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Lenses designed with apertures that max out to f/1.0 have always held some sort of mythical magic to them, as if the extreme aperture option makes your photos great automatically. History tells us that some of the most popular f/1.0 lenses were not exactly versatile performers.

But modern technology should change that though. A new lens for the Micro Four Thirds format (MFT) boasts of something that sounds even more magical: the Noktor 50mm HyperPrime f/0.95.

Yes, that’s supposed to sound even better than f/1.0 and technically, it is! Since this lens is designed for MFT with a 2x crop factor, it is effectively a 100mm f/0.95, a very enticing idea. But DPReview.com notes the uncanny resemblance with the Senko 50mm f/0.95 C-mount CCTV lens, which may possibly be true if you consider that this lens only has manual focus and manual aperture controls. Still, this interesting lens will surely have special uses for the right market and artists.

Here’s more information on Noktor and its lenses.

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I am purchasing a used digital SLR through Craigslist. It’s a Nikon Coolpix 5700 for $135 with all the accessories that came with it at time of purchase. The seller said it had no scratches and was selling it because he wants a regular non-SLR camera.
I have already looked at the reviews and decided it is fitting. Since I am not a professional photographer nor plan to use it heavily, it’s not that big of a deal.
Is the camera worth the $135? What should I look for when I go to see it? Is there any way to tell if it’s damaged? Should I ask about anything specific?

Sorry for the super-long question, I am just nervous about buying my first ever SLR. Thank you!(:

That camera is NOT an SLR camera. It’s a advance point and shoot with some manual control. Since that camera was introduced in 2002 (7 years ago), it will lack many of the features you likely want and use. There is no way I would pay $135 for that camera, it simply is not worth it to me. I know there are better deals to be had, even if it cost me a bit more money.

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Diving straight into Photoshop without Photoshop training can be a frustrating experience. I had my first “hands-on” experience with Photoshop in 1995. It was one of the most rewarding and frustrating experiences in my life. I was producing a feature-length animated film for our independent start-up company in Merida, Mexico. We were developing this project with amazing talent-that was the rewarding part of the experience.

Quite a few of the people I worked with and got to know at that time were major talents in the world of high-end digital solutions-people who had risen to top positions at Apple Computer and Silicon Graphics. And then there were the whiz kids just out of college who could do anything you could imagine on a Macintosh computer running Adobe Photoshop. Just watching them use Photoshop to color animation frames in a fraction of the time it would have taken to paint the frames by hand was a great learning experience for me. I had the opportunity to watch people with amazing talent do amazing things with Adobe Photoshop. But when I sat down and started playing around with Photoshop, trying to emulate the simplest effects I had seen others create so effortlessly, I quickly ran into trouble. I didn’t take the time to seek out any sort of Photoshop training I learned to get by with simpler design software.

I did what was necessary for my text presentations, but I gave up dreaming that I’d ever be able to do anything myself with Photoshop. Like many people, I decided that Photoshop was too deep for me-I wasn’t a graphic designer or visual effects artist anyway, so I saw no need to sign up for Photoshop training. And like most people, I thought that Photoshop training was only for those who wanted to turn their Photoshop skills into a career path. I didn’t have time for it, I didn’t really need it, so I crossed “Photoshop training” off my wish list and went on to other things. That was a big mistake.

Not long ago, I was forced to realize-after all these years-how badly I need to learn enough digital editing and compositing to create better graphics and videos for the Internet. Just a hobby to begin with-I told myself-but something that has been in the back of my mind ever since I crossed “Photoshop training” off of my wish list. I had mastered the simpler software and gotten as much out of it as I was going to get. There is only one program in the world that can let me do what I want to do with photos and video-Photoshop. It’s time for me to get serious about Photoshop training.

I hope you’ll decide to get serious about Photoshop training, too. It’s one of the best investments you can make-even if you only want to get the most out of your photos and Internet videos.

Author is a developer and trainer with an independent computer training company offering Photoshop training courses as well as Adobe Acrobat training at their central London training centre.

