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Budget-Friendly DIY Photo Studio

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    1. Basic Photography Studio Equipment
    A lesson with Phillip McCordall
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    Photographer Phillip McCordall shares what he uses in his studio, from budget-friendly solutions to professional photography studio equipment and setup.

    Basic Photography Studio Equipment
    with Phillip McCordall

    Photographer Phillip McCordall shares what he uses in his studio, from budget-friendly solutions to professional photography studio equipment and setup.

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    2. Lenses for Beginners
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    For the beginner photographer, this lesson explains the basics of lenses: the meaning of lens markings, the different types of lenses, and proper lens care.

    Lenses for Beginners
    with Phillip McCordall

    For the beginner photographer, this lesson explains the basics of lenses: the meaning of lens markings, the different types of lenses, and proper lens care.

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    3. The Best DSLR Lenses for Beginners
    A lesson with Phillip McCordall
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    What lens is best for the amateur photographer? Well, that depends. In this lesson, learn what lenses are best for landscape, close-up shooting, or portraits.

    The Best DSLR Lenses for Beginners
    with Phillip McCordall

    What lens is best for the amateur photographer? Well, that depends. In this lesson, learn what lenses are best for landscape, close-up shooting, or portraits.

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    4. Guide to Buying Used Camera Lenses
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    A used camera lens can be as good as a new lens at a lower price. In this lesson, learn to check a secondhand lens for scratches, fungus, and other problems.

    Guide to Buying Used Camera Lenses
    with Phillip McCordall

    A used camera lens can be as good as a new lens at a lower price. In this lesson, learn to check a secondhand lens for scratches, fungus, and other problems.

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    5. DIY Photography Spotlight
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    If you’re an amateur photographer, you might not have the money or space for a professional photography spotlight. Don’t worry, you can make your own!

    DIY Photography Spotlight
    with Phillip McCordall

    If you’re an amateur photographer, you might not have the money or space for a professional photography spotlight. Don’t worry, you can make your own!

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    Lucky P
    Thank you!
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    gideon a
    AF mean AUTO FOCUS
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    Phillip McCordall
    Yes exactly
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    Sunil H
    good teaching method i have ever come across.I had to rewind the tape for the 1st answer as i did not pay much attention. There on i listened very carefully. I am a user of 50 500 mm sigma lens.I am happy with that.
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    Phillip McCordall
    Thanks, the 50-500 gives you an enormous range, I must say I've never seen or tried one but Sigma make very good lenses
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    Luisa r
    It was a helpful video... I would like to know about what lense to get for the type of pics i like to take
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    Phillip McCordall
    Well what type of pics do you like to take :)))
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    Luisa r
    I like to take close pictures specially of people... I like depth of field... But sometimes i don't like to use the zoom because it looks different than when you're actually close to the object... And at the time if you're too close and is a person you're taking the pic of, they don't act naturally...so I was wondering if there was a type of lenses that would give you the sensation of a close up without not being that close... If that make any sense... :))
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    Prasad S
    YOU R RIGHT
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    Skye H
    Straightforward, un embellished, and right. Couldn't ask for more!
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    Phillip McCordall
    Glad you enjoyed it.
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