HDSLR Guide Chapter 15: Technique
White BalanceWhite balance is the nearest digital equivalent to “daylight film stock” or “tungsten film stock.” The actual response of the image sensor to light is designed and fixed at the point of...
View ArticleRethinking Lenses
A funny thing happened as photographic technology became better and better: lenses got smarter, but photographers?—not necessarily.Yes, modern lenses are ultra-sharp and super-contrasty, they focus...
View ArticleThe New Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/1.8 Lens
Olympus has just announced a new addition for the Micro Four Thirds system, the M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/1.8 lens. This lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal length of 34mm, giving it a slighter...
View ArticleHoliday 2012: Low-Light DSLR Photography
In this video from B&H, Larry Becker offers a basic introduction to the challenges of, and solutions for shooting in low light with a DSLR or mirrorless camera. He explains ISO sensitivity, shutter...
View ArticleDSLR Lens Primer, Part 1
Welcome to Part 1 of a three-part series that lays out the basics of lenses for novices and those who could use a refresher. In this part of the Lens Primer, Larry Becker, of Kelby Media, explores...
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