I think I have watched every online episode of Kelby Training’s D-Town TV. Each free episode features useful tips and tutorials about digital photography. The first season is focused solely on Nikon gear and tips, but…
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D-Town TV: Tips for both Nikon & Canon
HDDSLRs Work Better With a Fast Memory Card
A growing variety of new “prosumer” DSLRs have the ability to capture HD video and are referred to as VDSLRs (yes, the ‘V’ in VDSLR stands for video) or HDDSLRs. If you’re considering…
Crop Frame (DX) Versus Full Frame (FX) Sensor
Back in the olden days of 35mm film cameras images were all captured on a rectangular-shaped element (“sensor”) that was the same size: 24mm x 36mm. But when digital cameras were invented, engineers initially had to hold back…
What is Aperture?
Using Aperture Priority on a DSLR
Aperture is the term used to describe the size of the adjustable opening is that lets light through your lens. Aperture is measured using…
Using a Strong Foreground to Move Beyond the Snapshot
When I visited Mt. Rainier National Park a couple years ago I was standing near the start of a popular trail in a meadow. I observed an interesting occurrence….
Interview With a New D-SLR Owner!
Alisa is a good friend of mine, and the proud new owner of a new digital SLR. I was thrilled when she agreed to share her purchase experience so I could post it here on Wide Open.
Alisa’s experience is probably typical in many ways. She…
The 70-200mm Lens – A Workhorse
Any professional photographer will have a few lenses that are his/her “money makers” – lenses that are used frequently, for a variety of different shooting situations. The 70-200mm lens is one of them – one of the most popular professional lenses in the world. And if the pros rely…







