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In-Camera Light Metering Techniques: Here’s Everything You Need to Know (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Feb 16, 2018  | 

Just about all cameras used for serious photography, and even many point-and-shoot models, enable users to choose how light in a scene is measured. The video below will help you understand the options available, and when one works better than the others.

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In-Camera Multiple Exposures: A Step-By-Step Guide (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jan 27, 2025  | 

Are multiple exposures a happy accident or a stroke of creative genius? Well, that depends if you created the image with intention or if it was a fortunate mistake. This tutorial from the Adorama TV YouTube channel explains everything you need to know for giving images a unique look by creating impressive double exposures in the camera.

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Incident vs Reflected Light Readings & Why You Want a Hand-held Meter (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Feb 17, 2022  | 

If you’ve never used a hand-held light meter, the difference between incident and reflected exposure readings may be unfamiliar. It’s a very important distinction that helps explain why many photographers invest in a hand-held meter, despite the sophisticated exposure capabilities of today’s advanced digital cameras.

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INSANE High ISO Settings: When & How to Use Them in Your Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 21, 2021  | 

Today’s modern digital cameras offer insanely high ISO options, and conventional wisdom is to avoid them and go no higher than at least two settings below the maximum. But according to one top pro, there are times when is OK to use the highest ISO setting available.

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Intimidated by MANUAL Mode? Use These Settings for PERFECT Photos (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jul 14, 2022  | 

Admit it: You typically shoot in Aperture or Shutter Priority mode, and are pleased with your images. Yet you’re nagged by the nonsense that, you’re not a “real” photographer unless you use Manual Mode.

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Is the Nikon D850 the Best Camera of All Time? These 2 Photographers Think So (VIDEO)
Dan Havlik  |  May 21, 2018  | 

The Nikon D850 has certainly earned its fair share of accolades since it was launched in August 2017. We named it our favorite camera of 2017, and it also made the Technical Press Association International’s (TIPA) list as the Best Pro DSLR of 2018. Now two photographers and prominent YouTube personalities say the Nikon D850 could be the best camera of all time.

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Is This the Best Way to Hold a Camera? One Photographer Shares His Unique Handgrip Hack
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jul 05, 2019  | 

We're not entirely sure how serious photographer Dani Diamond is in the below video titled "MUST WATCH: The Correct Way to Hold a Camera," but we appreciate his moxie. In the short humorous clip, Diamond shares his unique handgrip technique for holding a DSLR.

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Is Your Camera About to Die? How to Check Shutter Count Before It's Too Late (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 10, 2025  | 

This quick tutorial from instructor Mark Denney begins with a question nobody wants to hear: "Is your camera secretly dying?" This disturbing concern has to do with the fact that every camera has a finite life span, and if you don't check the shutter count regulalrly you may be in for a rude awakening.

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Is YOUR Camera the Right Choice for You? (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Jan 30, 2025  | 

Most photographers are gear freaks who chase the latest and greatest imaging innovations, and new cameras tend to be near the top of everyone's list. Maybe you finally want to make the switch from a DSLR to a mirrorless model, or perhaps you want a full-frame camera with more resolution.

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ISO Explained: How to Get the “Look” You Want (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Dec 15, 2022  | 

Earlier this week we posted a beginners guide to manual photography, demonstrating how to take control of exposure yourself, rather than letting your camera make the decisions. Today we’re taking a deeper dive into ISO settings, so you’ll understand how the choice you make affects the look and quality of your images.

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It's Easy to Become a Published Photographer
Shutterbug Staff  |  Aug 04, 2023  | 

Show your best images to the world and earn bragging rights when your photograph is selected to join the Shutterbug Photo of the Day gallery. It doesn't matter whether you shoot with a smartphone or a Hasselblad—if you have the talent, let it be recognized.

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Jumping Out of a Plane with the Canon 7D Mark II and Red Bull’s Skydive Team (VIDEO)
Dan Havlik  |  Nov 06, 2014  | 

Remember the Canon 7D Mark II? Well, we’re still waiting for a final production sample of that APS-C sensor-based DSLR to review but, in the mean time, you can enjoy this cool video clip (below) showing a photographer jumping out of a plane with a pre-production version of the 7D II.

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Keep Photo Gear Working Like New with Proper Care (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Sep 09, 2024  | 

Regular maintenance of your photo equipment is a crucial but oft-ignored task if you don't want to suffer a malfunction when shooting far from home, and the process involves more than superficial cleaning. This tutorial from the Be More, Do More, Have More channel is a very helpful guide for giving your gear the delicate care it deserves.

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Landscape Pros Prefer Aperture Priority to Manual Mode: Here's Why (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 31, 2024  | 

There's quite a mystique about shooting in Manual mode, and if this works for you there's no reason to stop. But as you'll see in the video below, this "advanced" approach isn't always the most efficient way to shoot in the field.

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Learn These Simple Custom Camera Settings and You’ll Never Miss a Shot Again (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Nov 09, 2017  | 

Whether you’re a professional photographer or a passionate amateur, one sure way to shoot better is to learn how to shoot faster, so you never miss capturing a fleeting moment. In the quick video below, the folks at Mango Street demonstrate three ways to customize a camera so everything you need is right at your fingertips.

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