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September 14, 2012 by PhotoKen

EasyDSLR Voices from the Inside: Part 1

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Bobby Oates from Kansas tells his story about why he likes to take really good photos and all the good photography techniques he has learned from EasyDSLR Digital Photography Course.

This is from a video series highlighting the comments and photos made by current members of EasyDSLR Course. Interviews conducted by Dr Sharon Livingston.

It’s good to hear that everyday people from around the globe have the opportunity to learn how to take better photos.

Click here for more Testimonials about the EasyDSLR Course.

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June 28, 2012 by PhotoKen

Cloud Lapse – Time Lapse in Montana

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Seeing how Clouds change form through the magic of Time Lapse gives a scene a whole new dimension. I took these sequences the other day in Missoula Montana using my Canon 5D, Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L and tripod and remote timer.

I have an entire Video dedicated to creating Time lapse videos in the Gold Version of my EasyDSLR Digital Photography Course at http://easydslr.com. The main extras you need are a Tripod and remote timer so these amazing videos are totally affordable to produce.

For those of you that were interested in my EasyDSLR Course but are too advanced for the Basic Videos and want to jump straight into more creative topics like Time lapse – I have an option…

I have just launched my EasyDSLR Advanced Course on udemy. This has just the Gold Member Videos and is perfect for you if you already have a good handle on the basics. Head over to udemy and have a look at the Advanced Course.

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April 30, 2012 by PhotoKen

The MOST Dangerous setting of Your DSLR

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This Sample tip from EASYDSLR Course - http://easydslr.com gives you the answer.

My Vote for the most dangerous setting in the DSLR menu system is… *insert drum roll*

  • “Release shutter without card” (DISABLE this) in Nikon DSLR cameras it can be hidden in the custom functions as “Release enable”

Format and Delete on your Digital Camera are certainly dangerous too. But they are more obvious – the reason I chose the above feature is because a lot of DSLR owners may not realize it’s an option.

Imagine the dread after you finish an important shoot – like your best friend’s graduation, or worse, a destination wedding ceremony – and reach in to grab the memory card and find that the slot is empty – YOU HAVE NO CARD IN THE CAMERA!

That is what that setting can result in. Sure – you get warnings popping up on the LCD but I know that in those situations 90% of the time you are looking through the viewfinder not wanting to miss a single moment.

My advice (ignore at your peril): Make sure it is DISABLED on your Canon and set to “Release locked” on your Nikon (this is the Default for Custom setting no. f4 for the Nikon D5100 for example).

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January 29, 2012 by PhotoKen

DSLR LCD Viewfinder Tip

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If you are lucky enough to have a DSLR camera with a swiveling LCD like the Canon T3i, Canon 60D or  Nikon D5100 then this tip will help. (Please excuse the Video quality – I used my cell phone)

If you want to do a lot of HD Video with your DSLR camera then one of the best accessories to get is an LCD Viefinder.

In Video mode you can only use the LCD and it’s really difficult in bright environments like outdoors to see the image on the LCD well enough for good focusing and exposure. LCD Viewfinders attache to the back of your LCD and allow you to get a great view for getting your settings right.

VFPrime DSLR LCD Viewfinder Tip

I recommend the VF Prime: VF Prime DSLR Camera LCD Viewfinder for 3″ LCD (Excellent Quality and great alternative to the expensive Zacuto Viewfinders).

The trick with these Viewfinders is they get in the way when you want to take a Photo. You could use Live view but if you want to use Autofocus it is a LOT Slower using Live View.

In this tip I show you how you can use a LCD Viewfinder and jump to ‘Photo mode’ with a quick rotation of the LCD. IT’s better than attaching and reattaching the LCD View Finder constantly.

P.S. My DSLR video training course has a module on DSLR video. For more details go to EASYDSLR.com

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