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What is ISO and How Do I Choose the Best ISO?

Last Updated: December 17, 2018 By Sean

A common question for first time digital SLR (DSLR) owners is what is the ISO setting on your digital DSLR camera and how do you use ISO? When it comes to digital camera specifications in general, this particular concept can be quite confusing for some (it was for us when we first started, at least). ISO stands for International Standards Organization and it a standardized scale to measure sensitivity to light. The scale begins at 100 ISO, which means not so sensitive, and ranges to 1600 ISO depending on your camera, which means extreme sensitivity to light. To simplify, ISO determines if your image will be light or dark. So, how do you know when to set which setting? Firstly, understanding that there are three major settings to consider when taking a photo, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, will help you determine which ISO setting to choose. When you begin to understand these three pillars and different lighting options, it will all click, but for now, let’s dive deeper into ISO and how to set your ISO camera setting properly.

Shopping for the Best DSLR Lenses — Tips and Advice

Last Updated: August 10, 2018 By Sean

Shopping for a DSLR camera lens can be very overwhelming. Who knew that there were so many different types of DSLR lenses? Are different brands compatible with others? Do all lenses fit on to the same DSLR cameras? What do each lens offer and why are they different and unique? These are many questions we’ve received from our photographers, and rightfully so. When I got my first Canon Rebel t6i DSLR, I was in love. I took my camera everywhere with me and shot just about everything. I finally got the hang of my lens and all the controls when I decided that I wanted more. I wanted to be able to zoom to shoot in different focal lengths. I wanted a wide-angle lens to capture panoramic shots. I wanted a macro lens for all the food pictures I take. But I had no idea which lens to purchase — I felt like there were hundred of lenses out there. So where to start?

Explained: Digital Camera Specifications

Last Updated: July 18, 2018 By Sean

Digital camera specifications can be some of the most confusing terms to understand in the market today. When I first began my photography hobby, it indeed took a lot of time and patience to really get what some of these “settings” meant”. Taking photos is an everyday joy for me. I absolutely love spending time behind the lens, but I truly did not know where to start when choosing my first “professional” camera. There was so much to learn and so many specifications that I did not understand. What is a megapixel? Why does ISO matter? What is the difference between manual focus and auto focus? Can’t I just point and shoot? I quickly found out that there is so much more to a camera than just picking up it up and yelling, “smile”. I hope to help you understand the many digital camera specifications you should know before purchasing your next digital camera. It really feels amazing when you find the perfect camera for your photography, so let’s get right into digital camera specs and looking further into what their relevance is.

DSLR vs. Mirrorless Cameras — What’s the Difference?

Last Updated: November 15, 2018 By Sean

DSLR vs. Mirrorless cameras, what’s the difference? Which type of camera should I buy? Which one is best? For beginners or professionals? A very popular debate in the digital camera world indeed, we wanted to create our own guide and article to help you understand the difference between the two most popular types of digital cameras in the market today. Are you interested in photography? Have you already spent hours on the internet trying to decide what your first ‘professional’ camera should be? I know how you feel. I did the same thing. I scrolled through hundreds of articles and watched hours of YouTube review videos trying to decide what camera I was going to buy. I was so confused and had no idea what camera to choose or where to start. My main question was: is a DSLR camera better than a mirrorless camera and what in the world was the difference? So, let’s start there and I hope this article helps you choose your next camera. Read on to learn about the top differences between a Digital SLR camera and mirrorless camera and which one I personally prefer.

The Best Digital Camera for Under $500

Last Updated: August 10, 2017 By Sean

Trust us, we’ve been there when it comes to shopping for a camera and not knowing where to start. Or at least trying to get a few recommendations while we sift through all of those models in the market today. Although many times we focus on specific camera types or camera features, for this guide, we wanted to narrow down our digital camera search to a particular price-range we’ve seen asked quite frequently by our readers — are there solid digital cameras out there for $500 or less? Indeed there are; however, the actual best for each person will depend on a few factors which we’d like to explain before giving you our picks.