What is image stabilization, and how does it work?
Photography jargon Image Stabilisation is a huge advantage when it comes to taking handheld shots in low light situations
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What is a histogram and when would you use it?
Photography jargon Understanding what a histogram is and how to read it will help you get the exposure right in your photos
What is a graduated filter, and when would you use one?
Photography jargon Understanding what graduated filters are, and how to use them successfully, will improve your pictures
What is flash, and is it still useful for photography?
Photography jargon Get the lowdown on flash-based lighting, and whether it’s still a viable option with today’s advanced camera technology
Olympus might launch a range of f/1.4 lenses – and it's an ESSENTIAL move
OPINION Is Olympus finally going to launch a range of f/1.4 primes? Perhaps – and this is why it absolutely NEEDS to
What is dynamic range? How to tackle big brightness differences in your pictures
Photography jargon Make sure you capture deep shadows and bright highlights the way you want them without 'clipping' or detail loss
Level up your kit bag: The gear I have for Instagram and TikTok… and the gear I WISH I had
SPONSORED DCW ecommerce editor and self-portrait photographer Louise Carey shares what's in her bag – and what she would change
GuruShots: winning photographs from the World of Water competition
SPONSORED We teamed up with online photo game GuruShots to showcase the winning images from the 'World of Water' competition
Take your editing to creative heights with Luminar AI
SPONSORED Harness the power of AI for creative effects with the wow factor
What is a DSLR and are they still useful?
Photography jargon Discover what a DSLR actually is, and whether they’re still worth investing in when mirrorless cameras are taking over
What are converging verticals, and how can you fix them?
Photography jargon Discover the reasons why tall subjects can look like they're leaning inward, and learn an easy cure in Photoshop
What is camera shake and why does it happen?
Photography jargon Pictures are sometimes spoiled by unwanted movement from the camera itself; find out what causes it and how to avoid it
What are burst modes & continuous shooting?
Photography jargon Choose Continuous Drive Mode when you want to capture a sequence of action images
What is autofocus, and how does it work?
Photography jargon How to master your camera’s autofocus to achieve more accurate and faster focusing
What are aspect ratios?
Photography jargon Picture can come in many different shapes and sizes, from square, through rectangular, wide and panoramic
What are lens aberrations? Lens defects explained
Photo jargon Distortion, chromatic aberration and vignetting can affect all lenses to some degree. Here's what to look for
40 best books on photography for beginners and pros in 2021
BOOKS Become a master image maker with our pick of the best books on photography
The name behind Polaroid: Edwin Land
PROFILE Meet the man who turned photography on its head with instant prints and devised a revolutionary film technology
Get more from your camera's built-in flash
Feature While it might not seem the first choice for photographers requiring advanced lighting effects, built-in flash can be a valuable and versatile asset
