Category: Camera Know-how

Why Should I Consider Using Back Button Focus?

At the start of my photography venture I often heard the term ‘back button focus’ but I never really paid attention to it because I

Graduated Filters - The Landscape Photographer's Amazing Tool

Have you ever looked at professional landscape photographs and scratched your head as to how they were shot? Chances are that the photographer used a

Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Or Manual Mode?

Modern DSLRs have a variety of modes available, but most professional photographers will tell you that you only need to focus on three: aperture priority,

Getting the Most Out of Your Camera: Back Button Focus - Free Quick Guide

Virtually every modern camera has this incredible feature that many photographers never use. It’s called the ‘Back Button Focus.’ This nugget of gold first appeared

Why You Need a Polarizing Filter in Your Camera Bag - Free Quick Guide

A polarizing filter has traditionally been the next purchase for a photographer after acquiring a camera and lens. However, you might be wondering, do you

What Are Megapixels and Why Do They Matter?

‘Megapixels’ is a term used often in the world of photography, but what on earth is it? Why does it matter at all? What does

Is High ISO the Enemy? When and Why?

At the end of the noughties, one of the biggest drawbacks to the \[then\] new fad of digital photography was the poor image quality most

Should You Consider Investing in a Mirrorless Camera? - Free Quick Guide

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you are likely to have heard the term ‘mirrorless camera’ bandied about in

Understanding the Histogram

The histogram is a graphical representation of an image’s tonal values, luminosity, or brightness. At a glance, it can tell you if an image is

How Does the Camera Meter Work Exactly?

When you point your camera at a subject, it needs a way of measuring the light. Whatever shooting mode you’re using, the camera (or you,

Focus Points, Focus Drive Modes, and How to Use Them

I think we can all agree that a blurry image with bad focusing is something we all want to avoid happening when we’re out shooting!

What Is a Zoom Lens and How Does It Work?

The lenses that you use on your camera can make a huge difference in the quality and style of your images. Good glass makes a

Category: Camera Know-how

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