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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