Back Button Focusing

Most amateur photographers often retort to constantly switching between focus modes and also turning the AF button ON and OFF to adapt to different shooting conditions. However there is one solution that would allow you to achieve the best of both worlds namely One Shot and AI Servo by setting your cameras focus and shutter functions to two different buttons. Let us discuss a little about what is back button focusing and also what purpose does it serve.Back Buton Focus in Canon and Nikon CamerasWhat exactly is Back Button Focusing?By default the focusing and shutter functions are set to the s

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One Shot Vs AI Servo - Choosing the right AF Mode for your Shooting Situation

One question frequently asked by beginners to photography is - One Shot Vs AI Servo (AF – S Vs AF – C for Nikon users) which one is right for me? Before answering the question let us first take a look at the basic difference between these focusing modes.One Shot or AF - SIn the one shot focus mode, when you press the shutter button half way, the camera will focus once. When the camera achieves focus the focus confirmation light for the focus point which achieved focus will flash in red. If the beep is set to on the camera will beep once when focus is achieved.If your camera is set to evaluati

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Types of Photography

Photography is more popular today than it has ever been in the history of mankind. Photography has grown either as a hobby or as a profession through various branches covering diverse fields of application. In this article we will discuss some of the more popular types of photography practised today. Please bear in mind that there are still categories and subcategories to many of the types discussed below but to keep things in perspective we only cover the broad spectrum.1. Digital PhotographyDigital photography makes use of electronic photo detector cells to capture the images as opposed to

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How to Photograph Mushrooms

1. Mushrooms, Toad Stool or Fungi - Where to Find Them Each type of fungi needs slightly different types of habitat to thrive. As a general rule they prefer moist, shady regions to open sunny patches. Best places to look for them are on fallen branches, decaying vegetation and stumps, moss covered logs, dense leaf litter etc. Most mushrooms sprout on the first clear day after the rains, but bear in mind that not all mushrooms sprout during the same time of the year, so it is best to keep looking for them during different seasons.Photo By Kicki Holmen2. Buy a Good Book on MushroomsIf you are s

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Candid Photography Tips

1. Blend in With the Crowd – Make Yourselves InvisibleThe key to successful candid photography lies in the photographer’s ability to blend in with the general people in the crowd. Dress as per the occasion, avoid wearing the photographer’s jacket, keep the equipment you carry with you to the minimum, a DSLR with a general purpose zoom and some spare CF cards would do. The lesser gear you carry the lesser is the chance of attracting attention to you. Be careful with your movements, do not make sudden or jerky movements even if you see the opportunity for a great picture, instead stay calm, slo

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