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“Can you recommend a portable tripod that is good quality but won’t break the bank?” Continue Reading →

Today’s episode answers two reader’s questions about re-editing images and going back and forth between JPEG and TIFFs Continue Reading →

“I’ve heard other photographers say that if you use one of those small, plastic diffusors on your flash, it will soften the light. I’ve tried it and haven’t noticed a difference. Am I using it wrong?” Continue Reading →

“In the old days of film, we would take indoor social club flash pictures and would correct the pictures by using coloured gels. The idea was to deliver a perfect exposure with the flash, and use the gels to correct for the color of the background. It seems so long ago that I can’t remember if the gel was on the flash, the lens, or both! Thanks in advance.” Continue Reading →

“I have lost confidence in my photographic skills. What can I do?” Continue Reading →

Why does the flash meter gives a wider aperture reading when there’s less light and vice versa? Continue Reading →

“How would you use the Hoya R72 infrared filter? Is there a lot of post-processing involved?” Continue Reading →

“What is EV as it relates to exposure compensation and how is it used in photography? I often see values like + or – 5EV.” Continue Reading →

“What is the best way to capture cars in focus while trying to do panning shots? Should I pre-focus somewhere on the road or use continuous focus and burst mode? After tons of tries, I’ve only managed to capture 2 photos of a car in focus while the background is blurry from the panning motion.” Continue Reading →