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29th September 2009
In order to have complete control over your photography you need to understand how to effectively use shutter speed and aperture together. Because the one impacts the other you need know when use aperture priory, the Av setting, and shutter priority which... Read >
Author: Wayne Turner28th September 2009
There is a lot of photography accessories on the market today - some are very useful, but most of them are a waste of money. Here are five of the most important accessories for landscape photography
Tripod: A tripod is important for one main reason... Read >
Author: aarif23rd September 2009
Nikon Fisheye Lens AF DX-NIKKOR 10.5mm f/2.8
- Most important Features
The Nikon Fisheye Lens DX Nikkor lens is especially constructed for use with Nikon SLR digital cameras. It features a 180 angle of view as measured across the diagonal of the fr... Read >
Author: Eddy Logan22nd September 2009
Have you ever wondered where modern photography originated? While we are now moving into the digital age and away from film, the lighting techniques and other photography techniques began in the 1820's. Niepce and Daguerre were the first inventors of mode... Read >
Author: Heath Hodge17th September 2009
So you’ve just bought a shiny new SLR camera huh? And a lens or two to go with it? That’s great. Now all you have to do is learn how to use it. I’m assuming here you bought an SLR camera because you want to do a little bit more than take happy snap... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
Binoculars are devices that make small objects at a distance appear expanded and clear before your eyes. They are also known as binocular telescopes as they are basically two monocular placed together to allow perfect two-eye viewing. It is surprising to ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
There are many differences between film and digital photography. To most amateur photographers they do not matter much. They prefer the convenience, ease of use and lower cost of digital cameras and are not going to revert to the film age. However underst... Read >
16th September 2009
Depth of field is the limitation of perceived sharpness within a photographic image. The greater the depth of field, the more of the image from front to back that appears sharp. An image that is said to have a shallow depth of filed has a short and more s... Read >
16th September 2009
If you have ever photographed your weekend outing, family reunion, or a special vacation getaway with your friends or family, you know that outdoor photography can present some very special challenges. This is true even for the most seasoned photographer.... Read >
16th September 2009
In part 1 of: Get the most out of your camera, we looked at how to use the aperture and the creative uses of depth-of-field. In this part we’ll look at how to use the shutter button on your camera and how both the shutter and the aperture control exposu... Read >
16th September 2009
Did you ever see an image where only a small part of it is sharp? Using the aperture ring correctly can maximise the artistic look of your image.
Not only does it determine the depth-of-field, it also has the power to direct the human eye.
The human... Read >
15th September 2009
Filters have two different meanings depending on how long you have had photography as a hobby. Most of us today think as filters as an option with Photoshop. This is not the case. Before the invention of computers and things like Photoshop we had small... Read >
Author: Heath Hodge07th September 2009
1) The Importance of Lighting
In commercial product photography, light plays a great roll in the way in which we will portrait and show products on an online store. Professionals use special lighting techniques to bring dramatic effects and crystal clari... Read >
Author: Alejandro Esparza07th September 2009
Wedding photography is a technique and art of recording memorable moments of events shared in marriage ceremony. When covering a Wedding Events in Los Angeles, CA, I personally study and analyze the environment in which I will be photo shooting before any... Read >
Author: Alejandro Esparza04th September 2009
Knowing how the focusing system on your camera works and how to override it and take control yourself can make all the difference to your photographyMastering focus and where to apply it to create dramatic images can transform your photography. It doesn'... Read >
Author: Adam Coupe02nd September 2009
Digital photography is everywhere these days, and the major camera manufacturers have flooded the market with a wide variety of dSLRs that range from the cheap-o entry model, to the Canon 1Ds Mark III, the reference standard for digital cameras; and with ... Read >
Author: candidaboutcameras12th August 2009
When I'm asked how to photograph a wedding, photographers often also ask what is the most important shot? When photographing a wedding one of the (many) 'most important shots' is the cutting of the cake.
