If you have the ability to see images produced by a lens or camera body you can look for some things such as dark spots, which may indicate dust or dirt on the lens, or banding which may indicate some … Continue reading →

What happens if the shutter speed is too high? The image taken may end up too dark. The camera may have trouble communicating with shutter-dependent equipment. You may also find yourself with many photos that are crystal clear, but that … Continue reading →

You can often switch your SIM card to a different phone, provided the phone is unlocked (meaning, it is not tied to a particular carrier or device) and the new phone will accept the SIM card. All you need to … Continue reading →

A digital camera and its lenses are very sensitive pieces of equipment, so you’ll need to be careful to only use cleaning solutions and cloths designed to protect cameras and electronics. You can use Whoosh! What can I clean camera … Continue reading →

A typical professional in-factory or certified-shop cleaning usually runs around $75 (plus an additional $25 or so in shipping costs if you have to send it out). $75-100 will get you enough supplies that you can routinely clean your entire … Continue reading →

Multi-camera sitcoms are basically everything filmed in front of a live studio audience. The humor presented in such a show is much different because of that audience factor. While single-camera sitcom filming can be equated to feature film styles, multi-camera … Continue reading →

It was only in 1958 that Fujifilm decided to aim for a unified brand image and selected green as the company’s signature color. Photographic film, of course, isn’t a product that a person can open and try out before purchasing … Continue reading →

The 10 Worst Things About Being a Professional Photographer Working Hours Can Be Difficult or Anti-Social. Low Average Wage. Loneliness. Way More Time Spent Not Shooting. Competitive Industry. You Have to Specialize. The Necessity of Non-Photography Skills. Getting to What … Continue reading →

Lower initial costs: Whether you’re shopping for an entry-level 35mm film camera, a medium-format camera (which has a larger sensor), or a large-format camera (which has an extra-large sensor), traditional film devices tend to be cheaper than their digital counterparts—at … Continue reading →

All of Canon’s Rebel Cameras have been very popular for photographers just like you. They give you a nice compromise in terms of price, features and quality. Rebels fit in between the professional Canon cameras and the basic point and … Continue reading →

Less than two years after the completion of blueprints in September of 1946, the first Nikon camera, the Nikon Model I, was launched in March of 1948. How long has Nikon been in business? Nikon Logo since 2003 Nikon Head … Continue reading →

OSS – Optical SteadyShot means that a particular lens has optical image stabilization. Sony Alpha mount lenses don’t have such a feature because Sony prefers to use sensor-based IS with its DSLR and SLT cameras. However, their mirrorless E-mount system … Continue reading →

A line drawn from the center of buoyancy in a slightly heeled condition vertically will intersect the centerline at a point called the metacenter. As long as the metacenter is further above the keel than the center of gravity, the … Continue reading →

Step by Step Instructions Go to Config tool and you may find the model right here. Click on the tool icon. Click on SysInfo, and you may find the Serial No. and the Device model here. How do I know … Continue reading →

They are big because of the laws of physics. Long focal length and large maximum apertures mean a big lens. Zooms are even bigger. M4/3 and Nikon 1 lenses are small because the focal lengths are small. Why are Canon … Continue reading →