Category: Beginners’ Tips

What is TTL? Most manufacturers’ automatic flash systems utilize through the lens (TTL) metering systems. TTL flash works in conjunction with whatever metering pattern you are using in your camera to evaluate the scene. It also receives the subject distance information from the lens and emits a “pre-flash” just before the exposure to judge exactly [...]

With the metering systems in today’s digital cameras becoming more and more sophisticated, people often wonder if hand-held meters are necessary. This quick tutorial is designed to show why using a hand-held meter would be beneficial.

People often get frustrated when they take a picture and the color does not represent what they saw. A prime example is when you take a picture indoors that has a strong yellow/orange cast. Or perhaps when you take a picture of a gorgeous orange sunset but the photo comes out with a blue tint. [...]

If you’ve read the DSLR Buying Guide, you’ll remember I said the “RAW vs JPEG” question could take up an entire article. Well, here it is! This article is a basic overview of the main differences as well as the pros and cons of each file format.