5 Red Flags to Watch For when Buying Camera Gear Online

There are loads of fly-by-night camera gear sellers and stores online, and not all are made equal. It's easy to get tempted by bargain-barrel prices, especially if you're shopping on a tight budget. Here's a quick rule of thumb: if the price is too good to be true, it's a scam. Here's a list of warning signs to watch for: Rock-Bottom Prices Funky Seller's Name/Store Name Warranty Return policy Complaints Skip ahead for reputable sellers that I like. Too-Good-to-Be-True Prices…

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7 Reasons You Need a Tripod

Got your spankin' new dslr camera and lens? Guess what your next purchase should be. Tripods are a basic necessity for most, if not all photographers. It should be your third major photography purchase, a camera body and a non-kit lens being the first two. You need a tripod if you want to photograph: Indoors The ambient light level in a home often is deceptive. The human's eyes are much much better than a camera's lens at adjusting to low…

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Photography Is a Great Summer Hobby for Kids

Here in Colorado, it's tantalizingly warm. People here are dreaming about hot summer days, adventures in the mountains, and wading in cool, glistening streams. (That last one might not happen if we don't get any spring rain this year). June -- summer break -- will roll around before you know it. Bored kids are annoying kids, amirite? Whether you yourself are a photographer or not, photography is a great hobby to introduce kids to. It engages their creativity. It encourages…

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