What does mm mean in camera lenses
MM on a camera lens, what does it mean? mm is short for millimetres. The simplest way to describe it’s use in the context of camera lenses is this: the lower the number in mm the wider the pictures, the…
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What does VR on a Nikon lens mean?
VR on a Nikon lens stands for Vibration Reduction, which is a technology that reduces camera shake when taking photos. Try and hold your phone in your hand perfectly still, see those tiny little movements? When your camera is zoomed…
bokeh photography how to
Bokeh Photography How to Derived from the Japanese word boke (ボケ), which literally means “haze” or “blur,” the bokeh effect is used to create images wherein a subject is placed against a blurred background or foreground. Hey Liam, how do…
White balance and colour temperature
What’s white balance in Photography? This article is a brief introduction to White Balance and Colour Temperature in Photography. Imagine you’re drawing a picture with a box of coloured pencils. The paper you’re drawing on is white, so all the…
understanding the camera lens
Understanding the camera lens The lens focuses light on to the film to form an image, and unless that image is sharp you will never produce clear pictures. So it is important to understand how the lens works, and what…
What is bracketing photography?
How to use bracketing to create perfect photos In this article, I’ll go over what bracketing in photography is, what it does and when to use it. For the vast majority of photographers the RAW image format has largely made…
Metering modes in camera
The ultimate guide to understanding metering and metering modes Ever seen these icons on your camera and not known what they do? Well today you find out. I point my camera at something and it seems to ‘know’ the correct…
Ultimate Guide To Black and White Photography
Monochrome Photography Black and white photography – an art form all of it’s own. Seeing the world in black and white tones will improve your craft and help develop your understanding of composition, balance and the rhythm of an image.…
what is medium format photography
Medium format negatives are larger in size than conventional film negatives, typically measuring between 6x7cm and 6x9cm. These negatives allow for greater detail and clarity than smaller formats, making medium format ideal for high-quality landscape photography or portraiture. The cameras…
What is Shutter Speed in Photography?
What is it, how does it work and how does it affect your pictures The simple explanation – The shutter is a mechanical device that lets light fall on the camera film or the digital sensor. The speed at which…