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Category: Cameras and Gear

Phones, cameras, lenses and what the specs mean.

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Getting Started With Shooting in Manual Mode

by X Magic Media StudioCameras and Gear

A plain guide to aperture, shutter speed and ISO for small business owners, with starting recipes for product photos and video.

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Do More Megapixels Really Mean Better Photos?

by X Magic Media StudioCameras and Gear

Megapixel counts measure resolution, not quality. What the number controls, why sensor size and lenses matter more, and what to compare when you shop.

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Buying a Tripod: What Actually Matters

by X Magic Media StudioCameras and Gear

A plain-spoken buyer’s guide to tripod legs and heads: load capacity, height, weight, locking style and head types, plus what to check before you pay.

A white quadcopter drone with a camera flying over mountains at sunset.

The Real Cost of Flying a Drone for Business

by X Magic Media StudioCameras and Gear

A line-by-line cost breakdown for commercial drone flying: the Part 107 test, registration, recurrent training, insurance and the first-year budget.

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