Flickr is a prominent photo website on the Internet. It mainly attracts professionals and photo-enthusiasts to upload, share and display their work and hence you will be able to see eye-popping photos there. Flickr is not known or promoted as such, until...
Which camera should I buy? Canon T5i, 60D or Nikon D7100? Or a point and shoot camera?
Most camera buying guides are either too generic or too techie. They miss to address one critical thing for most entry level digital SLR camera buyers. These days most SLR camera bodies are very capable. You can buy a Nikon, Canon, Sony or Pentax and...
What is this f word (I mean f number) in photography?
F is popular not only in Hollywood movies as some word but f number is even more popular among photographers!F or sometimes referred to as f/ number, it simply mean how much shutter opens up while taking a photo. Smaller the number, wider the shutter/aperture...
Canon T5i or T4i? EOS 700D or Nikon D7000? Which camera is good in low light?
Once you buy your first DSLR, you mostly get disappointed by indoor or low light photos. Probably you expected your sort of expensive purchase to do wonders but most of them with their ordinary kit lens can do little bit batter than compact cameras but...
Learn this simple button- EV compensation/ Exposure Bias
Many times when you take photos, they come out dark and people's face are also too dark (especially on a beach or in snow) or sometimes faces get washed out (particularly when background is a bit darker).Camera is a machine and many times,...
Which is a great DSLR buy these days? It is Pentax K-01 or Canon EOS-M, for most of us
Having used several DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, I can say Pentax K-01 is a great camera- one of the best image quality out then in below $1000 cameras. Pentax used to sell for around $900 but their gamble with the style backfired so they are clearing...
Why is my new digital camera so slow?
Many times, you buy a new Nikon, Canon or Sony camera and also buy an expensive class 10 memory card to make sure your camera can take faster photos. Then you see your camera take 5 or more seconds to save one photo and you start doubting your...
Why is my iPhone or iPod not taking good photos?
Many people love their iPod, iPad, iPhone or any smartphone as such, for the nice photos it takes. It is true that in good light and in outdoor bright places, these instruments take nice photos. Also, they have very optimized display so even an okay...
Best Digital SLR for beginners? Canon T3i or Nikon D3200? Canon T4i or 60D? D3100 or D5100?
I keep coming across such questions. Which DSLR camera to buy? Canon or Nikon? Or a Sony?Which model? Which one of the following is a better camera? Canon T4i, Canon 60D, Canon T3i, Nikon D5100, Sony NEX or Pentax K-5?Most first time DSLR buyers spend...
Underexpose Your Indoor or Low-light Photos- A Better Photography Tip.
Many times in low light or for indoor photos, your compact camera or your kit lens on SLR may not take nice sharp photos. It is not your camera's fault. It happens because light is low so to get enough light in, camera has to keep the shutter open...
Which one a good camera for video- Sony SLT-A57 or Canon 650D?
Which one a good camera for video- Sony SLT-A57 or Canon 650D? I prefer Sony STL A57. It has much better auto focus abilities. Plus, Sony has lot of expertize in the video area.Update: If you want to buy SLT A57, BH Photo has a great deal for $499!!http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/84…****For...
Buying a camera? Forget Nikon vs Canon battle! Buy the best Camera Hardware you can afford.
In any camera purchase, there are two very important important considerations which most of us forget about while deciding over Nikon or Canon, or a compact camera or a dSLR!Every digital camera is a small computer- some hardware and some software....
Types of Cameras- Pros and Cons
A million dollar question for most of us. In my opinion, most of us have unnecessarily made it a million dollar question. In reality, it shouldn't be. Canon or Nikon- they start wars among their fans. Sony lovers will swear by Sony and so will Pentax...
Video comparison- Compact Camera vs SLR/Mirrorless
These days we use our cameras to take videos too. Most compact cameras do good job with video too provided the light is good. However in low light, most of the sub$400 compact cameras will frustrate us. In low light, video will be very grainy. I had...
When do I use my camera's flash?
Mostly for indoor photos when your camera does not take steady, sharp photos.I was trying to take a photo of my son who had put on spy glasses and mustache. I took out Canon T3i and fired the shot. Camera needed .5s and that is too long for my hands...
ISO- Why should I care about ISO?
ISO- All you need to know about ISO. Not Technically but in Practical way.Yesterday I was visiting Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and was trying to take a photo inside. As happens most of the time, the inside was not very bright. Outside was bright...