You should take great care with this shot, it ... Read >
Author: Bobby Jones10th August 2009
Trick #1 - Try out different camera exposure settings
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By exploring the exposure settings of your camera, you could have pictures looking more brilliant with 0.5 to 2 stops underexposed in bright surrou... Read >
Author: spuunman10th August 2009
There is a lot of photography accessories on the market today - some are very useful, but most of them are a waste of money. Here are five of the most important accessories for landscape photography
Tripod: A tripod is important for one main reason, k... Read >
Author: spuunman04th August 2009
The term 'aperture' in photography measures how much light enters into the digital SLR camera through the lens. Specifically, it measures the width of the hole in the lens as it opens to let light in - similar to the iris in your eye.
Aperture values ... Read >
Author: Scott Jamieson03rd August 2009
Generally most advanced desktop gamers would not constantly demand every single video game to give them at least 60 frames-per-second when set at its optimal configurations in 1920 x 1200 screen res. However the thing is, if even the most powerful dual or... Read >
Author: James31st July 2009
The first factor to consider is the 'focal length' - or distance from the tip of the lens to the subject. Photographing still-life compositions (which by definition don't move) poses no particular problems, but it's always best to use a telephoto macro le... Read >
Author: Scott Jamieson23rd July 2009
So, you’re thinking of getting a new lens, but you’re not quite sure whether to get a prime lens or a zoom lens. Both types of lenses have their benefits and drawbacks, and you want to make sure you make the right decision and buy the lens which best ... Read >
Author: Marcus23rd July 2009
So, you’re wanting to get a new lens, but you’re not quite sure whether to get a prime lens or a zoom lens. Both of them have their benefits and drawbacks, and you want to make sure you make the right decision and get the lens which best fits your pho... Read >
Author: Marcus23rd July 2009
Landscape photography is a one of the most popular fields in photography due to a variety of spectacular subjects that can be photographed. Landscape photography takes into consideration a wide range of photographic skills including composition, aperture ... Read >
Author: Nikki Sabato16th July 2009
Just bought a new camera ?? And very excited to start taking photos with your new gadget??
But Alas, why does the picture not look as good as you wanted to !! Fret no more, stay tuned below for 4 new tricks to taking more interesting and memorable phot... Read >
Author: John Leow09th July 2009
Do you have a favorite picture of yourself or of a loved one? Do you know what it is about the picture that makes you like it so much? Here are a few tips to help you be able to make portraits that will always be your favorite.
Tip #1: The Three -... Read >
Author: Marianne08th July 2009
There is a certain way that experienced photographers take such stunning pictures, portraits and photographs where the subject being shot is focused in a clear and perfect manner while the background is sort of a blur.
The following are the steps to ta... Read >
Author: Dan Feildman29th June 2009
People are easily the number 1 subject for photographs. From party snaps, to photos of children and travel shots of family members in front of famous monuments, millions upon millions of people photographs are taken every single say of the year.
Portr... Read >
Author: Clivir Team23rd June 2009
Digital cameras are so clever now that they can automatically eliminate a lot of the problems that the traditional film photographer had to face. The pitfalls of poor focusing, zoom, and the dreaded red-eye can now be sidestepped without any thought on be... Read >
Author: Kim15th June 2009
Thanks to the advancement in technology, digital cameras have been made available for all those who are passionate about taking photographs. With the convenient and user-friendly features of today's modern and digital cameras, everyone is given the opport... Read >
Author: Richard10th June 2009
In order to get the deepest focus possible, you need to make sure that your pictures have the foreground, mid-ground and backgrounds clear and concise, through knowledgeable use of the camera lens you are using and allowing a large amount of light using a... Read >
Author: Richard05th June 2009
There are four common mistakes that most beginning photographers make. Because we strive to emphasize our subject, these faults will bring attention where it is not always desired. We will discuss these issues and what can be done to remedy them and produ... Read >
Author: TP Luttig01st June 2009
What is the biggest misconception about a camera's aperture? Most beginner photographers believe that the aperture controls the shutter speed or vice versa. Actually, shutter speed and aperture work together to get the best exposure for the image. As a ph... Read >
Author: TP Luttig14th May 2009
As a designer and occasional photographer, I found it helpful to carry around a little "cheat sheet" with these items when out in the field shooting. This reference is useful for amateurs and the occasional photographer wanting to learn more.
