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The Biggest Secret of Photography

Posted on 29 January 2009 by Steve Crane

You’ll hear this over and over from the photographers that I interview: Take your dang camera with you everywhere!

Update Your Camera Firmware

Posted on 19 January 2009 by Steve Crane

Updating your camera firmware can improve things like menu navigation, bracketing options, noise reduction, high ISO performance, focusing precision, auto white balance improvements, and more. Updates to firmware can also include proper functionality with new camera accessories such as vertical grips, flash units, and lenses. And, brand new cameras will often have some “bugs” that get resolved through firmware updates (”5D’II black dots” ring any bells?).

So here’s the basic process of updating your camera firmware — it’s not hard, you just have to follow the directions given by the manufacturer. And this stuff should hold true for ALL digital cameras, not just dSLR cameras.

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The importance of focus and quick tips on how to get it right

Posted on 19 January 2009 by Steve Crane

The importance of focus and quick tips on how to get it right | Photodoto

Focus in photography is about a lot more than simply sharpness or being able to see what you are looking at. Focus can enhance a subject by making it stand out from or blend into its surroundings, focus can draw you in, and the right focus can create an emotional connection with the viewer. No matter what style of photography you enjoy, focus can work for you or against you.

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