Camera connections explained
We explain the various terms related to the connections on your digital camera, such as USB port, flash sync, mic,...
Author: TI Photography
Flash terms explained
We look at the different terms associated with digital camera flash, including flash curtain sync, GN, PC sync, rear cutain...
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...
Live view explained
We explain what is meant by live view and what to bear in mind when buying a camera with live...
Image stabilisation explained
In our article: Image stabilisation explained, we look at what is meant by image stabilisation technology in digital cameras
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...
Dynamic range explained
In our article: Dynamic range optimisation, we look at what is meant by dynamic range and the camera manufacturers response...
Camera viewing options: LCD, viewfinders and live view
Cameras offer various methods to enable you to view the scene you're photographing and compose your picture as you want....
Guide to focusing your camera
Modern focusing systems are very sophisticated and there are lots of options to fine-tune it to suit your situation