When You Should and Should NOT use a Flash

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When You Should and Should NOT use a Flash

When you shouldn’t use a flash

As flash photography has become much more popular and affordable, we are starting to see many photographers using flash indoors, in particular for portraits. However, flash can cause problems and can even damage your camera and lens. If you want to take a flash photograph of a person indoors, there are three things to bear in mind:

1. The flash unit should be mounted on a stand to raise it away from the subject

2. The flash should be pointing directly at the subject

3. The flash duration should be controlled by the shutter speed. When taking flash photographs you need to avoid the following situations:

• Flash is not pointed directly at the subject

This causes a harsh bright light that can make someone look red or white. Flash photography will also cause “flare” which appears around the edge of the photo where … Read the rest

Monopod vs. Tripod: When and Why to Use

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We have three basic stances for holding our cameras or phones in the world – monopod, tripod, and handheld. Which is best for you? We are going to go through each stance and explain why you may or may not need to use them.

Monopod vs Tripod

Monopod

A monopod is one leg-only tripod, while a tripod has three legs. A monopod is often used by sports photographers who wish to keep their camera steady while using a fast shutter speed to freeze action. A tripod, on the other hand, is usually more stable but takes longer to set up and adjust than a monopod. Both have their uses and both come in different designs.

When to use a monopod

A monopod is particularly useful for taking photos where you need to shoot at a fast shutter speed. This means that you will be shooting in low light conditions, so it is important … Read the rest

5 Best Cameras for Photography in 2022

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Best Cameras for Photography

Camera technology is always changing, and it can be hard to keep up with which cameras are best for taking pictures. With the help of a few experts, we have compiled this list of the 10 best cameras for photography in 2019. You’ll find some expensive DSLRs on this list, but don’t worry! We’ve also included a few great point-and-shoot options that won’t break your bank.

To start a hobby in photography, you should get an entry-level DSLR or mirrorless camera. A beginner friendly option is the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (EOS 250D) and Nikon D3500 for interchangeable lens cameras as well as providing plenty of creative control features that are perfect for new photographers just starting out.

DSLR vs. Mirrorless cameras: Which is better for you?
This blog post covers all aspects of mirrorless camera and its features, such as buying guide, manual for
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How to Take Great Pictures with a Light Meter

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In this blog post, we will discuss how to take great pictures with a light meter. There are many different ways to take good photos, but it’s important that you know the basics of photography before you start taking those professional shots! In order to create those beautiful photographs, you need a few basic things: a camera and a subject. But there is one more thing that can make or break your photo-taking experience: the right lighting. Light meters help photographers understand how much light they have in their environment so they can adjust accordingly and capture amazing shots!

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1. What is a light meter and how does it work

A light meter is an invaluable tool for photographers. It measures the intensity of light in either foot candles or lux. The numbers are then converted to a scale that ranges from 0 to 18. This scale is measured by … Read the rest