Most digital cameras share common features like exposure modes and focus settings. Various metering modes are found in all DSLRs. They offer different ways of reading the light values coming into a camera and determining the proper expsoure. Metering mode can also be defined as “the area in the viewfinder that is metered.” In the […]
When photographing landscapes, one important factor that your camera settings influence is the depth of field. Usually you want a landscape image to come out as sharp as possible throughout the whole frame. And as you might have already guessed, you can control that by adjusting your aperture. You can easily do this by putting […]
This article is a general overview of the histogram lessons from the Lightroom for Landscapes Program (currently 70% off) if you’d like to learn more on how to master the fantastic world of Lightroom. The Histogram is Directly Connected to Your Tonal Sliders If you ever wondered what exact tones you are adjusting with the […]
The science behind camera auto-focusing systems can be an intimidating subject for a beginner. In this short video Techquickie attempts to unravel the mumbo-jumbo: There are many different types of auto-focusing systems. They can be broadly broken down into two basic types: active and passive. Spoiler: All DSLR cameras use one or more forms of […]
Recently an intern joined me and drove me up the wall with questions about manual settings for photography. Questions like ”What zoom range should I adjust my lens to shoot a portrait and a group photo. Isn’t shutter speed useless?” drove me absolutely nuts! Before I shunned him away, I realized that there are no […]
You probably know everything there is to know about your DSLR, including the way the shutter mechanism works. But have you ever had the opportunity to look at it in its bare form? The way the system works without the clutter of the rest of the components and contraptions added to the camera? Chris Marquardt […]
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