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The Case for Tripods Why buy a tripod when lenses have mechanisms for reducing camera shake, and cameras with high ISO ratings are reasonably priced?…

A correctly focused image which looks equally blurry throughout is usually the result of camera shake. It is caused…

Photographing moving objects can be tricky. One approach is to use a high shutter speed. This freezes the moving object against the background. The subject and the background are crisp and clear but it can…

Today's digital cameras are remarkably good at producing images automatically. They have some 'intelligent' design features which produce an accurate focus and exposure,…

Unfortunately photos often have a colour cast, perhaps a yellowy or bluish tint. Assuming your camera's settings are correct, this is not a fault with your camera's sensor, it is usually an accurate rendering of…

Sony PL Mount Prime Lenses Prime lenses differ from zoom lenses - they have a fixed focal length. To make your subject larger in the frame with a prime you…

Normal lenses are so called because they offer a similar field of view to how we see the world, it looks natural. Normal lenses have a…

Whereas telephoto lenses are used to capture small subjects at a distance, wide angle lenses let the photographer include all…

Telephoto lenses make distant objects appear closer. They are the wildlife photographer's favourite because they can take strong images without disturbing their subject.…

Lenses are very important purchases. They generate the image that the camera then records. Do give your lens purchases full consideration before you…