One Brief Moment » Equipment http://blog.charlesdobbs.com "A photograph is a stop in time for just one brief moment." - Charles Dobbs Photography Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:46:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 9 Things You Must Consider When Buying A Camera Lens http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/09/08/9-things-you-must-consider-when-buying-a-camera-lens/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/09/08/9-things-you-must-consider-when-buying-a-camera-lens/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:46:46 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=989 Being a digital photography aspirant, you are like most of us — always looking in for the best equipment and accessories to fit in your photography arsenal. Investing in multiple lenses especially is one of the common quest which gives birth to queries related to buying the camera lens which best suits your needs. Here are 9 things you must consider when buying the camera lenses. This list will definitely help you in understanding the lens terminology or the features offered by lens manufacturers.

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]]> http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/10/18/staying-organized/feed/ 0 An Introduction to Buying Studio Flash Lights http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/07/01/an-introduction-to-buying-studio-flash-lights/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/07/01/an-introduction-to-buying-studio-flash-lights/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:43:14 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=358 Confused as to what to look for when buying your first set of studio lights?

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Win a ThinkTank Photo Retrospective 20 from dPS!.

]]> http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/05/20/win-a-thinktank-photo-retrospective-20/feed/ 0 How to use Your Tripod (it’s not as simple as you think!) http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/05/18/how-to-use-your-tripod-it%e2%80%99s-not-as-simple-as-you-think/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/05/18/how-to-use-your-tripod-it%e2%80%99s-not-as-simple-as-you-think/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 15:11:27 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=314 When you first got a tripod, you probably thought it was pretty simple: just extend the legs, put the camera on top, and voila! It’s ready to go! So, although the tripod seems like a simple piece of equipment, there are a few things to keep in mind when you’re setting it up to ensure you get the sharpest image possible:

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]]> http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/05/18/how-to-use-your-tripod-it%e2%80%99s-not-as-simple-as-you-think/feed/ 0 Nikon to release updated 200-400mm f/4 in late May http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/04/27/nikon-to-release-updated-200-400mm-f4-in-late-may/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/04/27/nikon-to-release-updated-200-400mm-f4-in-late-may/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:08:58 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=279 Nikon will release an updated version of its venerable 200-400mm f/4 VR at the end of next month. The AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II adds four-stop VR II image stabilization, Nano Crystal Coat lens coating for reduced ghosting and flaring and a new A/M position on the lens' mode switch (this option limits accidental switching to manual focus), plus minor cosmetic changes.

The overall appearance, size, weight and optical formulation of the new AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is nearly identical to the lens it replaces. There are no stated changes to Silent Wave autofocusing, either the motor or the algorithm that controls it, which suggests that focus speed is to be the same as the earlier model too.

The AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II is to ship in late-May 2010 at an expected street price of US$6999.95 in the U.S. This price is US$700 higher than Nikon USA's current expected street price for the existing (and already scarce) 200-400mm.

Nikon USA's Steve Heiner discusses the new lens as well as other recent additions to the Nikkor lineup in a podcast.

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In February 2010, Canon released the EOS 550D with an 18 megapixel sensor, HD video and a $900 price tag. Will Canon tell the folks lining up to buy this camera how much extra work it will add to their simple lives? And how much pain it will bring to their photo hobby? Not likely.

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]]> http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/04/22/nikon-d40-%e2%80%93-modern-classic-review/feed/ 0 Using Auto to Learn Manual – A Great First Step for Beginners http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/04/22/using-auto-to-learn-manual-%e2%80%93-a-great-first-step-for-beginners/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/04/22/using-auto-to-learn-manual-%e2%80%93-a-great-first-step-for-beginners/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:54:28 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=271 If you’re just learning photography and you feel that learning to use your DSLR camera on manual is too daunting, here’s a little tip I used when learning to think for my camera: let the auto settings guide you. By auto settings, I mean the ones where the settings are set for certain situations and you don’t have to do anything else. These include portrait, macro, sports, landscape, etc.

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]]> http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/04/22/using-auto-to-learn-manual-%e2%80%93-a-great-first-step-for-beginners/feed/ 0 How to Choose Your Next Camera – What and Where to Buy http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/03/18/how-to-choose-your-next-camera-%e2%80%93-what-and-where-to-buy/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/03/18/how-to-choose-your-next-camera-%e2%80%93-what-and-where-to-buy/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:51:12 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=183 As on any journey, the next step depends on where you start. If you’re a pro shooter, you won’t be reading this because you’ll know what you need or want. If you’re a serious amateur, you’ll also have an idea of what camera you want next but you may still be looking for some clues. If you own a Point & Shoot you bought 2 – 3 years ago and now want something more serious, you’ll find this useful too.

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]]> http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/03/18/how-to-choose-your-next-camera-%e2%80%93-what-and-where-to-buy/feed/ 0 Three Lenses Every Photographer Should Own http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/03/11/three-lenses-every-photographer-should-own/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/03/11/three-lenses-every-photographer-should-own/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:01:19 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=165 It’s a question I hear a lot from new photographers: “what lenses should I buy?”

And while there are a lot of different types of lenses appropriate for many different situations and needs, time and time again I find myself primarily relying on three lenses in my bag: a fast general purpose zoom (18-50mm), a macro lens and a telephoto zoom (70-200mm). These three lenses will give you enough versatility to shoot in almost any conditions. Also, these three lenses are available for just about every camera system and lens mount on the market.

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