Buying a camera can be scary!
We're going to help you understand what all those camera specs and features mean, so that you can make an informed decision!
(in plain English!)
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22 Most Important Parts of a Camera (Names and What They Do!)
I picked up my lovely Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR camera and counted camera parts names. There are 35 different buttons I can press or actions I can take without lifting my hands off the camera. That’s not including using some of those to open up the menus of several hundred items. It can […]
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F-Stop Chart (Easily Understand F-Stop for Beginners!)
Our f-stop chart and article will help you understand the different apertures of a camera lens and the units (f-stops) used to represent them. The aperture opening is the hole through which light passes into the camera. So its different sizes are important in controlling a photo’s exposure. And these are expressed with f-stop numbers. […]
Read article >Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO (Beginners Guide in 2024!)
Three of the most important terms in photography are aperture, shutter speed, ISO. They’re also known as the “Exposure Triangle” because they help you get the right exposure (or brightness) for your images. But let’s go into a bit more detail. Why is exposure important? How do we control it? What do all the different […]
Read article >List of Canon Camera Types and Names (Easily Explained in 2024!)
If you look at a list of Canon cameras or the type of Canon cameras out there, naming conventions can be confusing. Some have different names in different parts of the world. And a higher number sometimes means better and sometimes worse! So let’s try and simplify things. First, our article is only about full […]
Read article >What Is Selective Focus In Photography (And How to Use it!)
Selective focus is a photography technique that draws the eye to your subject and avoids distractions. You can achieve selective focus by creating a shallow depth of field. There are several ways to control it. And our article will give you all the tools you need to do the job!
Read article >99 Awesome Photography Captions for Instagram (Elevate Your Posts!)
Calling all Instagram photographers! These photography captions for Instagram might be just what you need to elevate your posts and get your work noticed. Don’t let your shots fade into the background of endless scrolling! Pair them with powerful Instagram photography quotes and watch as they captivate and inspire. Read on and find the perfect […]
Read article >9 Best Times to Take Pictures Outside (Pro Photographer Tips!)
I’m a wildlife photographer, and one of the best sightings I ever had happened during the middle of the day in bright sunshine. On a game drive in the Serengeti National Park, I saw four male lions taking down a Cape buffalo! The only problem was that the sunlight was so harsh. So there were […]
Read article >Camera Sensor Sizes and Types (Compared and Explained!)
Cameras and many other devices, including smartphones and drones, have all kinds of camera sensor sizes. This article will try to make sense of the alphabet soup. And it will help you understand the impact of having a larger or smaller sensor. The basic trade-off between a large and small sensor is image quality and […]
Read article >Mirrorless vs DSLR for Beginners (Which is Really Better?)
Buying your first “proper” digital camera can be complicated… especially because the mirrorless vs DSLR battle continues. So what’s the difference between a DSLR and a mirrorless camera? And which is better? Why are some cameras more expensive than others? Do I need an adaptor to use my existing lenses? Why are so many models […]
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