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"Those willing to sacrifice freedom for security, deserve neither."

I'm very much a WYSIWYG type of photographer = very little PP. However I often enjoy other photographers way of rendering their pics. Such as this woman's photos: https://www.dpreview.com/articles/ ...

Shooting RAW (or at least RAW + JPEG)is a no-brainer (with few exceptions). A RAW file can always be converted to a JPEG, but a JPEG can't be converted into a RAW file.......simple as that! One ...

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@Michael1000

"We are not going to change physics, but..."

Don't forget about Quantum Physics.........."Reality is only that which one perceives it to be"

"Is a cheaper low power flash good enough for macro work?" It depends on the working distance and other variables of course, but often "yes"........low power is fine for macro work. A couple of ...

+1 This should be a "sticky" for those curious about the different desktops for Mint. Thanks for sharing.

My Linux guru agrees: http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/linux-mint-sonya.html

Here's an oldie but goody on sensor size: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=9&v=PHYidejT3KY I always get a chuckle watching it..........and it makes me reconsider ever buying into MFT. Of course, if ...

Because camera sensors are becoming so much better now at high ISO's, 2.8 lenses are much more usable for low light situations, and with the benefit of being so much cheaper than "fast glass". I ...

You could also install Magic Lantern on your 6D for free: http://www.magiclantern.fm/ It has a intervalometer setting.

Sorry I can't help with the "how to remove the fungus that's already there", but many people have mentioned how to kill the fungus that's now growing. If it's on the inside of the lens, many have ...

You might want to pose your question in the "Macro and Still Life Photography" forum. There are some photographers there that are very familiar with your future situation, and can offer you some ...

Although I was a naysayer earlier in this thread (and will continue to be on this subject), I am very pleased that everything went well with your foray into wedding photography. Most importantly, ...

Some tweeking for Fedora 24/25: http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/fedora-24-pimp-more.html

+1 for the 40mm. It's my go to lens for my 6D for all the reasons in the OP's post. The only drawback for me is the slow (but acceptable) focus compared to USM.

Some help for Gnome 3: http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/gnome-pimping-more.html I'm still content with Cinnamon.

It is indeed addictive. It will open up a whole new world of photographic opportunities. Enjoy!!!

Not me............totally subjective statement. See previous line. I do. Most people buy a fast lens to use it wide open for various reasons, otherwise it's a waste of money. I now prefer the 40mm ...

Hot spots (depending on the subject's surface) are very difficult to avoid doing macro work with the sun as your light source. Most macro shooters use a flash with various types of diffusers to ...