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Learn Photoshop CS4: Getting Started 02: Brightness and Contrast

August 22, 2009

Tutorial / Techniques

Sensors – does size and type matter by Think Camera

Photography has advanced considerably from its conception into the digital age. Along with such advancements come additional complications - different sensor types, a variety of sensor sizes, formats and files! So what does it all mean, and why does it even matter? Read what Mike Lowe has to say.

The article covers some background on photography, image circles, optics, crop factor, sensor sizes, CCD and CMOS. A very informative article to read.

The current market has cameras with a wide array of sensor sizes and types
The current market has cameras with a wide array of sensor sizes and types

Get the most out of your camera


To get the most out of one’s camera, one would need to understand some terms and differences between cameras. Eric Gwinn from Chicago Tribune talk about this matter.

3 Ways to Get Good Sunset Exposures

Who doesn’t love to take pictures of sunrises and sunsets? The tricky part is getting the right exposure: The extremes of the dark ground, the bright sun, and the variations in clouds can confound your camera’s automatic metering system. A camera with exposure lock or manual aperture/ shutter control is invaluable. Here’s how to use them:

 

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Photo by Nature Sniper


 

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