Author: Karen Sheard

Online Manager 2007 - 2016

Karen studied photography in 1994 at Dewsbury Art College and obtained a degree in Writing from Middlesex University in 2002.

She managed the Amateur Photographer and What Digital Camera websites for 9 years, taking care of everything from the site content and social media channels through to the technical development of the site.

Why buy full-frame DSLRs?

The prices of 35mm-frame DSLR cameras have fallen, which means they are no longer just for professional photographers. We look...

Karen Sheard

Feb 21, 2011

Polarising Filters

Karen Sheard

Oct 13, 2014

The flash: Advanced technology guide

Bob Newman looks at the development of the humble flashgun, from the electronic version onwards

Karen Sheard

Aug 2, 2015

Save £1 on the August issue of What Digital Camera: try it out today for only £3.50!

Karen Sheard

Jul 8, 2015

Sony Alpha 5100 Review

Sony Alpha 5100 Review - The Sony Alpha 5100 is one of the most feature-packed entry-level CSCs on the market,...

Review price $549.00

Karen Sheard

Sep 17, 2014

Samsung NX3000 Review

The Samsung NX3000 continues the NX series tradition of combining a full specification with a broad range of imaging technology...

Review price $350.00

Karen Sheard

Aug 25, 2014

Raw image file: What is it and how does it work?

In this article, we look at the raw image file, providing a guide to what it is for, and how...

Karen Sheard

May 6, 2015

Intelligent Auto mode: What is it and how does it work?

In this article, we look at the intelligent auto mode, providing a guide to what it is for, and how...

Karen Sheard

Apr 30, 2015

Lens size: Advance technology guide

Why are lenses on fixed-lens cameras often more compact than those on interchangeable-lens models? Find out more about lens size

Karen Sheard

Apr 29, 2015