Lens Hoods - Why, When, and How to Use Them

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Lens Hoods - Why, When, and How to Use Them

FromPhotography tutorials - by Phil Steele

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9 minutes

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Mar 18, 2013

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Learn all about lens hoods (also called lens shades) plus a tip for transporting them without wasting space in your camera bag.

For more free photography tutorials that you can't find here, visit my site SteeleTraining.com

Released:

Mar 18, 2013

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (44)

Photographer Phil Steele delivers tips and training on cameras, photography, flash, lighting gear, and more. http://www.steeletraining.com

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Wireless Flash Triggers Compared: Wireless flash triggers (aka radio slave triggers) are compared, including PocketWizard, Cactus, Yongnuo, RadioPopper, Cybersync, Skyport, and more. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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Flash Photography Tips: Flash photo tips for all camera types. Whether you have a little point-and-shoot or a digital SLR with hot-shoe flash, there is something here for you. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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Lightroom: Create a Copyright Preset: Protect your photos by creating a copyright preset in Adobe Lightroom. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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Burning Man Festival photos by Phil Steele: Photos from the Burning Man festival, the annnual celebration of "radical self-expression" held in the Nevada desert. Photographed by Phil Steele. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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DSLR Camera Focus Tips: Get sharp photos with your DSLR camera with these five professional focus tips from photographer Phil Steele. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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Nikon SB-900 Flash Master/Commander Settings: How to set the Nikon SB-900 in Master mode for multi-flash TTL setups with remote slave flashes. Also how to make the flash act as a Commander without acting as a light source. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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Canon 320EX - Do You Need It?: An in-depth test and review of the Canon 320EX Speedlite flash. Learn whether this flash is right for you. Hosted by photographer Phil Steele. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
8 min listen
Lens Hoods - Why, When, and How to Use Them: Learn all about lens hoods (also called lens shades) plus a tip for transporting them without wasting space in your camera bag. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
9 min listen
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Cactus V5 Flash Trigger Review: Review of the Cactus V5 wireless flash trigger by photographer Phil Steele. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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Cateye Pop-Up Flash Reflector - Review: Take better flash photos easily with this inexpensive bounce flash reflector for your SLR camera. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
5 min listen
Lightroom Tutorial - Part 1: If you're trying to decide whether to use Lightroom, this Introduction video from "Lightroom Made Easy" explains why photographers need Adobe Lightroom, and how it's different from other image editing software by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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Yongnuo YN622C TTL Flash Trigger Review and Test: The Yongnuo YN622C TTL flash trigger tested and reviewed by photographer Phil Steele. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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Using Lightroom on Two Computers: Learn how to use Lightroom on two computers while keeping your catalog synchronized. Travel with Lightroom on your Laptop. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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Architechture and Real Estate Photography Course - First Attemps: Learn how to take architecture and real estate photos and see how my first attempts went right and wrong. For the full course by Mike Kelley, visit: http://www.steeletraining.com/kelley by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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Event Photography Course Trailer: Learn the techniques used by professional event photographers to get great photos in difficult conditions at weddings, corporate events, concerts, stage shows, sporting events, and more. Online video photography course. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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Lightroom Presets - How to Install and Use Them: Learn how to install, use, and make Lightroom Develop presets in this video tutorial by photographer Phil Steele. by Photography tutorials - by Phil Steele
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