Other Cameras

A camera is comprised of a number of parts. The most basic include the body, the lens, and the shutter.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PERSONAL CAMERA Or, “How to Avoid Taking the World’s Worst Picture,” which is what most of us have learned to do. Why? The World’s Worst Picture came directly out of the...

Many hunters, outdoorsmen and nature photographers enjoy the convenience and flexibility of trail cameras, appreciating the ability of the devices to capture an image without human intervention....

Getting a good family portrait that everyone is pleased with isn't easy. Children may make this especially difficult by either playing around or getting bored and giving the final photo a bad...

The best way to shoot any photograph is under lightly clouded skies outdoors. Clouds diffuse the sunlight and give you wide-spread even light. You can't always shoot under these conditions,...

Photography works on the principle of recording on light-sensitive material an image created by light reflected off the subject. This principle works well enough in daylight, but once night falls,...

When using a 4 x 5 camera, use a strobe or studio flash to take indoor photos. Learn how to use the flash port of a Speed Graphic large format 4 x 5 camera in this free camera lesson from a...

The body of a disposable camera is a modern variant of the old "box camera" concept introduced by Kodak. Box cameras were made to be inexpensive to manufacture. Users were expected to either send...

Shadows can ruin an otherwise great photograph. Learning how to reduce shadows will make your snapshots look even better. And you can do it with very little equipment.

Digital cameras and computers have revolutionized photography. Whether photography is your profession or a hobby, the ability to transfer your pictures from your camera to a flash drive without...

Red-eye occurs when the camera flash reflects the blood vessels of the retina into the lens. Here are some ways to prevent and remove this devilish effect.