Foto Tips – Learn Something New About Fotography
What Is Bokeh? Understanding Blurred Backgrounds in Fotography
Ever wondered how photographers create those beautiful, soft, blurry backgrounds?
It's called bokeh, and it's a great way to make your subject stand out. Discover how your aperture, lens and distance from your subject can change the look of your fotos.
Canon ISO Expansion – How to Extend Your Camera's ISO
Did you know some Canon DSLR cameras have additional ISO settings hidden in their menus?
In this quick Foto Tip, I'll show you how to enable ISO expansion and explain when it might be useful for shooting in low light.
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Are You Sharing Too Many Photos?
Are you sharing too many fotos?
Sometimes less really is more! Choosing your strongest images rather than sharing everything can make a bigger impact and keep your audience interested.
Discover why quality often matters more than quantity when sharing your fotography.
Weatherproof Cameras – What You Need to Know
Is your camera really weatherproof?
Many cameras are described as weather-sealed, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're waterproof!
In this Foto Tip, we look at what weather sealing means, how it helps protect your camera from rain, dust and moisture, and why it's important to understand your camera's limitations before heading outdoors.
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Dust on Camera Sensors
Noticed little dark spots appearing in your fotos, especially when shooting skies or plain backgrounds?
You might have dust on your camera's sensor!
In this Foto Tip, I'll show you how to recognise sensor dust, why it's more noticeable at smaller apertures and what you should know before cleaning your sensor.
Back Button Focus – A Better Way to Focus Your Camera
Did you know you can focus your camera without using the shutter button?
Back Button Focus separates focusing from taking the foto, giving you more control over your camera.
In this Foto Tip, I'll explain how it works, why photographers use it and when it can be particularly useful.
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Variable vs Fixed F-Stops Understanding Your Lenses
Ever wondered why some zoom lenses have a fixed maximum aperture while others change as you zoom?
In this Foto Tip, I'll explain the difference between fixed and variable F-stops, how they affect exposure and what it means for your fotography.
Watch the video and explore the real foto examples to understand how your lenses work.
Demystifying Auto ISO on Olympus Cameras.
Not sure when to use Auto ISO on your Olympus camera?
In this Foto Tip, I explain how Auto ISO works, why it can be useful and how it helps you manage changing light conditions.
Watch the video to better understand this handy camera feature and spend more time concentrating on your fotos.
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AI Revolution: Transforming Photography in the Digital Age
Artificial Intelligence is changing fotography, but what does that mean for you and your camera?
In this Foto Tip, we explore how AI is transforming the way we capture, edit and create images.
From smarter cameras to powerful editing tools, discover how AI is influencing fotography and what the future might hold.