most recent 30 from http://www.shutterfailure.com 2010-09-09T05:52:32Z http://www.shutterfailure.com/feeds/user/2 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://www.shutterfailure.com/questions/8/what-software-can-i-use-on-linux-for-editing-photos Kamil Kisiel 2009-10-12T03:25:40Z 2010-09-02T09:22:24Z

<p>What software is there for linux that's suitable for post-processing and RAW development?</p>

http://www.shutterfailure.com/questions/5/shutterfailure-site-improvement-suggestions Kamil Kisiel 2009-10-11T00:17:24Z 2010-09-01T09:22:23Z

<p>Post your suggestions for improving ShutterFailure to this community wiki post.</p>

http://www.shutterfailure.com/questions/3/where-can-i-find-manuals-for-my-canon-camera-lens-accessory-online Kamil Kisiel 2009-10-10T23:41:54Z 2010-08-29T13:22:23Z

<p>I've lost the manual for my Canon kit. Is there somewhere I can find it online?</p>

http://www.shutterfailure.com/questions/1/whats-the-difference-between-canon-series-ii-and-series-i-extension-tubes Kamil Kisiel 2009-10-10T23:22:14Z 2010-08-29T10:22:24Z

<p>Canon released the Canon EF 25mm Extension Tube II and Canon EF 12mm Extension Tube II as replacements for the original models. What's the difference between the Series II tubes and the originals?</p>

http://www.shutterfailure.com/questions/15/why-are-digital-medium-format-cameras-so-expensive/16#16 Kamil Kisiel 2009-10-15T22:45:52Z 2009-10-15T22:45:52Z

<p>In most cases the most expensive part of a digital camera is the sensor. </p> <p><strong>The simple explanation:</strong> The larger the sensor, the more expensive it is.</p> <p><strong>A more complicated explanation:</strong> Sensors are made using semiconductor technology, much like other electronic chips. In any semiconductor process you typically have an average number of flaws per surface area. A particular chip can have a certain number of flaws before it is considered useless. The larger of an area your chip comprises, the more flaws that it will have. Hence the larger the sensor, the smaller the yield per batch. It's not just a matter of how much space each chip uses, but also how many working chips you can get per wafer, so the price does not scale linearly with size. This is one of the reasons many medium format digital backs used more than one chip to make up their sensor unit, it's easier to get two working halves than one huge working sensor.</p> <p>In any case, that's the technical aspect of things. Apart from that, there's the economics of scale, medium format cameras are simply far less popular. They also have other limitations like shutter speed, frame rate, and cross-sync speed due to their larger shutters.</p> <p>As for why Canon or Nikon don't make MF cameras, only they know for sure. Most likely it's just not economically viable.</p>

http://www.shutterfailure.com/questions/9/used-full-frame-camera/11#11 Kamil Kisiel 2009-10-13T22:41:31Z 2009-10-13T22:41:31Z

<p>Depends which system you shoot of course, but probably the best value to be had these days is a used 5D. Here in Canada they can be had for $1200 sans grip or $1500 with the vertical grip. Somewhat cheaper in the US.</p>

http://www.shutterfailure.com/questions/6/what-to-look-for-in-a-point-and-shoot/7#7 Kamil Kisiel 2009-10-11T16:55:13Z 2009-10-11T16:55:13Z

<p>Most cameras from Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony, or Pentax will give you good quality photos. Most of their cameras are pretty equivalent feature wise, with only minor differences in more advanced photographer focused features (more manual controls, etc.). Particular features to look for are:</p> <ul> <li>Image stabilizer (this is pretty much a given these days)</li> <li>Low shutter lag (time between pushing the button and taking the photo)</li> <li>Size</li> <li>Zoom range (don't take digital zoom in to consideration, it's equivalent to cropping the photos on your computer)</li> </ul> <p>If possible, get a camera with a lower megapixel count. They usually have less noise and less post-processing applied to the photographs.</p> <p>The only major brand to really avoid, IMO, is Olympus. They insist on using xD format cards instead of the standard CF or SD. xD cards are expensive, and a lot slower than the other two. Also, buying from a second-tier brand like HP, Dell, or Kodak will also net you not the best results.</p> <p>If you're looking for reviews, <a href="http://www.dpreview.com" rel="nofollow">DPReview</a> is pretty much the definitive resource when it comes to reviewing the technical features of cameras.</p>

http://www.shutterfailure.com/questions/3/where-can-i-find-manuals-for-my-canon-camera-lens-accessory-online/4#4 Kamil Kisiel 2009-10-10T23:42:50Z 2009-10-10T23:42:50Z

<p>While Canon doesn't publish the manuals for their hardware online anywhere, many user contributed manuals can be found on the <a href="http://eosdoc.com/manuals/" rel="nofollow">EOS Documentation Project</a> website.</p>

http://www.shutterfailure.com/questions/1/whats-the-difference-between-canon-series-ii-and-series-i-extension-tubes/2#2 Kamil Kisiel 2009-10-10T23:23:36Z 2009-10-10T23:23:36Z

<p>The Series II tubes are compatible with Canon EF, TS-E and EF-S lense. The original extension tubes were only compatible with Canon EF and TS-E lenses.</p>

http://www.shutterfailure.com/questions/5/shutterfailure-site-improvement-suggestions/10#10 Kamil Kisiel 2009-10-13T22:42:23Z 2009-10-13T22:42:23Z

Cool. Will check out what the deal with the CSS is there.