Many of t... Read >
Author: Michelle C14th May 2009
Digital Images allow you more freedom than standard point and click photos from previous years. Besides using photo editing software, it is possible to use a digital camera to set up the circumstances that you want your photo to reflect through choosing ... Read >
Author: Richard08th May 2009
Let's get something straight right out of the box. If you're looking to buy a new digital camera, you don't really have to be an expert in pixels and mega pixels and all that kind of stuff. If you expect to find that kind of deep technical discussion here... Read >
Author: Find Tips16th April 2009
Pinhole eyeglasses are an interesting type of eyeglasses that can help people see more clearly. Depending on the angle from which light enters the eye, some of it is focused directly on the retina, whereas other rays may need to be refracted to focus on ... Read >
Author: Mike09th April 2009
'A picture speaks a thousand words' and what can be so perfect and classy than when captured images look more like real.
Digital Camera is the new inventions of the technology. They are very much in trend as they are very compact and also very small in... Read >
Author: aldenjerry09th April 2009
When you look at portrait photography, you will see that it is different from other branch of digital photography. You can see that your subjects are human beings who speak their own words, have personal feelings and want to look good in the pictures. Sur... Read >
Author: Michael Wong07th April 2009
New technological innovations have not only expanded our thoughts, but have also made electronic gadgets user friendly as well as small and compact. For example, the newly launched Digital Cameras have grasped the market because of their sleek look and mu... Read >
Author: Victoria07th April 2009
The contemporary and reasonably priced alternative to recommendation spectacles, pinhole goggles consist of precision-manufactured frivolous punctured plastic lenses, inset hooked on standard metal or plastic vision frames. They are perfect for people wit... Read >
Author: Mike02nd April 2009
How They WorkPinhole eyeglasses contain a series of perforations, or pinholes, through an opaque plastic sheet set within each lens.In order to focus on objects at various distances -- close-range, mid-range, and long-range -- the eye's lens must rapidly ... Read >
Author: Mike02nd April 2009
Pinhole glasses are based on an optical phenomenon that has been known by competitive target shooters for years. In essence, the pinhole functions as a glassless optical aperture having the desired effect of increasing the depth of field that the image re... Read >
Author: Mike01st April 2009
Pinhole glasses are also known as stenopeic glasses. Essentially, they're eyeglasses with multiple pinhole perforations on each lens, and instead of glass, the lenses are made of dark plastic. Pinhole glasses allow only a very narrow beam of light to ent... Read >
Author: Mike30th March 2009
Pinhole glasses, also known as stenopeic glasses, are an alternative to conventional glasses that can be used for many activities that do not require a large amount of movement. Such activities include but are by no means limited to reading, writing, watc... Read >
Author: Mike10th March 2009
Pinhole glasses are also known as stenopeic glasses. These are specialty glasses that are designed and intended to increases the depth of field that the retina processes. This ultimately produces a much clearer image. Some studies have stated that if y... Read >
Author: Mike10th March 2009
The contemporary and reasonably priced alternative to recommendation spectacles, pinhole eyeglasses consist of precision-manufactured frivolous punctured plastic lenses, inset hooked on standard metal or plastic vision frames. They are perfect for victims... Read >
Author: Mike28th February 2009
It is known that many people experience eye tension from using a computer for many hours every day because of their work or just for fun. This is the main reason for eye problems that we may face such as eyestrain, headache, dry eyes and sometimes blurred... Read >
Author: Mike28th February 2009
Pinhole eyeglasses are the best alternatives to the ordinary conventional eyeglasses. Pinhole eyeglasses help improve our vision without using prescription eyeglasses. They have a series of pinhole-sized perforations filling a thin sheet of plastic in pla... Read >
Author: Mike26th February 2009
Not many people realize that there's an exciting eyeglass alternative to prescription glasses normally worn for corrective solutions to conditions known as myopia (nearsighted), hyperopia (farsighted), and refractive eye disorders. These eyeglasses are ca... Read >
