Category: Photography Basics

Examining the Differences Between Manual Mode and the Auto Modes

I love automation in cameras. I love all of it: the autofocus that almost always nails it (except when it doesn’t); the auto-ISO that never

Examining the Differences Between Manual Mode and the Auto Modes - Free Quick Guide

In the thrilling days of yesteryear, everything was manual, from cameras to cars. We learned manually and did fine. It was what we knew. It

The Three Keys to Depth of Field

I remember years ago when I joined ‘more serious’ photography forums. The first thing that astonished me was the super-soft backgrounds behind the images on

The Top Three Reasons That You Underexpose Pictures

Was it me, or is my camera a dud? Today, I will answer the age-old question of why pictures sometimes come out far too dark.

The Top Three Reasons That You Underexpose Pictures - Free Quick Guide

Underexposure is a big problem, especially for new photographers. This guide by Robin Nichols discusses the top three reasons why we tend to underexpose our

The Three Keys to Depth of Field - Free Quick Guide

A message from the author – “I remember years ago when I joined the ‘more serious’ photography forums. The first thing that astonished me was

Getting the Most Out of Your Camera – Back Button Focus

Back button focus is a mystery to some photographers and an essential technique for others. Back button focus is an alternate way of setting up

Lightroom: Healing Brush Tool Explained

The clone and healing brush in Lightroom has evolved into a very useful tool for photographers who prefer not to work in Photoshop. As Lightroom

Should You Consider Investing in a Mirrorless Camera?

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

Live View: Its Benefits and Shortcomings

Though the current generation of vloggers, bloggers, influencers, and enthusiast photographers probably couldn’t imagine a life without Live View, it wasn’t long ago when it

What Is the Purpose of the UV Filter and Do I Really Need One?

I began this short article as I usually do: scanning the internet doing my due diligence. The plain fact is, I hardly ever use any

Avoid These Lightroom Mistakes

My entire photography career has been built on an impressive foundation of mistakes. I started in the mid-1960s with a succession of wrong cameras (well,

Category: Photography Basics

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