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!)
Top Camera Tips
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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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 […]
Read article >16 Basic Camera Settings for Beginners (Explained Clearly!)
Here are 16 different camera settings for beginners. Mastering them all can be a bit tricky. However, this is one of the things I liked about learning photography. I enjoyed reading the odd guide to camera settings (like this one) and putting it all into practice. It’s easy to take the lazy option and leave […]
Read article >Camcorder vs DSLR Camera or Mirrorless (Which is Better?)
DSLRs and mirrorless cameras can now manage 8K video recording and 50 MP pictures. But does that mean there’s no place for camcorders? Well, a digital camera often doesn’t have a microphone port, image stabilization, or a fully articulated screen. Also, you might have to use a slow, contrast-detect AF (autofocus) system in live view. […]
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