Photography Techniques

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Using The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Lens For Macro Work

David Clapp swaps people for plants as he puts the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 to the test as a macro lens.
- 6 Jul 2011
Setting up camera adapters tutorial

David Clapp shows us how to adapt manual focus lenses for digital cameras.
- 19 Apr 2010
Photographing snowboarding

Nathan Gallagher gives ePHOTOzine some tips for capturing snowboarders.
- 20 Nov 2009
Depth-Of-Field Hyperfocal Distance Charts

Find the ideal hyperfocal distance to ensure your landscape images are sharp throughout.
- 3 Oct 2011

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27 Sep 2016 6:38pm

Canon EOS M5 Hands-On Preview

We go hands-on with the new Canon EOS M5, the new mirrorless camera from Canon with mini-DSLR styling and advanced shooting performance.
15 Sep 2016 8:44AM

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27 Sep 2016 5:45pm

Sony Alpha A99-II Hands-On Preview

We go hands-on with the new Sony Alpha A99-II, with a new 42.4mp BSI CMOS sensor, updated menus, and high speed shooting.
23 Sep 2016 11:54AM

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27 Sep 2016 5:36pm

Panasonic Lumix G80 Review

We review the Panasonic Lumix G80 / G85, which has just been announced, and is Panasonic's weather-sealed DSLR-styled mirrorless camera with 4K video and 5-axis image stabilisation.
19 Sep 2016 12:15PM

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26 Sep 2016 8:52pm

September Photo Month Winner Week 3 Announced

The third winner of a Manfrotto prize in September's Photo Month has been announced.
26 Sep 2016 3:36PM

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26 Sep 2016 1:53pm

Olympus Q&A: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Sensor Size Trip

We spoke to Olympus about the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, camera technology and features.
23 Sep 2016 3:11PM

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25 Sep 2016 10:29am

Weather Photographer Of The Year 2016 Competition Winners

The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the winners of its 2016 photography competition.
25 Sep 2016 8:00AM

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24 Sep 2016 7:20am

Yi Technology M1 Hands-On Preview

Yi Technology say the Yi-M1 is the mirrorless compact system camera for the smartphone generation. We have a look at this new Micro Four Thirds camera.
21 Sep 2016 1:49AM

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23 Sep 2016 7:19am

Essential Tips For Capturing Landscapes In Fog & Mist

Here are a few tips to help you capture outdoor shots on misty days.
23 Sep 2016 12:10AM

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22 Sep 2016 10:04pm

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Hands-On Preview

We go hands-on with the brand new "Prototype" Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, with 18fps C-AF raw shooting, 4K video, 5-axis IS and more. Updated.
19 Sep 2016 9:31PM

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22 Sep 2016 3:36pm

Mini Competition - Win A Barbershop Camera Strap!

ePHOTOzine are giving you the chance to win a luxury camera strap courtesy of Barbershop.
22 Sep 2016 2:00PM

Make your own passport photos

Why is it when we go on holiday and need a passport photo we rely on that robot booth to churn out automated pictures at a tune of over £3 per shot? Peter Bargh shows you how to shoot, prepare and print pictures for your passport with ease.
- 1 Jan 2003
- 7 Comments
Introduction To Hand-Held Light Meters

See how a hand-held light meter will help you get better exposures, even if you are using a digital camera.
- 27 Nov 2011
- 14 Comments
Using layer masks with Photoshop

Peter Bargh explains how you can use the valuable Layer Mask option of Photoshop to make better colour changes and selections, in this step by step image editing technique.
- 30 Nov -0001
Enhancing Eyes using Photoshop

The eyes are one of the most important parts of a portrait, and usually the first thing we notice. Therefore, a small amount of enhancement on the eyes can go a very long way to producing a portrait with real zing.
- 30 Nov -0001
- 6 Comments
Four Easy Ways To Create A Vignette In Photoshop

Vignettes are a simple yet subtle way to guide the eye through a shot and here are four ways to create one in Photoshop.
- 6 May 2016
- 4 Comments
How To Use A Neutral Density Filter

Attaching a neutral density filter to your camera lens will bring you several benefits, as Peter Bargh explains.
- 18 Nov 2011
- 10 Comments
Black & white high key effects in Photoshop

The famous high key effect is one of the most interesting, yet simple, effects you can achieve in digital photography
- 30 Nov -0001
- 3 Comments
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
Watermarking your photos in Photoshop 7 and CS

Photoshop expert, Terry Steeley, kicks off the first of a new series of tutorials for ePHOTOzine that looks at how to watermark our digital images to protect them from being used without our consent.
- 30 Nov -0001
- 14 Comments
How To Send A Photo As An Email Attachment On Windows, Mac, iOS & Android Devices

If you want to learn how you can send pictures by email with ease, have a read of this tutorial.
- 5 Aug 2016

Tips On Photographing Sunbeams Through Trees

Learn how to capture beams of light bursting through trees.
- 28 Sep 2016
Photography Tips On The Way To And From Work

Here are some ideas for subjects that you can photograph on your way to work.
- 2 Feb 2016
Superimposing images in Photoshop

When you paste an object into another picture make sure it looks like it belongs there by adding a shadow.
- 24 Nov 2010
Top Tips On Photographing Building Textures

Take a walk around your town and capture some building textures.
- 18 Dec 2015
- 1 Comments
Fast Moving Vs. Slow Moving Waterfalls

Wondering what shutter speed will give you the best waterfall image? Have a read of this.
- 26 Jan 2016
- 1 Comments
How To Approach Statue Photography In 5 Easy Steps

From the earliest known relic, some 8000 years old, to the latest metallic monstrosities, statues are waiting to be photographed.
- 22 Jun 2016
How To Photograph Silhouettes In 5 Simple Steps

Use your creative eye to see shapes and use your camera to shoot them as silhouettes.
- 11 May 2016
Introduction To Photoshop's Magic Eraser Tool

See how you can quickly remove a background from a photo with Photoshop's Magic Eraser Tool.
- 6 Feb 2012
- 1 Comments
How to give your images a 3D feel in Photoshop

Give your images a 3D feel by making your subject pop out of a photo frame.
- 6 Dec 2010
How To Photograph Portraits On Your Travels

Tips on how to successfully photograph the people who live in the place you're travelling to.
- 26 Jun 2016
- 1 Comments