All Entries in the "Performance Metrics" Category
When to Use Your Camera’s Preset Modes
Most of today’s digital cameras come with reset modes that are designed to help you take better photos in certain situations and lighting conditions. These can often result in better images than just pointing and shooting with the camera in the automatic setting. You should always read the owner’s manual when buying a new camera [...]
Should You Use a Camera’s Noise-Reduction Feature?
Many digital camera models have a noise-reduction mode on them. The feature is designed to guess which pixels in the image are grainy or noisy and then remove them from the photo. This makes sense because you usually want sharp and clear images with no graininess in them. Because of this, most people leave the [...]
How ISO Affects Noise in Photography?
The ISO setting on the camera stands for International Standards Organization. Back in the days of film, it was known as ASA. What it really indicates is how fast the camera’s sensor can record light. The lower the ISO number is, the less light it allows in to get a regular exposure. For instance if [...]
How to Utilize Your Diopter Adjustment?
Everybody’s eyesight is different and this can sometimes lead to problems when trying to focus a camera when it’s in manual mode. This can especially be true if you wear glasses and then take them off before taking photos. Well, most SLR cameras have a focus-adjusting dial that’s called a diopter adjustment. It’s usually located [...]
Automatic Shots Have a Beauty of Their Own
In case you are not a professional, but you enjoy taking photos, then surely the auto exposure is your best friend, when it comes to digital camera photos. The automatic shots are called the amateur shots, but they have their own bonuses. In case you don’t know how to use the Auto Exposure, here is [...]
Understanding Camera Exposure
The term exposure refers to the amount of light the camera’s sensor collects when taking a photo. If the image is exposed for too long (overexposed), the photo will be too bright and washed out. If the image isn’t exposed long enough (underexposed) then it will look too dark. Most digital cameras have built-in meters [...]
Burst Mode Can Be a Good Last Resort in Low Light
Everybody knows that digital cameras are amazing technological devices. They can do just about everything when it comes to photography. The problem is some people may not fully realize what they can achieve. There are several instances when a digital camera might seem like an expensive paperweight. For instance, if you’re in a low-light situation [...]
Solutions for Eliminating Red Eye
In the world of photography red eye doesn’t come from drinking too much it’s actually something that’s quite common in photos that are taken with a flash. It’s such a small flaw; however it can often spoil an otherwise perfect image. Red eye is caused by taking photos in dark and dim settings when you [...]
Photography Lighting Tips For Taking Photographs Like A Professional
Lighting can often make or break a photo and that is why the need for photography lighting tips. If you understand how lighting can help or detract from your images, you’ll end up with much better photos. Good lighting will allow you to eliminate flash or sun’s glare as well as background clutter and can [...]
Underexposed Images Are Easier To Fix Than Overexposed Ones
If you’re having problems with the exposure on your digital camera and the device doesn’t have an AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) function, , then you basically have the choice of taking the shot as either an underexposed or overexposed image. If it comes down to it, you may want to go with a slightly underexposed [...]
