The Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari

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The Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari episodes

April 16 205: OEM vs 3rd-Party Lenses: Worth It?
OEM vs third-party lenses: do the savings cost you performance? Here’s what you need to know.

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6 min
April 08 204: Third-Party vs OEM Camera Batteries: Which Is Better?
Are third-party camera batteries worth the savings? Learn the real difference in quality, reliability and performance.

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10 min
April 01 203: How to Clean Your Camera's Sensor
Learn how to check for sensor dust and safely clean your camera using simple tools and techniques.
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8 min
March 04 202: How to Clean Your Camera Gear
A step-by-step guide to cleaning your camera, lenses and bag to keep your gear working smoothly.

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6 min
February 25 201: Sharp ND Filter Photography Tips
How to keep your ND filter shots tack sharp with tips on clean filters, stable tripods, and proper focusing.

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5 min
February 18 200: Real-World Results of a Lens Test
Testing your camera lens can instantly improve image sharpness and shooting confidence. Photographer Vicki Hibbert shares her real-world lens testing
process before photographing wildlife in Antarctica.

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7 min
February 11 199: Front vs Drop-In vs Clip-In Filters
A Physicist shares the pros and cons of front, drop-in, & clip-in filters, including impact on image quality, cost, and ease of use.

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16 min
February 04 198: Shutter Priority vs Manual Mode
When to use shutter priority instead of manual mode for changing light & moving subjects.

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8 min
January 28 197: Photographing Frozen Soap Bubbles
A winter photography experiment: how to photograph frozen soap bubbles. Includes bubble recipes and camera settings tips.

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13 min
January 21 196: Test Your Camera Lenses for Sharpness
A simple, controlled way to test your lenses and find their sharpest aperture.
7 min