Author: Mike24th February 2009
Do you have a digital camera? Then know how to use it best for taking optimal photos, storing and sharing images effectively and printing. Familiarize yourself with the usage procedure of digital camera before making a decision to take a photo. Digital ca... Read >
Author: Oz23rd February 2009
Do you have a digital camera? Then know how to use it best for taking optimal photos, storing and sharing images effectively and printing. Familiarize yourself with the usage procedure of digital camera before making a decision to take a photo. Digital ca... Read >
Author: Oz23rd February 2009
Do you have a digital camera? Then know how to use it best for taking optimal photos, storing and sharing images effectively and printing. Familiarize yourself with the usage procedure of digital camera before making a decision to take a photo. Digital ca... Read >
Author: Oz20th February 2009
Latest technology has brought a pool of high end gadgets in the market. One of the most amazing one is the digitally enhanced camera, that has multiple options as well as stunning looks. It also has certain unique options which had never been seen or hear... Read >
Author: aldenjerry17th February 2009
Glasses and contact lens often are bad for your eyes. You fall into a trap where you no longer use the focusing muscles in your eyes the way you should be. This important muscle begins to weaken, requiring visits to your eye doctor for stronger and strong... Read >
Author: Mike16th February 2009
Pinhole glasses are regular glasses except for one small part: the part were you see through, which is covered by a series of pinhole fixed perforations filling a plastic sheet where normally the lens would be. Almost the same way a pinhole camera would w... Read >
Author: Mike31st January 2009
If you have not yet heard of pinhole glasses, you will probably be glad that today you have. These glasses reportedly work well for many, many people and are a much more-affordable option than many costly prescription eyeglasses.The glasses are made of p... Read >
Author: Mike30th January 2009
Most people wear regular bifocals, and sure they work fine, but there is a better product on the market. When you think about it they eyes in our heads are similar to cameras. When the first cameras were being made they were similar to pinhole glasses. It... Read >
Author: Mike28th January 2009
Imagine that you are looking at picture of a scrumptious pork fillet, mouth watering steak and a glass of iced cold grape juice. How do you feel? Hungry?
That is what successful food photographers can do. They can trigger your hunger by just looking a... Read >
Author: Michael Wong20th January 2009
Keep your images sharp by controlling the depth-of-field.
Depth-of -field can be best described as the distance from the front to back in any image that is in reasonably sharp focus. Any parts of an image that are outside of this should be blur and... Read >
Author: Tj Tierney12th January 2009
Pinhole eyeglasses which are also referred to as stenopeic glasses ("little opening" in Greek) are a lot like a pinhole camera. They only allow a small beam of light through, which increases the depth of field. The pinhole glasses have small holes on a pi... Read >
Author: Mike05th January 2009
Pinhole eyeglasses are an interesting invention in the world of optometry. Otherwise called stenopeic glasses (or "little opening" in Greek), each metal or plastic "lens" has a series of tiny perforations, usually no larger than a pin's head. Light enters... Read >
Author: Stanley16th December 2008
5. USB Rechargeable Batteries. These little blighters are being heralded as the future of
rechargeable batteries. Unlike the frankly unimpressive endurance of rechargeable batteries
of the past, USB rechargeable batteries work after just five minutes an... Read >
Author: MarkeD30th November 2008
Make happy moments happier with the unique Olympus E 3 camera, one that is designed to give ultimate convenience and clearer memories for years to come. The Olympus E 3 camera is based on the Four Thirds lens system, meaning it is compatible with glass ma... Read >
Author: Monty Alexander12th November 2008
Would you like to take better pictures than your camera can? You can easily make your photos look as if they were taken with a much more expensive camera! PhotoAcute Studio will help you obtain amazing image quality without changing your camera by making ... Read >
Author: PhotoAcute10th November 2008
Digital cameras offer a few options when it comes to controlling aperture and shutter speed. Do you know which is the best one to choose for your photos?
