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Q&A What is the difference between dot and pixel?

I've read many explanations, but either they all are too abstruse or they gainsay each other. Why Dots Per Inch Isn't Pixels Per Inch A dot refers to ink density, effectively; a pixel refers to...

2 answers  ·  posted 2y ago by TextKit‭  ·  edited 2y ago by Trilarion‭

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Q&A How to take 2 exact same photos, months apart

The issue: I will be using photoshop to create a photo of my friends Mike and Jim with their favorite drinks sitting at the same table. Jim is visiting this week and has an expensive bottle of sc...

1 answer  ·  posted 3y ago by dustytrash‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by KalleMP‭

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Q&A How do I take crisp pictures of flames at night (with a cell phone)?

When I take pictures of (lit) candles in otherwise-darkened rooms, the flames always come out nondescript (blurry?) as in the following example: I took this picture with a hand-held cell phone. T...

2 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by Monica Cellio‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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FAQ What do I need to know about operating a camera to go beyond "point and shoot" photography?

I've been taking pictures with my phone and really enjoy it. I want to buy a more serious camera and get more into this hobby. These cameras seem to have a lot of buttons and dials. With my phone, ...

1 answer  ·  posted 4y ago by mattdm‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by Hueco‭