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Mixed-light photography: Advanced technology guide
Professor Bob Newman looks at controlling mixed-light sources
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Colour balance: Advanced technology guide
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Bob Newman looks at the increasing popularity of LEDs for stills photography
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CMOS image sensor: What is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the CMOS image sensor, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
What is a semi-silvered mirror and how does it work?
In this article we look at the semi-silvered mirror, providing a guide to what it is for, and how it works.
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In this article we look at the Exposure histogram, providing a guide to what it is for, and how it works
Sensor-shift image-stabilisation system: What is it and how does it work?
In this article, we look at the Sensor-shift image-stabilisation system, providing a guide to what it is for, and how it works
Polarising filter: What is it and how does it work?
In this article, we look at the polarising filter, providing a guide to what it is for, and how it works
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Macro lens: What is it and how does it work?
In this article, we look at the Macro lens, providing a guide to what it is for, and how it works
Digital camera imaging sensor: What is it and how does it work?
In this article, we look at the digital camera imaging sensor, providing a guide to what it is for, and how it works
JPEG files: Advanced technology guide
In this article, we look at the JPEG file format, describing what it is for, and how it works...
Anti-reflection lens coating: What is it and how does it work?
In this article, we look at anti-reflection lens coating, providing a guide to what it is for, and how it works
Infrared filter: What is it and how does it work?
In this article, we look at the Infrared filter, providing a guide to what it is for, and how it works
Contrast-detection autofocusing system: What is it and how does it work?
In this article, we look at the contrast detection autofocusing system, providing a guide to what it is for, and how it works
Memory card: What is it and how does it work?
In this article, we look at the memory card, providing a guide to what it is for, and how it works