Earlier SLR cameras (film) were fully manual. A photographer needed to understand aperture and shu... Read >
Author: Andrew Goodall05th November 2008
Would you like to take better pictures than your camera can? You can easily make your photos look as if they were taken with a much more expensive camera! PhotoAcute Studio will help you obtain amazing image quality without changing your camera by making ... Read >
Author: PhotoAcute28th October 2008
Earlier this year Sanyo introduced a new pan focus technology. No matter what distance from the camera this new pan focus technology allows a video security camera to focus on every object that can be seen through the camera lens. This development has som... Read >
Author: peterhw14th October 2008
What’s New in Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Products
On September 23, 2008, Adobe announced the release of Adobe® Creative Suite® 4, which are expected to start shipping towards the end of October 2008. Billed as the largest product release in Adobe’s... Read >
Author: Genesis Technologies13th October 2008
Nature photography classes have taught me a lot as a teacher. They have helped me to evaluate how much emphasis in nature photography should be on technology, and how much on creativity.
Half my time spent teaching is concentrated on the essential mech... Read >
Author: Andrew Goodall24th September 2008
Digital photography is a curious mixture of art and technology. Whether you like it or not, a photographer in the modern world needs to know a little about both.
As a nature photographer who grew up with film, I like many others have been forced to cha... Read >
Author: Andrew Goodall18th September 2008
I will be covering the basics of manipulating your work on the computer. Every photographer needs to be able to use some kind of photo editing software in order to make each image look their best. I use Adobe Photoshop for my work, and I will explain why ... Read >
Author: tomjackson17th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Tom Jackson
If you are interested in starting your own photography business, you will need to use your computer to store, manipulate and tweak the photos you take at each event, in order to make each image as good as they can be. Thi... Read >
Author: tomjackson12th September 2008
If you love photographing people, flowers, or wildlife, you never have to look too far for a subject. The true challenge is to create an image with real impact.
How do you make your subject really stand out in a photograph? It is tempting, but quite wr... Read >
Author: Andrew Goodall08th September 2008
The way a subject is reproduced in a photograph can be very different from how it looked to you as you took the picture. When you cast your eye over a scene, everything in it seems more or less equally sharp, but sometimes in the finished shot only part o... Read >
Author: Biznets08th September 2008
When you get to high end binoculars they are all pretty good, they have to be to command the prices but there is always going to one pair of binoculars that stands out from the crowd and for me that is most definitely the Swarovski Binoculars. The EL 8.5x... Read >
Author: Terry Ross02nd September 2008
Great wildlife photography is never easy. While a good photo is something to treasure, the challenges involved in getting it can frustrate even the most experienced photographer.
"It was wonderful to be there, but this photo doesn't really do it justic... Read >
Author: Andrew Goodall22nd August 2008
Digital cameras now come with so many features, almost everyone has the potential to become a creative photographer. Settings like aperture and shutter speed, once available only on 'serious' SLR cameras, are now found even on compact digital cameras.
... Read >
Author: Andrew Goodall28th July 2008
Wildlife photography is endlessly challenging and immensely rewarding. As a wildlife photographer, you will have to adapt your style to suit the subject and its surroundings. The possibilities are as endless as the amazing range of subjects to be found in... Read >
Author: Andrew Goodall09th July 2008
A new digital camera comes with a multitude of features, but one of the first things we consider is the quality and power of the lens. But how many of us really understand what can be acheived by creative use of lenses?.
