Tag: nikon

Illuminating the Yeti Shrine

Posted on by Scott Thomas
After I found out I was going to be attending Extra Magic Hours at night in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I had this photo idea in my head. The Yeti Shrine at night with Expedition Everest beautifully lighted in the background. I knew I would need a tripod, remote shutter release and a lens that could … Continue reading "Illuminating the Yeti Shrine"
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Get Your Camera Manuals Here

Posted on by Lisa Berton
First, I have to give credit where credit is due. I asked my AllEars teammate Erin Blackwell for blog ideas and where to find manuals was one of them. Thank you Erin, Queen of Menus. Can’t find the manual that came with your camera? Search no more. I have compiled a list of where you … Continue reading "Get Your Camera Manuals Here"
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35mm Cameras and Film

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Hello friends. I thought it would be important to talk about our good, reliable pal, the 35mm camera. Some folks fear that film is no longer being made. Put your fear to rest. All of the major maufacturers are indeed producing rolls of negatives as well as slide film. It’s true that film might be … Continue reading "35mm Cameras and Film"
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Optical and Digital Stabilization

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Point and shoot cameras have been boasting about having stabilization for a couple of years now. In the beginning they didn’t specify whether the stabilzers were optical or digital and there is a big difference. Digital stabilization means that the camera boosts the ISO setting let’s say from 400 to 1600. This means the camera … Continue reading "Optical and Digital Stabilization"
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Digital Camera Service Advisories & Repair

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I have good news and bad news. First the bad news. Sometimes parts are made for cameras that have a shorter life than expected. Occasionally, cameras may overheat or small pieces like the battery door springs and latches may fall off. The good news is that when this happens in mass quantity, the manufacturers make … Continue reading "Digital Camera Service Advisories & Repair"
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Panorama-a oh oh oh oh

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Looking for more funtastic things to do with your camera? How about creating a panorama by stitching together several photos. Not to worry, you don’t need a needle and thread. This was my first attempt EVER at shooting in Panorama Assist mode so be gentle with me. Reading is Fundamental I read online about using … Continue reading "Panorama-a oh oh oh oh"
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Nikon’s Composite Function

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Taking photos is fun but it’s exhilirating when you’re trying to capture all the excitement you’re feeling while traveling 25 mph on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Armed once again with the Nikon Coolpix 7600 point and shoot camera, I toyed with the Sports Composite feature. This can be found by turning the mode dial to … Continue reading "Nikon’s Composite Function"
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Light Meter: The 2008 Spring Line Part 3 – Conclusion

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Hello my friends and welcome to the last segment regarding digital cameras hitting stores this Spring. Once the snow melts and the sun ventures out, you can show off your new super cool image capturing devices as you strut your way down Main Street all the while keeping an eye out for photo ops with … Continue reading "Light Meter: The 2008 Spring Line Part 3 – Conclusion"
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Picture This! Mailbag: AllEars Photographers Answer Your Questions

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Once in awhile, we’d like to share with you some of the questions we receive from our dear readers here on the Picture This! Blog. We find them challenging and we hope you find them informative. Becky asked: I know for film lenses, there is a conversion of 1.5x’s if used on a digital SLR. … Continue reading "Picture This! Mailbag: AllEars Photographers Answer Your Questions"
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Light Meter: Kids & Teens

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It goes without saying that children want to be able to do what their older siblings and parents do. If you have kids, they’ve more than likely asked if they can play with your camera. You may have responded with words such as “This is Dada’s camera. It’s not a toy. Go ask Mommy for … Continue reading "Light Meter: Kids & Teens"
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