shoot digital camera: the Fuji FinePix F30.
Travel and Scenic Photography 101
When you’re driving through the mountains somewhere, and you notice a car parked half off the road and some guy leaning to the left to avoid a branch with his Rebel 2000 camera in the act of focusing, you’ve met me. I do this because, to me, a trip isn’t fulfilling unless I’ve preserved that beauty for posterity. I’d like to share some of the techniques that make scenic photography such a wonderful artform – simple, yet elegant.
