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This tutorial takes a deep dive into the practical aspects of ISO, one pillar of the familiar Exposure Triangle (the other two being aperture and shutter speed). In less than 11 minutes you'll gain a firm understanding of this essential setting and learn how to apply it when shooting different types of images under various lighting conditions.

We've all had the misfortune of returning from a shoot, only to discover that our "great" images are soft and unfocused. This problem can be overlooked if it's extremely rare, but if it happens consistently there's a few problems that must be resolved.

If you're under the impression that a high-end camera is required for fast and precise focus, well, think again, because we're going to dispel that common excuse in the next 10 minutes. The good news is that you can achieve super sharp photos with whatever camera you own by using the pro techniques demonstrated below.

Do you know how many photographs have been captured with each of your cameras? If not you're setting yourself up for a potential disaster. That because the shutter in all cameras has a limited lifespan, varying from one model to another. And if this critical component fails unexpectedly, you'll be left holding an expensive brick in your hands.

Aperture is a key fundamental of photography, and one component of the Exposure Triangle—along with ISO and shutter speed—that work together to produce properly exposed images. But as you’ll see in the tutorial below, the f/stop you choose also affects photos in other important ways.

Camera manufacturers take pride in how many focus points are available in new models, and the number seems to be increasing with every introduction. From a user’s perspective, the phase “more is better” often rings true.

I'm qualified to talk about how to disinfect your photo gear to some degree; I take care of a ton of camera equipment and I'm a physician in my past life. And I've had so many requests for information about this that it seems logical to put something out, so everyone has access to it.