The difference between a wide a... Read >
Author: Andrew Goodall25th June 2008
When photographing a wedding one of the most important shots is the cutting of the cake. You must take care with this shot, it will be one of the most popular shots of the day. This should be posed with the groom between and a little to the back of the ca... Read >
Author: Bobby Jones21st June 2008
Since digital cameras have taken over the photography world, there have emerged two types of photographers. There are old-school photographers who dismiss everything digital as fake, inferior, and not the same as 'real' photography. Then there are the dig... Read >
Author: Andrew Goodall10th June 2008
Your digital camera has a powerful zoom lens. I have never seen it, but I bet it does. In fact, when you bought it, one of the first things the salesman mentioned was the magnification power of the zoom lens. It is one of the 'must have' features of a mod... Read >
Author: Andrew Goodall04th June 2008
Many people think they have to have an expensive, top of the line digital camera to take great photographs, but the secret to a great picture is not the camera, it is the photographer. If you try these simple tips when using your digital camera you will r... Read >
Author: Ryan Dube25th May 2008
Managing the challenge of narrow depth of field in highly reflective surface environmentBy Avi RothIn the field of commercial photography, be it in motion or static, every category presents a challenge of its own. With jewelry photography, an object of hi... Read >
Author: Avi Roth23rd May 2008
Developed by infinity Ward and published by Activision and Call of Duty 4 is the first person shooter game much like Battlefield 2, half-life 2, Counter-strike and Team Fortress. The beauty of these type of games is that it takes the player and puts him/... Read >
Author: John Sern21st May 2008
By having a scanning electron microscope in one's lab, they are taking their scientific research to a whole different level. A SEM offers so many advantages to the high tech labs of today that one may be left in the dust if they do not invest in one.
... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON21st May 2008
The digital cameras have the ability to display the images on the screen immediately after the image is recorded. The images to be captured can be seen on its screen instead of its viewfinder. This way you can get a clearer preview of the image you are in... Read >
Author: Mohit Sharma20th May 2008
There’s a world we don’t often think about … it can be seen when you go walking, out in the garden, or even sitting in the house. In fact, it can be seen anywhere if you care to look. It’s the world we probably all take for granted … the small... Read >
Author: Digital Photo Tutorial20th May 2008
There’s a world we don’t often think about … it can be seen when you go walking, out in the garden, or even sitting in the house. In fact, it can be seen anywhere if you care to look. It’s the world we probably all take for granted … the small... Read >
Author: Digital Photo Tutorial15th May 2008
If you are going to step into photography there are a few basic things you need to keep in mind. It is not necessary to purchase a thousand dollar camera with a reflexive lens and telescopic attachments, nor is it advised. Learning and applying basic phot... Read >
Author: CJ Carter29th April 2008
CCD barcode scanners compete with laser scanners in point of sale and similar applications of the like. The CCD barcode scanners typically have the advantage over laser scanners in several applications. CCD scanners have no moving parts which make the C... Read >
Author: Nick Larson25th April 2008
Before digital technology solely photographic film was used for picture taking. While digital cameras have enabled a speedier process and a lot more room for error, the quality of a professional film photograph can not be matched for the price. Hence, t... Read >
Author: amerlino16th April 2008
These 7 digital photography tips you can get started on your way to become an excellent photographer if you’d like.
#1. Digital photography tip: Learn your cameras settings
Chances are you shoot most of your pictures utilizing your camera's "automa... Read >
Author: Deedee12th April 2008
(No Drug. No Injection, No Surgery, No Expensive Apparatus or Program)
Correct eyesight problems such as MYOPIA (nearsighted), HYPERMETROPIA (farsighted) & PREBYOPIA (aging vision), ASTIGMATISM (blurry distant & near vision),
AMBYOPIA (lazyeye), ANI... Read >
Author: EyeYOGA02nd April 2008
Normally our eyes compensate for lighting conditions with different color temperatures. A digital camera needs to find a reference point which represents white. It will then calculate all the other colors based on this white point. For instance, if a halo... Read >
Author: Dan Feildman30th March 2008
Digital photography has beginners around the world paying for courses and ebooks to learn how to take better photos with their digital cameras. Are they getting what they pay for?
