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Photography 101: External vs Built-in Flash
What are the benefits of having an external or accessory flash versus sticking with my built-in pop-up flash? Read on to find out where external flashes surpass built-in flashes and why some photographers should consider having one.
Zoom Lens Characteristics
When you own a Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera, you have the option of purchasing more than one lens for various purposes. This article explores some characteristics you should consider once you've decided on the type of zoom lens you plan to purchase.
Zoom Lenses for your SLR camera
Choosing a zoom or telephoto lens for your Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera is a daunting challenge. What type of photographer are you - landscape, wildlife, sports, macro? This article explores the various types of zoom lenses and the best photographic application for each.
Photography 101: Memory Cards for Digital Cameras
What is a memory card and what things should you research before buying one? Delve into the various factors that affect speed, and review how to care for memory cards.
Digital Photography: White Balance Demystified
Have you ever taken digital photos that turned out with an unexpected blue or green hue? Have you ever wondered why some photos have colours that just don’t look right? Learn how to prevent unexpected colour casts by understanding white balance. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of each built-in white balance setting and improve the colour in your photos under a wide range of lighting conditions.
Advanced Exposure and Metering
Some scenarios are very easy for your camera to correctly expose automatically, but some scenarios are downright tricky. How can I set my camera to correctly expose high contrast scenes, or tricky lighting conditions so that the exposure is always correct? Read on to find out how can you overcome your camera’s temptation to over- or under-expose sunny skies, your favourite black cat, snowy landscapes, gorgeous waterfalls, and more!
Photography 101: The Basics of Metering and Exposure
There is only so much correction that photo-editing software can do if your image is over- or under-exposed, so it's important that your camera is set correctly for the conditions you're shooting in. Learn how your camera measures lighting conditions differently with Spot metering, Center-weighted metering, and Matrix metering. Learn which setting is best in which conditions and why.
Top 4 Mistakes made when Photographing Waterfalls and How to Correct Them
When cameras are left to their automatic settings, it’s almost guaranteed that they’ll incorrectly exposure a waterfall – they’ll either overexpose it and you’ll lose all the detail in the water, or more likely underexpose everything around it and turn the water grey. Read on for the most common mistakes photographers make while shooting waterfalls.
Photography: Using Shutter Speed to Control Motion
What is shutter speed and when do I care about controlling it? When you have a subject you want to photograph that moves - a child, a cyclist, your favourite racer - there are 3 techniques you can choose from to control this motion with your camera.
Photography 101: Aperture and Depth of Field Demystified
Find out how aperture directly affects depth of field by reviewing the factors that influence how all photos are captured. Understand how aperture-priority can be useful in changing the plane of focus in your image.

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