If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!In general, the viewfinder system of dSLR cameras operates very much like their film SLR counterparts. That would be great, except for one thing: Such systems rob you of the use of the digital sensor up until the instant the [...]
The third key component of a digital camera is its viewfinder. With a dSLR, the viewfinder is, along with lens interchangeability, one of the distinguishing features between the category and non-dSLR cameras. Certainly, other digital cameras provide a form of through-the-lens viewing by displaying the current sensor image on an LCD. But, an LCD display [...]
You might have examined the explanations of digital SLR technology in this blog because You are pondering which digital SLR to buy. Since technology changes so rapidly, it’s improbable that the camera you buy today will be your last. On the other hand, even the least expensive dSLR is a major investment for most of [...]
Some of the advantages of dSLRs are more closely related to the digital single lens reflex design.
Better lenses. You might argue that a non-dSLR eliminates the need for interchangeable lenses. If your 12X zoom EVF camera offers all the focal length equivalents between 28mm and 336mm, who in their right mind (other than architectural [...]
Frankly speaking, for the serious photographer, a single-lens reflex camera is the Holy Grail. Anyone who’s used a point-and-shoot camera of any sort and then graduated to an advanced non-SLR camera with extra features and more control is probably still dissatisfied and is yearning for a digital SLR.. Whether you’re shooting film or digital, if [...]
Once you’ve bought your digital SLR, there are still some items that you need to think about getting your hands on. Check our list of essential extras to see if there’s anything else you need.
Printer
Once you start taking a lot of pictures it’s well worth investing in a decent photo printer. Print sizes range from [...]
Knowing how your digital SLR works and choosing the right kit for the job could be the difference between competent shots and outstanding photography. Here we take a look inside your camera and discuss how digital sensors can affect focal lengths.
Inside a Digital SLR
While they may look the same as their film SLR predecessors in [...]
Right, so now you have a great camera and clean lenses. But you may still notice strange dark blobs on your pictures. It’s likely that this is the result of muck on the camera’s sensor. No matter how careful you are when removing the lens, dust, hairs and even moisture can fall on the sensor, [...]
Many digital SLR users also end up taking loads of pictures of their friends and family, often indoors, which can cause lots of problems. This guide should reduce the likelihood of poor exposures and wasted opportunities.
Shooting Mode
Set the mode dial to A (aperturepriority). Then use the command dial to select f/5.6 to give a relatively [...]
Shooting with a D-SLR does away with the need for filters, right? You can add your filter effect at the Photoshop stage, so why bother with the extra hassle and expense? Well, while Photoshop can do some of the things a filter will, it certainly can’t do all of them. And if you can avoid [...]