After you have bought your first DSLR camera and are comfortable with it, you should start to explore some of the more advanced settings. After all, if you keep the camera on auto mode all the time, you will...
Many lower end DSLR cameras come with a built-in flash. However, many more expensive cameras do not have them? Why? Essentially, a built-in flash can become a detriment to an otherwise excellent image. For many types of pictures, an...
Natural light makes for amazing photos, especially when shooting living things like people and animals. However, when you’re working with strong contrasts and auto mode tries to balance things by producing washed out exposures, it can feel like you...
Within just weeks up upgrading to a fun digital SLR kit, most aspiring photographers start to research digital SLR lenses and bemoan the weakness and shortcomings of their kit lens. This is a natural progression. The kit lens does...
Moisture and grit such as sand are two of the biggest threats to digital cameras. They get inside DSLR lenses and camera bodies, scratch lenses, kill electronics, and wear down moving parts. This ruins not just your gear but...
As a growing photographer with a newer DSLR camera, you don’t need video cameras to capture those priceless moments that last longer than one still shot or create your own movie. However, there is a learning curve for most...
In triumphant karate movies where the brash young main character learns to fight and the value of his own self worth at the same time, the teachers always start with the most rudimentary basics they almost seem insulting. If...
Point and shoot cameras sometimes get a bad reputation because people think they give the user less control. With a few tips you can move away from full auto mode, take control, and push your digital camera’s performance to...
Whether you’re holding your smart phone or have a top-of-the-line rig on a nice camera tripod with a perfect wide angle lens, eventually you are going to find yourself unable to ignore a stunning sunset or powerful combination of...
The first time you shoot a video of an event, don’t let ignorance of the video camera or basic techniques undermine your production. As a novice videographer, managing video camcorders and other gear while navigating a lively event and...
