Why You Should Recycle Camera Equipment

May 25, 2012
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What happens to old, broken, or damaged photographic equipment? All too often it ends up in a land fill somewhere decaying over eons. It also might end up at the bottom of the ocean or in some other precious natural resource, creating unnecessary pollution. There is even a chance that it may be used for […]

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Your Challenge This Week: Wildlife Photography & Citizen Science

May 21, 2012
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For us here in the desert it is already starting to get hot, reeealy hot. Soon it will be too hot for us or the animals to be active outside during the day. So before that happens for our last challenge we want you to take some photos of your local wildlife and share them […]

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Why Fungus Is Such a Problem

May 18, 2012
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Fungus. Not exactly the first hazard that comes to mind for lenses, but it is very real and a lot more common than you would probably expect. Those of you who have lived in wet or humid areas probably have a good understanding of fungus and what a pain it can be. When moisture finds […]

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How To Inspect a Used DSLR Before Buying

May 10, 2012
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Are you considering buying a used DSLR body? You should note that there are two types of used equipment: factory refurbished and private party. Like a used car, a used camera will likely have minor defects due to normal wear and tear. Those defects can easily be overlooked if you don’t know what to look […]

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NPM Photo Challenge: Food Photography

May 7, 2012

You know the add of that delicious looking burger is not exactly what you are about to unwrap. But were it not for that enticing, mouth-watering photo, you might not have even given it a try. That’s the challenge this week, get a great shot of food that makes everyone want to sink their teeth […]

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