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Fine grain with higher ISOs? Humbug!

Even finer grain at lower ISOs is better

ArticleComposition and Exposure Techniques and How-Tos - by Bryan Peterson, July 2, 2010

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Recently, Nikon and Canon introduced high-end DSLRs capable of reaching ISO 102,800. These pro cameras claim amazingly good image quality at ISO 6400 or even more. The Internet was abuzz. But I don't share the enthusiasm.

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Planning for a big trip abroad

Set goals, both photographic and personal

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Derek Doeffinger, May 4, 2010

This is the start of a series of articles about travel photography, which will appear here over the next two weeks. To be more precise, this series is about taking pictures during your big trip.

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Off-color remarks: Fix the Pix, Episode 14

What to do when the color in your photos has an unnatural tint

ArticleBeginner Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, September 25, 2009

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Are your pictures coming out too blue or orange? It's time to learn how to set your White Balance.

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Don’t overuse your zoom lens: Fix The Pix, Episode 13

Superzooms are very tempting, but there's a downside

ArticleBeginner Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, September 24, 2009

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At the longest focal length, zoom lenses on compact cameras produce darker images, especially when shooting with your flash.

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Don't let far flash foible leave your subject in the dark: Fix the Pix, Episode 12

Your flash has limits. Here's one of them, and how to work around it.

ArticleBeginner Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, September 23, 2009

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Have you ever shot pictures of a ballgame or a concert at a stadium or arena—or just across a room—and were disappointed to see...not much of anything?

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Did you shake your camera while in night portrait mode? Fix the Pix, Episode 11

Get that flash but blurred effect under control

ArticleBeginner Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, September 22, 2009

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What to do when a mode designed to save people pictures in low light ruins them instead.

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Undo unflattering flash with a simple setting: Fix the Pix, Episode 10

No more deer in the headlights

ArticleBeginner Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, September 21, 2009

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Avoid on-camera flash as much as possible. But when there's insufficient light to get a decent shot without it, here's a simple way to get more flattering people pictures with it.

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Avoid uneven portrait lighting under trees: Fix the Pix, Episode 9

Why great portraits aren’t made in the uneven shade

ArticleBeginner Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, September 18, 2009

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While taking pictures in open shade is generally a good thing, there’s an exception to this rule when you’re under the shade of a big, leafy tree and the sun light peaks through here and there.

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"Why is my nose so big?" Fix the Pix, Episode 8

Avoid the fun-house mirror look

ArticleBeginner Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, September 17, 2009

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You've followed my advice and are shooting frame-filling portraits with your compact digital camera. But did you remember to zoom, or did you leave your lens at its widest setting?  Here's the one time you shouldn't zoom with your feet!

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Beware distracting backgrounds: Fix the Pix, Episode 6

"Hey, what's with that tree growing out of my head?"

ArticleBeginner Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, September 15, 2009

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When taking photos of your friends and loved ones with your digital camera, pay attention to what’s going on behind them. Otherwise, unintentional hilarity might ensue.

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