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If you have a digital camera (or you are thinking about getting one) and you have ever wished that you had more money coming in to pay off debts, buy those little extras you’ve always wanted, or just to save for a rainy day … then this is definitely the most important letter you’ll read today. Ask yourself right now, what if you could possibly make more money than you do now without interfering with your current work schedule or family commitments. You could make money doing something that is simple, fun and rewarding. In all honesty, it’s the best way of making money online that I’ve ever come across. Digital photography is actually fun to do and even more fun for me when I see all of the extra money being deposited in my bank account month after month. You can even make money from the same photo over and over again and you don’t even need a website. When you bought your digital camera, you were probably thinking of being able to preserve family memories and record special occasions and didn’t even consider being able to make money with it but the truth is freelance digital photography is the perfect home-business opportunity. You’d be able to make money from home – no more dealing with rush hour traffic or the expense and worries of day care. You’d actually be making money from taking pictures.

The biggest advantage of selling your photos online is you can do it from home part-time or full-time. When submitting your photos as a freelance photographer you want to submit to us many photograph sites as possible. When people purchase your photos you make money. The more photos you submit the more money you will make, its up to you on how much you submit. The market for photographers is red hot. There are over 37 million photos that are bought by websites every year. Professionals and hobbyists are making a great income, even in todays economy.

Here’s a few ideas you can do to make money with your digital camera. Banks pay people to take photos of their foreclosure homes. Reality companies will pay for their listings to be photographed. Just these two ideas alone can keep you busy making money. More great places to sell your digital photographs (of just about anything) are local are and craft shows. You can even market your digital photos by seeing if your local stores, restaurants, and hotels will hang some of your work in their establishments. To find out what’s hot go to online photography sites and see what’s popular and start taking more photos.

If you have a digital camera, internet connection and a computer you can make money taking photos from home, you can use Adobe Photoshop with your computer, by uploading the digital photos in discussion groups and such you can literally earn thousands from home doing this. Opportunities of freelance photography can com about for someone what you should do to earn money is to take local photos for national companies.

Yes, you too can sell your digital photos online and easily earn a decent income doing something you enjoy. No one will be looking over your shoulder or micro-managing you A few hours a week is all it takes to make a steady income. You have discovered the most rewarding way to make extra income on the Internet.

Having fun (with a hobby like taking digital photographs) selling your work is something I think anyone can enjoy. Setting your own pace, schedule, work load and just plain taking digital photos of what you want when you want (in my opinion) is the greatest benefit you can have as a freelance photographer lets not forget you can do all this from home. Awesome!!!!

Learn more about making money. Stop by Jake Wrench’s site where you can find out all about digital photography and what it can do for you.

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Making scrapbooks has been a popular hobby for many years. Before everyone had a digital camera, cameras that popped out a printed photo instantly were all the rage. It made perfect sense to make traditional paper scrapbooks when that’s how you took your photos.

Nowadays, it’s a totally different story since almost everyone chooses digital over film. It’s no wonder then that scrapbooking too has entered the digital age. Scrapbookers can now turn to digital scrapbooking software to bring their memories to life in creative pages.

Are you one of those people who have been a traditional scrapbooker for ages, but are “done” with how costly your favorite pastime is? Now is the time to update your craft life, and all it takes is a minimal investment when you purchase a digital scrapbooking software program. Gone are the days of holding back and not using certain items because of their cost, or skipping a design because you didn’t have the right tool (and didn’t want to have to buy it just for one page!). Digital scrapbooking gives you everything that you need to make amazing designs, all with a few quick clicks of your mouse.

Or maybe you’re someone who’s never even tried scrapbooking after you learned how expensive a hobby it is and how much physical space it takes up. The digital age is the perfect time to begin your dream of making scrapbooks, since you have access to convenient and creative digital scrapbooking programs! A great digital scrapbooking software program lets even novices learn to scrapbook in a short, easy session or two.

Start with a template with a theme and elements already laid out, and just add your pictures and journaling. Or, get more creative and edit your template page to look exactly as you imagine it in your mind.

Whether you are an avid scrapbooker who wants to cut down the costs of your hobby or someone who has never designed a scrapbook page in your life, digital scrapbook software is the perfect answer for you. The most enjoyable thing about this hobby is being able to use it as a creative outlet to see your memories take shape beautifully on the pages you have designed.

