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SD Card

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Anonymous, 08 October 2008 16:05

SD is an abbreviation for the term Secure Digital and it’s a memory card format that’s been developed by Matsushita, SanDisk and Toshiba for use in portable device such as digital compact cameras. Other devices that also use SD cards include mobile phones, PDA’s and GPS receivers. SDHC cards have now been released which offer a larger capacity than the ...

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SD Card

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Anonymous, 08 October 2008 16:05

SD is an abbreviation for the term Secure Digital and it’s a memory card format that’s been developed by Matsushita, SanDisk and Toshiba for use in portable device such as digital compact cameras. Other devices that also use SD cards include mobile phones, PDA’s and GPS receivers. SDHC cards have now been released which offer a larger capacity than the ...

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Hard drive

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Anonymous, 08 October 2008 15:58

The correct name for a hard drive is a hard disk drive and it’s a storage device that’s commonly used in computers to store data such as images, music and videos. External hard drives are now very popular and they can be easily plugged into any computer using a high speed USB 2.0 cable. They allow you to free up ...

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Flash drive

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Anonymous, 08 October 2008 15:56

A flash drive can also be referred to as a jump drive or pen drive and it’s a storage device that’s fits into any USB socket. They’re extremely useful storage devices if you’re on the move and most of them can be easily attached onto a set of keys for easy access. To use a flash drive just simply plug ...

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Tripod

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Anonymous, 02 October 2008 11:41

A tripod is a three-legged camera support. They can be used to position, stabilise and elevate a camera when necessary. Tripods are especially useful for nighttime photography as they help eliminate blur, making long exposures possible. Many different types of tripod heads can be fitted to suit the photographer’s needs.

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ND (Neutral Density) Grad Filter

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Anonymous, 08 September 2008 09:43

ND grads come in the form of small glass sheets that you can hold in front of your lens. The best option is to invest in a filter holder that attaches to the front of your lens. ND grads have a higher density at the top than at the bottom; graduating from, for example, 1 stop underexposure at the top, ...

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Neutral Density Filter

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Anonymous, 08 September 2008 09:36

Neutral density filters have a slightly grey tint to them, but because they’re neutral, they only change exposure, not colour, contrast or anything else. They’re designed to reduce light intensity so if you need to reduce your exposure but your camera doesn’t have a smaller aperture and/or faster shutter speed, you can attach an ND filter to reduce exposure by ...

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Adaptor ring

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Anonymous, 01 September 2008 10:49

An adaptor ring is fitted onto the front of a lens and it allows you to use accessories with a different diameter. The ring will have it’s own narrow thread which screws into the lens. Adaptor rings are most commonly used to attach filter systems onto the front of the lens, but always be sure to purchase the correct size ...

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Quick release plate

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Anonymous, 23 October 2007 14:45

The screw fitting that is used by all the current cameras and tripods is completely standard, so you can fit any camera to any tripod without any problems. Some tripods use a system known as a quick-release plate to make it easier to take the camera on and off the tripod without having to screw and unscrew it every time. ...

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Portable storage

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Anonymous, 23 October 2007 14:12

These handheld devices are portable hard disks that either connect directly to your camera or accept the memory cards. They allow you to download the pictures, and free-up space on your memory cards to allow you to carry on shooting for longer periods. It’s usually best to get a device with a picture-viewing screen, so you can make certain that ...

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Polarising filter

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Anonymous, 23 October 2007 12:59

A polarising filter is a special type of glass allowing you to increase the colour saturation of your images, reduce or remove reflections and glare and darken blue skies. Without going into the deeper mysteries of the science, all light is transmitted in wave form. These waves travel in all directions at different rates and sizes, and polarising filters limit ...

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