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5 Mistakes of New Photographers

5 Mistakes of New Photographers

These are some of the most common mistakes made by new digital photographers. If you are an unpracticed photographer, you should try to at least avoid these mistakes.

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Your Camera CCD Sensor Size And The Number Of Megapixels

Your Camera CCD Sensor Size And The Number Of Megapixels

Digital cameras use an electronic sensor (also known as a CCD) in order to capture a digital photo. This sensor replaces the old film rolls used by traditional cameras. The electronic sensor is built from small light sensors also known as pixels.

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Automotive Photography and Graphic Arts

Automotive Photography and Graphic Arts

The selections of text below are excerpts from the soon to be released Ebook titled Automotive Photography and Graphic Arts by Anthony Palmieri. 1. Introduction: If you have just picked up a camera for the first time, or have been taking pictures for years, the information contained in this guide will ensure that you do […]

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Megapixels: Dominating the Digital Camera Market

Megapixels: Dominating the Digital Camera Market

As Digital Photography grows in popularity, so does the technology and improvements in Digital Cameras. Some may be enlightened with all the latest bells and whistles, while others are only interested in the results. A digital camera can be as simple or as complicated as the manufacturer desires, but what really counts to most people […]

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Camera Shake and Image Stabilization (Vibration Reduction)

Camera Shake and Image Stabilization (Vibration Reduction)

When you are first buying camera equipment you see a lot of lenses that have the IS or VR designations on them. This is Image Stabilization or Vibration Reduction. They mean the same thing except Canon uses the first term and Nikon uses the second. These are mechanisms built into the camera lens to prevent “camera shake.”

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Better Photo Tips – Lines In Your Photos

Better Photo Tips – Lines In Your Photos

Horizontal lines represent rest or relaxation. Vertical lines often give a mental image of strength. Diagonal lines tend to give a feeling of movement. Curved lines are loose and flexible (usually considered sexier.) Jagged lines suggest energy or conflict.

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Learn How to Capture Action Shots

Learn How to Capture Action Shots

Do you find it a problem to shoot great action shots? Whether you are shooting pictures of a soccer match, or a fast moving car, you may find it a great challenge to produce nice pictures of these subjects.

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Basic Digital Photography: Taking Action Shots

Basic Digital Photography: Taking Action Shots

Capturing action can be challenging for a beginning photographer and requires quite a bit of practice to master. The following outlines a few pointers that can get the novice started off on the right foot.

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How Does a Digital Camera Active Auto Focus Work

How Does a Digital Camera Active Auto Focus Work

In focus objects in a digital photo is a very basic requirement for high quality photography. There are two different ways to focus on such objects: manual or automatic. There are a few automatic focus methods one of them is known as active auto focus.

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Adobe Photoshop v Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop v Adobe Illustrator

What are the differences between adobe photoshop and adobe illustrator? Produced by the same company, there are some that say the difference between the two programs is small.

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