The purpose of this article is to whet your appetite for creating a time lapse photo movie. It all starts with using your DSLR in an unconventional way. While I won’t go into an explanation of exactly how to do it (umm, mainly because I’ve never done one and…
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Time Lapse Photography – A Preview
What is a ND Filter?
ND stands for neutral density. A ND filter looks like grey glass to the naked eye but has no effect on color balance. The ND filter reduces the amount of light that reaches the sensor. It’s used for taking longer exposures in daylight conditions. For…
What is ISO?
ISO is the number that refers to the measurement of your camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher you set your…
What is Shutter Speed?
Using Shutter Priority (“S” Mode) On a DSLR
Shutter speed is the amount of time that the shutter on your camera stays open. Using a DSLR gives you total control over this powerful feature. Experiment with leaving the shutter open for a long time for colorful
Night Photography
Just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean you have to put your camera down! Night photography is a hoot. With a little preparation you’ll enjoy a whole new area of creativity with your digital SLR.
Taking photos at night usually means keeping your lens shutter open longer – to…
Hints for Taking a Sharp Photo
How is it that some of the photos you see are so tack sharp and in focus? Are you struggling with getting that crisp photo? Here are some hints:
- Use a tripod - I know, I know. It’s a drag…






