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How to Use ISO for Nature, Travel & Wildlife Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 06, 2023  | 

There are a bunch of misconceptions about ISO settings that can hold you back when shooting in the field. Some photographers always shoot at ISO 100 in attempt to avoid noise, while others choose the highest setting available to eliminate camera and subject movement when photographing motion.

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How to Use Shutter Priority Mode to Avoid Camera & Subject Movement (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 19, 2024  | 

We often discuss the ramifications of various exposure modes offered by today's modern cameras, and most of the time these tutorials involve a choice between Manual mode and Aperture Priority. But what about the oft-ignored Shutter Priority mode, and when and how should you use it?

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How to Use Your Camera’s AE-L/AF-L Button to Take Better Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Aug 11, 2022  | 

OK, be honest here: Your camera has an AE-L/AF-L button, right? Do you understand how it works? Are you using it regularly? If you’re like many photographers, your answer to the first question is, “sure,” to the second question, “I think so,” and to the third question, “not really.”

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If You Don't Have a Mirrorless Camera (or Want a New One) Watch This Video
Ron Leach  |  Jun 15, 2023  | 

Pentax has been making diligent efforts to keep DSLRs alive, but there's no doubt that the rest of the photo industry has shifted to mirrorless cameras—likely for good. So, with this dramatic shift in technology, why are we posting the comparison below?

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Image Stabilization Tips: SHARP Photos of Wildlife & Birds in Flight
Bob Davis  |  Jul 29, 2022  | 

(Editor’s Note: Exploring Light is a monthly Shutterbug column featuring tips, tricks, and photo advice from professional photographers in Canon Explorers of Light education program. This month's column is by Bob Davis, with great tips for shooting sharp photos of wildlife and birds in flight.

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In Battle of Canon vs. Nikon at the Super Bowl, Canon Seems to Be Running Up the Score
Dan Havlik  |  Feb 08, 2017  | 

Every year lately, Canon sends out an image from the Super Bowl showing the majority of sports photographers at the big game using the company’s familiar “white” professional lenses. And this past Super Bowl, as you can see in the above image from the game, the number of Canon shooters seems to have grown.

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In-Camera Exposure Bracketing Does More Than You Think (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jan 02, 2024  | 

In may be a new year, but it's still "Tutorial Tuesday" at Park Cameras—a leading retailer in the UK that posts weekly photography lessons for their customers and the rest of us who want to improve our skills. Today's episode is all about employing exposure bracketing in the conventional way, as well as for other tasks you may not have used it for in the past.

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In-Camera Light Metering Techniques: Here’s Everything You Need to Know (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Feb 16, 2018  | 

Just about all cameras used for serious photography, and even many point-and-shoot models, enable users to choose how light in a scene is measured. The video below will help you understand the options available, and when one works better than the others.

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Incident vs Reflected Light Readings & Why You Want a Hand-held Meter (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Feb 17, 2022  | 

If you’ve never used a hand-held light meter, the difference between incident and reflected exposure readings may be unfamiliar. It’s a very important distinction that helps explain why many photographers invest in a hand-held meter, despite the sophisticated exposure capabilities of today’s advanced digital cameras.

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INSANE High ISO Settings: When & How to Use Them in Your Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 21, 2021  | 

Today’s modern digital cameras offer insanely high ISO options, and conventional wisdom is to avoid them and go no higher than at least two settings below the maximum. But according to one top pro, there are times when is OK to use the highest ISO setting available.

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Intimidated by MANUAL Mode? Use These Settings for PERFECT Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jul 14, 2022  | 

Admit it: You typically shoot in Aperture or Shutter Priority mode, and are pleased with your images. Yet you’re nagged by the nonsense that, you’re not a “real” photographer unless you use Manual Mode.

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Is the Nikon D850 the Best Camera of All Time? These 2 Photographers Think So (VIDEO)
Dan Havlik  |  May 21, 2018  | 

The Nikon D850 has certainly earned its fair share of accolades since it was launched in August 2017. We named it our favorite camera of 2017, and it also made the Technical Press Association International’s (TIPA) list as the Best Pro DSLR of 2018. Now two photographers and prominent YouTube personalities say the Nikon D850 could be the best camera of all time.

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Is This the Best Way to Hold a Camera? One Photographer Shares His Unique Handgrip Hack
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jul 05, 2019  | 

We're not entirely sure how serious photographer Dani Diamond is in the below video titled "MUST WATCH: The Correct Way to Hold a Camera," but we appreciate his moxie. In the short humorous clip, Diamond shares his unique handgrip technique for holding a DSLR.

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ISO Explained: How to Get the “Look” You Want (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 15, 2022  | 

Earlier this week we posted a beginners guide to manual photography, demonstrating how to take control of exposure yourself, rather than letting your camera make the decisions. Today we’re taking a deeper dive into ISO settings, so you’ll understand how the choice you make affects the look and quality of your images.

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It's Easy to Become a Published Photographer
Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 04, 2023  | 

Show your best images to the world and earn bragging rights when your photograph is selected to join the Shutterbug Photo of the Day gallery. It doesn't matter whether you shoot with a smartphone or a Hasselblad—if you have the talent, let it be recognized.

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