Pentax K-30: Weather-resistant and dustproof mid-range DSLR

Pentax K-30: Weather-resistant and dustproof mid-range DSLR: "Professional DSLRs like the Nikon D4 and the Canon EOS-1D X are hard-as-nails devices which can take a battering and operate in the toughest of conditions. Users with more modest cameras however, have to be a little more considerate about where and when they shoot. In the middle of a torrential downpour for example, not a good idea … normally. The Pentax K-30 is a mid-level DSLR which packs weather-resistance and dustproofing into an entry-level sized camera."

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Nine tips for taking better photos with a smartphone | How To - CNET

Nine tips for taking better photos with a smartphone | How To - CNET: "I'm definitely not a professional photographer, but I can still appreciate a beautiful picture. Now that many smartphone cameras have caught up with or passed the lower end of digital cameras, I see no point in carrying two devices everywhere I go. So if you're like me and want to just use your smartphone for photos, here's a list of tips to keep in mind when trying to snag the perfect shot:"

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Alternative Prom Photography — Ideas & Tips for Truly Great Prom Photos | Photojojo

Alternative Prom Photography — Ideas & Tips for Truly Great Prom Photos | Photojojo: "Prom photo-ops have traditionally come in two flavors.

1) A camera-wielding parent on the front porch 2) The dude your high school hired arranging your arms into awkward poses."

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6 Household Items To Create A Home Photo Studio by Digital Photo Secrets

6 Household Items To Create A Home Photo Studio by Digital Photo Secrets: "Did you know that you already have enough items in your house to build a small photography studio for yourself? Granted, it won’t be the best setup in the world. Your friends might laugh when they see how you’ve managed to rig it all together. But who’s laughing when you’re taking amazing studio portraits they could only dream of doing? If you’ve always wanted to get better at studio photography without paying extra money, look out for these six items."

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How To Photograph Your Wife (and live to tell the tale) by Digital Photo Secrets

How To Photograph Your Wife (and live to tell the tale) by Digital Photo Secrets: "Caution! You are about to embark on a dangerous mission. In your unceasing efforts to show your love and appreciation for your wife, you have decided to photograph her. As a guy, you know this is a risky move. There are things you aren’t as sensitive about, things you don’t notice unless they’re pointed out to you. This goes beyond the classic catch all question: “does this dress make me look fat?” If you really want to photograph your wife and live to tell the tale, I have some suggestions."

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Picking A Shutter Speed For The Best Waterfall Pictures by Digital Photo Secrets

Picking A Shutter Speed For The Best Waterfall Pictures by Digital Photo Secrets: "A lot of people ask me how I get such great-looking pictures of waterfalls. What makes the water look so smooth? The answer is always the same. It’s in the shutter speed. You can make water look like anything you want if you know which shutter speeds to use. Fast-moving, slow-moving, it doesn’t matter. Here’s a clever way to pick the right shutter speed for photographing waterfalls."

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