D610 vs D7200

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The higher priced Nikon D7200 was released for the more professional photographers, while the Nikon D610 is more of an entry level camera. This D610 vs D7200 comparison will show how these two compare against one another even though it has been almost 7 years since their release. D610 vs D7200 General Overview Although both …

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Canon SL1 vs T3I: Which Camera to Use?

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Getting a DSLR is a huge investment and a personal one especially for the photography geeks out there. Canon’s Rebel series include the Canon SL1 and T31. This article will help you decide between the Canon SL1 vs T31.  Canon SL1 vs T31 General Overview A part of Canon’s appreciated Rebel series, the Canon T31 …

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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II [2024 Review]

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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Specifications​​​​​ 16.1 megapixel micro 4/3 MOS sensor ISO 100-25600 Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 (electronic shutter up to 1/16000) 5-axis sensor shift image stabilization up to 4 EV steps 81-area autofocus 8 fps burst speed for up to 22 RAW files and 36 JPEGS (focus and exposure fixed after the first …

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Making Sense of Camera Sensors

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While the most commonly advertised number when it comes to selling a digital camera is megapixels, image quality is not just about the number of pixels. The Nikon point and shoot Coolpix S6500, for example has 16 megapixels, but their popular entry level DSLR the D90 only has 12.3 megapixels. Which one will have better …

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Types of Digital Cameras

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Choosing a new digital camera can seem rather daunting—there are hundreds of options out there with a wide range of features and an even wider price range. But if you start by narrowing it down to what type of digital camera suits your needs, you’ll narrow down those overwhelming options. Options like size and features …

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Best Lens for Canon 80d [2024 Review]

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Tired of blurry and distorted images while capturing with your standard lens? Well, it’s time to invest in a high-quality lens. You don’t have to worry about soft or distorted images while using these lenses. This guide will help you decide some of the best ones that make a good combination with Canon 80D cameras. …

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A Beginner’s Guide To RAW Photography

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Back before digital cameras, photographers weren’t finished after just taking the photo. The image was developed, fine tuned and perfected in the dark room, and each photographer did their developing a little differently, depending on the result they wanted. In a digital camera, a JPEG file is automatically processed, but a RAW file isn’t—giving the …

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What Is Image Stabilization?

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When it comes to buying a new camera, there are dozens of features to consider—image stabilization is one of them, and it often gets overlooked. Manufacturers use different names like vibration reduction, optical image stabilization and shake reduction, but the bottom line is that image stabilization systems allow you to use your camera handheld at …

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Camera Brands: What To Expect From Top Camera Manufacturers

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If there’s one question that will start a riot in a group of photographers, it’s “what camera brand is best?” Okay, so that’s (hopefully) a bit of exaggeration, but it’s a highly debatable topic. While there is no right answer as to the top camera brand, each manufacturer offers a certain set of characteristics that …

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Troubleshooting: Fixing Common Digital Camera Errors

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Nothing is more frustrating in photography than missing the perfect shot because the camera that worked perfectly yesterday suddenly malfunctions. Maybe the camera had a mishap with gravity or water, or maybe the camera came out of it’s nice protected case with an unusual error. Digital camera repair is often costly—and in the case of …

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Panoramic Photography: 7 Panorama Tips For Simple Yet Breathtaking Photos

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Creating panoramas used to involve hours in the darkroom, and even early in the digital photography revolution, an elaborate stitching process inside image programs. Now, most cameras are capable of taking panoramas, even wide 180 degree and even 360 degree images—in-camera, with just a few clicks. But, like any automated camera mode, the panorama feature …

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