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The Lightweight Photographer: Four Compact Cameras for the Pro or Serious Amateur

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on December 14, 2009

in Cameras & Photo Equipment, Photo Equipment, Reviews, Travel Photography

Compact Cameras for Pros. The Canon G11, Canon S90, Panasonic LX-3 and Nikon P6000In the hands of a good photographer, a compact (or point-and-shoot) camera can capture excellent images. But only a few of these cameras are worthy of a pro or advanced amateur photographer. Find out how you can reduce your load and still get publishable pictures with the Canon G11, Panasonic LX-3, Nikon P6000 and Canon S90.

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Protect Your Lens With A UV Haze or Skylight Filter. Or Not.

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on November 27, 2009

in Cameras & Photo Equipment, Photo Equipment, Tips

Should filters be used to protect your lens?Should you protect your lens with a filter? UV/Haze and Skylight filters are commonly used to protect lenses, but keeping a filter on your lens all the time can lead to poorer-quality images. It might be best to use these filters only when they are needed and turn to lens hoods for protection that doesn’t affect your pictures.

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The Polarizer: One Filter You Need On Your Lens

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on November 16, 2009

in Cameras & Photo Equipment, Photo Equipment, Tips

A polarizing is one filter you need on your lens when photographing outdoors.Photographing outdoors? Use a polarizing filter. Software filters can simulate some of the effects of a polarizer, but only a polarizer on the end of your lens can cut glare and reflections. The result is more saturated color, better contrast and better pictures.

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