Mirror box: Advanced technology guide
Nikon has developed a mirror box from engineering plastic for its ‘second-tier’ D810 model
Technology guides
Stills from 4k video: Advanced technology guide
Bob Newman looks at the resolution that’s possible from a still image taken with 4K video
Full-frame sensors: Advanced technology guide
Bob Newman looks at the advantages of the larger full-frame sensor
Viewfinder dioptre correction adjustment: what is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at viewfinder dioptre correction adjustment, providing a guide to what it is for and how...
Lens design and AF: Advanced technology guide
There are some interesting lens design insights to be found by studying a Tamron lens patent
Sony raw files: advanced technology guide
Professor Bob Newman looks at Sony’s new uncompressed raw file format
The camera name game: Advanced technology guide
The brand name that appears on your lens may not be the original manufacturer
Foveon X3 sensor: What is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the Foveon X3 sensor, providing a guide to what it is for and how...
Prime lenses: Advanced technology guide
The latest prime lenses don’t compromise on image quality, but there is a trade-off