Looking for photo equipment tips & tricks? Check out this Q & A.
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How to Photograph a Tunnel Spider
Hi folks, I am trying to capture a good image of a tunnel spider. If you are not familiar with this species, I’ll try to explain what I am attempting to do: tunnel spiders build webs that actuall... |
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Micro Drive: Recovering Photos?
I have a 2G micro drive, and I can't get the photos off of it. I was wondering if there is any way possible to recover them? Thanks. ... |
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Camera Care in Low Temperatures
I am trying to find a digital camera with IS and long zoom that works between 1 and 32 degrees Fahrenheit. I was interested in the Canon S3IS, but it works only above 32 degrees F. Do you know of a... |
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Photos Aren't So Sharp...
Some time when I take a picture it looks real clear on the camera. When I get home and download it to the computer some of them are blurry. Is this from zooming in too close? I'm just learning.... |
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Pro Tips 1: How to Keep Your Digital Sensor Clean
Hi Fellow BP Members!Say, one of the "popular" topics in digital photography concerns the D-SLR camera's sensor - namely, keeping it clean of dust and specks. That's not always an easy task... |
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Care About Your Equipment?
I was at a Renaissance Fair yesterday and couldn't believe the people with expensive camera equipment hung over their shoulders and no lens caps on while walking through the crowd. Is this what... |
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Storage for Lighting Equipment
I just got a big lighting package with many light modifers. I don't have a studio and need good a storage system. The lights need to be easy to transport because I do a lot of on location shoot... |
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Shooting in Cold Weather
How much cold can a camera take? Should I buy sock warmers ... |
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Weather Factors and Camera Gear
I read somewhere that you have to put your camera equipment in plastic bags when you are taking it from a warm area to a cold area. Is this true, and is there an alternative?Thank you ...... |
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Camera Batteries
I like taking pictures of scenery and would like to get some winter ones but find that the battery life is really low. Which batteries would be best used in outdoor winter weather?... |
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Battery Charging
I have two older batteries that will only charge for like 30 seconds each. I have to re-set the power each time to get a small charge. Does anyone know if this is an old battery problem or if the a... |
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Traveling Abroad ... Camera Questions
I have a Canon Digital Rebel XT and I'll be traveling to Malaysia and Australia at the end of this year. Unfortunately, they use a different voltage, and I'm worried about charging my batte... |
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SLR Camera Cleaning: Digital Vs. Film
I have read so much recently about cleaning the sensor in digital cameras that I began to wonder if I should clean the mirror I see when I have the lens off of my Rebel G? Is cleaning a film-based... |
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Cleaning a Digital Sensor
I've had my Digital Rebel for a little over a year and just recently had to have the sensor cleaned because I had some major spots on it. It has been approximately 2 months and I have spots ba... |
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Autofocus Problems
I have a Nikon N55 that is not taking any pictures in Autofocus Mode. The camera lens focuses all of the way in and out however it will not focus on anything and it will not allow me to take any pi... |
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Using a Lens Hood ... and 400 Speed FIlm
Does a lens hood need to be used at all times, even indoors? Also, If I'm shooting indoors, would the Fuji 400 Xtra Superia film be good enough? It's supposed to be for indoor, outdoor, low... |
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Distance or Depth-of-Field Scale?
I have a Nikon D70 with the kit that includes the Nikkor 18-70mm lens. I notice that there is a distance scale on the lens. Is there any real use for this, other than feedback about how far you hav... |
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Apertures and Shutter Speeds
Hi there. I'm very new to photography and I'm having real problems with understanding when to use certain apertures and shutter speeds. I've tried reading up on the subject, but still I... |
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Lens Hood: When to Use?
I have read all the theory about what a lens hood is for, but what I am looking for are real examples of when it is good to use a lens hood and when not to use a lens hood. Also, if some situations... |
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How Important are Scanners?
Hello, I have a question about going digital. I plan to keep using my film camera (Canon Rebel 2000) and I want to use Photoshop to enhance my pictures, how many pixels do you need for a nice 8 by ... |
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