CCD vs. CMOS The Sensor Breakdown

May 4, 2012
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There are two image sensor types used today, CCD (Charge Coupled Device) and CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). CCD sensors are widely used in almost all compact cameras; however, CMOS has largely replaced them in the professional level products. Both operate in a similar fashion utilizing the photoelectric effect that occurs when photons (light) interact with crystallized silicon […]

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May is National Photo Month!

May 1, 2012

Definitely our favorite month and we hope to share it with you! Recognized by Congress in 1987, this month expect to see a lot of photo tips, photo contests and (of course) PHOTOGRAPHY! A couple things you can expect from us this month is a photo tricks with examples and a weekly contest. CONTESTS: These […]

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The Many Types of Blur: Part 1 – Focal & Optical Blur

April 20, 2012
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With the exception of the rare “happy accident”, unintentional image blur can be quite frustrating.  When it comes to photography, blur refers to anything within the image that is visually obscured in form.  If you’ve ever found yourself feeling defeated in trying to eliminate or reproduce blur, you should stay tuned for this series aimed […]

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How I Became Camera Repair Tech

April 6, 2012
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Have you ever heard the expression “having a paint brush and paints doesn’t make you a painter”? Camera repair requires basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, needle nose pliers, tweezers, and a host of electronic testing and specialized tools, most of which are readily available to the general public. But to become a camera repair […]

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Blooming: A Camera Repair That Isn’t

March 30, 2012
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If you’ve ever taken your camera in for repair only to be told that nothing was actually wrong, that the issue is just an artifact of technology, I’m sure you were just as puzzled as many people out there. While a complaint like this isn’t highly common, it isn’t all that unusual either. Blooming, also […]

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