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Is there any photography equipment designed to ease use for the disabled?
The back-story: My father-in-law, who was an active film SLR user earlier in his life, suffered a series of strokes several years ago. He lost most of his ability to speak, and cannot use his right side (he has no fine motor skills at all in his…
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What is "Hyperfocal Distance"?
I'd like a clear & easy-to-understand (especially for non-physics-types) explanation of what Hyperfocal Distance is, how it affects photographs, and what determines its value.
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What is the "Rule of Thirds"?
Please can someone explain the "Rule of Thirds"?
What is it?
What does it tell me?
Why is it important?
What can I do with it?
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Is there a sane reason why ¹⁄₁₂₅ is not, instead, exactly half of ¹⁄₆₀?
Here are some common shutter speeds you will find on most DSLR cameras:
1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000
As you move from left to right, or as you increase the shutter speed, you are halving the amount of light that…
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What's the best way to get constructive critique of your photographs?
Whats the best what to get constructive critique of your photographs? I'm thinking along what site or online community provides such things, but I'm open to all answers.
If I have a photograph that I think is nice, what's an effective way to get…
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What photo management software would you recommend for Linux?
The most well known software for managing your photos are only available on Windows and Mac. so what photo management software do you use on Linux? What are it's strengths and weaknesses? What sort of users would you recommend it for?
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What are the pros and cons when shooting in RAW vs JPEG?
In general shooting in RAW format uses a lot more file storage than JPEG. What am I gaining when shooting RAW? Besides file size are there any downsides to shooting RAW?
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What does it mean for a photograph to be "high key"?
As I learned the term, a high-key image is one where the shadows are effectively eliminated, and the mid-tone detail pushed into brighter zones. My question is simple: is this an accurate definition, or is it too simple (or just plain wrong)?
I've…
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What software can show my most frequently used focal length?
Many people recommend a focal length of 35mm, 50mm, and sometimes even 85mm and upwards for those interested in purchasing a prime lens. I, however, would like to figure out what focal length(s) I use most often, and then purchase a prime with that…
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Are there cameras that can photograph Wi-Fi/WLAN or mobile phone radiation?
Considering that there are cameras for infrared, X-ray and ultraviolet, I wonder if there are also cameras that can picture the WLAN or mobile phone parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Considering that everything is flooded with mobile phone…
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What are the dangers of removing a lens while the camera is on?
The manual warns that you should turn the camera off to remove the lens, but it doesn't say why.
I suspect this may have to do with dust, but I could imagine there are lots of other reasons. I'm hoping someone can tell me the reason for doing this,…
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How were photographs printed in newspapers in 1929?
This is an advert from 1929
I am curious as how this and other similar things were printed back then.
How were the images printed on the advert?
Seems to me like this wasn't possible back then!
Can you guide me to any key terms I can research?
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Are there disadvantages to a prosumer camera for a beginner, aside from cost?
I basically decided on a whim (from reading this site, talking to some friends, and always admiring great photos) that I want to get into photography.
Are there disadvantages to starting out with a prosumer camera like the Nikon D7000? I know stuff…
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What are the best sites to share photo galleries with friends?
Which sites do you use for sharing photos with family and friends?
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Why is there an ISO setting when shooting raw?
Raw files are supposed to contain mostly unprocessed data from the sensor. What's the point of having an ISO setting if it doesn't affect the amount of photons counted, but only provides amplification? Couldn't everything done in the camera be done…
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