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Full-frame sensors: Advanced technology guide

Bob Newman looks at the advantages of the larger full-frame sensor A larger sensor can gather more light and form a less noisy image Bob Newman looks at the advantages of the larger full-frame sensor What Digital Camera

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Buying Guide: The best video cameras and camcorders of 2016

Introduction Despite the onslaught of smartphones, all of which now come equipped with sensors and hardware that allow them to produce at least HD quality video, video cameras and camcorders are still very much worth investing in. That’s assuming that … Continue reading

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A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Post-Production Software

When it comes to choosing your first piece of post-production software you may find yourself spinning in circles. There’s so much to choose from, and the whole idea of learning to do something new can be intimidating. This article will … Continue reading

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A Beginner’s Guide to Doing Black and White Photography

If you’ve never tried black and white photography before, you may be wondering what the appeal is. After all, isn’t it a little like black and white television or silent movies – an anachronism in our modern, high-tech age? The … Continue reading

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Lens design and AF: Advanced technology guide

There are some interesting lens design insights to be found by studying a Tamron lens patent The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 has many similarities to a Tamron patent There are some interesting lens design insights to be found by studying … Continue reading

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Sony raw files: advanced technology guide

Professor Bob Newman looks at Sony’s new uncompressed raw file format In this example, shot using the RX1R II, extreme manipulation of Sony’s compressed raw gives artefacts at high-contrast edges that are absent when using uncompressed raw files instead Professor … Continue reading

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The camera name game: Advanced technology guide

The brand name that appears on your lens may not be the original manufacturer The lens design in Tamron’s patent 2015-96915 is identical to the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 The brand name that appears on your lens may not be … Continue reading

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Xmas gift guide for photographers 2015

20 best gifts for photographers under £100 Photography can be an expensive hobby, but it’s not all about fancy cameras and lenses. There are lots of less expensive photo accessories you can get that let you take on projects and … Continue reading

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Buying guide: 10 best GoPro accessories 2015

Best GoPro accessories 2015 Action cameras enable you to capture the world in a way that no other device can. The small size and unique mounting options enable cameras such as the GoPro Hero4 Black to be attached to almost … Continue reading

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Photoshelter Free Guide: Breaking Into Fashion Photography

From Photoshelter: Fashion photographers, this one’s for you! We’ve partnered up with Breed, an online community of fashion photographers, for our guide, Breaking Into Fashion Photography. Inside, get tips to market yourself right, establish your brand, approach photo buyers, and find work. In … Continue reading

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Your Guide to Creating Unique Conceptual Photography

What is conceptual photography? Have you heard about it, but not been able to work out what it is? Who are the artists doing it? How can you do it? If you have asked yourself any of these questions, then … Continue reading

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Buying guide: 10 best GoPro accessories 2015

Best GoPro accessories 2015 Action cameras enable you to capture the world in a way that no other device can. The small size and unique mounting options enable cameras such as the GoPro Hero4 Black to be attached to almost … Continue reading

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