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7 Critical Features to Look for in Your Next Digital SLR Camera

Digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are distinguished from their ‘point-and-shoot’ digital camera counterparts by a removable lens and reflex mirror. This reflex mirror enables the photographer to see exactly what will be captured in the image.

DSLR Buying Guide
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DSLR cameras generally have a higher image quality than point-and-shoot cameras, and for sometime were the preserve of the professional. Increasingly, the price of DSLR cameras is dropping, and manufacturers are extending their ranges to accommodate amateur photographers and those on tighter budgets. Camera specifications can seem confusing at first glance, but there are several key features, options and extras you should bear in mind when selecting your next DSLR.

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3 Beautiful Retro Photographic Manuals

When I used to live in NYC, I used to visit the Strands near Union Square all the time just to flip through old books. They just have a certain easy flair to them that just makes sense no matter what the subject matter is. From the old-school science fiction illustrations to the out-of-date typography, they all have a certain flavor that the computer age pretty much ended. Here are some old photographic manuals I came across that I took some photos of. The covers feature some great examples of sans-serif typography and wonderful textbook-like interior diagrams:

Build Your Own Home Darkroom
Wonderful, beautiful Helvetica… My precious…
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