Tag Archives: DSLR

DSLRs – Full or Half Frame?

In the past there was little choice – all most of us could afford is half frame or APS sized sensors in our DSLR cameras.  Although the APS sensor is a big improvement over the sensors found in most point & shoot cameras, they still present some limitations. DSLRs with full sized sensors (sensors that
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Sensor Cleaning – Part 2

If you have not read part one, it would be a good place to start. So, if you have “sticky” dust on your sensor that does not come off with the camera’s built in “Sensor Cleaner or Shaker” what are your choices? Before we start, I feel I need to insert a disclaimer –  Before
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Exposure Compensation

You may have noticed a button or menu item that provides exposure compensation on your digital (or for that matter, film) camera.  What does it do & how do you use it to improve your photographs?
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Consumer vs Pro lenses

When the owner of a DSLR decides to purchase a new lens, one question often arises:  “Is it worth paying 2 – 3 times the amount for a ‘Pro’ lens verses a ‘Consumer’ model?” The kit or consumer lenses that come with new digital cameras are far better than many of the pro lenses manufactured
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