Ever wonder why the photos from your latest DSLR camera or highest megapixel camera phone turn out dark, blurry and missing the oomph? You are not alone. We buy these latest cameras and phones thinking that they will help us take better, well exposed photos. Yet, with the increase in megapixel, processing power, bigger and better lenses, the photos leave us wondering what … [Read more...]
Canon 24-105mm F/4L IS USM: Lens Review
Since I upgraded from to the , I usually keep the on most of the time. It is a great lens for everyday use… extremely wide at 24mm, it is great for landscape shots, as well as the portrait shots I take. For portraits, my favorite focal length is around 85mm to 90mm or so. The resulting images have been amazingly sharp and I am happy with my decision of upgrading to a … [Read more...]
Why Should You Shoot in RAW?
Most likely you have been using and storing photos in the JPEG file format, which is the default storage type in most cameras. It is also the most popular photo saving format due to the smaller size of the file, and a good amount of detail. This works great most of the time - Great Pictures, straight out of the camera! However, most people do not realize that a JPEG image is … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips For Snapping Great Pictures
Flickr Image © Arif Akhtar How to take Stunning Pictures? What can I do to get Great Pictures? What are the elements of a Great Snap? These are a common question among our readers. With almost everyone having a camera or a phone, we are taking more pictures than ever. We don’t have to carry clunky cameras and there’s less chances of missing a snap because you forgot … [Read more...]
Best Portrait Lens – Canon EF 50mm 1.8 Mark II
Do you love to take portraits of kids, adults, pets? If yes, then this Canon gem of a lens is a must have. I have been using the Canon 50mm prime lens since the last 11 years, and I carry it everywhere, all the time. It is my favorite portrait lens. For everyday photography, and specially for landscapes, I use the Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM Lens. The images are … [Read more...]