Tips for manual mode camera settings
How to use your digital SLR camera in full manual settings? Using your DSLR camera in fully manual mode (M on the top dial), isn’t as hard as it first seems. Whether you own a Canon, Nikon, or any other SLR camera brand, using manual mode works basically the same. Advantages of fully manual Manual […]
Focusing tips for Nikon and Canon digital SLR cameras
How to correctly focus your SLR on a specific object, without the camera automatically choosing a focal point for you! One of the most important skills for a beginner to learn from the start, is how to focus properly. Using a digital SLR camera will become very frustrating if you don’t understand how to set […]
How to focus to or on infinity with a digital SLR camera?
When reading manuals or photography magazines and books, you will come across the term, ‘focus your camera to infinity’. You may also notice the word or infinity symbol on one of your camera lenses. This can usually be found when you turn your camera lens to manual focus (MF) and rotate the focus ring either […]
How to manually change your camera’s exposure settings? Exposure tips to ensure your photographs are properly exposed every time.
Many beginners often find their photographs are either underexposed (too dark) or overexposed (too light or white). However, there is a way to manually change the exposure to compensate for them being darker or lighter. Getting the correct exposure balance isn’t as hard as it first seems, once you learn a few simple skills from […]
What is the difference between AV, A, DEP and A-DEP camera modes and how to use them
Depending on the brand of your digital SLR camera, you may have noticed 2 similar yet different modes on the dial, called DEP and A-DEP. DEP may also be symbolized by the letters AV (Canon) or A (Nikon). DEP (AV, A) and A-DEP modes, basically do the same thing, in that they allow you to set an aperture so you can control the depth of […]
How to use aperture priority, AV (for Canon) or A (for Nikon) mode on your digital SLR camera
For photographers who use SLR cameras, AV or A mode determines whether all the photograph is in focus or part of. For example photographers can choose to have a sharp foreground and background, or they can blur the background. If you’re after more technical details, Wikipedia already has a great article on how aperture works in photography. On digital SLR […]