A few years ago, I wrote an ebook to teach beginners the basics of good ... Read >
Author: Andrew Goodall25th March 2008
Create depth of field: You can quite easily add depth of field to the images that you have taken "snaps" of. If you have an image that is completely in focus and the background too is in focus (a common effect of non SLR digital point and shoot cameras) t... Read >
Author: DavidPeters20th February 2008
In order to be a photographer, you must be able to make decisions, not simply point a camera and press a button. Photography can be an important activity as it can help people, adults and children, understand what the media projects every day. Besides tha... Read >
Author: DavidPeters17th February 2008
For people over the age of forty, reading becomes increasingly difficult. This inability to focus up close is called Presbyopia. It is a normal part of aging, and can not be prevented. As LASIK and PRK have increased in popularity, researchers have looked... Read >
Author: Jay Stockman24th January 2008
Scenic nature photography can be a challenge as nature landscape photography needs to have an image with good depth of field. Digital photography provides spontaneous feedback with a digital SLR camera and LCD screen. So, challenge yourself to take your... Read >
Author: H. Veronika Gaia06th November 2007
Before investing in a camera, consider choosing one that offers manual features in which you can control the outcome of your pictures. The two basic features are aperture and shutter speed. Just by understanding how they work you can turn your photographs... Read >
Author: Diana Cooper02nd August 2007
With so many makes and models and each with a variety of features you may, or may not, ever use, it is important to conduct a thorough digital camera evaluation before making the decision of which one to purchase.
While picture taken with a digital cam... Read >
Author: Roland Parris Jefferson III27th April 2007
The way you fill your frame can be the difference between a "snapshot" and a truly moving photograph. Whether you're producing fine art, or preserving everyday moments, these guidelines will take your photos to the next level. Here are a couple of tips on... Read >
Author: HPdigitalphotography01st April 2007
What is HDTV?
"High Definition Television" is an international digital TV standard aired in 16:9 format (4:3 for normal TVs) and in Dolby Digital surround sound.Viewers get clear contoured shows with vibrant colors and a wider depth-of-field compared t... Read >
Author: kamal kannan01st February 2007
Getting started at becoming a portrait photographer.
Photographing people is the most popular form of photography today. Everyone takes shots of family and friends, but the majority of portraits end up poorly exposed, out of focus, and in the trash... Read >
Author: Tj Tierney20th January 2007
Shooting RAW With Your Digital Camera.
Are you looking to get the best quality from your digital SLR? If the answer is yes you need to forget about the auto modes and set your digital camera to RAW.
Setting your digital camera to raw will open u... Read >
Author: Tj Tierney18th November 2006
Tips for improving your macro photography.
Exploring the world of miniature objects with a macro lens is a special and exciting area of photography, and once you start, you will quickly become addicted. The world of macro photography holds many de... Read >
Author: Tj Tierney17th November 2006
Learning The Art of Nature Photography
I invent nothing. I rediscover.
