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Best Printers for Professional Photography (and Cheap Ink Costs)

by Mark Pickering

A photographer’s most important tool is their camera, however in order to have a copy of your pictures you will need a printer that will do them justice. But how do you know which one to choose? There are so many different makes and models out there to choose from but before you start looking you need to think about the features that are most important to you.

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The Prime Lens – Pros and Cons

by Christopher B. Derrick

What is a “prime” lens, you say? A prime lens is a fixed focal length lens, like 24mm or 85mm. Every photographer needs at least one, if not two, prime lenses… depending on what he or she gravitates to in terms of subject matter or aesthetics.

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Understanding Crop vs Full Sensors

by Amy Bish

When DSLRs first came out, the term crop sensor was introduced to the public. What exactly is a crop sensor though?

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10 Must Have Apps for iPhone Photography

by Bill Jones

With the recent announcements from Apple you can feel the excitement surrounding the new iPhone 4 and its 5-megapixel LED flash camera. Keeping in the spirit I thought I would share what I think are some photography apps every iPhone photographer shouldn’t be without.

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20 Sweet T-Shirts for Photographers

by Bill Jones

I love t-shirts. I love photography. Now mix the two and what do you get? You get some pretty awesome t-shirts custom made for us. I have gathered up what I think are some very creative designs we would all be proud to wear. Check it out.

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How To Choose a Lens That’s Right For You

by Christopher B. Derrick

While many people get excited about what new features are on the latest dSLR, any film photographer will tell you that the lens choice is more important than the camera choice.  So let’s talk about how you would go about choosing the best lens (and that’s a subjective term).

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Must Have Photography Gear That Won’t Break the Bank

by Christopher B. Derrick

Even if the current economic times weren’t so dire, the smart photographer is always looking for a bargain — which is why the 2nd-Hand market for lenses is so dynamic. However, there are always items that you want – nay need – and, now, you’ll want to make sure you can get these amazing items without shattering your anemic bank account.

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Introduction to Camera Filters

by Bill Jones

What is a camera filter? The technical way of thinking about them is to know that they are usually translucent objects that change the light entering a camera through its lens. The reason to change the light varies, but usually filters are meant to alter the color or light intensity, contrast, sharpness or flare in the final photograph. Most photographers will normally use a filter to get a desired look, and few use them simply to create a special effect.

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Camera Review – Canon 5D Mk II

by Christopher B. Derrick

In the digital age, products imbedded with computer chips don’t last longer the 18 months (due to Moore’s Law), and even is there’s a huge demand and fan base for the current model, the manufacturer can offer more. So when Canon decide to revise the EOS 5D with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, they didn’t disappoint.

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Camera Review – Nikon D5000

by Christopher B. Derrick

Nikon’s D5000 is a new entry-level camera that will compete in a crowded field of play, but it holds its own and maybe takes some prisoners along the way.

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