Author: David@DavidBergman.net

“What’s the difference between EVFs with different megapixel counts like 2.36 or 9.44? How much resolution do you need and do refresh rates make a difference? Thank you.” Continue Reading →

“Hi David. What’s the difference between shooting RAW and cRAW formats? I just bought a Canon R1 and I read that the file size is smaller with cRAW, but everything else is exactly the same as RAW. Is there no compromise in image quality? Thank you in advance.” Continue Reading →

“Hey David, I’ve heard a lot of photographers say they shoot in manual but use Auto ISO. I like the idea of setting my shutter speed and aperture while letting the camera adjust ISO for me, but does that still count as shooting in manual? And when should I use Auto ISO versus full manual?” Continue Reading →

“In this day and age where almost all cameras have face and subject detection, does back button focus still matter? What’s the advantage of using it over subject detection?” Continue Reading →

“I’m retired, coming back to photography, and I’m just learning digital. Shooting film meant lots of planning getting the right light, right film, and right exposure. Digital seems to be more about collecting data on a sensor and post-processing it to look like whatever you want. How do you know when to stop editing to avoid creating something that wasn’t really photographed, or is even unnatural? Does it matter?” Continue Reading →

“Hey David. I’m a big fan of your work and have seen you working at a Luke Combs concert. I know you carry a lot of gear and am curious what your kit looks like these days. What do you take on the road for a concert tour?” Continue Reading →

“Hi David, Could you explain Canon’s multiple exposure menu options? What do the additive, average, bright, and dark controls do? Thanks!” Continue Reading →

“Hi David. I have a Canon 5D Mark IV and an R5. I love both cameras, but I’m unsure which way to grow my lens options. I have the adapter that allows me to use EF lenses on the R5, but not vice versa. I’m not sure if the sharpness and quality are the same using the adapter. Should I buy RF lenses instead? Thank you.” Continue Reading →

“What skills and knowledge separate beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers in genres like sports, events, concerts, and news? If you were hiring a photographer, what specific abilities or experience would you expect at each level? I imagine there are lots of bells and whistles in a camera’s features that perhaps even an advanced photographer does not use. Do they simply have more reps on their camera?” Continue Reading →