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Camera Review: Olympus E-PL3

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If you’re considering the step up from a compact camera to something a little more professional, there are a is range of options that you can choose from. One of the best was the now off-sale E-PL2 from Olympus, so the newest model in the PEN series has a lot to live up to.

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Camera Review: Olympus E-PL3

Written by Darren Rowse

May 19th, 2012 at 3:57 pm

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX20V Review

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First there was the HX5V, then HX9V … now the HX20V. So we’ve gone from a 10x zoom camera to a 15x, and finally a 20x zoom compact digicam. I happily use the earlier HX5V as an everyday camera, for holidays and occasionally for shots of review cameras

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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX20V Review

Written by Jim Goldstein

May 9th, 2012 at 8:07 pm

10 Tips to Take Great Family Portaits

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Family Portrait by chemisti We are told family comes first, so grab your camera and let’s get snapping… some great family portraits … 10 Tips for Family Portraits If you want that ‘traditional’ family photograph you are going to need to work the role of director to ensure all eyes and faces are on you. Working with a large group of people can be a bit trying so prepare to be patient and assertive will help in getting a handle of things. When you’ve got everyone ready don’t be afraid to reel of a dozen or so shots or use the burst mode to ensure you have at least one frame with everyone is paying attention

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10 Tips to Take Great Family Portaits

Written by Elizabeth Halford

April 23rd, 2012 at 11:25 pm

Preparing For A Client Photoshoot

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By Annie Tao For those starting out in the photography business, you may wonder how to best prepare for your client photoshoot.

Written by Darren Rowse

April 17th, 2012 at 3:07 pm

Understanding Exposure by Author Stansfield: Book Review

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It’s probably a matter that need not concern users of budget-priced fixed lens compact digicams but it is a subject of great matter to those who own DSLRs and other sundry ‘clever’ compacts.

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Understanding Exposure by Author Stansfield: Book Review

Written by Jim Goldstein

March 26th, 2012 at 6:36 pm