Back in the 1960’s, various companies began developing all sorts of plastic cameras. Not just plastic camera bodies, but the lens too! 100% plastic. Sounds crazy, but it works. In fact, this simple invention is considered one of the reasons photography reach “art” status — because looking at an image […]
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Holiday Photo Tips
This entry is in conjunction with the “Home Wizards” show on KFWB 980AM with Hosts Cindy Dole & Eric Stromer that originally aired on Saturday, December 3, 2011. To listen, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptZUw2gX118 It’s time for the holidays once again, and time to capture those precious memories – especially on Christmas […]
Read MoreWhite Balance on a Canon 5D Mark II
Whether you are shooting video or stills, working with a 5D Mark II can be a little intimidating, especially if you’re stepping up from a Canon Rebel or a more automatic camera. One of the questions I get asked most often is about white balance – “What do you set […]
Read MoreISO Settings on the Canon 5K Mark II
There are a lot of questions about ISO on the Mark II. Here are some answers. QUESTION: When you shoot, do you set your ISO to 160 when outdoors or 320 with a ND filter over it? I almost always shoot at 160 outdoors during daytime. In order to get […]
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