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Take A Stunning Sunset & Nightime Photos

January 31, 2008

sunset.jpgBecause photography is the art and science of capturing light, you wouldn’t think that nighttime would present many photo opportunities.
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Minimizing Shutter Lag

January 31, 2008

dsc_1253_edited.jpgShutter lag is the time it takes for the camera to calculate the correct focus and exposure before it captures the scene. In many camera models under $700 or so, this interval amounts to an infuriating half-second to one-second delay between your shutter press and the moment the picture is captured. Read more

Taking Control Your Camera Manual Mode

January 31, 2008

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Cheapo digital cameras are often called point-and-shoot models with good reason: You point, you shoot.

Sometimes these cameras let you pick from a few pre-programmed settings like Night Snapshot or Kids & Pets, but for the most part your camera is doing all the thinking for you. More expensive cameras, on the other hand, let you take your camera off autopilot.

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