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    I would try a polarizing filter. The next time I...

    I would try a polarizing filter. The next time I was taking photos with the very bright reflections, I'd try bracketing and getting some slightly underexposed shots, too. Of course, I'm just a klutz...
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    The continuous or burst mode is generally...

    The continuous or burst mode is generally expressed in reviews as so many frames per second in a specific resolution or file format up to a specific limit of shots. If you're shooting low-res JPEG...
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    I just carry my laptop and download to the hard...

    I just carry my laptop and download to the hard drive. Before I had the laptop, I shot JPEG when I was travelling and my pair of 1Gb cards would hold over 500 pictures.
  4. Thread: reflector

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    Photoflex Multidisc...

    is a combination. The basic unit is translucent white to soften harsh light. Then there's a cover that zips over with silver and gold. Reverse the cover and it's silve/gold mix and black. Works for...
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    Poll: During the day, my 24-90 is on the camera as I...

    During the day, my 24-90 is on the camera as I stroll. When the sun sets, I switch to a faster prime, most often my 35mm. My other lenses are for special uses.
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    Of course not. Forums aren't exclusive clubs. I...

    Of course not. Forums aren't exclusive clubs. I post on more than this forum and use the same name on all and it happens to be the name my parents gave me.
  7. Thread: RAW vs Other

    by patrickt
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    If you do a search on this and other forums you...

    If you do a search on this and other forums you will find a lot of discussions of this topic.

    With my Olympus C5050c I tried both and found no significant difference. Then I got my DSLR and...
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    Rechargable AA batteries are almost all NiMH...

    Rechargable AA batteries are almost all NiMH which don't have the memory effect. I haven't seen a NiCad in years.
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    "Now, onto my question. I can tell that the real...

    "Now, onto my question. I can tell that the real magic of digital photography is the ability to tweak pictures to make them stand out."

    When I first started being serious I thought post-processing...
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    First, you have the basics of photography which...

    First, you have the basics of photography which are the same whether the capture medium is film or sensor. Composition, exposure, lighting, and so forth are the same. You can take a picture on film,...
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    I don't think it matters a lot. I believe all of...

    I don't think it matters a lot. I believe all of the DSLR cameras have adjustments to set saturation, sharpness, and contrast to your personal preference. Whether you like one cameras default...
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    As you might have already discovered, the good...

    As you might have already discovered, the good news is there is plenty of software out there to do whatever you need to do. The bad news is there is plenty of software out there.

    My suggestion is...
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    Itan, you can also adjust the color fairly easily...

    Itan, you can also adjust the color fairly easily in post processing. One problem you might have is that as you move through the party the light can change from quite cold to warmer. With Photoshop,...
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    I'm afraid you can't. The wide-angle add-on lens...

    I'm afraid you can't. The wide-angle add-on lens is physically blocking the flash. Apparently, you're camera does not support an external flash so you're faced with either increasing the light some...
  15. Thread: Frustrated

    by patrickt
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    Apparently a lot of people did not get the CD...

    Apparently a lot of people did not get the CD with their camera. I couldn't find specs on the camera but I did find it has removable memory. You need to find a card reader that matches the media the...
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    I suspect your wife has the name of some person...

    I suspect your wife has the name of some person she's been dealing with on business. I would ask that person if it would be okay to have a package delivered to their home or business for you. Then...
  17. Thread: Raw or JPEG

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    Poll: A few years ago I shot some photos using raw and...

    A few years ago I shot some photos using raw and JPEG with my Olympus C5050Z. You couldn't tell one from the other and the raw software was cumbersome.

    Now I shoot only in raw. I found a program...
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    I have the 360 and it works fine. It is P-TTL and...

    I have the 360 and it works fine. It is P-TTL and while I don't use a flash often when I have used it I've been satisfied.
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    In my opinion, it isn't the camera that creates...

    In my opinion, it isn't the camera that creates the need for post-processing but the photographer. I have seen pictures out of friends' point and shoot cameras that I would have tweaked a little.
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    In post-processing

    I've tried dealing with white balance in the camera and it has been frustrating and I frequently ended up dealing with it in post-processing anyway. If you shoot raw it's quite simple in 90% of the...
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    Back when...

    I lived where it snowed--the mountains of Colorado--I never worried about snow on the camera. I carried a towel to wipe it off occasionally and had no problems. The camera was usually cold enough the...
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    For a trip, I would probably get two sets of...

    For a trip, I would probably get two sets of lithium AA and put one in the camera and carry the spare. When I put the second set in the camera I'd decide whether I needed another set for a backup or...
  23. Thread: Confused

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    If you'll go to the Canon website you will find a...

    If you'll go to the Canon website you will find a plethora of fixed-lens digital cameras so the answer to your question is, no. I find the terms point and shoot and prosumer to be imprecise and not...
  24. Thread: Software

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    Elements does the basics. I use Picture Window...

    Elements does the basics. I use Picture Window Pro and it works well for me. Paintshop Pro has a lot of users that seem happy. Most of the companies have various types of trial copies that you can...
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    I'll take a stab. Noise is a speckling. It...

    I'll take a stab.
    Noise is a speckling. It usually occurs at higher ISO levels.
    Soft is the opposite of sharp. Fine detail is slightly blurred. Personally, I don't see it as much of an issue with...
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