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Because OKDnet Emporium is an eCommerce business website, which  means we have products for visitors to purchase, it made sense to us that content on our blog will in large part be product related. So this category is where we'll have our blog posts about products. More specifically, here you'll find info about any number of specific products, or categories of products, which we have, will have, have had, or plan to have available. It's also possible we'll occasionally have info on products we recommend, although I suspect this would typically only be for those products that are somehow related to or possibly used with products we offer, which we recommend. Perhaps obvious, but info shared in our blog about products is likely somehow beyond what we would include in a product listing description. Sure there will probably be some overlap, but the point is there will be times where we just have more in depth information, or some related information that for one reason or another is not information that is included in the products listing, and that we feel is right for inclusion in our blog. Maybe we just feel that the product or or something about it (the products purpose, use of the item, history of it, etc.) is interesting enough for or somehow worthy of a blog post. Who knows though, time will tell. But whatever the case, we hope and believe we'll have some good stuff you will find useful and/or interesting.

So stay posted...
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Anything about a specific product or category of products OKDnet Emporium has, will have, have had, or plan to have available, or that we recommend.

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OKDnet Emporium NEWS

This is the OKDnet Emporium NEWS category of our blog. It's where we'll share general info about us, as well as any news about the OKDnet Emporium business, the website, etc. You might find some behind the scenes info, or possibly occasional personal news we are comfortable sharing. If you didn't already know, we are a small family business. We think there are some real benefits and good reasons for shopping small family businesses (especially ours :-), and you may too. If so, we suspect you may be interested in occasionally hearing about such stuff, so this is where we'll share it. We think you'll find it a little bit more personal and "real" than a short "About Us" blurb, and therefore a worthwhile addition to the OKDnet Emporium website.

Regards and God Bless!
OKDnet Emporium News

This is where we'll share general info or news about the OKDnet Emporium business, the website, behind the scenes info, or possibly occasional personal news we are comfortable sharing.

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Some good Reasons/Times for Tripod Use

Here's our top 7 reasons & times using a tripod is recommended

  1. When taking night time shots, sunrise and sunsets, natural lighting is reduced and so to get more light into the lens, the camera will adjust exposure and shutter speed when set to the Night setting. However, with a slower shutter speed, there is the risk of camera shake which results in unwanted blurring. A tripod will reduce camera movement and improves picture quality, helping you take the perfect sunrise or sunset. Remember, cameras with image stabilization or vibration reduction are just that. They REDUCE the amount of shake, they do not eliminate it all.
  2. When you are taking close up shots. Taking photos of small objects close-up can require a lot of skill, and minor movements will be crucial to a perfect image. Also, everything is magnified including movements. Using a tripod will noticeably reduce unwanted movement of the camera.
  3. When you are taking action shots and doing sport photography. Panning is vital in taking stunning action shots as it allows you to really capture the movement. Having a tripod makes panning much easier and more fluid.
  4. When you are doing nature photography, a tripod is key in getting great nature shots as you can be waiting around for hours for animals to make an appearance that might only last a few seconds, so you need to be ready.
  5. When you are using a telephoto lens. Telephoto lenses tend to be difficult to steady. Their long focal length magnifies any vibration caused by the camera shutter and mirror, wind, or by the photographer themselves. Their slower maximum aperture also causes a frequent need for slower shutter speeds which exacerbates the problem even more. A good rule of thumb for deciding whether hand-holding a telephoto lens will cause you problems is that a shutter speed of at least 1/ the focal length is required for a sharp picture. For example, if you are using a 500mm. lens the minimum shutter speed you would normally need to use without a tripod would be 1/500th second. When using a shutter speed slower than this simple rule of thumb suggests, a tripod is in order. A good tripod will help steady your camera and ensure sharp pictures.
  6. When you need to be creative. Last but not least, a tripod can really help by making you slow down and think about the shot you are taking and getting the framing right. With a tripod you can also get your camera into places you sometimes can't. Some tripods have the ability to let you place the camera anywhere from just inches off the ground to way above eye level. The taller your tripod, the stronger it should be. Not everything should be shot at eye level. Don't shoot down at children as they will have the appearance of dwarfs. When you're in the studio, the tripod frees you from the camera, and allows you to concentrate on the lighting of your subjects knowing that the camera is both secure and in the right place. Also a great idea to get a wired or wireless remote when shooting with a tripod.
  7. When you need to be flexible. Tripods don't just hold cameras, they can hold camcorders and also serve as a light stand that holds flash units, slaves, and reflectors. Using a tripod when using a camcorder will dramatically help picture quality as it will allow you to pan smoothly making your movies look much more professional.

Yes, using a tripod involves a little more work, but the best usually does require a little more effort. Why have a great camera and lens and then get less than great photos?

7 Reasons WHY TO USE A TRIPOD when taking photographs

Using a tripod involves a little more work, but the best usually does require a little more effort. Why have a great camera and lens and then get less than great photos? Here are out 7 top Reasons WHY TO USE A TRIPOD when taking photographs.

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