Photography Articles

Joanna Mead takes us through her experience of switching to using a digital SLR camera from film.

What are JPEG and RAW files?

When the announcement that Adobe had bought Pixmantec surfaced, it left many photographers who took advantage of Rawshooter Essentials wondering what their options are now that this free software package has been discontinued. Gary Wolstenholme takes a look.

As well as an entertaining day out, an Airshow also provides a great but photographically challenging subject. Here's how the Pentax K20D can make the event much easier.

You've built your snowman now take the photographs!

Flower photography is something anyone can attempt, and here's why the Pentax K20D makes the experience much easier.

The market for image editing software is so diverse it makes it hard for anyone to choose which software is right for them. Here Michael Bates takes a look at the software market and compares a variety of it's products.

Expand your photographic knowledge this April with the help of Park Cameras.

David Toyne, ePHOTOzine's professional portfolio editor, catches up with the UK's leading wildlife photographer, Andy Rouse.

Duncan Evans and the ePHOTOzine members put James O'Neill from Microsoft in the hot seat.

How to take abstract shots of water bubbles.

Find out what offers some of the retailers advertising on ePHOTOzine are running this April.

Here's ePHOTOzine's inspirational photo month calendar! Each day click on a window to see new photography tips, treats and techniques.

Top spring photography techniques ePHOTOzine has posted.

10 ways to fix / stop distracting backgrounds spoiling your shot.

Here are our top four best budget Digital SLRs from £349 to £399 with zoom kit lens.

Tips on shooting minimalist photos successfully.

Guide to using graduated filters when shooting landscape photos.

How to manually cut around fur / hair in Photoshop.

Six reasons why using a tripod for macro and close-up work's a good idea.

Chris Burfoot beginners guide to studio lighting and why you might need it. This is part 1 or 4 parts - Enjoy!

Chris Burfoot continues his lighting guide with flashmeters and other lighting accessories

A roundup of the gadgets that will help you move really close to your subject. Words and pictures by Peter Bargh

Charles Islas gives an account of the pros and cons of the tiny digital cameras now available.

Here at ePHOTOzine we realise the benefit of protecting your valuable photographic camera gear. So we'd like to offer some general information around Camera Insurance to help you take out a policy that suits your needs.

You may be aware that a polarising filter is one of the most useful additions to your camera kit, but there are a few things you need to decide before buying one. First thing you should know is that there are two varieties - linear and circular. Although they're both physically round, a linear variety can have an effect on the autofocus or metering accuracy of any camera that uses a semi-silvered mirror or prism to split the light entering the viewfinder.

In the early 1990s a couple of students discovered a small, enigmatic Russian camera, the Lomo Kompakt Automat, and created a new style of artistic experimental photography with their first unorthodox snapshot cavortings.

Top 10 Best Ultra Zoom / Bridge Cameras Reviewed by ePHOTOzine, with up to 42x optical zoom these cameras offer the most zoom available.

Here are the Top 11 Best DSLRs reviewed by us on ePHOTOzine.

Peter Bargh explains why you may be visited by this unhelpful message when using Photoshop and then shows us how not to be caught out in the future

It costs more but there are clear advantages of using studio light over tungsten light in the studio as explained in our beginners guide to studio photography. Words and pictures Chris Burfoot A.M.P.A.

Top 10 Best Compact System Cameras, Mirrorless Cameras, Interchangeable Lens Camers, call them what you will, these compact cameras produce SLR quality images and are seriously worth your attention.

How to stop camera shake spoiling your shots.

Everyone is very excited about the Canon EOS 550D, so when Will Cheung spoke to Canon, he asked them about its innovative technologies

ePHOTOzine member Peter Madeley is also heavily involved with a small group of wildlife photographers.

Crumpler are well known for there snazzy designs and bonkers names for their camera bags. Here we take a look at a selection and see how good they really are.

Top 10 Best Ultra Zoom / Bridge Cameras Reviewed by ePHOTOzine, with up to 42x optical zoom these cameras offer the most zoom available.

David Clapp's last installment from the remarkable Isle of Eigg.

If you take a photo and automatically think you own the copyright, then think again. As Peter Stevenson explains.

We look at the best pocket zoom or travel zoom digital cameras available with 10x optical zoom up to 18x!