SLR Photography Guide Blog

Mirror Lockup – When to use it

Have you ever read the term Mirror Lockup in your cameras manual and wondered if it’s something you should be using? The short answer, very rarely. Unless you take lots of photographs at dawn or dusk with long shutter speeds (keep reading). What is mirror lockup? When you press the shutter button on your digital [...]

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Photo File Formats

SLR cameras nowadays usually have an option for the photographer to choose between JPEG or RAW photo file formats. Many also offer both JPEG and RAW, therefore automatically saving two images every time you take a photo. As each model provides a different way of choosing these formats, it’s best to consult your User Manual [...]

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How to use SLR Photography Guide App

Handy tips for using this App. Welcome to SLRGuide iPhone application. Please Note: The first time you open SLRGuide, users need to have a network connection. The application is updated in real time. When there is an Internet connection, it will periodically check for new articles and add them automatically to your App. When a [...]

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DOFMaster for iPhone

Calculate hyperfocal distances with this DOF calculator. As a photographer, you can use DOFMaster to calculate the depth of field in your photographs. You’ll be able to select the lens and f/stop combination that provides the zone of sharpness you need. It is especially useful in calculating the hyperfocal distance for landscape photography. If you’re [...]

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Great Photographers

Pro Photographers who enjoy sharing their photography secrets 1. Matt Brandon (The Digital Trekker) Quote: ‘I shoot for mostly NGOs and nonprofits. I photograph images of the unknown, the forgotten and the helpless. These are often the stories that most people overlook.’ You can visit Matt’s iPhone friendly website over at http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/ 2. David duChemin [...]

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About SLR Photography Guide iPhone App

This photography application has been developed by Tanya Puntti, editor and founder of SLR Photography Guide (www.slrphotographyguide.com). Tanya lives in the beautiful Whitsundays of Australia and also runs a personal blog Tanya Ann Photography (www.tanya-ann.com). She is partnered by John Hodgkin from Fun Tours (www.funtours.com.au) who also contributes some of the photographs that you’ll see [...]

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Photographers on Twitter

Stay connected with SLR Photography Guide and other fellow photographers through Twitter: http://twitter.com/SLRPhotoGuide The place for a daily dose of free tips, specifically targeted towards Digital SLR Camera Owners. A Twitter List All Photographers Should Follow Get inside the minds of the world’s most respected photographers and learn from the best! Learn 2B a Photographer: [...]

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Facebook Group

The official Facebook Group for SLR Photography Guide and our readers! Connect with other readers of SLR Photography Guide over on our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/SLR-Photography-Guide/132110620137958 Dedicated to helping you better understand your Digital SLR Camera.

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