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The Absolute Beginner Guide To Camera Preset Shooting Modes

Cameras come with various preset scene modes but when you're new to taking photos, you might not know what they're all for so this guide will help you out.
- 4 Jan 2017
How To Use Your Camera's Self Timer Successfully

Your camera has a self timer mode. Learn how to make the most of it in our useful guide.
- 13 Oct 2016
Arboretum Photography Tips

Here are a few tips on photography in an Arboretum.
- 29 Sep 2016
- 2 Comments
8 Reasons Why Flip Screens Are Useful Accessories On Cameras

Here are some reasons why having a tilt screen on your camera will be useful.
- 2 Sep 2016
- 1 Comments
What Is Optical Distortion?

What is optical distortion and how does it effect your images? Find out here.
- 16 Aug 2016
Master Zoom Burst Outdoor Photography Today With These Tips

Here's how to shoot zoom burst photography outdoors with your zoom lens.
- 4 Aug 2016
- 1 Comments
When To Use The Dramatic Tone Filter

Here's a guide to when the Dramatic Tone Art Filter is useful on Olympus cameras.
- 8 May 2014
- Olympus UK
- From £473.52
Creating HDR Images With Your Olympus Camera

Here's how you can create HDR images with Olympus cameras.
- 18 Apr 2014
- Olympus UK
- From £1,227.90
Olympus Art Filters

Here's a round up of the different art filters on the E-M10 and what they are useful for.
- 28 Feb 2014
- Olympus UK
- From £473.52
Focussing With Your Stylus 1 Camera

Here's how the Stylus 1's touch screen can be used to your advantage when focussing.
- 13 Feb 2014
- From £500.00
Use An Eye-Fi Card With Your Olympus

Here, we take a look at what Eye-Fi cards are and how they can aid you in your shooting.
- 31 Jan 2014
- 1 Comments
- From £500.00
Digital Zoom: A Beginner's Guide

Here's some things you should know about digital zoom before choosing a digital or advanced compact.
- 21 Jan 2014

Exilim and 1 other commented on this.
23 Jul 2017 1:44am

Casio Exilim EX-H15 Review

Daniel Bell reviews the Casio Exilim EX-H15 with a long life battery and 10x optical zoom.
2 Feb 2011 2:11PM

Niknut and 1 other commented on this.
22 Jul 2017 4:28pm

Canon EOS 77D Review

We review the Canon EOS 77D, Canon's mid-range APS-C Digital SLR, with improved shooting speeds, and updated AF.
20 Jul 2017 9:00AM

johnriley1uk and 1 other commented on this.
21 Jul 2017 5:12pm

Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6 VR Review

John Riley reviews the new wide-angle Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR zoom lens for APS-C Nikon Digital SLRs.
19 Jul 2017 9:00AM

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20 Jul 2017 11:37pm

Capture Patterns On Your Travels

Tips on searching for patterns to photograph while on his travels.
20 Jul 2017 12:10AM

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19 Jul 2017 9:28pm

Adobe Spark - Easy To Use Visual Storytelling Apps

Adobe has released a new range of free web and mobile based applications designed to be easy to use and turn your ideas into compelling social graphics, web stories, and animated videos.
19 May 2016 2:00PM

joshwa and 1 other commented on this.
19 Jul 2017 2:13pm

Canon Powershot SX430 IS Review

Reviewed, the compact Canon Powershot SX430 IS with 20mp CCD sensor and 45x optical zoom lens.
17 Jul 2017 1:27PM

Sonnar and 1 other commented on this.
18 Jul 2017 8:09pm

Introducing The Novoflex 600mm - A Lens That Could Get You Arrested

The Novoflex 600mm is a weird lens that might get you close to wildlife but you might also be mistaken for a sniper.
6 Jul 2017 3:00PM

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18 Jul 2017 3:23pm

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED Review

John Riley reviews the bright aperture Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED wide-angle lens for full-frame cameras.
18 Jul 2017 8:00AM

