Questions tagged “gear”

Ask the Unique Photo creator community — gear, technique, post-processing and more.

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Why do some modern speedlights list longer full-power flash durations than older flashes?

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5y ago

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How much does camera quality matter compared with photography skill?

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7y ago

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How much does camera body choice really matter, and when does a more expensive camera make a difference?

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8y ago

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How can I estimate the folded length of a photography umbrella from its listed size?

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8y ago

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What is gear acquisition syndrome (GAS), and how do photographers avoid it?

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8y ago

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What does the friction control do on a tripod ball head compared with the main lock knob?

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9y ago

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What’s the difference between single-, double-, and triple-action ball heads?

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10y ago

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Tripod leg locks: flip locks vs. twist locks—what are the pros and cons?

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10y ago

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Where is the serial number on a Yongnuo YN-568EX II flash?

serial-number yongnuo speedlight gear flash

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11y ago

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Why do tripods have tall center columns if extending them reduces stability?

center-column stability tripods gear support

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12y ago

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What is the widest aperture available on a commercially made lens, and why are ultra-fast lenses so hard to design?

lenses aperture fast-lenses optics gear

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12y ago

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Are cine lenses worth using for still photography?

cine-lenses lenses gear still-photography manual-focus

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12y ago

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What does “good build quality” in a lens actually mean?

lenses build-quality gear weather-sealing durability

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13y ago

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Are any Zeiss photo lenses still made in Germany, and does country of manufacture matter?

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13y ago

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Is there a cheaper alternative to the Syrp Genie for timelapse motion control?

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13y ago

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How should you safely clean the rear element of a camera lens?

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13y ago

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Can a Manfrotto 562B monopod be disassembled for travel?

monopod support-systems manfrotto gear travel

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13y ago

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Are petal (tulip) lens hoods really more expensive than round hoods, and why?

stray-light lens-hood optics gear accessories

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13y ago

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Can you take professional-looking photos with cheap cameras or lenses?

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13y ago

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How can I get motivated to start shooting again after a long break?

creative-technique photography-basics gear travel-photography motivation

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13y ago

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