Category Archives: Camera

Macro Photography

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

I’m experimenting with Macro photography and I’m using this post to collect ideas. Macro Focusing Rail – allows you to move the camera by small increments to get different DOF shots. 1. Ebay – $38.75 – 2 way 2. Dino … Continue reading →

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Changing Out a Sky in a Photo

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

If you have Photoshop, here’s an easy way to take out a poor, overblown sky and swap in a nice sky background. Open up the photo with the bad sky. Select the sky with the Quick Selection Tool. Open up … Continue reading →

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Camera and Photo Tips

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Twit Photo is a great show to watch which deals with cameras and photography tips. I watch it on my roku while exercising. Headshots – it’s all about the jaw - excellent.Peter Hurley On YouTube BHPhotoVideoProAudio has some great photography tutorials. … Continue reading →

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Sony SLT-A65

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

I just invested in the Sony SLT-A65 – at $1000 it is more of a long term investment than a camera you will throw away in a couple of years. Since my last SLR was about ten years ago, I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Old Computer – New Video Camera – Problem

Posted on August 5, 2010 by

New camera these days cost as little as $120 and take 720P video – YEAH! You can’t play or edit that new video on your old computer – Boo! The problem might be that the new 720P or better video … Continue reading →

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Death of the “Printed Manual”

Posted on April 14, 2010 by

In the picture, can you see what is missing? My old camera, the SD1100 came with a printed manual. My new Canon SX210is, which cost me $349.00 doesn’t have a printed manual. Canon in an effort to make $1 extra … Continue reading →

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Buying a New Camera? Pixels Don’t Count

Posted on January 21, 2010 by

Since I’m in the market for a new camera, an article in the NY Times by David Pogue explains why and how you shouldn’t buy a camera strictly on the mega-pixel count. His research showed that when printing and enlarging … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Your Camera Lens

Posted on November 12, 2009 by

Patrick Norton gives this tip to clean your camera lens. 1. Clean off your lens with a brush or air. 2. Use 90% Isopropol alchohol and a 5 to 10 mixture with water. 3. Put it onto your microfiber rag … Continue reading →

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