Article by Suzanne Vandegrift
There are almost as many types of camera bags as there are cameras. Selecting the right one should be taken as seriously as the purchase of your valuable camera and accessories. After all, it’s going to protect that valuable equipment.
One pretty basic rule is the camera bag needs to fit the amount of equipment you plan on packing into it. Too big a bag will allow your camera and accessories to bang around and get damaged. Too small is equally as detrimental to your equipment. The equipment needs to fit nice and snug inside the bag.
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Posted by Fotodirt at 8:46 pm on December 15th, 2008.
Categories: Gear.
Article by Cindy Heller
Photography backdrops and props are very useful to make your photographs look unique and lively. Most studios have boring and artificial mood and feeling. Backdrops and props can change this condition in an instant. In addition, they also give more options to the clients.
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Posted by Fotodirt at 10:30 am on December 4th, 2008.
Categories: Gear.
TIP: Pass this article along to help increase the chances that you’ll get something you’ll actually like and be able to use this year! — EES
Article by Kevin Downs
While photography equipment is known for being pricey, there are some great gift ideas for individuals who want to buy a nice gift for a photographer without breaking the bank. We have compiled a list of items to make your shopping as easy as possible.
1. Magazine Subscription — Outdoor Photographer is just one of the many photography magazines available, but is a good choice if the photographer enjoys taking picture of nature and landscape. The magazine offers gear reviews, tips for improving your knowledge in both photography and post processing, and provides insight on locations and workshops available. Retail $19.99
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Posted by Fotodirt at 11:50 pm on November 30th, 2008.
Categories: Gear.
Article by Angela Hamm
Adding props to your photographs can make an ordinary image extraordinary, and it does not necessarily require spending a lot of money. There are many different ways of making inexpensive photography props that are both fun and functional.
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Posted by Fotodirt at 10:19 pm on November 26th, 2008.
Categories: Gear.
The weather’s getting crappy in this part of the world. I’m covered, but in case you need to know the basics, here they are in this short article. — EES
Article by Jonathan Popoola
The most common thing people do when it starts to rain, snow, or when the weather goes to the extremes of hot or cold, is to take their digital cameras indoors to protect them from the weather. While this kind of preservation may be necessary to safeguard an expensive piece of equipment, it will also mean missing out on a lot of great shots.
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Posted by Fotodirt at 9:07 pm on November 24th, 2008.
Categories: Gear.
Here’s a nice, relatively short article on lens hoods you may find informative and helpful. I’ve spot highlighted a few items I think are really important to know, and have provided extra info/resource links to help you along. — EES
Article by Tom Bonner
Spend time at any event where photography enthusiasts congregate and you will notice plenty of naked lenses… lenses without lens hoods. That is rather strange, when you consider that nearly every quality lens ships with a custom designed lens shade made expressly for that lens. It isn’t a matter of being able to afford a hood; it is nearly impossible to buy a decent lens without a matched shade. So all those photographers already own lens shades; they simply don’t bother to use them.
There are certain situations where a lens shade is unnecessary, or even detrimental to making good images. Most of the time, however, using a shade will result in superior images.
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Posted by Fotodirt at 11:07 pm on November 19th, 2008.
Categories: Freebies, Gear.
What’s a snoot?
It’s a cylindrical flash accessory that attaches to your hot shoe flash and concentrates the light. I frequently see it used with portraits, but as with many photographic tools, its use is really only limited by your creativity. (Make sure to test and bracket to get the right exposure!)
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Posted by Fotodirt at 11:25 pm on November 16th, 2008.
Categories: Gear. Tags: diy, flash.