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2answers
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What are the benefits of “Back-button Focus” ?
Recently I stumbled on a setting in the custom functions of my Canon5D.
Usually, half pressing the shutter button does two things.
It auto-focuses the image on whatever focus po …
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4answers
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What are some of your pre-shoot checklist tips?
I'm always in a hurry and never really check my camera settings before a snapping a few photos using whatever setting the camera was left on. I'm thinking I should probably try to …
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10answers
99 views
Purchase Advice - Nikon Vs. Canon Vs. Another
A friend of mine is looking to get an entry level DSLR + kit lens. Now I have always been a Canon-ite but that being said, I'm not die hard and I've no problem with Nikon (or Olymp …
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6answers
71 views
What is the most useful piece of equipment you ever bought?
As a counter-weight to Roger's question, which is the most useful piece of equipment that you have in your bag?
From my own bag, I highly value the little spirit level that goes i …
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3answers
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Is the opinion of what makes a good image related to culture?
The reason I got into photography from the start was that I was a keen birdwatcher, and got a camera for documentation purposes. As years went by, photography took over more and mo …
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Composition tips tricks and secrets
Hi Folks
Do you have any composition tips, tricks or secrets?
Ones that I know of
The 'rule of thirds'
Diagonal symmetry is also quite powerful
Placing the main subject slight …
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Point-n-shoot recommendations?
Hi
I had an Ixus - great camera - but it died on me, and I am looking to get a new one.
Something pocket-sized.
I was looking at the Canon G10. Great camera, but maybe too big fo …