Archive for August, 2010
How not to lose your camera in public places
The easiest way to keep tabs on your camera is to never let it out of your sight, and to always have a physical hold on it. If you’re shopping around for camera bags, be sure to pick one that has not only the typical shoulder strap, but also a small strap that can be [...]
Should you take a camera to an amusement park?
With summer in full swing and many families coming up with all sorts of great things to do, one big question that often comes up is whether or not it’s appropriate or even smart to take a digital camera to an amusement park. All amusement parks clearly have signs posted that absolve them of any [...]
Canon vs. Nikon
Anyone who knows anything about DSLRs knows that the biggest question isn’t what model of camera body you have or what your favorite lens is, but “Canon or Nikon?”. The lines have clearly been drawn, and it’s up to avid photographers and enthusiasts alike to pick their side. Which is the better camera? Neither, really. [...]
The iPhone is the most popular camera
I’m not so much of a camera snob that I’ll look down on people who use P&S cameras instead of DSLR cameras, because I understand all too well that while a $100 digital camera is mostly affordable, a camera that starts at $500 isn’t. But when I saw that the iPhone is the most popular [...]
How to get lenses for cheap
If you have owned a DSLR for any length of time, then you’ll know that the true investment lays not in the body of the camera, but in the lenses. A decent DSLR camera body can run you $500, but a half-decent lens can run you that or more! The oh-so-popular 50mm 1.4 and 50mm [...]
Underwater photography
With summer in full force, you may be wondering how those cool underwater shots you see in commercials and on the internet are taken. The answer? Waterproof cameras, or another type of waterproof solution. Kodak has several disposable waterproof cameras on the market, and in recent years several popular camera manufacturers, including Fuji and Sony [...]