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Why are my Canon camera's LCD and viewfinder so dark? When and where you should use the Exposure Simulation mode (and when should you turn it off)
By Dan Mold published
With modern mirrorless cameras, what you see on the screen is what you get – but they can be set up differently.

This is the ISO I use for 90% of my photos
By Dan Mold published
OPINION I was shocked to see how my ISO usage has shifted in the past decade. This is the ISO I’m now using for most of my work…

What is aperture in photography? The "f-number" is actually key to taking better photos
By Lauren Scott, Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
TUTORIAL What is aperture in photography? Here's what you need to know – and how it affects your images

What is exposure in photography?
By James Artaius last updated
WHAT IS It's the foundation of every image you take, so what exactly IS exposure in photography?

What is ISO in photography?
By James Artaius published
camera basics It's crucial, but just what is ISO in photography? Here's what it stands for, what the numbers mean, and when to change them

I need to change my camera settings FAST, exposure compensation saves me every time – here's how...
By Mike Harris published
Tutorial Exposure compensation allows me to fine-tune my exposure at the press of a button or flick of a dial – here's how I use it to conquer fast-moving subjects

Photography cheat sheet: What are f-stops and how to understand them
By Chris George published
Cheat sheet What are the f-stops on your camera or lens? And what kind of effect does changing them have? Our chart explains all

Focus-stack your close-up photos the easy way with Nikon’s Focus Shift Shooting mode
By Matthew Richards published
HOW TO Get your shots sharp from front to back with this tricked-up release mode
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