Besides the obvious reason – dirt, keeping your lenses clean will ensure that you get the best and highest quality results from using your gear. People just do not know how to clean their camera lens properly and after spending so much money on the camera gear, they seem to be too scared to clean it just in case they… Read more →

There are two basic tripods to consider.  The first is the pan and tilt. In our experience, we seem to have broken more of these.  In addition the range of motion on the tripod is limited and can be awkward.  The alternative is to buy a set of legs, and then pick up a ball head separately.  This is more… Read more →

The 4.7 inch iPhone 7 camera will be getting an upgrade but this report focuses on the brand-new dual camera system which will be exclusive to the iPhone 7 Plus. The report says the dual camera will enable optical zoom and ‘light field camera applications’. The dual camera is made up of a wide-angle camera and a telephoto camera. Both cameras will… Read more →

Found on DSLR cameras, the optical viewfinder allows the user to compose shots whilst seeing exactly what the lens sees. This is possible by the viewfinder using a mixture or mirrors and prisms to bounce the actual image to the viewfinder and the users eye. Sounds good, but are there any cons of using a viewfinder? Read on below. Pros… Read more →

Different photographers will have different approaches to projects. Events photography can be as cheesy or natural as the photographer want it to be, and the photojournalist approach is all about reporting on the day’s events. This means that there are no cheesy photos where the guests are forced into different positions. It’s a kind of ‘fly on the wall ‘approach… Read more →

Camera clubs are a brilliant way to learn more about photography techniques, and pick up technical tips about your camera. They can prove very positive for new photographers, or those who have a new camera and aren’t sure how to use it to its full potential. Chances are other members will have a lot of experience. There will also be… Read more →