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How to Buy Digital Cameras Cheap

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Here are some tips on how to get great deals on digital cameras... more »

How to Modify Holga 120 Camera to Get Close Focus Setting

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If you need to focus closer than 3 feet with a Holga 120 than you may be out of luck, unless you know how to modify it. With a little patience and these simple instructions you can learn how to modify your Holga 120 to get a close focus setting. ... more »

How to Use the Magic Wand Tool in Photoshop

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The Magic Wand tool in Photoshop selects parts of the image based on their contrast ratios. You can use this tool to select areas of your image for transformation or to cut part of an image to paste in a new image... more »

How to Know the Basics of How a Camera Works

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Cameras don't take pictures, people do. Don't get me wrong. Some of the technological advancements in modern SLR's, made possible by computer aided design and micro electronics, are really incredible. They really can take a lot of the guesswork ... more »

How to Load a Polaroid 600 Camera

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It seems that some of today's generation still enjoy the spontaneity and instant gratification of a Polaroid camera. For popularity and ease of use, one still cannot go wrong with a Polaroid 600. Best of all, loading the film is a snap... more »

How to Convert an Old Polaroid to Take Modern Film

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Because older Polaroid cameras are calibrated to accept film that may no longer be available, enthusiasts sometimes seek to convert the old camera's body to take newer instant film stocks. You can avoid the expense of having the job done ... more »

How to Modify a SX-70 Polaroid Camera to Use 600 Film

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Despite coming with a relatively hefty price tag, the SX-70 was Polaroid's first motorized camera and remains a highly sought-after collector's item. While Polaroid 600 film fits into the SX-70 camera body with relative ease, the problem is that ... more »

How to Use a Polaroid Camera

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Polaroid specializes in producing cameras that produce quality pictures while remaining easy to use. Given advancements in electronic technology, Polaroid has shifted its focus toward digital cameras, but the company still offers a wide range of ... more »

How to Collect Vintage Polaroid Cameras

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Given that Polaroid cameras have been a popular way for everyday folks to take pictures since 1948, many photography enthusiasts collect vintage Polaroid editions. With the advent of the Internet, it's become easier than ever to track down and ... more »

How to Load Film Into a Polaroid Camera

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Loading film correctly ensures that your picture quality is worthy of the memories printed on your film. Here are a few things you should know about loading film in Polaroid cameras... more »

How to Use a Flash on a Polaroid Camera

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While some Polaroid camera models come with an automatic flash that defaults to go off every time you take a picture, some models allow you to use the flash feature manually. Learning to use the flash properly will help you take better pictures... more »

How to Change the Battery in a Polaroid Camera

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The beauty of Polaroid instant cameras is instant gratification. This instant gratification also extends to the battery. One of the great misnomers of this product is that you have to change the battery just like you would any other kind of ... more »

How to Frame a Shot on the Road

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Many shots on the road will appear quickly and disappear just as fast. Know how to use your camera before embarking on a trip... more »

How to Manipulate a Polaroid Picture Image

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From double exposures to timed in-camera effects, there are many ways you can manipulate a Polaroid picture image--you're limited only by your own creativity. First, though, you'll have to understand the basics of how photography works and use ... more »

How to Modify Holga 120 Camera for Two Working Aperture Settings

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Holga 120 cameras work great for taking pictures on a sunny day but they are not so effective when it is overcast outside because they only come with one aperture setting. With these simple instructions you can modify your Holga 120 camera to get ... more »

How to Shop for a Polaroid Camera

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As the world's best-known producer of instant cameras, Polaroid offers a product line featuring both traditional film as well as digital cameras. Before you shop for a Polaroid camera, you'll first need to determine what kind of photography you ... more »

How to Change the Exposure on a SX-70 Polaroid Camera

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First introduced in the 1970s, the Polaroid SX-70 camera remains a popular commodity with vintage camera collectors and Polaroid enthusiasts. The SX-70 system's easy-to-use photography system makes it a snap to change the exposure to adjust your ... more »

How to Convert a Holga 120 Camera to a Pinhole Camera

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Taking things apart and modifying them can be fun. Especially if you achieve a much better result out of your modified product. Converting a Holga 120 camera to a pinhole camera can result in pictures with a huge depth of field. So if you happen ... more »

How to Use a Polaroid Camera at Night

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You can use a Polaroid camera to take high-quality pictures at night, even in conditions with very low light. For film-based (rather than digital) Polaroid cameras, you may also have the option of purchasing a film stock that is "faster," or more ... more »

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