Once you have your pages put together, you can share them online or make a digital scrapbook to browse through on your computer. For a more personal touch, you can also print and bind your pages, just like a traditional scrapbook.

Need help making a better scrapbook? Buy yourself scrapbook software and create with help a work of art full of memories. With digital scrapbooking you will be able to store those memories for lifetimes to come! Buy yours immediately!

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Many find it hard to find the perfect new baby gift. There seem to be a lot to think of in terms of the baby’s age, gender and need. There is also a lot to choose from when picking a perfect present during baby showers, Christening, birthdays and other special baby occasions. It is more likely for people to purchase the common things that the baby require or would like and a lot of people end up in last minute shopping. Some would have resolved to give cash instead. And even though these are not exactly bad, there are a lot of alternative gift ideas that are available in the market today.

Toys are the common gift consideration during baby occasions. Babies just love toys. They are always fond of the color, shape and sound they make if any. But they would not be that beneficial to the baby in the long run. Babies are quick to switch their interest on other items. They might easily grow tired of the same kind of play materials and shift to other stuff to play with.

This is also true with clothes. It takes no time until the baby out grows them and the baby would use only for them a short time. Those bunny costumes, princess get ups and pajamas would not fit them within months or weeks time. Baby supplies on the same light are readily available when they ran out. Milk, diapers, wipes, bottles and other goods can be bought in the nearest market. So there is a little significance to giving them when you can provide something of unique worth.

Books are essential for the baby’s learning. Though it may take some time before he or she actually begins reading, the parents could start with reading children’s stories to the baby or entice the child with pictures or with sounds if provided. This way you might also discover and help in the early development of the baby. Charts, flash cards, soft mat puzzles and drawing boards are some addition to such educational materials.

Aside from these teaching materials, the baby’s learning could also be advanced through materials that enhance their talent. Great ideas for this kind of new baby gift are basic musical instruments. Replica of plastic piano, play guitar, simple drum set, miniature trumpet and other instruments are available for babies nowadays. Although they are far from the real thing, these wonders provide the kids with a jump start experience to realize a complex talent for the future. Such gifts are adequate during the formative years of our youngsters.

These educational and training materials are greatly incorporated in toys nowadays. This means that we are not actually disqualifying the common gift items for babies but rather finding more use and purpose for such presents. We try to fit in entertainment, enjoyment and learning in our gifts to make the most out of our money. The fact is infant items are pricy. But if we are on a tight budget, we do not really have to spend that much. We can consider giving homemade items. These are gifts we are sure unique, safe, nifty, simple and nice, memorable and heartfelt.

Babies do not really want a lot of things. They appreciate everything in their surrounding. What they require are their basic needs needs of physical, emotional and cognitive attention. All else are supplementary. We should enjoy, think and make most of the options to be able to give an excellent new baby gift. So take the effort easily. After all, it is the thought that counts.

A lovely new baby gift will surely match your memorable photo that you wouldn’t want to neglect. You can display it in your dining or living rooms so that people can share with you the experience. Or you may want to try baby frame.

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Pro photographers have known for years the magical capability to just capture a moment when they press the shutter at the right millisecond. Occasionally such moments can be planned, and often they can’t. Occasionally they’re just there, and you’ve got to snap it without thought for composition or lighting or any of the other elements everyone knows are critical for quality photography.

As an example, you can plan for a photograph full of the energy of the wind when someone or a vehicle crosses the line of sight.

Or when you know something galvanizing is ready to happen, like the appearance of a baby, having a camera prepared for that first moment of life may lead to a dazzling picture. Such life moments can be caught if you are prepared with your ability and talent and equipment.

That moment when just the right elements come together for surprising composition, is sometimes nothing that you may have planned or set up. Lately my partner and I escaped and spent a weekend in the mountains where, one evening at dinner, we were seated on the porch of the dining room. Just as our salads were served, the sun moved from behind clouds and the brilliant metal roofs of mountain homes were illuminated across the meadow. Bright red and green and blue and gray roof colours flooded our senses as if a bucket-full of marbles had been tossed against the green and brown mountainside.

