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 […]
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. […]
Read article >6 Safari Photography Tips (for African Wildlife Photos!)
African wildlife photography is what I do. As a wildlife photographer, I’ve taken photos in 26 countries on every continent. But I keep going back to Africa. That’s because nowhere else has the same rich variety of game… and the sheer number of exciting, life-and-death moments that come with it! If you want to find […]
Read article >What is an Art Lens? (6 Things to Know Before You Buy!)
What is an Art lens? Sigma Art lenses are large-aperture prime, wide-angle, and macro lenses. They offer exceptional sharpness and bokeh for studio work, including the new 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens. Back in Photokina 2012, Sigma announced that it would put its lenses into three new categories… Contemporary, Sports, and Art. And if […]
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