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When shooting with your digital camera you will need to make some decisions about what file format to choose when taking your snap.  The most common include ones Jpeg and RAW.  But what are the advantages and disadvantages?  What’s so good about this RAW format anyway?

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So you’ve gotten yourself a spiffy new camera, and you’ve been out taking some shots and getting more and more into it. Suddenly you realize that your little 512 mb card that came with the camera just isn’t going to cut it anymore. Where should you go to get the best price on something like this? Or perhaps you’re looking to add to your lens collection, or are in the market for a tripod but are working on a rather tight budget?

Have no fear, as usual, the internet is here! You could always go down to your local camera store and see what they have in stock, but if you’re looking for the BEST deals on gear, and you don’t mind used equipment you have lots of other places to choose from. Mind you, a lot of the time there are no warranties and other such things that can give you a lot of peace of mind when making purchases, but that’s how you get deals right? Read the rest of this entry »