Lenses and Optical Items Techniques
From lens focal lengths and fill-flash to portraits, macro or stunning landscapes there are techniques for everyone. Learn how to use metering, considering composition and shoot everything from classic cars to derelict buildings. We also have 100s of easy to follow step by step photo editing tutorials.
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A whole world of old lenses are out there waiting to be explored, you just have to know what you're looking for and that's what John Duder is going to help you out with.
Attaching a neutral density filter to your camera lens will bring you several benefits, as Peter Bargh explains.
Gary Wolstenholme explains why he thinks there is no "best" equipment when it comes to taking pictures at concerts.
You can dramatically alter the tones of a black & white photograph by placing coloured filters over the camera lens. It's all explained here.
If you have a zoom lens with a manual zoom ring you can adjust it as you take the photograph and create interesting effects.
Having mastered the basic camera controls, you may want to become more creative with your camera. One easy way of doing this is by using different focal length lenses.
Optical filters can make all the difference to your pictures, especially when you shoot on transparency film, as Mike Busselle explains.
