Sony's Live View system is the most effective currently available. Matt explains what makes it different.
Technical guides
Noise reduction explained
Most digital cameras feature built-in noise reduction strategies, as Matt explains in his noise reduction guide...
Lens Coatings
Why are lens coatings important? Matt reveals all in his guide to lens coatings...
Face detection / face recognition explained
By being able to detect a face in the scene, the camera can concentrate its autofocus on that person's face to ensure it is the primary subject in focus within…
Low pass filters explained
What's a low pass filter, and what's it doing in your camera? Matt explains all in his guide to low pass filters...
SDHC cards explained (Secure Digital High Capacity cards)
What are SDHC cards (Secure Digital High Capacity cards) and do we need them?
What are Micro Four Thirds cameras?
Micro four thirds cameras explained. Are you wondering what micro four thirds cameras are? We explain all you need to know about this exciting new camera format
Geo tagging explained
How many times have you been asked: ‘where was that taken?' Geotagging works by endowing your camera with data from a GPS receiver...
Your Essential Guide to DSLR Video – About DSLR cameras with video mode
Capturing video using a DSLR is a relatively new concept that brings a whole new set of terminology to the fold. We give you the lowdown
Your Complete Guide to Flash Technology: Types of Flash
It’s one of the most complicated subjects in photography, filled with impenetrable jargon, and requiring a knowledge of science and even maths! Or is it? WDC explains all...
The world of Flickr
More than just a photo-sharing website, Flickr has rapidly become a global phenomenon, with over 22 million members. WDC discovers why it has achieved such cult status among photographers
How to clean your sensor
WDC looks at one of the hottest topics in digital photography, discovers what manufacturers are doing about it plus examines a raft of solutions
Anti-shake Technology Explained
Image Stabilisation. Vibration Reduction. Anti-Shake. It goes by lots of names but the aim remains the same – to eliminate camera shake. But how does each system work, and which…