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Neutral Density Filters – When, How, Why
Ernesto Santos (esantos)
Starting with What are Neutral Density Filters, Ernesto Santos illustrates with his own images When to use them, How to use them and Why, showing us the possible wonderful results when used appropriately, reason for which they are must-have lens accessories, always in his bag. Read more...

How Many “Bits” Do I Need - 8, 12, or 14?
Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)
The debate over how many image format “bits” are needed for great photography is frequently discussed in the Nikonians forums ever since the introduction of digital cameras. Your camera usually offers 8-, 12-, or 14-bits. Which should you choose? Read more...

What Image Format is Best for My Photography?
Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)
One of the most asked questions by new users of Nikon DSLR cameras is "Which image format should I use?" Three most common formats are JPEG, TIFF, or NEF (RAW). By the end of this read, you'll know which you want to use! Read more...

FOV Tables: Field-of-view of lenses by focal length
Bill Claff (bclaff)
The values for Field of View (FOV) come up frequently enough at the forums that Bill Claff thought a list might be helpful for quick reference. With his handy tables you will never feel confused again. Read more...

FX "Full-Frame" vs. DX Digital Sensor Size
Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)
The 35mm "Full-Frame" vs. DX size digital sensor controversy is caused by a general lack of "digital sensor" knowledge on the part of many users, and strong marketing propaganda on the part of some sellers. Many camera users haven't investigated the design of lenses and how light must fall on a digital sensor, compared to film. Read more...

Which image format - JPEG, TIFF, or RAW?
Darrell Young (DigitalDarrell)
I just bought a new digital camera! I see that my new digital delight can take images in several different formats. There’s JPEG mode, TIFF mode, or even a mode called RAW. Is one better than the other? What differences will I see in the final images between the three formats? Which will it be, JPEG, TIFF, or RAW? Read more...
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