Posts Tagged ‘Shutter Speed’

Time Lapse Photography – A Preview

Posted in Technique on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 at 5:35 pm No Comments

The purpose of this article is to whet your appetite for creating a time lapse photo movie. It all starts with using your DSLR in an unconventional way. While I won’t go into an explanation of exactly how to do it (umm, mainly because I’ve never done one and…

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What is a ND Filter?

Posted in Technique on Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 6:25 pm No Comments

ND stands for neutral density. A ND filter looks like grey glass to the naked eye but has no effect on color balance. The ND filter reduces the amount of light that reaches the sensor. It’s used for taking longer exposures in daylight conditions. For…

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What is ISO?

Posted in Uncategorized on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 11:33 am No Comments

ISO is the number that refers to the measurement of your camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher you set your…

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What is Shutter Speed?

Posted in Uncategorized on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 6:14 pm No Comments

Using Shutter Priority (“S” Mode) On a DSLR

Shutter speed is the amount of time that the shutter on your camera stays open. Using a DSLR gives you total control over this powerful feature. Experiment with leaving the shutter open for a long time for colorful

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Night Photography

Posted in Uncategorized on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 11:56 pm No Comments

Just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean you have to put your camera down! Night photography is a hoot. With a little preparation you’ll enjoy a whole new area of creativity with your digital SLR.

Taking photos at night usually means keeping your lens shutter open longer – to…

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Hints for Taking a Sharp Photo

Posted in Uncategorized on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 9:35 pm No Comments

How is it that some of the photos you see are so tack sharp and in focus? Are you struggling with getting that crisp photo? Here are some hints:

  1. Use a tripod - I know, I know. It’s a drag…
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  • Hints for Taking a Sharp Photo
  • Hints for Taking a Sharp Photo
  • Hints for Taking a Sharp Photo
  • Hints for Taking a Sharp Photo
  • Hints for Taking a Sharp Photo

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