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What's Metering and When To Use It?
It's how the camera determines the best exposure. Normally, there are 3 types of metering methods: Multi zone / matrix metering Camera evaluates mutiple area of the scene and decides on the be...
What's Auto Focus Modes and When to Use It?
Single Area Focus Focuses on the subject, normally in the center of the screen. Some cameras allow repositioning of the focus area anywhere on the screen. When to use: This should be the defa...
What's White Balance and How to Use It?
It's the process of adjusting your camera to get the colors you wanted (normally as accurate as possible) on your photo. Why? Because different light sources (fluorescent / blueish, tungsten or...
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15 Tips When Buying a Digital Camera.
What to look for when buying a digital camera and why? 1. MEGAPIXELS Go for as many megapixels as you require with the lowest pixel density. How many megapixels do you need? The table below s...
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When to use the Flash.
Disadvantages: Give a harsh light to your subject, thus changing the true colors. Limited range and coverage. Harsh / Washout / Flatten hp.com Flash used, harsh colors. Flash not used, true...
What's EV and when to use it.
Its complicated maths that denotes multiple Aperture and Shutter Speed settings for an exposure (taking a photograph). Exposure Values (EV) digital-photography-school.com EV +2, lighter...
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What is Depth of Field ?
It's the portion of a scene that appears sharp and in focus. photography.about.com Middle swan is sharp and in focus. Related: Aperture . Depth of Field digital-photography-school.com ...
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What is ISO ?
It's the sensitivity setting for the sensor in your camera. Rated by ISO: ISO 100 = less sensitive to light. ISO 800 = more sensitive to light. Related: Aperture , Shutter Speed . Low ISO 100 =...
What is Shutter Speed ?
It's the amount of time the shutter opens to let light into your camera. Rated by seconds: 1/1000 s = high / fast shutter speed. 3 s = low / slow shutter speed. Related: Aperture , ISO . Fast s...
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What is Aperture ?
It's the size of the hole through which light travels into your camera. Left to right, small apertures (f/5.6) to big apertures (f/1.8) shown above. Rated by f-stop: f/1.8 or f1.8 = wide op...