Pro landscape snapper and ND addict Jeremy Walker explains why you need Neutral Density filters.
Welcome to the mysterious world of Neutral Density filters, a land of black magic and alchemy, combinations, improbable mathematical formulae; a land with a language all of its own: NDs, Grads, Big Stoppers, Hard and Soft edges, point threes, sixes or nines, and so the list…
There are various camera viewing options which enable you to view the scene you’re photographing and compose your picture as you want. We explain the different camera viewing options available from LCD displays to viewfinders.
The LCD screen
One of the primary camera viewing options, all digital cameras have an LCD screen to review your pictures – on compacts they’re also usually…
What is focal length? It’s the lens that determines how much of the scene you see in your viewfinder, and ensures that it is recorded in sharp focus. Here’s our guide on all you need to know on focal length.
Focal length
Different lenses produce differing angles of view. Some lenses show a wide area of a view (wideangle), others a narrower…
Too much or too little light and your subject will be too dark or too light. Luckily your camera has a high-tech metering system, here’s everything you need to know to master your camera’s exposure and metering settings.
Photographs are made of light, and to be successful the sensor must receive the right amount of it. Too much or too little…
In some conditions camera flash may well be, as Queen once said, the saviour of the universe. At other times it can spoil your shots. Read on to discover all you need to know about your camera flash modes and how best to use them.
Most digital cameras come with a built-in flashgun, and it’s one of the camera’s most misused…
There are times when video may be a better choice than a still photo, and many cameras have a movie mode for these occasions. Here is all you need to know about getting the most from your camera’s movie mode.
Almost all compact cameras, and an increasing number of digital SLRs, offer an integrated movie mode to provide the option of…
DSLR menus offer a bewildering list of options to control every facet of your picture taking. Here’s a guide to a few of them.
Custom functions
Most DSLRs offer a range of Custom Functions. These alter the way the camera is set up so you can customise it to your own tastes.
Common menu options include the ability to select whether you want…
There are many camera accessories available for your DSLR that can enhance your picture-taking. Here’s a selection of the camera accessories you might need.
Flashgun
The flash that is built into most cameras is adequate for emergencies but suffers from several major limitations.
Firstly it’s small and not very powerful; secondly it’s so close to the lens that its light quality is poor…
You may find yourself reaching the limitations of your kit lens and want to upgrade or add to it. Here’s what to consider when buying extra camera lenses…
The kit lens that comes with your DSLR should cover most average situations, but there are many occasions where you may reach the limitations of this lens and find yourself wishing for a…
Just bought your first DSLR camera? Don’t be intimidated, we will run you through all the things you need to know before you start shooting.
The process of buying a new DSLR camera can be fraught with difficulties, be it from confusing technical jargon, pushy sales assistants or from trying to justify your purchase to a disapproving spouse. But once you’ve…