JohnMacLeanPhotography and 11 others commented on this.
18 Jul 2017 8:38am

Irix 11mm f/4 Firefly Review

John Riley reviews the new Irix 11mm f/4 Firefly ultra-wide-angle lens for full-frame Canon, Nikon and Pentax DSLRs.
6 Mar 2017 11:52AM

lewesiansky and 11 others commented on this.
15 Jul 2017 8:33pm

Sony Alpha A68 SLT Review

We review the new Sony Alpha A68, with an updated focus system, and top LCD screen.
1 Jun 2016 9:46AM

Depth-of-field explained

Once you grasp the basic principles of focusing your photographs will take on a whole new depth.
- 6 Jan 2002
- 4 Comments
Infrared photography using a digital camera

Using a digital camera to take infrared pictures is much easier than the film method as we explain.
- 2 Jan 2002
- 2 Comments
How to use the ISO setting on a digital camera

Digital cameras, like film cameras, often have an ISO setting, but what does this means and how do you use it? All is explained here...
- 6 Jan 2003
- 11 Comments
Take better pictures - 10 quick photo tips for beginners

These ten tips will get any beginners on track to making impressive photos.
- 9 Jan 2002
- 1 Comments
How To Use Your Camera's Self Timer Successfully

Your camera has a self timer mode. Learn how to make the most of it in our useful guide.
- 13 Oct 2016
Understanding your digital camera's image recording mode.

Pixels, resolution and compression expained.
- 30 Nov -0001
- 1 Comments
How To Use Your Camera's Focus Lock

Using your camera's focus lock is one way to override the automatic focus and ensure you photographs are sharper.
- 30 Nov 2011
- 1 Comments
How To Use Your Camera's Depth Of Field Button

The depth-of-field button is vital for ensuring razor sharp results as Peter Bargh demonstrates.
- 15 Sep 2011
- 6 Comments
8 Reasons Why Flip Screens Are Useful Accessories On Cameras

Here are some reasons why having a tilt screen on your camera will be useful.
- 2 Sep 2016
- 1 Comments
Beginner's Tips: How To Use ISO

Mike Browne from PhotographyCourses.Biz explains how to use ISO.
- 16 Dec 2011

Understanding your digital camera's image recording mode.

Pixels, resolution and compression expained.
- 30 Nov -0001
- 1 Comments
When To Use The Dramatic Tone Filter

Here's a guide to when the Dramatic Tone Art Filter is useful on Olympus cameras.
- 8 May 2014
- Olympus UK
- From £473.52
How To Use Your Camera's Self Timer Successfully

Your camera has a self timer mode. Learn how to make the most of it in our useful guide.
- 13 Oct 2016
Depth-of-field explained

Once you grasp the basic principles of focusing your photographs will take on a whole new depth.
- 6 Jan 2002
- 4 Comments
Infrared photography using a digital camera

Using a digital camera to take infrared pictures is much easier than the film method as we explain.
- 2 Jan 2002
- 2 Comments
Beginner's Guide To White Balance Mode

Learn how to make the most of your digital camera's white balance mode to ensure accurate colour in all lighting situations.
- 23 Dec 2011
- 2 Comments
The Absolute Beginner Guide To Camera Preset Shooting Modes

Cameras come with various preset scene modes but when you're new to taking photos, you might not know what they're all for so this guide will help you out.
- 4 Jan 2017
Creating HDR Images With Your Olympus Camera

Here's how you can create HDR images with Olympus cameras.
- 18 Apr 2014
- Olympus UK
- From £1,227.90
Digital Zoom: A Beginner's Guide

Here's some things you should know about digital zoom before choosing a digital or advanced compact.
- 21 Jan 2014
Beginner's Tips: How To Use ISO

Mike Browne from PhotographyCourses.Biz explains how to use ISO.
- 16 Dec 2011