Sunny 16 Rule: Proper Exposure Without a Camera Meter (VIDEO)
Today’s quick tutorial is a throwback to the days before electronic cameras, without autofocus, built-in meters, and other modern conveniences. The Sunny 16 method for determining proper exposure was...
View ArticleWant SHARPER Nature & Wildlife Photos? Use These UNIQUE Tips (VIDEO)
Let's say you've tried all the conventional advice for capturing sharp photos, and some of your images are still soft. You use a tripod, choose the right aperture, shutter speed, and focus area, yet...
View ArticleWhen to AVOID Auto White Balance & Use Custom Settings for Photos with Better...
Many photographers set their camera for Auto White Balance and never modify the setting regardless of the subject at hand. If that sounds like you it may explain why the colors in your photos don't...
View ArticleLeica Q3 Review & Image Gallery
Leica just introduced the Leica Q3, the third generation Q, and Shutterbug was able to spend a fortnight with a production sample. Compared to its predecessor, nearly every major specification and...
View ArticleExposure Bracketing Made Easy: Beginners Guide to Getting the Light Right...
There are numerous reasons for poorly exposed photos when shooting in the field under difficult lighting conditions, including harsh light, dark foregrounds, and bright washed-out skies to name a few....
View ArticleHow SENSOR Size Affects Noise: The TRUTH May Surprise You (VIDEO)
If you're considering making the switch from a crop-sensor camera to full-frame model we urge you carefully consider the key points of today's tutorial before pulling the trigger—especially if you're...
View ArticleRaw vs. Jpeg: Understand the Differences & Know Which Format to Use When (VIDEO)
A solid understanding of key camera settings is essential if you're serious about shooting impressive photographs instead of mere snapshots, and one of the most important considerations is whether to...
View ArticlePanasonic Lumix G9II is Made for Photographers — Our REVIEW & Image Gallery
Panasonic just released the Lumix G9II mirrorless digital camera, and Shutterbug had a chance to thoroughly test an early sample. Featuring a new 25.2-megapixel Live MOS sensor and a Leica Monochrome...
View ArticleDebunking the "F/11 MYTH" for Landscape and Nature Photography (VIDEO)
If landscape photography is a primary areas of interest, you're likely familiar with the conventional "wisdom" that f/11 is the optimum aperture to use when shooting this genre of imagery. But many...
View ArticleWhat Pros Know About Aperture That Amateurs Ignore (VIDEO)
Most photographers understand that the f/stop they choose is an important component of arriving at a correct exposure. But this setting affects other attributes of a photo that novices often ignore to...
View ArticleHow to Choose the BEST Focus Point for Every Photo You Shoot Outdoors (VIDEO)
One specification that's important to many photographers when shopping for a new camera is the number of focus points available. But do you really know how to choose the best focus point(s) at your...
View ArticleThese Camera Settings Take Outdoor Photos to the Next Level (VIDEO)
Camera settings are among the most democratic aspects of photography, in that the optimum choices are available for shooters of all skill levels. It's simply a matter of changing the defaults and...
View ArticleGot a New Camera? Do THIS Before You Shoot (VIDEO)
Most photographers love upgrading their gear, especially when the purchase is a new camera. The temptation is to charge the battery, mount a lens, and head out the door for a test spin, but there are a...
View ArticleIn-Camera Exposure Bracketing Does More Than You Think (VIDEO)
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...
View ArticleGet Perfect Focus with These Camera Settings & Techniques (VIDEO)
Are you struggling to capture consistently sharp images in the camera without resorting to post processing? If so, the video below from the Photo Genius YouTube channel will explain how to solve most...
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