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Five Ways to Show You Are Smarter Than Your Camera

Modern dSLRs are technological wonders. They are crammed with components, sensors, LCDs and advanced circuitry. They do everything but talk -- and a few are working on that. Despite all this technical wizardry, the average dSLR is fairly dumb. It cannot think. It knows nothing about art, composition or lighting effects.... Read

By: Tom Bonner | 12/12/2008 | Computers

SLR Cameras - What is a Single Lens Reflex?

The hottest thing in the digital camera market is undoubtedly the digital SLR, which is better known as a dSLR. While dSLRs are flying off dealer shelves, many new users are confused about the terminology. Most people know that SLR stands for "single lens reflex." Since nearly all SLRs accept... Read

By: Tom Bonner | 11/12/2008 | Computers

Loading The Minolta SRT Cameras With 35mm Film

Loading your SRT camera with a fresh roll of 35mm film is a simple matter. If you're new to the camera, however, you should take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the process in detail. Get in the habit of never opening the camera back unless you are absolutely sure... Read

By: Tom Bonner | 16/01/2008 | Computers

Working With Event Photographers: 8 Tips For Event Planners

Your next business event is coming up and everything seems to be coming together nicely. You've got the catering, the sound system and the guest speaker all lined up. What about your photographer? Corporate events should always be recorded in photographs. Its a time when you bring members of your staff... Read

By: Tom Bonner | 15/01/2008 | Business

Five Reasons Every Digital Photographer Needs A Card Reader

In the early days of digital photography, the only way to transfer images from the camera to a computer was with a cable. The interface was usually USB, but some early digicams used SCSI or Firewire connections as well. As reusable memory cards became popular, card readers appeared, allowing users... Read

By: Tom Bonner | 03/11/2007 | Computers

Raw vs JPEG: Three Reasons To Shoot JPEG

The RAW versus JPEG controversy has been going on since the dawn of the digital photography. Most professionals and advanced amateur photographers prefer to shoot in RAW, because the RAW format offers some real benefits that JPEG just can't match. There are times, however, when JPEG can be the better... Read

By: Tom Bonner | 13/10/2007 | Computers