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iPhone 4s camera – Lag time compared

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/ October 4, 2011 / Leave a comment

“The camera has been improved: the 4S has an 8 megapixel sensor shooting pics at 3264 x 2448 resolution. That’s 60% more pixels that the old iPhone’s camera. The iPhone 4S’ camera has backside illumination, the new sensor will allow the camera to gather 73% more light, and it’s faster...
5 Simple Tips for Taking Better Fall Photos

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/ September 27, 2011 / Leave a comment

For us Northern hemisphere folks the leaves, they are a changing. Here are some quick tips for making the most of this photography wise. 1. If you have a camera that accepts filters purchase a Polarizer. I have written about and illustrated the effects of a CP(circular polarizer) previously....
Fireworks How-to

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/ June 29, 2011 / Leave a comment

With the American Independence day holiday right around the corner I thought it would be timely to have a quick how-to post on shooting fireworks. You must have a tripod or something to hold the camera steady or a few seconds. I am not shy about sharing my love of...
Geotagging your photos

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/ June 3, 2011 / Leave a comment

These days a fair number of Point and Shoot cameras and accessories sold for DSLRs offer the ability to geotag your photos without carrying a second device and messing with software after the photoshoot/walk, but until camera makers stick a GPS chip in all cameras we will need alternatives. One...
Avoiding Camera Shake

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/ May 4, 2011 / Leave a comment

The folks at Camera Technica have a great post and video illustrating the effects of shake on slower shutter speed captures. DSLR Mirror Vibration from Camera Technica on Vimeo. My tips for avoiding camera shake, repeating some of what they discuss- Avoid shutters speeds below 1/20 of a...
Polarizing Filter in Action (Video)

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/ September 14, 2010 / Leave a comment

A quick video that illustrates in real-time the effect of a circular polarizer on your images. This is the ONE must have filter, although neutral density and a few others can be useful, if you plan to do any outdoor/landscape photography you should have one for each lens you own....