JamesRL

Many years back, I worked at a photofinishing store that also sold cameras, including SLRs from all the big names. My boss had his gear stolen from the back of his Jeep. I saved my pennies, and...

Perhaps I'm not expressing it well. Ken's theory is that most lenses are reasonably sharp especially if you don't pixel peep, and that before you decide you need better glass, you need to focus on...

I don't often agree with Ken Rockwell, but he did write a good article on sharpness. The essense of it is that the lens is the least important in the chain. For this type of work, you need a good...

Still liking that S200EXR? Its funny, I did a small exhibition at a friends gallery. Of 6 images she chose, 2 were from my S6000, none from my S200EXR, though I know its a better camera in many...

I googled, and found many grips for the D3100, none of which would take AAs. You may want to reconsider. You could take a number of spare Lithium batteries for your cam and swap as needed. Maybe a...

Very true. When I was in university, I volunteered to do some shooting to fill in for some busy pros. Press conferences etc. I had a Minolta SRT 101 with a 58mm f1.4 lens. None of the pros cared...

I have my old film primes and use them on my D200. Pretty sharp I'd say.

The last three shots are all very similar composition. In action shots, try leaving some space in the direction that the movement is happening.

The only way to know is to shoot with it and see.

The main use for bracketing these days is HDR. But if you are reasonably steady you can do it, and programs like photomatix can handle realigning the shots. I do HDR occasionally but I always use a...

You could easily bracket the exposure manually using the exposure compensation button, and you wouldn't have to take your eye away from the viewfinder. I used to do this with tricky lighting and a...

Also note that with the entry level Nikons, at least since the D40(D40/D40x/D60/D3X00, D5X00), the cameras do not have the focusing motor in the camera body that you need to use autofocus on that...

I think he is a fool. Ever see those silky waterfall pics....need a tripod. VR won't let you shoot for seconds. Ever see those HDR shots where you combine multiple shots  - better with a...

I am familiar with the theory from CPU technology. There, there is a fixed cost to create a wafer of chips, not dependant on whether or not the actual chips are larger or smaller. So right off the...

You are entitled to your opinion but the law in most places is clear that in a public place, photograpghy is permitted. If you take a picture and intend to make commercial use of it, you need...

First one. She looks fierce, like she is carrying a spear.

Dog shot is great.... Mic operator shot, its a little distracting to see disconnected finger tips. I'd have zoomed back a bit and panned a little to get her arm and whole hand in.

I had a similar incident the other day. A friend of a friend on FB runs a group called "I love photography". Its meant to be an open, non critical forum for users of all skill levels. The forum...

You didn't read the long thread about shooting at the beach. I like the first one, catching her hair that way is good, shows movement. Second one, I don't find flattering or interesting. Sunglasses...