So, creativity is what our brain has seen before, comprehended and repeated in its interpretation. And in order to have a guideline, you need to consciously form observation. If your cultural horizons are limited to workdays, TV shows and memes from social networks, you are unlikely to become a good photographer (even if you thoroughly…
Why is RAW gray and faded
A RAW file is a cast from a camera matrix that has not undergone any processing inside the camera. On the camera screen, you see a JPG version of the captured RAW file. The camera will save the picture to the flash drive in the format specified in the camera settings. Therefore, many beginners as…
Monopod, what is it and what does it “eat” with?
A monopod is a kind of one-legged tripod that differs from full-fledged counterparts not only in shape and lack of limbs, but also in small size, which is very convenient during transportation. Benefits of using it As a rule, this type of tripod allows you to reduce the load on your hands when working with…
What is ISO sensitivity?
You have probably noticed that photos sometimes have ripples, grain, or, as it is also called, digital noise. Noise is especially pronounced in photographs taken in low light. For the presence / absence of ripples in photographs, such a parameter as ISO sensitivity is responsible. This is the degree of susceptibility of the matrix to…
What is a diaphragm?
Aperture is the “pupil” of the lens, a hole of variable diameter. The narrower this diaphragm opening, the greater the depth of field – the depth of field. In modern cameras, you can choose intermediate values, for example, 3.5, 7.1, 13, etc. The larger the f-number, the greater the depth of field. Large depth of…
Shooting in auto mode – pros and cons
Auto mode turns even the most sophisticated and advanced camera into a “one-button camera”. Your task is to simply point the camera at the desired object, set the zoom to the optimal position and press the shutter button. The camera will do everything else automatically – it will focus, calculate the optimal shutter speed, aperture…
Briefly about choosing a camera
There is a separate article on the choice of a camera on the site, so here I will list only brief theses. If you really want to learn how to take pictures, you need an interchangeable lens camera. A smartphone with multiple cameras is a so-so option. Smartphones are conceptually sharpened for shooting on the…