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What options are there for good, cheap online backup of photos?
What is a good and cheap solution for online backup of over 100Gb, probably growing to 200+ in about a year, and then no doubt more after that.
I am looking for something that can work in the background on a mac.
I am using Aperture 3.
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Why there is no image-stabilized Canon 50mm lens?
Canon's 50mm prime lenses are all non-IS (Image Stabilization) for some reason. Considering the popularity of these range primes, shouldn't Canon be interested in shipping a new, optically improved IS version?
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Is there a difference between taking a far shot on a 50mm lens and a close shot on a 35mm lens?
I am looking for a prime lens to pick up, and I'm wondering if there is any difference between 35mm and 50mm in terms of the end product if I just stand back more with the 50mm. I use the Sony a6000 and am looking at the SEL50F18 and SEL35F18.
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Which cameras support DNG natively?
Not all cameras support DNG natively. That is, if you want to process DNG files they need to be converted from the camera's proprietary RAW format to DNG afterwards. So, which cameras support DNG natively?
I'm thinking it would be best to have one…
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What is the shape of the focal plane?
This is something I just realised I don't entirely know the answer to, so I'm going to ask it here as I think it's interesting.
In most non-scientific writing on depth of field, diagrams generally show camera and subjects as being perfectly…
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What tagging system do you use?
What tagging system do you use for your photo collection?
I ask because tagging is the only way I can make sense of my large photo collection and I am trying to improve the effectiveness of my photo tagging.
For example, do you simply tag on the…
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When should you use a normal flash vs a second-curtain flash?
There have been many questions lately that focus on improving the quality of the image taken, where the answers circle around using a second-curtain flash to reduce blur and freeze motion.
Why not use second curtain-flash all the time? Are there…
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Can I use lens brand X on interchangeable lens camera brand Y?
I've got some lenses of brand X, but I've just got a new camera of brand Y. How can I tell if it's possible to use my lenses on my camera? I accept that I may lose a lot of automatic functionality like autofocus, aperture control and metering when…
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Do I lose anything converting to DNG?
I'd like to convert all my ARW (Sony) files to DNG for several reasons, but the only thing keeping me back from doing it is the fear of losing useful metadata during the conversion. I know that the image it's self is completely safe during the…
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How can I add a border to a JPEG photo without affecting quality?
I have a photo in JPEG format with resolution 4680x3120. I want to add a white border around this photo, turning it into a 5200x3467 photo (for printing reasons).
Clearly, I am not altering or removing anything from the photo, I am simply adding…
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How many "MegaPixels" can the human eye see?
There is obviously a limit to what the human body can process, such as frames per second. My question is how many MegaPixels would it take before the human eye can no longer differentiate it from life?
Bonus for including an answer for other…
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Why does my Lightroom/Photoshop preview change after loading?
Everybody who is using Lightroom probably has seen this. After importing RAW files, Lightroom shows a preview, but contrast and color of the preview change after a few short seconds to a slightly different view.
For some users the change is small,…
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With all other things equal, in a DSLR, will a larger sensor produce a sharper image?
I asked a question a while ago here about the "sweet spot" of a lens, which led to a really interesting discussion of "sharpness", the physics of light, and general image quality.
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In the film world, larger format films are known for…
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What are the most notable differences between Canon and Nikon lenses?
I'm currently considering to buy one of the next generation enthusiast DSLRs. Either a Canon EOS 60D or the slightly more expensive Nikon D7000. I'm quite new to the SLR discussion but I know there are some controversial opinions about Canon vs.…
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What are the pros and cons of lab prints versus using a printer?
As newcomers to photography and printing we would like advice on the best way(s), regarding both quality and cost, of printing.
In the main my wife is photographing birds and insects, so natural colour and clarity are paramount. I have had one…
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