Viewfinder terms explained
We explain the various terms associated with viewfinders, such as pentamirror, pentaprism, magnification, eyepoint and coverage
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Camera connections explained
We explain the various terms related to the connections on your digital camera, such as USB port, flash sync, mic,...
Flash terms explained
We look at the different terms associated with digital camera flash, including flash curtain sync, GN, PC sync, rear cutain...
Fisheye Lenses
Love them or hate them, fisheye lenses have a place in photography – albeit probably a minor one. Fisheye lenses...
How to Photograph Gardens
Here’s our pick of the 2010 International Garden Photographer of the Year winners – along with our tips for creating...
Lens Mounts explained
In our Lens Mounts explained article we discuss why cameras and lenses need to communicate now more than ever
Movie mode explained: HD video cameras on DSLRs
In our article: movie mode explained: HD video cameras on DSLRs, we tell you what to look for when choosing...
Live view explained
We explain what is meant by live view and what to bear in mind when buying a camera with live...
Image stabilisation explained
In our article: Image stabilisation explained, we look at what is meant by image stabilisation technology in digital cameras