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Matt Explains... Microlenses

Microlenses Explained

How do the lenses that sit on top of your sensor affect image quality?

Adobe camera raw interface

Raw vs JPEG: The pros and cons of Raw files or Jpeg files

Raw vs jpeg: Don't know which file format you should be using for your images. What is the difference between Raw files and Jpeg files? We examine the pros and cons of Raw vs JPEG files.

Depth of field

Depth of field explained

Confused about depth of field? What Digital Camera examines what the term means and the factors which affect depth of field

Focal length explained: Tamron ZoomSchematic 28-300 thumbnail

Focal length explained

In our article: focal length explained we look at what exactly is camera lens focal length, why focal length can change when the same lens is used on two different bodies and which focal length...

Active D Lighting dynamic range optimisation

Dynamic range explained

In our article: Dynamic range optimisation, we look at what is meant by dynamic range and the camera manufacturers response to this.

ISO performance

High ISO performance explained: What is noise and how can you reduce the loss of quality in low light images?

In our article: High ISO performance explained: What is noise and how can high ISO performance help combat it? We look at why noise occurs and what manufacturers are doing to reduce the loss of...

Image stabilisation

Image stabilisation explained

In our article: Image stabilisation explained, we look at what is meant by image stabilisation technology in digital cameras

Live view

Live view explained

We explain what is meant by live view and what to bear in mind when buying a camera with live view

Movie mode

Movie mode explained: HD video cameras on DSLRs

In our article: movie mode explained: HD video cameras on DSLRs, we tell you what to look for when choosing a camera with HD video

XD card

Camera memory cards explained

Don't know your SD from your xD? Still using Microdrives? What Digital Camera demystifies the confusing and ever-expanding world of digital memory cards

Superzoom lens

Digital camera lenses explained

Digital camera lenses come in a variety of focal lengths, with various technologies and capabilities making their price vary from one to the next. What Digital Camera explains all you need to know...

Matt Explains - lens mounts

Lens Mounts explained

In our Lens Mounts explained article we discuss why cameras and lenses need to communicate now more than ever


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