Category: Cameras & Equipment

iPad Camera Quality Bad: Solutions for Blurry iPad Photos

By Nicholas
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Your iPad is one of many convenient small devices that is always on you and thanks to the integrated cameras is a great tool to take photos and videos on the move. Unfortunately, iPads are notorious for producing blurry images, which can also be caused by other factors.

woman holding Ipad taking photo

If you own an iPad and have always asked yourself how to shoot sharp, detailed, and great-looking photos with it, or if you are experiencing a new blurriness problem, you are in the right place.

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Camera Lens: Convex or Concave Explained

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The photographic lens is what creates the optical magic of bringing a subjects image to focus on to the image plane (that is the image sensor or the photographic film at the back of the camera). It refracts the lights rays, condenses them, and brings them to focus. The photographic lens is responsible for all the magic that happens inside a camera.

concave lens

But did you know that the photographic lens is actually the total of several optical elements all working in tandem?

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Camera Lens Universality Guide: What Works and What Doesn’t?

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Lens mounts are an integral part of understanding whether or not a lens will work with your camera system. Most often we are not given that choice because entry-level cameras come bundled with a kit lens.

set of canon lenses

However, once we want to go beyond a kit lens and want to buy an extra lens comes the inevitable question – will this lens fit my camera?

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A Guide to Choosing Camera Lenses – Where? When? Why?

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Becoming a pro at choosing the correct lenses  for different situations takes time and practice but is important for getting the best shots.  However, it becomes second nature after a while.

Leica lens collection

In this article I will try to help you cut that time based on my own experience and decide what camera lens to use.  I will also talk about what types of lenses are worth buying.

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What is the Highest ISO Camera? High ISO Explained and Cameras Compared

By Nicholas
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Digital cameras with higher and higher ISO ranges are appearing on the market these days.  Some have ISO numbers that seem out of this world. These are best suited for specific conditions and types of photography.  Should you go for the absolute highest ISO camera or are there other aspects to consider?

high iso camera taking photo

In this article I will share my experiences with high ISO cameras, explain the different types of ISO and how it all relates, and suggest the best high ISO cameras for various budgets.

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Megapixels, Sensor Size or Lens: What Matters Most?

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It’s hard to compare apples to apples when you want to buy a camera. Product descriptions throw all these numbers at you, such as the number of megapixels and the sensor size, but you may not understand how each affects image quality. Plus, for interchangeable lens cameras, many people will tell you the lens is more important than the camera body.

Camera pointing at you

It’s easy to get confused if you don’t understand how these factors are related. So, let’s talk about it. What matters most for image quality? The number of megapixels, the sensor size, or the lens you’re using?

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Want A Camera Lens Without Distortion? Check This Out

By Nicholas
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Do you want a camera lens without distortion? If you are like me, unwanted distortions in your photos really bother you.  But what causes lens distortions and how can you prevent them?  Is there anything you can do with your existing equipment or do you need to go out and buy new?

different camera lenses

Let me explain distortions and answer all these questions in this guide.

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This Is Why Camera Lenses Are Expensive

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As someone interested in photography and looking at equipment did you ever think “why are camera lenses so expensive?” Having used DSLRs for nearly 20 years, I can tell you that camera lenses being expensive is due to several factors.

Carl Zeiss lens

Let me explain this and also give you some tips on saving money on your next lens purchase.

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Camera Lens Specifications Explained: MM, VR, ED, HSM and the Rest

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Camera lens specifications might sound like another language for beginner photographers or those interested in their first purchase of a camera kit. Most of the time people simply don’t know their meanings which is what leads them to make a bad decision when buying a lens.

camera lens with labels

In this article I will define all the camera lens specifications you need to be familiar with so that you know to buy the correct lens and when to use which lens.

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Can Camera Lenses Go Bad? Camera Lens Shelf Life Explained

By Nicholas
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Can a camera lens go bad over a period of time? What is the life of a camera lens? These are the questions that linger in your mind if you have multiple lenses in your kit.

older camera lens

If you are on a budget, you might be looking at buying used camera lenses.  In this case you also need to know what you are getting yourself into.

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