Ever wondered how they make slick car adverts? We show you how to shoot your own version
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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?
Nikon shows off the latest images from space, captured from the International Space Station on the Nikon D3S
Nikon is keen for the world to know that its D3S is now being used by no less than NASA. By implication they're also letting you know that if it's…
Mastering your camera: the ultimate photography guide
Essential guides to getting more from your photography
5D Mk II burned by a laser
Unlucky photographer suffers pixel burnout due to a laser
Extra Lenses
You may find yourself reaching the limitations of your kit lens and want to upgrade or add to it. Here’s what to consider...
Accessories
There are many accessories available for your DSLR that can enhance your picture-taking. Here's a selection
Advanced Menu Options
DSLR menus offer a bewildering list of options to control every facet of your picture taking. Here's a guide to a few of them
Movie Mode
There are times when video may be a better choice than a still photo, and many cameras have a movie mode for these occasions
Flash Modes
In some conditions flash may well be, as Queen once said, the saviour of the universe. At other times it can spoil your shots
British Heritage
Looking for inspiration this summer? There’s a whole world of photo opportunities on your doorstep, from modern design masterpieces to ancient mounds.
Apertures
The aperture, or ‘f-stop', is the hole in your lens and does more than control how much light comes into the camera. We explain how adjusting the aperture affects your…
Shutter release modes
Your digital camera will offer a selection of shutter release modes, which determine the timing of the picture being taken
Nikon technology
Lens manufacturers use their optical expertise for much more than camera lenses alone. As an example, here’s a quick tour around the Nikon technology website, which highlights some of the…
First look at the Sony NEX-VG10E
WDC hands on look at the new Sony NEX-VG10E camcorder
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
How to focus a lens
To achieve focus you normally need to change something about the positions of one or more elements within a lens or with respect to the sensor. Now, however, there’s a…
Photo of the day
Photographer Wil Batista takes an excellent shot in Covent Garden
Stunning cell phone photography
Gizmodo competition proves camera phones can take excellent images