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Keep Your Hand Cozy While Shooting Photos
I've never suffered from "Camera Strap Hand" and am not exactly sure that it exists, but I also can't say that my SLR's camera strap is the most comfortable thing I wrap around my hand.
In any case, this Camera Wrist Strap ($17) from Etsy sure does look cozy with its faux-fur lining.
The happy print reminds me of another camera strap I've seen from Etsy, and it also looks way more comfy than a seat belt!
5 Simple SLR Tips For Better Photos
SLR cameras are no longer only the provenance of professionals — more and more people are splurging on the big-bodied cameras for better photos. If you're a beginner (or more seasoned beginner), I have a few easy tips for achieving great photo results.
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Geek Tip: Remember Optimum Camera Settings For SLRs
Learning to shoot amazing photos on an SLR doesn't come overnight. Sometimes all it takes is a lot of experimentation, sometimes someone teaches you, and sometimes you get a great tip.
Have you scored once on shooting photos or a series of photos where the lighting and settings all came together and you got gorgeous results?
4 Stylish SLR Camera Bags
One of the many who said they had an SLR? As fab as they are, they can be a pain to find a good-looking bag for. Need some help?
Do You Have an SLR?
No product is recession proof, but it's interesting to know that the economy had not yet affected sales of high-end cameras known as SLRs (which stands for single-reflex lens, FYI). Until now, that is — analysts are predicting that SLRs are also about to see an economy-induced drop in sales.
Bad news aside, let's focus on the product at hand — fabulous SLRs.
Camera Wrist Strap Keeps Your SLR Safe and Close to You
You won't need my geek tip for wrapping your camera strap around your hand if you get one of these Camera Wrist Straps from Etsy.
It looks like it gives you less slack in the strap, which would keep it closer and prevent the chance (or paranoia) that your camera will tumble from your grasp, out of the strap, and onto the floor.
The seller Phat Straps makes them in a variety of patterns and only charges $17 (cute, and good for your peace of mind, too).
Chic SLR Users, Meet the Shootsac
My hunt for the perfect accessories for my DSLR continues. The Crumpler bag is cute and sporty, and the ACME Made bag is fun, but they both lack a place for big lenses.
The Shootsac ($180) picks up the slack by providing a safe and attractive place to store your lenses (not to mention memory cards and your cell phone).
Learn How to Use a Canon Rebel Digital SLR
Maybe the geek gods will be answering your prayers this Christmas by popping a new SLR digital camera under the tree. Or maybe you already have one of the most popular SLRs on the market today — a Canon Rebel digital cam — and you're still trying to learn all of its bells and whistles. I came across this video tutorial, which goes through various handy steps for using the Canon Rebel.
Pentax Debuts a Winter White SLR
It's beginning to look a lot Christmas in the tech-world, what with the profusion of white gadgets giving way to this, Pentax's White SLR.
The K2000 is going to be limited edition, clearly, and there's no pricing available yet, but CNET notes that the non-white version of this camera is about $800.
The only thing I don't really like is the black detailing, but I think I could live with that just to rock something so unusual.
Geek Tip: Use Your Strap to Keep Your SLR Camera Safe
You know your expensive camera needs to be kept safe, but besides the obvious commonsense of wearing your camera strap around your neck, there are other precautions you can take to prevent damage to your snapper.
- Wrap it: Holding the camera body in one hand, put your other hand through the strap, then twist that hand around the strap about four times. Grab the other side of the camera body with that wrapped hand.
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