Photography Camera Settings for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras

What are Raw Files? How to Open and Use Them

Raw files contain the most complete, uncompressed image data but in a form that is not directly usable and must be processed. Here is a...

December 27, 2020• Camera Settings, Photography • One Comment

TTL stands for “Through The Lens” and is a metering system that controls the power of the flash based on exposure settings....

December 21, 2020• Camera Settings, Photography • 2 Comments

An f-stop is a measurement of the aperture opening. This f-stop chart helps you understand them and determine how to choose the right one....

July 16, 2020• Camera Settings • One Comment

Learn how to set up the diopter, focusing areas, metering modes and more on your camera so you're prepared to take the perfect shot....

May 1, 2020• Camera Settings, Photography • 2 Comments

Learn what histograms are, how they are used in photography, where to find them in your camera, and how to edit using them....

Learning the exposure triangle – the 3 main settings of ISO, aperture, and shutter speed – will put you on the path toward creating...

Discover what the reciprocal rule is, how to use it when determining your shutter speed, and how it is affected by IS, sensor size, and...

Learn what lens flare means, how to avoid it or use it to your advantage in photography....

Here are tips to get you started with long exposure photography, which is an essential skill for beginners to master. It gives you creative...

With how quickly the eclipse comes and goes, you should prepare far in advance by learning some key camera settings, researching what gear...