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When Nikon introduced the D40 there was a lot of talk about it only using AF-S lenses. Since the camera does not have an AF motor to drive the lens, it relies on lenses that have that motor built in. Unfortunately, most AF-S lenses are rather pricey.
After the D40x popped on the scene Nikon and [...]

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One of my favorite photo magazines is Rangefinder Magazine. Throughout the year I get inspired by the beautiful work I see in each issue. You’ll learn a lot from Rangefinder also.
Each issue has a theme: The Editorial Issue, The Commercial Issue, The Wedding Issue, the [...]

Using an external flash with your Digital SLR gives you a huge amount of flexibility. Unfortunately, most people just stick it on top of the camera and fire away. With just a few tools you could be shooting photos like the pros.
The Lighting 101 series from Strobist (link is to the PDF file) shows you [...]

Here in the Denver area is a local photographer who does awesome photos of smoke. Bruce Norman is primarily a nature and travel photographer, but experiments with abstracts and such. His series of smoke photos deserves a look. (This is what we Colorado photographers do when we’re stuck in our house for 3 days during [...]