Happy Thanksgiving!

November 23, 2010

Hello, hello everyone! Due to the upcoming holiday this week, we will not be posting our regular camera repair related article. We here at C.R.I.S. want to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving. This weekend enjoy some of the best articles we featured this month from our Facebook and Twitter streams! • TimeScapes: Rapture • National […]

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3 Tips to Ensure Your Holiday Photos are Stress Free!

November 17, 2010

With the holidays fast approaching once again, now is the ideal time to get your camera equipment out and make sure it is working correctly. Everyone wants to take pictures of family and friends during this time of year, so no one wants to discover they have a problem with their equipment. The holidays can […]

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Nikon D40x teardown and aperature control replacement

November 12, 2010

I met someone that was visiting from France a while ago when I was photographing at the botanical gardens. It looked like she was upset and was having trouble taking photos. I guess she noticed that I had a camera similar to hers so she and her traveling companions came up to me. In heavy […]

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Dust In Your Lens: Should You Be Worried?

November 5, 2010
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Common questions regarding dust in lenses are, “will the dust show up on my images?” and “should I have the dust cleaned out of my lens?” The short answer is no. Most lenses have some degree of dust, especially zoom lenses. When you zoom in and out, air is pushed and pulled with dust right […]

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Google TV: What Does That Mean For YOU As a Photographer?

October 29, 2010
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Other than the obvious advantage of having a high definition 52” photo album to share with friends or even clients, why would you, a photographer, be interested in Google TV? Google TV essentially turns your television set into a smartphone, only on a much larger scale.  One of the greatest advantages for a photographer is […]

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