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MILKY WAY, CONSTELLATIONS, AND METEOR SHOWERS Things you will need: — Tripod — Wide angle lens (8mm to 30mm) with a large aperture (f/1.4 – f/4) — Remote shutter release or timer is optional for this one if your camera … Continued
Shooting detailed photos of the moon in any phase or time of day is surprisingly easy and doesn’t require really expensive equipment. I use the $200 Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto zoom lens on my Canon 60D. It’s … Continued
Just like with shooting motion blur and panning, the purpose of stop-action photography is to denote movement of some kind. Where the former will allow you to get a feel of the fast speed at which a subject is moving, … Continued
Aside from Auto Focus, understanding Metering Modes is a prevalent issue for beginning photographers. Learning more about these settings will help you be prepared to shoot quickly so you don’t miss or screw up important shots. It’s nothing complicated, the … Continued
The most often ignored or unknown settings for most beginners often deal with Auto Focus. I often see people accidentally change these settings then wonder why their camera “isn’t focusing properly anymore.” The following info should do away with all … Continued
These colder months mean shorter days with less light and more opportunities to use slower shutter speeds without needing ND filters, so this is a good time to go over this topic… Motion Blur and Panning both illustrate movement in … Continued
White Balance is getting neutral colors such as whites and grays to appear neutral in a photo by compensating for the temperature or tint of available light. Often the color temperature chosen is based on an artistic decision. It’s important … Continued
Macro lenses are expensive, so good thing there are cheaper ways to do macro photography. I’ll go over Reverse Lens Mounting and a bit on using extension tubes. Supplies: First, I’ll go over the things you will need and some you … Continued
Neutral Density (ND) Filters are used when you want to use a very large aperture to get heavy background blur, or to use a slow shutter speed to get motion blur in very bright light. Here’s a quick guide so … Continued
When you plan on post processing your photos there is a trick you can use to get more detail in the lights and darks in one exposure. For digital, underexposing a bit [up to -2/3 of a stop] is best … Continued