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How can I improve focus using both manual and auto on a candle flame?
I got my new tripod and 50mm F/1.4 sigma on my Nikon D7000 and was testing it out doing some shots of a flame on a candle.
The below image is the sharpest i was able to produce. In review of my 50+ shots I noticed very many out of focus. This is the…
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How to trigger AF-assist light on Canon Speedlites without firing the flash?
Most of Canon Speedlites flashes have quite nice built-in AF-assist LED lights, which would are useful in low-light situations, even when one doesn't want to use flash in photos.
Is there any way to set the flash (or camera) to fire only AF-assist,…
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Continue taking photos from smartphone or buy a camera to practice?
I know this is a site with very good professional photographers and this might appear like a silly question but I'm just a beginner who loves photography. But I still don't have a camera so all I do is use my phone. I would like to know whether it's…
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What are the benefits/drawbacks to various tripod materials?
I see tripods that are metal, carbon fiber, basalt, and even wood. What are the features and/or drawbacks of each of these? What factors should be considered when choosing what material they want in a new tripod?
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How to decide whether a portrait should be in color or black and white?
How to decide whether a portrait should be in color or black and white? I'm particularly concerned with "headshot" style portraits, showing primarily the subject's face.
On what basis should it be decided whether a portrait should be in color or…
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What's the maximum length of USB cable that you can use for tethering?
What's the maximum reliable length of USB cable that you can use when shooting tethered?
Does it depend on the camera?
There's lots of conflicting information out on the web; I'm hoping Photo-SE can provide some reliable info.
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Why are battery consumption numbers for flagship Nikon and Canon cameras so different?
I have been looking to acquire new gear and I came across a curious fact regarding the two flagship cameras.
The Nikon D5 has a battery capacity of 27Wh (2500mAh, 10.8V), and a CIPA battery life of 3780.
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has a battery…
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What color combinations indicate that a photo represents the future?
Black and white or sepia-toned photographs can be used to represent the past — or faded color-shifts for prints from the 1970s or 1980s. Which color or color combination can we use for the future?
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Can photographic composition rules be used in cinematography?
We all know that photographic composition has certain rules like the rule of thirds, diagonal lines, etc. I am wondering whether those same rules can be applied in cinematography. Can they?
I discussed this with an artist in my lab and he said they…
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How do you protect your camera when taking pictures in inclement weather?
Title basically speaks for itself: How do you protect your equipment when you are shooting in severe conditions? Rain? Severe heat/cold? Snow? Fog? ... Other? What sorts of techniques do you use to produce great-looking photography when your camera…
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What is the best technology for large, permanent digital printing?
Few questions:
What is the best printer/plotter for printing large format images (best means best visual quality)
What material and inkjet is the most permanent?
I'm thinking of printing images and I want to get the best posibble quality. Image…
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Why is 1:1 desirable for a macro lens?
Why is 1:1 desirable for a macro lens? I know it means that you can print a picture of something and it will be the same size on paper as it is in real life, but why is this such a desirable feature over, say, a lens that magnifies even more?
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Is it worth using a hotshoe cover?
I notice some models of cameras include a hotshoe cover as standard. But many other brands don't.
And they are available to buy as accessories, from about $1 on Ebay for a basic plastic cover. Or up to $30 for a shiny steel or wooden cover.
But is…
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How can I make a time lapse photo series that pans across the images?
I've been doing time lapse photo shoots for a wee while now, and been watching tons of other neat videos on the net. I always find the most interesting ones are the ones that pan across the image to give even more of an illusion of motion.
How do…
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What should someone know when switching from Canon to Nikon?
I'm starting the switch from Canon to Nikon. Having used Canon gear for 10 years I'm pretty familiar with their system. As I move to Nikon, what things should I know that are different and would be helpful to know ahead of time?
(I don't know…
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