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 | The newest DSLRs coming to market seem to be split into two camps--those with LiveView and those without. Does LiveView functionality make that much of a difference that it might sway you to purchase one DSLR ove another similar model lacking that feature?
Please comment briefly on your experience, if any, with LiveView, or give your opinion on its potential benefit in your work.
Jun 10 2008 |
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| Memory card technology has grown considerably in the past two years with new architecture allowing for greater capacity and speed. Yet, some photographers are a bit leery about using, for example, 16GB cards and entrust their entire shoot to one card. Do you have similar qualms, or do you feel the convenience of one card far outweighs any such concerns?
Please comment briefly on your experience with higher capacity cards or any concerns you have about memory cards in general.
May 20 2008 |
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| Given that camera phones today offer multimedia connections, and often have 5MP sensors, would you consider using one instead of your small digicam? This does not mean that you might replace your DSLR with the camera phone, but the pocket digicam you might ordinarily throw into your bag when you leave the house.
Please comment briefly on your experiences with camera phones and their connectivity features.
Apr 18 2008 |
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| Now that independent lens makers like Tamron and Sigma have announced “shake-free” lenses it seems that vibration reduction lenses are becoming more common and available for all. Does the addition of image stabilization add value to a lens for your work?
Please briefly comment on the addition of image stabilization.
Mar 18 2008 |
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| At this year’s PMA we saw a new generation of “smart” cameras that incorporate sophisticated metering and focusing technology that almost take many of the “craft” decisions out of the hands of photographers. Do you think this is good or bad for photography, and will you base your purchasing decision on how “smart” the camera might be?
Please comment briefly on your reaction to these “smart” cameras.
Feb 21 2008 |
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| There's a continuing debate about the use of "legacy glass" on modern DSLR cameras, that is, using lenses of "pre-digital" manufacture on today's cameras. Some insist that only modern lenses "dedicated to digital" will yield optimum results, while others disagree. Aside from the multiplication factor, have you worked with older lenses on your newer DSLR and found they give good results, or not?
Please comment briefly on your experiences with using both post- and pre-digital manufactured lenses.
Jan 22 2008 |
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| Now that Nikon has announced that it will indeed be coming out with a full-frame sensor DSLR, does a full-frame sensor matter that much to you, or do you feel the current sensor size in DSLRs deliver the goods?
Please comment briefly on your thoughts on Nikon's move to offer a full-frame sensor and how it might affect your buying decisions in the future.
Dec 4 2007 |
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| It’s clear to DSLR photographers that shooting in Raw format has many advantages. If you shoot with a DSLR do you shoot primarily in RAW?
If you shoot in RAW please briefly comment on your workflow preferences (software.)
Nov 7 2007 |
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| At the recent Photo Plus show numerous companies, both printer manufacturers and "third party" paper manufacturers introduced so-called "fiber-based" inkjet papers. These emulate the look and feel of fiber based silver papers of the past. The ironic aspect of this is that many of the people to whom these papers are being marketed have never printed in the darkroom, and have little understanding of the difference between fiber and RC papers. If you are doing your own inkjet printing in your home or studio, do you relate to what their marketing message?
Briefly comment on what papers you currently use for inkjet printing.
Oct 4 2007 |
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| With Nikon's recent announcement of a "full frame" DSLR, do you think that we are beginning to see a break between advanaced amateur and "pro" DSLRs based upon sensor size? If so, how does this affect your purchasing decision when shopping for a DSLR?
Please briefly describe your purchasing decision when shopping for a DSLR?
Sep 11 2007 |
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| More and more digital cameras have a “monochrome” mode for making digital images in black and white, in camera. But you can also “convert” images later easily enough in Raw converter or from JPEGs. If you do use digital for black and white photography, how do you prefer to do it?
Please briefly describe your black and white digital workflow.
Aug 14 2007 |
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| There are numerous options for learning about photography these days, including workshops, college courses, online courses and self-learning through books and articles. How do you keep up with the newest technology, techniques and tools?
Please comment briefly on how you continue to educate yourself on all the changes occuring in photography.
Jul 23 2007 |
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| “Sensor dust” has become a real issue for some digital photographers, reminiscent of the days when you had to spot each print when enlarging if your enlarger or negative was not flawlessly clean. There are numerous ways to deal with this, with prevention being the best, but there are also “dust reference” images, dust removal in processing and even dust shake-off mechanics in cameras. Do you find that you have “dust issues” with your DSLR?
Briefly comment on your solution to dealing with dust on your DSLR sensor.
Jun 19 2007 |
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| One of the interesting predictions for this year is that most digital camera sales will be by those buying their second, or even third digital camera, and that first-time buyers (or those switching from film to digital) will be in the minority. If you are planning to buy a digital camera this year is it:
If you are buying your second (or third, etc.) digital camera, please briefly comment on why you are or might be considering that purchase.
May 22 2007 |
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| Today’s DSLRs allow for very high ISO ratings, with the newest featuring ISO 3200, and beyond. When shooting at these high speeds many manufacturers recommend, and offer Noise Reduction (NR) filters to help suppress noise. If you have worked at these high speeds, at what level of ISO do you find that NR filtration is important to retain image quality?
Briefly comment on your experience with high ISO settings and how you handle noise; mention your camera model in your comments
Apr 12 2007 |
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| At the recent PMA show a number of companies have announced plans to not only have WiFi cameras but also GPS capable units. Do you think that would be a useful and helpful feature in your digital camera?
Brifely describe how you might use GPS in your digital camera.
Mar 21 2007 |
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| Digital SLRs and even integral lens digital cameras now offer ISO ratings as high as ISO 1600, and beyond. Naturally, this increases the chances of "noise" in images. Many cameras have built-in NR (noise reduction) software that kick in at high ISOs. Beyond that, what is your strategy for reducing noise in images?
Please briefly comment on how you manage and control noise in your shots.
Feb 14 2007 |
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| Many of us have slides and negatives that we’d like to convert to digital form to print using our inkjet printers or share on web pages and the Internet. What is your conversion strategy?
Please comment briefly on your film to digital conversion workflow.
Jan 11 2007 |
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| Some cameras are becoming more like multimedia devices, with wireless sending now become part of even point and shoot digital cameras. Does having extra "connectivity" options make it more likely that you would choose one camera model over another?
Please comment briefly on how you share your images with family, friends and associates.
Dec 11 2006 |
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| Nikon, with its new D40, and other companies are coming onto the market with compact, relatively inexpensive DSLR cameras. This trend will continue. If and when you decide on your first or a new DSLR, how important will the lenses you already own (new and old) be in your consideration of one brand over another?
Please comment briefly on how likely you are to buy a new DSLR in the coming months, and how your investment in lenses will or will not affect that purchase.
Nov 20 2006 |
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