Disadvantages of Compact Digital Cameras for HDR Photography
With compact digital cameras that feature manual modes and even auto bracketing, you’re set to get started with high dynamic range photography. However, you can’t take action shots or hand-held HDR because [more…]
Benefits of Compact Digital Cameras for HDR Photography
Compact digital cameras (sometimes called digital point-and-shoot cameras) are the cheapest entry into high dynamic range photography. You can buy one for about [more…]
High-End Compact and Super-Zoom Cameras for HDR Photography
Taking a step up from compact digital cameras in the budget range, you will find more expensive compact digital cameras for HDR photography, also called high-end compacts, super-zooms, and dSLR look-alikes [more…]
Disadvantages of Super-Zoom Cameras for HDR Photography
There are a million-and-one camera and gear choices out there for high dynamic range photography. One category is that of high-end compact digital cameras, also called super-zoom cameras, or dSLR-like. [more…]
Sony Alpha SLT-A35/A55 For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Taking photographs with a Sony Alpha A35/A55 means choosing shooting modes and adjusting exposure and aperture settings. Location and lighting determine your scene choices: Night View, Portrait, or Sports [more…]
Tripods for HDR Panorama Photography
Shooting HDR panoramas is a whole world with its own set of specialized gear and techniques, and one of the most important is the tripod. If you’re not shooting professionally, you don’t really need to [more…]
Sony Alpha SLT-A65/A77 For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Taking photographs with a Sony Alpha A65/A77 means choosing shooting modes and adjusting exposure and aperture settings. Location and lighting determine your scene choices: Night View, Portrait, or Sports [more…]
Choosing a Digital SLR Camera
Digital SLR cameras come in different models. dSLR makers, including Canon, Nikon, and Sony, sell competing camera models targeted to different skill levels, from beginner and hobbyist photographer to [more…]
dSLR Camera Lens Types and Focal Lengths
You can swap lenses on your digital SLR camera. Choose from macros or zoom lenses. Experiment with specialty lenses, from Holga to tilt-shift and pinhole. Choose the right lens based on your photography [more…]
Choose a Lens for Your Nikon D5200
One of the biggest differences between a digital point-and-shoot camera and a dSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera (such as the Nikon D5200) is the lens. With a dSLR, you can change lenses to suit [more…]
How to Attach and Remove Lenses on Your Nikon D5200
One of the biggest differences between a digital point-and-shoot camera and a dSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera (such as the Nikon D5200) is the lens. With a dSLR, you can change lenses to suit [more…]
How to Use Memory Cards with Your Nikon D5200
Instead of recording images on film, digital cameras store pictures on memory cards. Your D5200 uses a specific type of memory card — an SD card (for Secure Digital [more…]











