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A Quick Guide to Focusing
Nov 17th
OK, I’m a guy who doesn’t always need to know how things work as long as they work. This means that when I take a photo, I don’t really care as much about the technical details of taking a photo as long as the end result looks good to me. So in keeping with this, today’s post will introduce you to a quick and dirty guide to auto focusing.
Knowing how to use your camera’s auto focus system is essential to taking great photos. So let’s get started.
How to Improve your Photography – Look for the Unique Angles
Jul 18th
This is the first article of an ongoing series where we look at simple ways to improve our photography. Many beginners, and even advanced photographers overlook some of obvious ways to better their shots and hopefully these posts will help remind you what to look out for.
In this post we’ll explore how taking a few extra steps to look at a shot from a different angle can help take your photos to the next level.
Nikon D3x, D3, D700 and D300S – Firmware Upgrade and Fix Available
Jan 13th
Nikon has announced firmware updates for the D3X, D3, D700 and D300S which are available for immediate download. The firmware fixes a number of issues described below.
Understanding your camera metering modes (Matrix, Centre-weighted & Spot metering)
Jan 3rd
This week we go through the 3 main types of exposure metering modes that modern SLRs use: Matrix, Centre-weighted, and Spot metering.
Each mode can be very useful in different scenarios and being aware of how the metering systems work will give you control over how your photographs are exposed.
Correcting exposure using a photograph’s histogram
Dec 22nd
Tutorial on how to correct a digital photo’s exposure using the histogram tool. This lesson uses Adobe Lightroom as a demonstration tool but the concepts can be used on other advanced photo manipulation software such as Apple Aperture or Photoshop CS.
Nikon D3000 Review – The Little DSLR That Could
Dec 19th
Nikon’s newest and cheapest entry-level digital SLR, the D3000, squarely targets beginners to SLR photography and does it well. From its compactness, to easy to use menu system, to in-camera walk-throughs, the D3000 does a strong job of making itself non-intimidating to users.
The camera is equipped with a 10.2 megapixel sensor, a 3 inch 230,000 pixel LCD, and a max shooting speed of 3 frames per second. The D3000 body and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR kit lens is priced together at around $550 and is a solid choice as a beginner SLR.
Nikon announces the iPhone ‘Learn & Explore’ app
Nov 16th
Nikon has announced an interesting new app called ‘Learn and Explore’ for the iPhone which allows users to access the educational and editorial content found on NikonUSA.com. Now I’m not sure how many people surf through NikonUSA.com on a regular basis, but there is some exclusive content which makes this app sound worthwhile.
Sony Alpha A850 (24.6MP) – the cheapest full frame DSLR on the market
Nov 15th
The recently released Sony Alpha A850 is making waves in the DSLR market. With the full-frame 24.6 MP Exmor CMOS sensor (same as the flagship A900), in-camera image stabilization, and professional level auto-focus and metering, the camera offers a lot for its US $2000 price tag. Is it enough to make a dent in the prosumer market dominated by Nikon and Canon?
Sony Alpha A850 (c) Sony
The Best Nikon Lens Combo for Street Photography
Nov 13th
Street photography is one of the most popular photography styles that attracts people to the field. It’s also one of the hardest arts to master, not only because of the technical difficulties in finding interesting compositions and being able to handle the camera on the fly, but also because many people are intimidated by shooting photographs of strangers on the street. This is why small, compact lenses are ideal for this type of photography, in fact many street photographers use smaller more inconspicuous cameras as well so as not to bring attention to themselves in public, allowing them to shoot intimate moments they would otherwise have disturbed.
What are my favourite Nikon lenses for DSLR street, portrait and photography in general? The 2 below, read the post to see the sample galleries and to find out why.
20mm F2.8 and 35mm F2
