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Questions tagged [camera-basics]

Camera basics are the timeless and generic aspects of cameras; even as technology evolves, these things will remain essentially the same.

Be careful of this tag. While it's more specific than the discouraged "meta" tags like "beginner" or "subjective" (see discussion here), it should only be used on questions which are really about the fundamentals of the way cameras work and are used.

Particularly, it should not be used to tag questions where the questioner should have looked in the manual for their particular model — the question and answer might be basic, but it's not camera basics.

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What is the difference between these types of viewfinders?

Rangefinder, Single Lens Reflex, Electronic, LCD (TTL)
Teresa Skaggs
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What does a more expensive camera offer over cheap ones — and why are they so much more expensive?

I have a point and shoot camera which cost 13k (about $200 US). Wedding photographers have cameras in the 500k range ($8000). What is the fundamental difference between our cameras? Why this huge difference in price?
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What type of digital camera should a novice get?

I am looking for a new digital camera that doesn't break the bank. I am certainly not a professional but I like my photos to look professional.
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What are cameras that allow you to change the lens called?

recently my friend was talking about a specific type of camera, which can be used with or without the additional lenses. Can you please tell me what these camera type is called as?
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What happens if i rotate the film rewind?

Can someone tell me what happens if I rotate the film rewind(back cover open knob) when the film is still in the camera? I accidentally moved it.
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Which is a better starter camera?

for someone just starting with the goal of doing family photos, weddingd, etc.which would be a better starter Nikon d3000 or Sony a350
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Why only objects within a limited range of distances from a camera will be reproduced clearly?

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera Due to the optical properties of photographic lenses, only objects within a limited range of distances from the camera will be reproduced clearly. What are "the optical properties of photographic…
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Why is there a light outlining this picture when I push the info icon?

My boyfriend sent me this picture of him at work when I go to push the info icon for the picture to see what time it was taken this glowing outlined light appears?
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Camera models for intermediate and beginners

I'm starting to get into photography and wanting to take a class. The camera that they are requesting needs to the following specifications camera with the ability to independently set aperture and shutter speeds, or a digital camera of at least 4…
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