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Beginners' Tips
These beginners' tips are designed for first-time users and amateur photographers. Check here for advice on how to improve your basic photography skills.
Many people have an aversion to using flash and prefer to use "natural light." I think a lot of this stems from the fact that many beginners don't fully understand the various different flash modes and how to make the flash work for them. This basic overview is designed to explain some of the different automatic flash modes as well as how and when to use them.
With the metering systems in today's digital cameras becoming more and more sophisticated, people often wonder if hand-held meters are necessary. This quick tutorial is designed to show why using a hand-held meter would be beneficial.
People often get frustrated when they take a picture and the color does not represent what they saw. A prime example is when you take a picture indoors that has a strong yellow/orange cast. Or perhaps when you take a picture of a gorgeous orange sunset but the photo comes out with a blue tint. Understanding what white balance is and how to use it can help you in any of these situations.
If you've read the DSLR Buying Guide, you'll remember I said the "RAW vs JPEG" question could take up an entire article. Well, here it is! This article is a basic overview of the main differences as well as the pros and cons of each file format.
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