Auguste Rodin
Well, compared nature photography with wildlife paintings. The obvious difference, I like to point out, is that painting is an additive process-the artist adds pai... Read >
Author: david cerino17th November 2006
Digital photographs are the result of light hitting the image sensor. Too much light and the photograph will be washed out. Too little light and the photograph will be too dark. The shutter determines how much light enters the camera, and there are two se... Read >
Author: Drew Laughlin16th November 2006
Digital cameras can be put in different photo shooting modes. The most used mode is automatic ? the only thing you need to do is point and shoot. However understanding and using the other options will allow you to get better photos in certain scenarios. H... Read >
Author: ziv haparnas09th November 2006
Bob pushed the shutter release button and…NOTHING HAPPENED. The football passed into his son's hands and the actual photo he took was one of a cheerleader's pom-pom. Bob missed the touchdown too. He resisted an insane urge to slam the camera to the g... Read >
Author: John Young04th October 2006
"High Definition Television" is an international digital TV standard aired in 16:9 format (4:3 for normal TVs) and in Dolby Digital surround sound.Viewers get clear contoured shows with vibrant colors and a wider depth-of-field compared to normal systems.... Read >
Author: Robert Bell08th September 2006
Exposure is defined as how much light hits the camera's sensor. It depends on the camera settings mainly aperture and shutter speed. Exposure value (known as EV) is a number that represents the exposure setting of the camera. We will explain what the numb... Read >
Author: ziv haparnas08th September 2006
Digital cameras support many photo shooting modes - from automatic point and shoot to manual where the camera does nothing for you. One of those modes is Aperture Priority. Aperture priority is useful in many situations and deserves a short explanation of... Read >
Author: ziv haparnas31st August 2006
Portrait photos are very impressive. A good portrait can project so much emotions and feelings and captivate the viewer. Taking high quality portrait photos is an art that takes time to master. This article will give you a few guidelines that can help you... Read >
Author: ziv haparnas14th August 2006
There are many differences between film and digital photography. To most amateur photographers they do not matter much. They prefer the convenience, ease of use and lower cost of digital cameras and are not going to revert to the film age. However underst... Read >
Author: ziv haparnas14th August 2006
We have all seen beautiful photos where the object is perfectly focused while the background is blurred. Such a photo can be very dramatic and might seem to be hard to shoot. In this article we will give you a few tips on how to shoot blurry background ph... Read >
Author: ziv haparnas25th July 2006
A splash of scarlet poppies among lush green fields in the foreground, a medieval hill town in Tuscany, the red brick warm and glowing, in the background – the photograph travel brochures dream of. People will flock to see fields of poppies. Finding the p... Read >
Author: Kit Heathcock24th July 2006
Laser Eye Surgery – What are your expectations?
The success of laser eye surgery (as with any elective surgery), is measured by how the outcome matches your before-surgery expectations. Are your expectations realistic? Can your expectations be met by l... Read >
Author: Beth Gabriel23rd June 2006
Photography at night can be used to create mysterious and amazing photos. When I say photography at night I mean the hours from around sunset until when the stars are clearly visible. The long exposures associated with low light can create unique effects ... Read >
Author: Nick Iliason23rd April 2006
Technology has indeed taken a leap - with its advancement it opens a gateway for us to see the world beneath the waves, to capture the details which seemed to be impossible. Nikon - one of the world's leading brands in innovation - has been established si... Read >
Author: NS Kennedy28th March 2006
Important bits and pieces for landscape photography.
There is a lot of photography accessories on the market today - some are very useful, but most of them are a waste of money. Here are five of the most important accessories for landscape photograp... Read >
Author: Tj Tierney19th November 2005
In part 1 of: Get the most out of your camera, we looked at how to use the aperture and the creative uses of depth-of-field. In this part we'll look at how to use the shutter button on your camera and how both the shutter and the aperture control exposure... Read >
Author: Tj Tierney16th November 2005
Yellow daisy, oh yellow daisy - please tell me about fills and flags! How does one use them effectively?
Good question sighs my daisy. An answer or two...
One can shoot anything straight without flash in good daylight and get okay results. I've read... Read >
Author: Patrick Heathcock13th November 2005
Would you like to take wildlife pictures like you see in magazines, or even turn everyday objects into photographic art?
Did you ever see an image where only a small part of it is sharp? Using the aperture ring correctly can maximise the artistic... Read >
Author: Tj Tierney01st October 2005
Using Shutter Speed to Control the Look of Your Photo
By Patty Hankins & Bill Lawrence
In the last newsletter, we talked a bit about changing the aperture to control depth of field. This time, we thought we would look at the other method of controll... Read >
Author: Patty Hankins
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