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One of three elements that affect a photograph’s exposure (along with ISO and aperture), shutter speed determines the amount of time that passes while a single image is being taken, or the amount of time that passes while the shutter is open. When the shutter is open, a picture is being taken, when it closes, …
A lens is arguably the most important part of your camera system. You cannot get good image results while using a bad camera lens, and nobody wants that. For many purposes, a micro four-thirds lens is impeccable. Olympus is perhaps one of the best brands to consider for this type of lens. If you are …
Have you ever flipped through an old album from the 50s or the 60s and felt like you were born in the wrong era? The photos have a kind of magic about them. They have a distinct character that makes them stand out from a mile away. With soft fades and sepia tones, these are …
Pictures capture the moments that you will hold in your hearts for eternity. So, when it comes to capturing one of the biggest days of your life, you need to get it just right. From the aesthetic to the emotion – the smile in the groom’s eyes when his bride walks towards him, the scrumptious …
DO respect the signage. If a sign says, “No Photography,” then put your camera away. If a sign says, “No Flash Photography,” then turn off the flash! It’s pretty straightforward, and those signs are there for a reason. If you want a photo of that Monet, go to the museum store for a print. It …
From rolls of film to tiny SD cards housing thousands of files, photography storage has always been physical, something touchable. But, while an SD card may take up much less space than a box of 2,000 prints, physical storage is still finite and it can still be lost, damaged, or stolen — not to mention …
Lighting a dark place is the primary and most obvious use for a camera flash, but it is certainly not the only one. Fill flash is a quick and easy tool to drastically improve backlit or harsh lighting conditions. It’s a boon for outdoor portraits, where the sun doesn’t always cooperate. What is Fill Flash? …
A camera’s auto and scene settings often result in great shots—but not always. There’s that sports photo that was still too blurred, that portrait that was too dark, and that indoor action shot that was both blurred and dark. Ultimately, for the most image control, you’ll have to leave auto and scene modes behind in …
Choosing a camera is an important part of taking good pictures—but here’s the thing: Learning how to take good pictures will significantly boost your photos whether you are shooting with a point-and-shoot or a DSLR. The camera (and lens) will determine things like resolution and versatility, but it’s the photographer that determines many of the …
Cameras capture moments through light—ISO determines just how light-sensitive a camera is. In the film, the ISO isn’t a camera setting, but rather the film speed. But what happens when you swap out the film for a sensor? What is ISO on a digital camera? The ISO setting on a digital camera (or camcorder) indicates …
Nothing is quite as majestic as sparks dancing across the sky — or quite as hard to photograph. Shooting fireworks combines several difficult aspects of photography, shooting in the dark, shooting motion, and shooting unpredictable subjects. While photographing fireworks may take some trial and error, with the right gear and tricks, you can shoot an …
Fujifilm produces some of the best cameras and lenses. If you want to find the best lenses for the Fuji X-T1 on the market, this is the right place to be. In this article, you will find the best lenses for the Fuji X-T1 available today. Let’s get started! Review of the Best Lenses For …
