Practical guides, technical explanations, editing advice and stories from more than twenty-five years behind the camera.
30 articles
Learn how autofocus modes work, including AF-S, AF-C, One Shot and AI Servo, plus subject tracking, eye autofocus and which mode to use for still or moving subjects.
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Learn how to read a photography histogram, understand shadows, highlights and clipping, and use it to improve exposure without guessing.
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Learn how camera metering modes work, including Matrix or Evaluative, Centre-Weighted and Spot Metering, and when beginners should use each one.
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Learn how exposure compensation works, when to use plus or minus EV, and how to quickly correct photos that are too bright or too dark.
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Learn the exposure triangle and understand how aperture, shutter speed and ISO work together, with simple examples and practical camera settings for beginners.
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The sun has dipped below the horizon and the orange glow of the sky begins to fade. A few minutes later the street lights come on and illuminate the city into an ex…
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