For digital shooters, the main reason to use a UV filter is to protect the front element of the lens. Digital sensors are largely insensitive to UV radiation. With a UV filter on, you can avoid having to wipe the lens directly. It is also a cheap solution to scratches. This sort of protection is especially essential for shooting in the rain or in violent situations, for example.

Yes, and you can get a lot out of it if you do it properly - buy the right type of gear at the right time, and do your due diligence. The online camera market has its own proposition that is very different from the physical market. It is particular favourable for certain types of camera gear like used lenses, accessories and kits, for example.

It is largely a matter of personal preference and depends on a myriad of factors, including subject, intended composition and output format among others. In general, landscapes, group portraits are horizontal; people portraits are vertical. But these are highly simplified guides and are rarely definitive as to which a photographer prefers.

While things have changed drastically today in how zoom lenses fare against its prime counterparts, it is still somewhat true that the quality of zoom lenses could fluctuate quite a bit.

In this article, we will look how and when professional photographers use zoom lenses, whether they are worth the investment, and what to look out for in choosing a zoom lens fit for your needs.

In this article, from my experience of shooting action on streets as a press photographer, I will share the common problems that night photos suffer from, namely grain and shake, and offer my two cents on the best practices by myself and fellow professional photographers on how to maintain a high quality of shots at night.

No, because flash diffusers are only going to have an effect under a narrow set of circumstances. Where not used properly, it leads to a waste of flash power and is an unnecessary extra weight to carry. There are better ways to soften light and remove specular highlights that would be more worth the money.

This article outlines the best budget cameras with flip screens as of 2021 for vlogging and photography. All cameras listed in this post have 180 degree flip screens and wifi connectivity.

This is the complete start pack for anyone looking to start shooting on a TLR film camera.

In general, you should buy a tripod if you want to start shooting commercially as many photography genres involve using a tripod, such as product and food. This is a worthwhile upgrade as it increases your production quality as a professional. In photography, tripods are typically used for stacking shots, long exposures and difficult shooting angles. In video, tripods are widely used to film yourself and to eliminate camera shake in footages, especially where fast motion is intended. For modern digital cameras, all cameras come with the same mount, thus any tripod would fit any camera.

A good time to seriously consider getting a flash is when you are starting to get booked for paid photography gigs. Flash lights are often used by professional photographers because it is highly portable for on-location or outdoor shoots, in which the lighting conditions are often not ideal. Even where there is enough daylight, flash lights can be used to create artistic effects.

The zoom function is built to save flash power when shooting close-up frames, to maintain a higher level of flash performance overall. It also makes possible creative decisions that result in dramatic lighting with high contrast. Under most circumstances, you should keep your flash zoomed to the same focal length as your lens, except in creative photography in which you have more room for experimentation.

DSLRs make a clicking noise because they operate using a mechanical shutter; the mirror claps twice and back to its original position after every shot. It is not possible to get rid of it entirely, but manufacturers like Canon have come up with ‘soft-shooting’ modes. These modes make it possible to dampen or delay the clicking sound. Mirrorless cameras make a softer noise because of they don’t have mirrors and only run on electronic shutters.