Cameras

Thanks to a steady decrease of video camera prices and an abundance of social sharing sites, anyone can produce, direct and share their visual gems (and there's nothing like the thrill of finally...

An L bracket is a tool that allows photographers to attach their cameras to a tripod in portrait orientation (vertical frame) rather than the standard landscape orientation (horizontal frame)....

Long exposures are very rewarding to photographers as it allows them to capture the world in a different light that is not visible to the human eye - water so smooth that is appears to be made out...

Creating HDR Photos is challenging and can take some practice. This tutorial will help you create an HDR Photo with Tone Mapping using the Photomatrix Pro software. This software is used by most...

If you're looking for sharp photos that look and feel like those from a magazine, you've come to the right place. There are numerous ways to help reduce camera shake, including Image Stabilization...

Working with audio and video requires the right equipment, connections and skills. If the audio on a recent recording is off or contains background noise, the listener is not only distracted, but...

You will learn the basics in shooting video in a sports environment. It's all about preparation and knowing the plays before the action happens. Sun, Camera, Action!

If you take a lot of photographs as I do, and hate having to mess around with a frail tripod, make this stand for your tripod and it will help you out.

The above video is a home video that I made for my niece and nephew in 2006. This hot to article will help you learn to properly expose, focus, and stabilize your camcorder for great looking home...

The Nikon D80 is equipped to take quality low-light pictures, but different scenarios call for different shooting strategies. The camera's built-in flash is useful for basic indoor scenes, but if...

There are few ways of connecting with nature as powerful as photography. Both a method of capturing reality and an artistic pursuit that involves the photographer's own vision, landscape...

Camera shake is one of the leading causes of ruined photographs. It occurs when the camera moves in the photographer's hand while the shutter is open. Fortunately, camera shake is easy to prevent.

Professional camcorders offer much more flexibility in picture quality, lighting controls and lens versatility than consumer camcorders. If you have a more expensive Prosumer or Professional...

A great advantage of single-lens reflex cameras is their ability to swap lenses to help the photographer attain the best picture. Telephoto lenses have great zooming power to make subjects that...

Telephoto lenses allow you to capture faraway subjects as if they were right next to you. Also, because of the way that telephoto lenses are designed, your subject can be in crisp focus against a...

Digital cameras are primarily used to take pictures, but multi-function digital cameras also feature movie recording options. While the movie recording is usually for short clips and a novelty,...

The night can provide some of the most beautiful views for fans of astronomy and the sky in general. In order to capture those magical moments for viewing anytime, you can use a digital camera to...

Digital cameras make the world of professional photography more accessible to even novice shutterbugs, with "Forbes" magazine's Digital Camera Guide indicating that cameras are getting...

The Nikon ML-L3 remote is a wireless remote control that enables a user to take a picture without having to press the shutter manually. This can be used to take group shots, as well as to improve...

Mounting a digital camera on a tripod allows the photographer to make use of some of the most important capabilities of a camera. Tripods are used to take self-timed pictures and to allow the...

Because cameras have very sensitive parts and chips and can be damaged easily, they require careful handling. Always insert your hand into the strap of a digital camera or camcorder to avoid...

Recording yourself playing a trumpet can be helpful in many ways. You will be able to listen to the music you are playing and critique your style of play as well as your tempo and pitches.

How to take night shot photography? We are few months away from summer and most of us would be going somewhere for a nice vacation. But have this ever happen to you? - Take night time photos...

Landscape photos are usually fairly easy to take during the day, but what about at night? While everyone else is asleep, there is an unfamiliar and often unexplored land just waiting to be...

Set up a tripod properly by loosening the tilt to bring the panhandle and head even, then releasing and locking the bottom legs. Get steady and professional camera shots with the help of a tripod...

Buying a video camera should depend on what the camera is going to be used for, like whether it's professional or home use. Select a video camera that's light, and think about getting a tripod,...

Large format cameras will be used with a tripod most of the time. Learn how to set up a tripod for a Speed Graphic large format 4 x 5 camera in this free camera lesson from a professional...

Placing your camera bag or other weight on tripod base can stabilize it during windy days. Learn more about how to use a tripod to take digital photographs in this free photography lesson from an...

Zoom photos require longer exposure times. Learn tips for using a tripod to take digital photographs in this free photography lesson from an experienced photographer.

If you need to take a photograph of a TV screen there are some things you need to consider. These are some simple tips to get a great photo of the TV.

Working with a long-range zoom lens can sometimes be the only way of getting that perfect shot. A 500 mm zoom lens is an ideal choice for sporting events and wildlife photography and other...

Photos taken at dimly-lit concerts and outdoors at sunset can be classified as low light photography events. These tricky situations can be troublesome for the point and shoot photographer. Take a...

This is an easy step by step way to make a HDR (high dynamic range) photo with a Nikon D40. You can take a HDR photo using three or more photo. My step by step will show a five frame HDR. You will...

When filming outdoors with the Canon XL2, consider the time of day before changing the settings on the camera, as dawn and dusk require significantly different settings than mid-day. Use a tripod...

A wireless camera is a tool for security. You may own a business that you wish to watch more closely or you may be using one in your home. When you are robbed, if you have a nanny or friend...

When taking pictures not all photographs will be in ideal lighting situations. Using a few tricks of the trade, may greatly enhance your photographs.

Using your camera with a tripod. Learn how to mount digital video camera on a tripod baseplate in this free home movie lesson from a professional film maker.

Eliminate camera shake in your home movies. Learn how to use tripod in a digital video camera in this free home movie lesson from a professional film maker.

Must stabilize camera for sharp product photos. Learn how to work with a tripod in this free product photography lesson from an experienced commercial photographer.

Home videos are a great way to record family events, daily activities and milestones. Families have been using video cameras to make home videos for decades and the home video camera can do more...

Lighting is crutical to all video and film productions. Without good lighting one might never be able to see a great acting performance or be able to distinguish the color red from the color pink....

The Polaroid i633 digital camera is great for family photos. You can set it up on its tripod or on a hard surface and take a timed photograph so that all members of the family can be in the photo....

Using a tripod can vastly improve the quality of your shots, and make your photography easier.

Photographing sleeping animals can lead to some of the most beautiful pictures. There is something unique about catching an animal in its most peaceful state. However, capturing this moment is...

The Polaroid i633 is a great digital camera. It is tripod compatible and it makes taking portraits and group pictures much easier. Here are some tips on how to use your tripod.

Using large format cameras is a way to get a larger area into your photograph, without losing any image quality. In fact, photographs shot using large format cameras usually have a significantly...

Learn how to choose the best tripod for the job in this free photography instructional video of professional photo studio advice from our professional photographer.

Learn how to use a tripod for a mini dv camcorder, or mini digital video camera, in this free instructional video lesson on using mini dv camcorders.

For over twenty years video games have provided people of all ages hours of fun, from the earlier years of pong and through the technological advances that have brought gamers the next generation...