The F-Stop explained: everything you need to know about F-stops on your camera, from what they are to how to choose the right one.
the least light-sensitive setting). Users refer to this as the camera’s “base ISO”. Then, faster ISOs will also be available, usually going through 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200, depending on the model. With more expensive cameras, ...
ISO is one of three factors which determine the exposure of a photo, along with aperture and shutter speed. To really get the most out of your photos you need to know what all 3 do and how you can use them. Read this post to gain a more in depth knowledg
Depending on the camera you have, you may have some other drive modes at your disposal as well. If you aren’t sure what your camera’s drive modes are, consult the user manual and look in thedrive modessection. Remote mode If your camera has a wireless remote trigger, you need to us...
F-stopis the term used to denote aperture measurements on your camera. Theaperturecontrols the amount of light that enters the camera lens, and it’s measured in f-stops. Along with shutter speed andISO(sensitivity to light), aperture is the third fundamental component that makes up the expo...
Contrary to popular belief, ‘resolution’ does not simply refer to the number of megapixels. Instead, it refers to how clearly the medium can capture and record detail. For example, by simply using two different versions of the same lens on the same camera, we could change the resolution....
If your camera has an AF-ON button, you can use it to focus instead of the shutter button. If your camera does not have this button, you can usually adjust the camera’s settings to make another button such as AE-L/AF-L perform this function. ...
Motion capture (mocap) is the process of recording the movement of objects or people. The technology originated in the life science market for gait analysis but is now used widely byVFX studios,sports therapists,neuroscientists, and for validation and control ofcomputer vision and robotics. ...
ibutton —Nikon really does call this the“i”button — probably because it already has an “info” button on its cameras. Many other brands have a similar button, usually denoted by a “Q,” for “quick menu.” Pressing this button brings up a set of functions on the camera’s LCD ...
When did you last exercise this control? A digital image is only as good as the optics used to make it. Have you ever considered using imaging software to get rid of chromatic aberrations, or distortion? Does your digital camera lack a good wide angle of view? Do you know how easy it...