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Starry Night Photography - The 500 Rule and other tips
J. Ramon Palacios (jrp)
You may have thought of shooting the stars in the night sky. Nikonians co-founder J. Ramon Palacios (jrp) says: "Do it. You will have fun and may come up with stunning images. All you need is the right gear, the location information and follow these tips to make the best of it." Read more...
NIGHT SHIFT - Introduction to night photography
Dusan Labuda (DusanLabuda)
Night photography will force you to think a bit more than common daylight shooting. Now you are challenged by the low light and an unusual ratio of highlights and shadows. Your hunt for light will squeeze out the maximum from your gear. Done correctly, it will also unleash the power of your mind and body to change your daytime habits into "The Night Shift" mode. There are several questions to be considered before one starts shooting in low light. Read more...
Exposure variables – Making the most out of your camera
Hal Becker (HBB)
What are the variables involved in determining the exposure in your camera? How are they interrelated? This is explained in this article. Read more...
Pre-flight photographers quick-check
Ernesto Santos (esantos)
We all want to be consistently rewarded with great photos, but, as airplane pilots do, it is always worth it to go down the check list for what we intend to photograph. Ernesto Santos (esantos) has even come up with a how-to acronym, to reduce our chances to forget key items to succeed. Read more...
Release your inner artist: Break the "P" barrier
Jon Nadelberg (jnadelberg)
Your new camera has plenty of bells and whistles and by now you already know it can take good pictures in full automatic mode. If that is all you need, continue on and be happy. But, if you’re looking to engage your creative mind by stepping out of the full-auto realm, this article will help you navigate the maze of confusing numbers and camera modes and priorities. Read more...
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