THE FUNDANMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY

CAMERA FAQ : DOES VIEWFINDER EYEPOINT HEIGHT MATTER ?

What is the viewfinder eyepoint, and why does it matter especially if you
wear glasses? Read on to find out.

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CAMERA BASICS #1 : APERTURE

The first thing to consider when taking photographs with a digital camera
is the effect that the aperture can have on your pictures. How will the
photograph finish change depending on the aperture is widened or
narrowed? In this article, we study the effects of varying apertures on
depth-of-field by comparing several examples, and learn about the
concept of f-stops. (Reported by Tomoko Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #2 : SHUTTER SPEED

When taking photographs, you want to have a good grasp of shutter

speed and its effects on your photographs. What kind of effects can you
create with a faster or slower shutter speed? Let us examine the effects
of different shutter speeds with the help of the following examples.
(Reported by: Tomoko Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #3 : EXPOSURE

Exposure is one of the major factors that can make or break a picture.
Let us talk about how we can go about make best use of exposure to get
the best results from a shot (Reported by: Tomoko Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #4 : EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Exposure compensation is a function you can use to change the exposure

set by the camera (camera-determined correct exposure) into something
of your own preference. Here, we find out more about the function, and
learn how to identify subjects that require positive or negative exposure
compensation along the way. (Reported by: Tomoko Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #5 : ISO SPEED

ISO speed plays an equally important role as aperture and shutter speed
in its effect on exposure. Now let us learn more about the advantages
and disadvantages of turning up the ISO speed. (Reported by: Tomoko
Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #6 : WHITE BALANCE

White balance is a feature that ensures that the colour white is

reproduced accurately regardless of the type of lighting under which a
photo is taken. At a very basic level, it is common to use the Auto White
Balance setting. However, this setting is no one-size-fits-all solution. For
a white balance setting that best suits the lighting source, choose one of
the preset white balance settings on your camera.(Reported by Tomoko
Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #7 : METERING

The metering function measures the brightness of a subject and decides

how much exposure is best for the photo. Let’s take a look at each
metering mode available, and get a better idea of which of them to use is
best to use under which conditions/scene. (Reported by Tomoko Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #8 : ESTABLISHING FOCUS

The one thing that enables the photographer to convey his photographic
intent to the viewer is establishing the focus. What are the secrets to
establishing the best focus? Let’s find out more about the special
features of autofocus (AF) and manual focus (MF). (Reported by: Tomoko
Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #9 : AF MODES

When establishing focus on a subject, it is vitally important to anticipate

the subject’s movement and capture it at the right moment. This means it
is essential to know the appropriate autofocus (AF) mode to use for a
stationary subject, and which to use when the subject is moving. Let us
take a closer look at the 3 types of AF modes. (Reported by Tomoko
Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #10 : PICTURE STYLE

With the Picture Style function, you can adjust the colour tone and the
contrast to enhance the charm and appeal of the subject. By selecting
the perfect Picture Style setting, you can get perfect results in expressing
your shooting intent in a vivid photo. (Reported by Tomoko Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #11 : PHASE DETECTION AF

Phase detection AF (also known as phase-difference detection AF) is the

autofocus system used in viewfinder shooting on DSLR cameras. Its main
feature lies in its rapid autofocusing speed. In the following, we will
explain more about phase detection AF, and how Canon’s Dual Pixel
CMOS AF utilizes the latest AF technology to enable phase detection AF
even in Live View. (Reported by Tomoko Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #12 : THE VIEWFINDER

When it comes to shooting, a vital part of the camera is the viewfinder.

Nowadays, there are cameras that do not come with viewfinders, only
with Live View shooting. However, as you get more experienced with
photography, you will realise how much shooting with a viewfinder can
affect your photos. In this article, we take a closer look at the viewfinder.
(Reported by: Tomoko Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #13 : LIVE VIEW

The implementation of Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Canon's latest camera

models have vastly improved shooting conditions in Live View. Live View,
which features fast AF speed that measures up to viewfinder AF, is
gradually becoming the choice method of shooting for many
photographers. In the following, we will explain more about the
characteristics of Live View. (Reported by: Tomoko Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #14 : POSITION AND ANGLE

The position and angle are two elements that greatly influence the
outcome of your photos. Since they have such a significant impact,
varying them ensures that you will be able to get a different effect in
your photos. In the following, we go over 3 points each in relation to the
position and the angle. (Reported by Tomoko Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #15 : PROGRAM AE (P MODE)

The Program AE mode, a semi-automatic mode where the camera

automatically sets the aperture and shutter speed, enables you to shoot
quickly to capture sudden photographic opportunities, and yet still retain
creative control over other settings such as white balance.

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CAMERA BASICS #16 : APERTURE – PRIORITY AE (AV MODE)

Want to create photographs with a lovely background blur (bokeh effect),

or perhaps ensure that everything in the image remains in focus? The
Aperture-priority AE mode is a convenient mode to use for achieving
those effects. Let ’s look at this mode in closer detail. (Reported by
Tomoko Suzuki)

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CAMERA BASICS #17 : SHUTTER – PRIORITY AE (TV MODE)

Shutter-priority AE mode is a shooting mode that is useful for when you

want to ‘freeze’ subjects in action, or conversely, photograph moving
subjects with motion blur. Read on to find out how you can use it!
(Reported by Tomoko Suzuki)

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tv-mode

CAMERA BASICS #18 : MANUAL EXPOSURE (M MODE)

If you want control over both the aperture and the shutter speed, Manual
exposure mode is the way to go. It might be quite a tough mode to
conquer for a beginner, but also can be very convenient to achieve
certain shooting intentions. In this final article in our Camera Basics
series, we take a closer look at this mode and what it can be used for.
(Reported by Tomoko Suzuki)

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