nicholasmitchell

Nicholas is a staff writer at Photodoto. His interests include photography, collecting cameras old and new, video editing, and all things 3d. If a new gadget comes out on the market, he's sure to be the first to try it. He enjoys experimenting with low light photography, very long exposures and high speed filming.

iPad Camera Guide – Where, How, Tips, and More

If you have an iPad or are thinking of purchasing an iPad, the camera app will be your best friend. Most people, even if they have an iPad, don’t use the camera app to its full potential.

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The iPad camera, just like an iPhone camera, can do a variety of things, many of which you might have not known about.

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Camera Lens Will Not Retract – Here’s What To Do

Are you an avid photographer? Are you having problems with your camera lens retracting or are you simply wanting to learn more about the issue? Then you are in the right place!

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This article is going to discuss what to do when your camera lens will not retract including all the possible solutions.

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When To Use APS-C Lenses Over Full Frame Lenses

There is an ongoing discussion within the photography world on the pros, cons and when exactly it is best to use APS-C lenses rather than full frame lenses. When you come to choose a new lens for your camera, deciding between an APS-C or full frame lens can have a significant effect on the images you produce.

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Understanding the differences between the two types of lenses will help you choose the right one for you and your photography type.

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How to Become a Travel Photographer: Types, Pay, and Skills

What photographer hasn’t dreamed of traveling the world, visiting exotic destinations, and capturing inspiring images? Imagine the sights you would see, the stories you would have to tell.

But how practical is a career path as a travel photographer? Is there really a need? Can you actually make a living? What do you have to do to break into the business?

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Is it really viable to live your dream?  Read on to find out.

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What are the Differences Between Canon EF, EF-S, EF-M, RF lenses

When you’re beginning to learn about photography, there is a lot to understand. Apart from the basics of cameras and photography, if there is one thing that trips most beginner photographers, it’s the different kinds of lenses available for a single brand of camera body. I’ve been there myself, so I thought I’ll clear up some basics.

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Let’s talk about what are the differences between Canon EF and EF-S and other Canon lenses such as the EF-M and RF.

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How to Become a Real Estate Photographer + is it Worth it?

Real estate photography is often the underdog of the photography world, living under the shadow of the more glamorous photography niches like headshots, portraiture, or landscape. Real estate photography can be not only fun, but also profitable.

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In this article, we’ll discuss how you can become a real estate photographer and also if it is worth it for you.

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Aesthetic Photography: Tips, Ideas and Examples

These days we are bombarded by visual content. We see images everywhere from giant billboards on the side of the road to handy little Instagram-sized squares in the palms of our hands.

Chances are, every once in a while you see a photo that stops your mindless scrolling in its tracks. You are captivated by what you see and feel compelled to pause a moment to just take it all in.

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What you are looking at, my friend, is an aesthetic photo. And if you want to stop other people’s mindless Instagram scroll, you should keep aesthetic photography in mind the next time you pick up your camera.

Now, what is this sorcery?

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20 Star Planetarium Projectors for Astrophotographers

Astrophotography is one of those types of photography that when done right can produce some stunning photos. Just like any type of photography, understanding the scene and subject matter that you are photographing enables you to capture better images.

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This is why more and more astrophotographers are turning to star planetarium projectors, as they allow you to learn the locations of the stars and the setup of the night sky before you’ve even taken your camera out of its bag.

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Ultimate Guide to Using Lightroom Presets in Photoshop

Ansel Adams once said, “you don’t take a photograph, you make it.” Fortunately, with tools like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, producing that perfect image is a much less daunting task nowadays. Still, it can be hard to keep up with all the updates and changes. Have you ever fallen in love with a preset that you want to use in Photoshop but have no idea how or if it’s even possible? You’re not alone. That’s why we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide.

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Ready to enhance your photograph-editing skills and learn all about using Lightroom presets in Photoshop? Then keep reading!

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DSLR vs Mirrorless vs Smartphone vs Point and Shoot: Best Camera?

With technology rapidly changing and becoming better every year, many people are asking the age-old question “which camera is better?” You now have an array of options including DSLR Cameras, Mirrorless Cameras, Phone Cameras and Point and Shoot Cameras.

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Having so many options can become overwhelming and make you wonder, where should I invest my money?

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