The sight was so full of potency and potential that we could barely talk with the vibrancy of it all.

That moment was not planned. It just happened. Sometimes such experiences can be imagined ahead of the circumstance. As an example, you know a crop moon will be an impressive sight, and you can make preparations for shooting it by being in the right spot at the right time. The unpredictable can be made easily controllable with a little forethought.

You can envisage what might be, before it really occurs. Demonstrating patience may open doors for a variety of atypically composed stills, particularly if you want to attend on just the right natural light, or shade, or form or energy.

Next, discover some pieces you will really want to find out about the Polaroid instant cameras range which you can access via the main website here at Polaroid Instant Camera Store site.

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Pro photographers have known for years the magical capability to just capture a moment when they press the shutter at the right millisecond. Occasionally such moments can be planned, and often they can’t. Occasionally they’re just there, and you’ve got to snap it without thought for composition or lighting or any of the other elements everyone knows are critical for quality photography.

As an example, you can plan for a photograph full of the energy of the wind when someone or a vehicle crosses the line of sight.

Or when you know something galvanizing is ready to happen, like the appearance of a baby, having a camera prepared for that first moment of life may lead to a dazzling picture. Such life moments can be caught if you are prepared with your ability and talent and equipment.

That moment when just the right elements come together for surprising composition, is sometimes nothing that you may have planned or set up. Lately my partner and I escaped and spent a weekend in the mountains where, one evening at dinner, we were seated on the porch of the dining room. Just as our salads were served, the sun moved from behind clouds and the brilliant metal roofs of mountain homes were illuminated across the meadow. Bright red and green and blue and gray roof colours flooded our senses as if a bucket-full of marbles had been tossed against the green and brown mountainside.

The sight was so full of potency and potential that we could barely talk with the vibrancy of it all.

That moment was not planned. It just happened. Sometimes such experiences can be imagined ahead of the circumstance. As an example, you know a crop moon will be an impressive sight, and you can make preparations for shooting it by being in the right spot at the right time. The unpredictable can be made easily controllable with a little forethought.

You can envisage what might be, before it really occurs. Demonstrating patience may open doors for a variety of atypically composed stills, particularly if you want to attend on just the right natural light, or shade, or form or energy.

Next, discover some pieces you will really want to find out about the Polaroid instant cameras range which you can access via the main website here at Polaroid Instant Camera Store site.

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Pro photographers have known for years the magical capability to just capture a moment when they press the shutter at the right millisecond. Occasionally such moments can be planned, and often they can’t. Occasionally they’re just there, and you’ve got to snap it without thought for composition or lighting or any of the other elements everyone knows are critical for quality photography.

As an example, you can plan for a photograph full of the energy of the wind when someone or a vehicle crosses the line of sight.

Or when you know something galvanizing is ready to happen, like the appearance of a baby, having a camera prepared for that first moment of life may lead to a dazzling picture. Such life moments can be caught if you are prepared with your ability and talent and equipment.

That moment when just the right elements come together for surprising composition, is sometimes nothing that you may have planned or set up. Lately my partner and I escaped and spent a weekend in the mountains where, one evening at dinner, we were seated on the porch of the dining room. Just as our salads were served, the sun moved from behind clouds and the brilliant metal roofs of mountain homes were illuminated across the meadow. Bright red and green and blue and gray roof colours flooded our senses as if a bucket-full of marbles had been tossed against the green and brown mountainside.

The sight was so full of potency and potential that we could barely talk with the vibrancy of it all.

That moment was not planned. It just happened. Sometimes such experiences can be imagined ahead of the circumstance. As an example, you know a crop moon will be an impressive sight, and you can make preparations for shooting it by being in the right spot at the right time. The unpredictable can be made easily controllable with a little forethought.

You can envisage what might be, before it really occurs. Demonstrating patience may open doors for a variety of atypically composed stills, particularly if you want to attend on just the right natural light, or shade, or form or energy.

Next, discover some pieces you will really want to find out about the Polaroid instant cameras range which you can access via the main website here at Polaroid Instant Camera Store site.

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