Why You Should Know What Focal Length Means
Knowing what the focal length means, especially in relation to your camera, is very important when it comes to buying lenses. Read this post to find out what different lenses are used Continue Reading
Category Archives: camera settings
Understanding Metering and Metering Modes
Every modern DSLR has something called “Metering Mode”, also known as “Camera Metering”, “Exposure Metering” or simply “Metering”. Knowing how metering works and what each of the metering modes does Continue Reading
This is What You Need to Know About Camera Aperture
One of the most commonly cited reasons that people give for wanting to transition from a point-and-shoot camera to an interchangeable lens system (mirrorless or DSLR) is the desire for Continue Reading
Low-Light Photography: How Low Can You Go?
Low light can still yield great images – landscape and travel photographer David Clapp shares his top tips and techniques Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, the most westerly point in Scotland, UK. Canon Continue Reading
8 Landscape Photography Tips and Tricks for Beginners
You’ve stumbled on an amazing scene. You pull out your camera and snap a few pictures to capture that beauty, however when you open those images on the computer, the Continue Reading
What Is Aperture?
In short, aperture has to do with a camera lens opening or closing to allow or disallow varying levels of light. DSLR lenses have an iris within them, which will open and Continue Reading
Shoot Stunning Flower Images
Alstroemeria Medley: I photographed this arrangement of Alstroemerias (Peruvian lilies) straight down on a light box, then used a series of LAB color adjustments in Photoshop to create Continue Reading
How to Photograph Wild Birds [video]
Why not join wildlife expert Simon Roy at a Yorkshire nature reserve to find out how he shoots incredible images of blue tits, great tits and robins. Source
7 Tips for Sharp Sports Photos
As you migrate from basic photography skills to more advanced skills, learning how to stop the action will be one of your biggest challenges. Shooting sharp sports photos and action Continue Reading
Top Autofocus Tips for Pin-Sharp Results
James Abbott shares 20 autofocus tips that will revolutionise the way you use AF, for accurate focusing and pin-sharp results every time. These autofocus tips teach you how to use Continue Reading