Saturday Snapshot: A Weekly Roundup

The last two weeks have been busy here at Orms Connect. Last week we gave away a Lowepro bag…

The last two weeks have been busy here at Orms Connect. Last week we gave away a Lowepro bag to one of our lucky fans – keep an eye out for more monthly giveaways, exclusive to the Orms online community! We’ve also launched the official Orms Flickr Group, so if you’re a Flickr user, go join it and add some of your images to the pool! Here’s a roundup of some great content, in case you missed it:

Connect Blog Posts

Why You Should Own A 50mm Prime
One of the most common questions new photographers ask us is: “Which lens should I get for portraits and shooting at night?”
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Tips For New Photographers
Some basic advice on how to get the most from your DSLR.
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Exhibition: Winter Show MMXI
Museum Gallery’s Autumn Show MMXI is coming to an end soon, so be sure to go have a look if you haven’t done so already!
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Video: Lion Steals A GoPro Camera
Video camera records its own theft… by a lion.
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New 200 Megapixel Camera From Hasselblad
Hasselblad has released a new version of their high-end medium format digital camera.
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Ask A Pro

Our unique Ask A Pro feature has been quite busy as well:

Action Photography
“What is the most important thing when it comes to taking surfing photos?”
– Answered by Craig Kolesky

Lighting
“How do I make use of a reflector?”
– Answered by Desmond Louw
“What are the best tips for taking photos of bands at live gigs?”
– Answered by Greg Beadle

Wedding Photography
“Hi, I have been asked to shoot a wedding…”
– Answered by Desmond Louw

We are aware of some issues with the navigation of the Ask A Pro section – Our developer is already on the case, and we expect the fixes will be in place by next week.

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