How to: Low-Light Photography
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From a photography point of view, there’s nothing better than that fantastic, late afternoon "magic hour" light when everything turns golden and contrasty. Or is there? While it’s easy to be a daytime chauvanist when you’re looking for photographic subject matter, it’s important not to forget that because of the low-light capabilities of your digital camera, shooting in the dark is an important opportunity not to be missed. Long-exposure, low-light photography can reveal subject matter that would be boring in regular light. |
Should you buy a Nikon D70 or Canon EOS 20D?
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(Updated 6/17/05) Five years ago, Canon released the EOS D30 and shocked a lot of people by proving that there was a large market for a digital SLR under $5,000. While this may sound obvious now, a lot of camera makers were caught by surprise. Five years later, Nikon is still in something of a "catch-up" mode. Their first foray into this market, the D-100 was not price competitive and suffered from performance issues, while the D70, though a very good camera, was priced a little strange. If you’re looking for a mid-level digital SLR – one that offers full features, speedy performance, excellent image quality, and a sturdy build and feel, then you’ve probably been looking closely at the Nikon D70s and Canon EOS 20D. Both are excellent cameras, and I don’t envy you the decision, but there are some quantifiable differences, which I’ll explore in more detail in this article. |
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