5 Things to Look For When Purchasing a Used Lens

March 23, 2012
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Buying used lenses is not a bad idea, especially when you want the pro glass but can’t afford the pro price. Unlike digital SLR camera bodies, lenses aren’t replaced with a new version every couple of years. Lenses, especially pro-level lenses, are built to last a long time; in fact, some manufacturers still support the […]

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The Cost of Maintaining a Digital Camera

March 9, 2012
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Most people don’t consider the estimated lifetime costs associated with owning a digital camera. Like a car, you must take care of your camera to maintain its reliability. If something unfortunate does happen, however, it’s good to know what your options are. A big component in maintaining camera equipment is the use of protective accessories. […]

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Camera Doesn’t Turn ON

February 24, 2012
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**Disclaimer! Disclaimer! Because it could be perceived that I am either endorsing or defaming the given manufacturer, I will steer away from specifics of this repair, like make and model. Regardless of this omission, this particular encounter rings true for many digital compact camera models.** Many cameras come in with a simple problem description of […]

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Understanding the Manufacturer’s Warranty

February 17, 2012
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A manufacturer’s warranty is a guarantee that the product purchased is free of defect as a result of manufacturing for the given length of time as specified by the manufacturer, generally one year. Should you find that product to not function as it should, the manufacturer is obligated to repair or replace that product so […]

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Fire Ants & Electric Fields

February 3, 2012
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Are fire ants attracted to electric fields? I became curious about this recently when I discovered a fire ant whose feelers came across the contact points of a flash board of a DSLR camera I was repairing, fusing it there for me to find. While the ant didn’t cause the need for repair (a good […]

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