The best way to use a ball head tripod mount

    | Photography Tutorials, Tutorials | 20/10/2013 13:00pm
    How to use a ball head tripod mount: step 4

    If you’ve considered buying a ball head mount to replace your three-way lead, you may be wondering how best to use them. In this tutorial we explain the best way to use a ball head tripod mount to ensure the sharpest pictures possible.

    DSLR focusing features explained: your camera’s options and how to use them

    | Photography Tips | 20/10/2013 00:01am
    DSLR focusing features explained: your camera's options and how to use them

    There are a number of typical DSLR focusing features that can make all the difference between a pin-sharp image and a blurry mess. In this cheat sheet we illustrate where to find these focusing features on your DSLR – and what they do.

    Smartphone photography tips: how a Nokia Lumia 1020 produced a spread in National Geographic

    | News | 19/10/2013 12:00pm
    Smartphone photography tips: how a Nokia Lumia 1020 produced a spread in National Geographic

    Smartphone photography is growing in popularity. The trend started with the iPhone, which quickly became the most popular camera on Flickr, and has grown steadily with the launch of more powerful smartphone cameras, such as the Nokia Lumia 1020 and its 41-megapixel sensor.

    5 new ways to make money from photography that the pros won’t tell you

    | Photography Tips | 19/10/2013 00:01am
    How to make money from photography: tips for how to supplement your income by doing what you love

    Sometimes it’s the little ideas that set you apart. An imaginative mind can make up for a small start-up budget, and thinking outside the box can give you opportunities that even the most successful competitor would never have thought about. In their latest guest blog post, the photo management and Canon Project1709 experts at Photoventure present five simple money-making ideas to get you started.

    Image Noise: 3 simple ways to prevent distortion in-camera

    | Photography Tips | 18/10/2013 11:00am
    Image Noise: 3 simple ways to prevent distortion in-camera

    Ever wondered what image noise really is and how you can prevent it? In this tutorial we show you three simple ways to keep distortion at bay.

    New Fuji X-E2 claims world’s fastest AF speed

    | News | 18/10/2013 05:30am
    New Fuji X-E2 claims world's fastest AF speed

    Fujifilm has announced the Fuji X-E2, a new premium interchangeable lens camera in its range of Fuji X cameras.

    The Fuji X-E2 is the latest Fuji camera to use the APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor, and it also boasts what Fuji says is the world’s fastest AF speed of 0.08 seconds (compareed with other digital cameras equipped with 4/3-inch sensors or larger).

    Sony A7R vs Nikon D800: which full-frame camera should you buy?

    | News | 18/10/2013 00:01am
    Sony A7R vs Nikon D800: which full-frame camera should you buy?

    Looking for a new full-frame camera? The new Sony A7R and Nikon D800 share what is widely believed to be the same 36.3-megapixel sensor, and, in fact, Marcus Hawkins finds their spec sheets match up on a number of levels in his Sony A7R vs Nikon D800 comparison.

    Sony Alpha 7 and Alpha 7R: how do Sony’s full-frame CSCs compare?

    | Compact Cameras, Reviews | 17/10/2013 13:49pm
    Sony Alpha 7 and Alpha 7R: how do Sony's full-frame CSCs compare?

    Yesterday Sony announced two full-frame compact system cameras, the Sony Alpha 7 and Sony Alpha 7R. Find out what each camera offers in our comparison video.

    Nikon D5300 vs D5100 vs D5200: 13 key differences you need know about

    | News | 17/10/2013 12:03pm
    Nikon D5300 vs D5100 vs D5200: 13 key differences you should know about

    The new Nikon D5300 and D5100 and D5200 are all now intriguing options in Nikon’s DX DSLR range, but which is best for your needs? Our extensive Nikon D5300 vs D5100 vs D5200 comparison looks at what each camera can offer.

    Nikon D5300: price, specs, release date confirmed

    | News | 17/10/2013 05:00am
    Nikon D5300: price, specs, release date confirmed

    Nikon has unveiled its latest enthusiast-level DSLR, the Nikon D5300. Boasting a 24.2-megapixel sensor with built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, the Nikon D5300 price tag will be £729.99 for the body only, with a release date slated for 14 November 2013.