Bob Newman looks at the use of the word 'ergos' among camera buffs
Technology guides
Scene-recognition mode: What is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the scene-recognition mode, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
Backside illumination: Advanced technology guide
Professor Bob Newman considers Sony’s new full-frame, backside-illuminated sensor for the Alpha 7R Mark II
Skylight filter: What is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the skylight filter, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
Near Field Communications: What is this feature and how does it work?
In this article we look at Near Field Communications, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
Short and fast lenses: Advanced technology guide
Bob Newman looks at two recently launched Sigma lenses that have a limited zoom range
Lithium-ion battery: What is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the lithium-ion battery, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
OLED display: What is it and how does it work?
More and more camera screens and electronic viewfinders are now using an OLED display, or Organic Light Emitting Diode. It is also making inroads into TV panels as a high-quality…
T-stop: What is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the t-stop, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
The flash: Advanced technology guide
Bob Newman looks at the development of the humble flashgun, from the electronic version onwards
DIY super resolution: Advanced technology guide
Bob Newman shows how you can achieve super-resolution if your camera doesn’t have such a feature
APO lens: What is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the APO lens, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
High resolution: Advanced technology guide
Bob Newman on how modern cameras shake their way to high resolution
Focus peaking: What is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at focus peaking, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
Consumer demand: Advanced technology guide
Bob Newman explains how manufacturers need to be flexible when planning camera production
Hot cameras: Advanced technology guide
Bob Newman explains exactly why your digital camera heats up during use
Low-dispersion lens element: What is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the low-dispersion lens element, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
Mixed-light photography: Advanced technology guide
Professor Bob Newman looks at controlling mixed-light sources
Colour balance: Advanced technology guide
Bob Newman looks at why colour balance problems arise and how they can be dealt with in-camera
Light sources: Advanced technology guide
Bob Newman looks at the increasing popularity of LEDs for stills photography