Interest in mirrorless cameras has grown steadily ever since Panasonic released the ground-breaking Lumix DMC-G1 in 2008, with photography pundits regularly predicting that ‘this will be the year in which…
Technology Guides
Advanced technology guide: focal-plane shutter
The focal-plane shutter is an outstanding mechanism that deserves to be appreciated
Digital camera sensors explained
Every digital camera has at its heart a solid-state device which, like film, captures the light coming in through the lens to form an image. This device, called a sensor.…
Ultrasonic sensor cleaner: what is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the ultrasonic sensor cleaner, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
Fisheye lens: what is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the fisheye lens, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
Blue Spectrum Refractive: Advanced technology guide
Canon has included another novel feature in one of its latest lens releases, the EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM. Canon calls this a Blue Spectrum Refractive element. The claim is…
Histograms
Learn how to tell if you've got your exposure correct in our guide to histograms
3D imaging explained
What with the ever-increasing number of 3D cameras and 3D lenses on the market, have you ever wondered how 3D imaging really works?
What is colour?
What Digital Camera takes a closer look at colour: what is colour, how we see it and how we manage it within photography.
Eye-fi wireless memory cards explained
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Image Stabilisation Explained
What is image stabilisation, where can you find it and how to use it
How to: edit photos and use Photoshop
A guide of how to use photo editing software and some Photoshop techniques
How to: archive and back up photos
Essential guide for learning how to archive and backup your photos
Remotes explained
How a different remote trigger can assist your photography
Sharpening
The sharpness of your images is affected by many factors, some beyond your control
Microlenses Explained
How do the lenses that sit on top of your sensor affect image quality?
Raw vs JPEG: The pros and cons of Raw files or Jpeg files
Raw vs jpeg: Don't know which file format you should be using for your images. What is the difference between Raw files and Jpeg files? We examine the pros and…
Depth of field explained
Confused about depth of field? What Digital Camera examines what the term means and the factors which affect depth of field
Dynamic range explained
In our article: Dynamic range optimisation, we look at what is meant by dynamic range and the camera manufacturers response to this.
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 look at why noise occurs and what manufacturers are doing…