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Using the focus lock

Wed, 20 Jul 2011

Simple cameras can struggle to focus on off-centre subjects. Here's how to ensure sharp photos every time

Histograms

Thu, 10 Feb 2011

Learn how to tell if you've got your exposure correct in our guide to histograms

3D imaging explained

Tue, 18 Jan 2011

What with the ever-increasing number of 3D cameras and 3D lenses on the market, have you ever wondered how 3D imaging really works?

Filters explained

Tue, 11 Jan 2011

Filters explained: We look at the use of filters in photography and explain the different types

What is colour?

Tue, 11 Jan 2011

What Digital Camera takes a closer look at colour: what is colour, how we see it and how we manage it within photography.

Eye-fi wireless memory cards explained

Thu, 16 Dec 2010

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Image Stabilisation Explained

Tue, 26 Oct 2010

What is image stabilisation, where can you find it and how to use it

How to: edit photos and use Photoshop

Wed, 8 Sep 2010

A guide of how to use photo editing software and some Photoshop techniques

How to: archive and back up photos

Wed, 8 Sep 2010

Essential guide for learning how to archive and backup your photos

Remotes explained

Mon, 6 Sep 2010

How a different remote trigger can assist your photography

Sharpening

Thu, 5 Aug 2010

The sharpness of your images is affected by many factors, some beyond your control

Sensors explained

Thu, 5 Aug 2010

Every digital camera has at its heart a solid-state device which, like film, captures the light coming in through the lens to form an image. This device, called a sensor. In this article we...

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by Charles

Hi Guys As you know I am new to digital photography so just wondered which would be the best magazine for me to buy on a monthly basis to assist...

Filters

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

by Charles

I have just bought a Fuji hs20exr for my xmas present to me. I was looking to buy a set of three filters,UV, Polarizer and Flourescent, can some one...

Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 coures/tutorial

Sat, 21 Jan 2012

by crobin1uk

hi i have just got Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 and was hoping someone could suggest either a course or tutotial that can help get the most out of it....