Photography techniques

Photography techniques

Photography techniques refers to various methods of taking pictures through the use of different camera functions, lighting, angles and exposure time.

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Maximum F-Number

Photography; Photography techniques

The lens' f-number corresponding to the maximum aperture. It can be marked as 1:1.4 or f/1.4, for example. The lower the f-number, the brighter the lens.

A system to measure the colour and brightness of the scene to determine the exposure. Evaluative metering meters the overall scene in multiple sections in the viewfinder. It determines the correct ...

Mode Dial

Photography; Photography techniques

The dial on top of your EOS DSLR camera to switch between full auto or more specific modes of shooting like ‘portrait’ or ‘sports’.

Monochrome

Photography; Photography techniques

This is a Picture Style which produces a black-and-white image. It brings attention to the subject's form and light and shadow.

Neutral

Photography; Photography techniques

This is a Picture Style with subdued saturation and contrast. Image details are plain and easily adjustable.

Noise

Photography; Photography techniques

This is the rough grain and other unsightly artifacts appearing in the image which degrade the image quality. Noise is prone to appear especially at high ISO speeds and 1 sec. or longer exposures.