Everything you ever wanted to know about Photography, on DPS: Part Deux

Since the other thread got full I've had to make another edition of the thread.

Remember, this list an be changed, edited and added to. Feel free to post ideas and suggestions here or PM them to me and I'll add/edit where necessary.

Be sure to visit here to make sure the topic hasn't already been covered:
Everything you ever wanted to know about photography! On DPS!


What is a crop sensor and what does that mean?

Answer: A crop sensor is a type of sensor that manufacturers use to build their cameras. Crop sensors are cheaper and easier to make, thus are smaller than a 35mm equivalent.

My sensor is bigger than yours...
Crop Sensor vs. Full Frame Sensor
Current lenses and new Full Frame camera

I shoot sooooo much! What happens when my Apple II's hard drive fills up?

Answer: There are plenty of things you can do, get external HDD's, build an array or burn discs.

What will happen when I run out of space?
Storing Images

I only have $XXX should I buy a lens or flash next?

Answer: It all depends on what you want to do with these items. You have to evaluate that decision and weigh the options.

What to add to D90, lens or flash?


I want to start a business, what should I do??

Answer: LOTS!! MY GOD WHY ARE YOU JUST SITTING HERE READING! WHY AREN'T YOU OUT GETTING WORK DONE?!? GO! GO I SAY!

I have my camera...now what?
Help needed on starting business... business side of photography...

I want to be a photographer, what's out there for work??

Answer: This again is a self-specific type thing, you need to figure out what it is you want to photograph. "Just any ole thing" won't cut it.

what types of career's are there to earn with photography
suggest me photography jobs

What is EXIF data and how do I find it???

Answer: EXIF data is the information about the photo you took, camera, lens, ISO, aperture and shutter speed among other things are saved in each photo. You can find it in a variety of ways.

EXIF data...

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Nice compilation!

Always looking to add to it.

Suggest some stuff!

Added EXIF question