Category: Camera Know-how

Why You Need to Understand Your Camera

With each passing year, cameras in the market seem to be getting smarter and smarter day by day. Your DSLR camera is a sophisticated piece

Six Tips and Techniques for Manually Focusing a Lens

Technology has always been at the forefront of photography. Camera manufacturers always seem to be boasting about a new feature or improvement to existing ones.

How to Choose a Lens for Night Photography

As the landscape gets swallowed by darkness and the lights come on, there’s something magical that happens. Trees and buildings fade into the shadows, and

7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Telephoto Lens

For the sake of those among us who use the simpler name for a ‘telephoto lens,’ we’re talking about a zoom lens. This article is

Getting Started with Astro-Photography

A few years ago, I decided that I wanted to take a photo of the Milky Way. At the time, I had no background in

Photography Terms and Acronyms Explained

Illustration by Charles Haacker “Hey, Bob, is that your new MILC?” “Why, yes, yes, it is, Ray. It’s an MFT!” “Wow, Bob, that’s swell! How’s

In-Camera Multiple Exposure

Getting a new camera can bring a steep learning curve as you learn all the ins and outs of your new equipment. But a special

Infrared Camera Conversions

Guess what? Today, I, Robin Nichols, will detail a great way to breathe new life into an older camera! All photographers are inveterate gear buyers.

Making Use of the Live View Function in Your Digital Camera

Déjà vu all over again: my last Photzy article began thusly. “I confess! I love camera automation. I love autofocus. I love aperture priority. I

Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual Mode? - Free Quick Guide

I’m sure you’ve heard these statements: Manual Mode is the only mode to use because it allows full control. Aperture Priority mode is the best

Facts Regarding Large Camera Sensors

When I began researching for this guide, I was somewhat conflicted. My career started long ago with “BIG” cameras and worked downward. I went to

How to Shoot Manually With Your Digital Camera

I confess! I love camera automation. I love autofocus. I love aperture priority. I love auto white balance. I love auto ISO. I didn’t love

Category: Camera Know-how

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