ISO is one of the three pillars of photography (the other two being shutter speed and aperture), and it has a major effect on your images. How does camera ISO affect your images? In this article, we will introduce ISO for beginners and explain how to use it effectively for the best possible results. Table of Contents What…

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Aperture is one of the three pillars of photography (the other two being Shutter Speed and ISO, which are two other chapters in our Photography Basics guide). Of the three, aperture is certainly the most important. In this article, we go through everything you need to know about aperture and how it works. Table of Contents What is Aperture? Aperture can…

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Photography is not the only way to capture the world, but it certainly is one of the most effective. Look no further than the nearest social media feed, news station, magazine article, or book cover to see it photographs have power. If you want to harness that power and learn how to take the best possible…

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One of the three most important settings in photography is Shutter Speed, the other two being Aperture and ISO. Shutter speed is responsible for two particular things: changing the brightness of your photo and creating dramatic effects by either freezing action or blurring motion. In the following article, we will explain everything you need to know about it…

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This introduction to photography is written for beginners, with several tips and suggestions to take your skills as far as possible. However, writing an introduction to photography is like writing an introduction to words; as amazing and important as it is, photography can be almost limitlessly complex. What separates inspiring photographs from ordinary ones, and…

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It is useful to understand the different types of photography and genres practiced today. On one hand, it is good to know that you are not missing out on good pictures from photographers who capture different subjects than you do. But more importantly, when you see a wide range of photographic types and styles, you…

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Mirrorless cameras are changing the digital photography landscape. Learn how they are different from DSLRs, their pros and cons, and how to get the most out of yours. TABLE OF CONTENTS Create a world of photo possibilities. Disrupting the photo landscape with a close-set, mirrorless lens that offers superior image quality, the mirrorless camera is…

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If you are looking to capture quality shots you just can’t achieve with a smartphone and you do not want to carry a heavy DSLR around with you, a compact camera may be the answer. But with so many brands and features to choose from, which one is right for you? We will break down…

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An action camera or action cam is a digital camera designed for recording action while being immersed in it. Action cameras are therefore typically compact, rugged, and waterproof at the surface level. They typically use CMOS image sensors, and can take photos in burst mode and time-lapse mode as well as record high-definition video (as of 2019, mid-range to high-end action cameras can record 4K video at…

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A digital single-lens reflex camera (digital SLR or DSLR) is a digital camera that combines the optics and mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a solid-state image sensor and digitally records the images from the sensor. The photographer can see the subject in the mirror before taking an image. When taking an image the mirror will swing up and light will go to the…

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