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It seems intuitive enough. More megapixels is better, right? But, as with most things electronic, the magic number just seems to keep on growing… 2, 5, 8, 11, 15, 18, 21?!? How many megapixels do you really need? Approximate Resolution of Various Output Types One way to think about this…

Last year, I ran into the first significant trouble with my Canon t1i. I brought it to my sister-in-law’s wedding to snap some shots of the ceremony and maybe some shots at the reception. When we got inside at the reception, my wife tried to take the camera and pop…

21 February 2011 1 comment Digital Photo FAQs

I’ve seen a lot of different questions about the Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens. It seems like a popular choice, but it’s a bit of an investment… and people often wonder if it’s really useful for their purposes. So is an 85mm lens useful for wrestling?

17 January 2011 0 comments Digital Photo FAQs

I used to own a Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 lens. I also recently bought a Canon EOS Rebel K2 film camera for my kid who was starting photography classes. I made an assumption that I shouldn’t have… I assumed that she could use the 55-250mm lens with her new film…

08 January 2011 0 comments Digital Photo FAQs

When you’re printing images, the desired aspect ratio is pretty much driven by the desired print size. If you want a big picture, then you’re going to get an 8 inch by 10 inch picture (with a 4:5 aspect ratio). If you print out a small picture, you’ll get a…

06 January 2011 0 comments Digital Photo FAQs

I was searching through the Google Analytics data for the site, and I found the following question come up as a search query… What is the correct setting to eliminate motion blur with your digital camera? Short answer: Fiddle with the .

05 January 2011 0 comments Digital Photo FAQs

Note: See my updated post about the . As the comments suggest, there have been some changes to Facebook’s image sharing the photo sizes have changed. Facebook sets limits on the size of the images it displays.  While you can upload bigger photos, Facebook’s upload script will automatically shrink the…

24 December 2010 2 comments Digital Photo FAQs

It’s Christmas time, and that means shopping. Recently, I wrote up a review of some  that I own, in case you’re thinking of shopping for a loved one with a Canon camera. But what if you’re looking for a lens that isn’t on that list? What makes a lens compatible…

07 December 2010 0 comments Digital Photo FAQs

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Digital Photography How To is intended to be a guide to people learning how to use their digital SLR cameras. Three years ago, I had never picked up a camera; now, I produce a yearbook every year and I moonlight as a professional photographer.

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