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Can You Shoot JPEG only?

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“I shoot RAW on my Canon 90D, but my PowerShot SX740 only saves JPEGs. I love using it when I travel, and I want to get the most data possible out of those JPEGs for editing. What camera settings should I use to keep things flexible in post-processing?” Continue Reading →

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Capture One Editing Workflow

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“I shoot sports and am looking for workflow help. I use Photo Mechanic and have all the other apps but am confused trying to do batch editing and noise reduction. Can you give me an editing walkthrough from start to finish?” Continue Reading →

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TTL Pre-Flash

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“When I take a picture using off-camera flash, it seems to fire twice. Why is that?” Continue Reading →

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Hard Light in Small Spaces

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“Every time I try to use hard light in my home studio, it just looks kind of flat and all over the place. I thought it was supposed to give those strong shadows, but I can’t seem to make it work. Is there a trick to doing this in a small space, or do I need a bigger room?” Continue Reading →

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Luminance vs RGB Histogram

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“On the newest mirrorless cameras, I’ve seen the option to shoot with an RGB histogram. How does this differ from a luminance histogram, why would I use it, and are there any downsides?” Continue Reading →

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Do You Need Hybrid Lenses?

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“Since we have cameras that can shoot stills and video, do we need to invest in hybrid lenses?” Continue Reading →

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Is Noise Reduction Useless in 2025?

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“I primarily shoot sports, and sometimes need very high ISOs. I’ve seen some people use noise reduction at lower ISOs, but it seems that the cameras these days look good even at 12,800. At what point is noise reduction useless?” Continue Reading →

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Photographing with Glasses

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“As someone who wears glasses, do you recommend leaving them on when you shoot and risk getting smudges from the viewfinder’s rubber cup? Or do you take them off and adjust the diopter to your eye?” Continue Reading →

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White Background with One Light

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“Hey David. I’m just starting out with off camera flash and have been taking pictures of my friends and family. I want to get a solid white background behind them, but I only have one light. I know I can probably make it white it in the computer afterwards, but is there a way to do it when I’m shooting? Thank you.” Continue Reading →

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