What’s the Difference Between Phase Detection and Contrast Detection Autofocus?
Phase detection & contrast detection autofocus may seem like techie terms lost in camera specs – but they’re important to know. Here are the differences.
Phase detection & contrast detection autofocus may seem like techie terms lost in camera specs – but they’re important to know. Here are the differences.
No app or forecaster can tell you how atmospheric conditions fit into your photographic vision. Here’s a book all about weather forecasting for photographers.
Ready to move a little further past your camera’s “Auto” setting and explore some more functions? Understanding exposure compensation is a great place to start.
Advances in digital storage have given us virtually unlimited presses of the shutter. But does this cheapen photography? Does it make you a better or worse photographer? Try treating your memory cards like film one day. This photography challenge could change the way you see things.
I had a really fun time on Google’s Reverse Image Search finding images that had been poached from my website. I never liked giant watermark symbols on photos, so how could I add a subtle signature-style watermark to my photos instead?
Photography in cold, snowy weather is a completely different beast than during those warm summer days. This short list contains the most important winter photography tips to remember when you venture out with your camera during those months.
You don’t need a GPS-enabled camera to automatically geotag your photos in Lightroom. You can geotag photos with your existing handheld GPS or smartphone.
Improve your focus accuracy even more by learning how to program back-button autofocus for your Sony Alpha line of cameras.
One of the most powerful tools of The Photographer’s Ephemeris is geodetics – determine moon & sun position and lighting based on terrain & your location.
Take advantage of your camera’s custom mode dials so that you never miss an important camera setting ever again when quickly changing shooting mindsets!