How To Photograph Dragonflies
How to photograph dragonflies is one of the top most asked questions we receive here at slrphotographyguide.com. Those new to digital SLR camera’s often believe they need to have an expensive macro lens to take good images of insects such as dragonflies. This isn’t necessarily true. With a few quick tips, it is possible to […]
Advantages of Continuous Mode and Shooting in Bursts
If you’ve ever taken photographs of children, animals or insects, chances are you’ve most likely ended up with images that look quite blurred. This is because they tend to move around a lot and by the time your digital SLR camera has focused on the subject, it has moved or is moving while shooting the […]
Photo Composition Tip
Sometimes photographing only part of an object or scenery makes for a more interesting composition. When photographing objects or buildings, it can be more interesting to shoot only part of it. Or in other words, shooting in pieces can be stronger than the whole. Often photographing the whole scene can make a photograph so busy, […]
Christmas Light Photography
Here are some useful tips for photographing Christmas house lights at night time. The end of the year when all the Christmas light decorations go up in the street, is a wonderful time for getting out your digital SLR camera and doing night photography. With Christmas lights flashing and people randomly walking around the decorations, […]
Bokeh and DOF (depth of field) Tips for Photographers
Here are some great tips for using bokeh and DOF (depth of field) within a photographs composition. Note, sometimes ‘bokeh’ will also be spelt as ‘brokeh’ by those not fully familiar with the term. ‘Bokeh’ is what you can achieve with a prime lens. While ‘Brokeh’, on the other hand, is what your wallet looks […]
Quick and useful tips for beach photography
How to take good photo’s of beautiful beaches 1. The time of day can make a huge difference when it comes to taking interesting beach shots. As you can see below, early morning as the sun rises or late in the afternoon as the sun goes down, can make some really interesting shadows along the beach. […]
What is the best lens for landscape photography
There are many considerations photography enthusiasts need to take into account when choosing a DSLR lens for landscape photography. For example, landscape photography usually requires a large depth of field. Meaning, photographers will normally want the whole scene in focus. Therefore, it’s not that important to have an expensive fast lens. If you look on […]
Auto focus AF trouble shooting – Why doesn’t my camera auto focus work?
When I first started using a digital SLR camera, one of the most frustrating problems I often came across, was when my DSLR lens wouldn’t focus properly. Instead, it would constantly move in and out, not stopping to focus on any particular object. Over time, I noticed a pattern to this annoying problem. Listed below […]
What do the letters USM on your Canon SLR camera lens mean?
If you notice your Canon digital SLR camera lens has the letters USM written on the side, it means the lens has a small motor built into the body. Hence, USM is short for Ultra Sonic Motor. What this means is that your lens will autofocus faster than standard models. It is important to note […]
What digital SLR camera should you buy?
It’s easy to see why those new to SLR photography can be confused as to what digital SLR camera is the best to purchase. Popular Canon EOS SLR camera models include Digital Rebel XT, Digital Rebel XTi or 400d as its also known, EOS 30D digital, EOS 5D digital, EOS-1D Mark II N Digital, EOS-1Ds […]
What is the difference between a Canon EF lens and a EF-S lens
Pre 2003, all Canon digital SLR cameras were compatible with a standardized EF lens. EF stands for electo-focus and refers to its lens mount. You can recognize EF lenses by its red dot, where you line up the dot on the lens mount to a similar looking one on the camera body. However, if your […]
Is a wireless shutter release better than a wired release for your digital camera
If you put this question to new digital SLR camera owners, many would presume that a wireless shutter release would be better than a wired one. However, as demonstrated below, there are advantages and disadvantages to both wired and wireless releases. Which ever one you choose to use, will depend on what you intend to […]