Ever wonder how to use camera lenses? Wondering which lens is right for you? Look no further than this Q & A discussion.
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Photos Aren't Sharp
I was wondering what one has to do to get crisp and clear pictures out of a D-SLR. I have a 20D with a Canon 28-135 f3.5 IS lens. I usually shoot under P mode, and increase ISO when it gets a lit... |
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Did I Buy a Defective VR lens?
I recently purchased a Nikkor 70-300 VR (Vibration Reduction) lens. I noticed that even with the VR supposedly on and active, I'm getting blurred shots. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks.... |
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Automatic Focus Problem
When I am in automatic focus, the camera will focus, but when I go to press the button for a picture, it will not work. I can take a picture in manual focus, but the pictures are not coming out as... |
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Lens Hoods
Are lens hoods necessary, and do they work? Thank you!... |
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Lens Hood: What Is It?
How does the lens hood provide protection?... |
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Perspective in Photography
How do you enhance the perspective of a subject?... |
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Switching Lenses ...
I am new to the world of photography (film/SLR). Is it safe for me to switch lens while there is film in the camera? Thanks.... |
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Equipments Questions
Hi all,These are my questions:1- What are the best lenses of Canon for Portrature?2- What are the best lenses of canon for Landscape or nature?3- What are the best lenses for wildlife including bir... |
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Conversion Lens: What Is It?
What is a conversion lens? Is it to add on to a telephoto lens? This might sound like a stupid question but I'm a newbie so please forgive me. :)... |
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Creative Photography: Zooming Technique
I have been reading all of this info pertaining to zoom and telephoto and I am still confused. I have seen some really cool images that were made while zooming?? What does that mean exactly? ... |
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Composition: Filling the Frame
What is meant by the term "fill the frame"?... |
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Problem with Sharpness
I need a little advice. I am shooting pictures of birds outside my living room window (window open during shooting) in a tree in my yard. I am using a Canon Rebel Digital with a 75-300 4-5.6 IS US... |
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Which Is Best: Umbrella or Softbox?
I am just beginning to start doing studio photography and want to purchase an umbrella or soft box but I don't know which one would be the best. What is the difference between them? Which would... |
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Focusing: How to Do It and Get It Right
I took pictures of my daughter and her friend yesterday in the park. For some reason, every picture threw one of them out of focus (or sometimes both of them). It would focus on the tree or the lea... |
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Focusing on a Reflection
I would like to photograph a young lady standing on the other side of a bird bath so that I would focus on her reflection in the water to get a shimmering image of her face. Question: Do I first fo... |
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How to Get a Blurred Background
When using aperture setting 2.8, that would be a large aperture, and a f9 would be a small aperture. If this correct ("please read below") ... then how would one get a blurred background: Would one... |
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Teleconverters: Worth it or not?
As some of you might have noticed, I sit here at work bored with nothing to do but read and ask questions on this site! Anyway, I read the description of a teleconverter and it sounded too good to... |
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Just What Does Macro Mean?
Hi, I recently bought a Nikon 35-70mm lens (manual focus) on eBay. It's described as f3.5-4.8 and has a macro facility. Since I have no manual book, I wonder if anyone could clarify for me - wh... |
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Photographing in the Rain ... or Underwater
Does anyone have personal experience with shooting in the rain or underwater with plastic bags?In the rain, I would assume that a plastic bag with a hole would be sufficient, especially with a USM ... |
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Viewfinder Question: Focusing with Bifocals
I'm struggling to focus while wearing bifocals. Would a diaptor help? I use a Vivitar 38000N SLR.... |
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