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Lens flare can be partly controlled by stopping the lens down. Since the size of the polygonal shapes that flare in the frame match the aperture, reducing the aperture should reduce the size (but possibly not the intensity) of the shapes. (First published Oct 30, 2011)
19.May.09If you're stuck and need a small bit of oil for your tripod head or another piece of equipment, try using a little oil from the side of your nose or your forehead. This works especially well after a long hike!
18.May.09A 'fast' lens is a term describing a lens with a very wide maximum aperture. Fast lenses let in more available light and are therefore more flexible in low light conditions.
17.May.09Some countries have specific bans on photography of military property. This can include not only military objects, but photography anywhere in its vicinity. (After Bert B. Krages, with help from Adam Stevens)
16.May.09Some photographs are best displayed as a 'single image'. If you think this is the case with your photographs, you'll have to pick one photograph from each photo shoot to display, one that says everything you want to at once.
15.May.09'Macro' lenses are lenses with the ability to focus very closely. Regardless of their length, these lenses are capable of very high magnification of a small subject.
14.May.09Playing with basics elements of our interaction with our world is essential to creating successful abstract art. By removing certain clues that people rely on to make assumptions, the assumptions themselves become crippled.
13.May.09'Coloured' polarizing filters are polarizers that change the colour of reflections based on the orientation of the filter. Be careful – coloured polarizers often give a strange and 'cheesy' look to a scene.
12.May.09The light in open shade on a clear day is surprisingly blue. This is because the shade is lit by the light from the blue sky above.
11.May.09On a very wet day or after a rainstorm, try photographing rainbows. Rainbows appear most strongly directly opposite the sun, when the sun is low to the horizon.
10.May.09Examine final prints under white (5000K) light. This will let you quickly find any colour inconsistencies. The viewer's brain will compensate for viewing under most other lighting conditions.
09.May.09'Bracketing' is a technique used when the photographer is unsure of the best exposure for a scene. By making several exposures on either side of the best estimate, a good exposure is almost guaranteed.
08.May.09Medium format cameras are cameras with a medium sized image plane, usually 6cm x 4.5cm. Whether digital or film based, medium format setups capture more detail than smaller formats.
07.May.09When evaluating your photographs, take your first impression seriously. It is often the best indication of whether or not a photo is a success.
06.May.09A 'depth of field preview' button is one that closes down the aperture without engaging the mirror or shutter. Using the DOF button, you can see what will be sharp in the final photograph.
05.May.09SLR, or Single Lens Reflex cameras, use a reflex mirror to show the photographer the lens image. SLR cameras are the most common type of camera because of their size, accuracy, and ease of use.