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Advanced technology guide: electronic shutters

Bob Newman discusses how electronic shutters work and the operation of the most common shutter types Bob Newman discusses how electronic shutters work and the operation of the most common shutter types What Digital Camera

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Advanced technology guide: why high pixel counts matter

Bob Newman says that early critics of high pixel counts on digital cameras were misguided Bob Newman says that early critics of high pixel counts on digital cameras were misguided What Digital Camera

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Advanced technology guide: the modern autofocus

Bob Newman explains how the sophisticated autofocus system on the Nikon D500 stays on track, even when following erratically moving objects The Nikon D500 has 153 AF sensors (indicated by dots here), of which 55 are user-selectable and displayed in … Continue reading

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Complete Guide To Flash

Using your flash effectively will help you to grow your photography skills immeasurably. We take a look at the different types of flash on the market and how to make the best use of them. Using your flash effectively will … Continue reading

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The Beginners Guide to Lightroom Presets

Presets this and Presets that. It’s like the world has gone Lightroom Preset mad of late. Some people hate them, others rave about them! So where do you start? Well, the beginning is best really. When Lightroom was only a … Continue reading

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The WDC Guide to Bridge Cameras

What is a bridge camera, and should you buy one? Our complete guide to bridge cameras (aka superzooms or ultrazooms) has the answers. What is a bridge camera, and should you buy one? Our complete guide to bridge cameras (aka … Continue reading

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Essential guide: Bridge cameras and pocket travel zooms

If you’re looking for something with plenty of zoom power, then a bridge camera or a travel compact could be ideal. Here’s everything you need to know to make an informed choice… Bridge-cameras-and-pocket-travel-zooms If you’re looking for something with plenty … Continue reading

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Total Beginner’s Guide to Lightroom – Step by Step

I had tried Lightroom in the past, but always preferred using Apple’s Aperture photo editing program. But in the spring of 2014, when it was announced that Apple was no longer supporting Aperture, I decided to make the leap to … Continue reading

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New Release: The Better Black & White Photography Guide

Have you ever quickly converted your shots to black & white, hoping to make them “Better”? And the result was bland to say the least? This is a very common occurrence. Knowing how to convert color to B&W with a working understanding … Continue reading

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Beginner’s Guide to Better Landscape Photography: Infographic

If you’re new to photography, you most likely get a little confused when it comes to keeping all the jargon, camera settings, and composition rules straight. We’ve all been there. And those of us who are visual learners will appreciate … Continue reading

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Buying Guide: 10 best mirrorless cameras in 2016

Best mirrorless compact system camera Once upon a time, keen photographers bought a DSLR – it was the established order of things. But the mirror mechanism of a DSLR is complex and noisy and adds to the weight of the … Continue reading

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Buying guide: 10 best compact cameras you can buy right now

10 best compact cameras in 2016 Compact cameras and the compact camera market have changed a lot over the last few years. Smart phones have decimated the entry-level range of point-and-shoot models that used to be popular and as a … Continue reading

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