Like other Panasonic cameras, the Panasonic GH5 uses a contrast detection autofocus (AF) system. This draws upon the imaging sensor for the information it needs to focus the lens and it looks at the brightness differences between pixels. When the AF system is active it aims to achie

One of the issues with compact system or mirrorless system cameras in the past was that their autofocus (AF) systems were too slow to shoot sport. Now, however, things have improved significantly and consequently, photographers are expecting to see the advanced focusing controls tha

The latest update to the Google Photos Android app aims to stabilise your video footage after it’s been recorded. The novel feature isn’t an optical stabilisation and works by cropping into your footage to stabilise each frame of your video. While not ideal for optimum quality, it’s

If you are looking to shoot ultra long exposures of more than 30 seconds you’re going to need to use what is called your camera’s Bulb mode. This is an exposure mode often used by night photographers which gives you total control over your expose. In this tutorial we’ll show you

Studio lights and flashguns are excellent tools, but sometimes you just want to add a little extra light without all the hassle of setting up off-camera lighting. Luckily there are some simple ways you can inject a little more light into a scene without reaching for your Speedlight!

Dell has announced its first HDR monitor, introducing the Dell UltraSharp 27 4K HDR Monitor, priced $1,999.99. The Dell UltraSharp 27 4K HDR Monitor (UP2718Q) is the company’s first HDR10 display and boasts an Ultra HD 4K display, offering four times more detail than full HD and the

Getting an image in focus is one of the fundamental goals of most photographers. When we start out we’re often happy to let the camera lead, but over time and through experience we find that the best results from autofocus come when you take control and direct it. In this tutorial w

At her recent byLumiere speedlight workshop Nikon ambassador, Kate Hopewell-Smith, passed on her top 5 tips for taking control of your speedlight for better, more creative exposures: 1. Speedlight tip: Use manual exposure mode When you’re trying to create natural looking images with

Black and white photography is one of the most popular forms of photography. It’s especially popular for street and documentary photography but it’s also good for many other genres including fine art. This simple guide is designed to help anyone getting started with black and white

If you’ve just started out in photography you’ve probably been pleased with quite a number of your images, yet disappointed in how others turned out. This is entirely normal. In fact, even as you progress you’ll still be disappointed with how many of your attempts turn out. But it’s

During the Jessops GoPro course I attended a few weeks ago the tutor, Michael Mann, gave us his 5 top tips for shooting video with the world’s most popular action cam as follows: 1. Buy 32GB microSD cards There are larger capacities available but Michael chooses to use 32GB cards be

Spring is a time of renewal and a period where most photographers are eagerly bringing their cameras out of hibernation and capturing nature’s gift of colour before it fades. Spring photography, however, throws up some unique challenges, particularly when shooting flowers. Bel

Manfrotto is well known for its tripods, but that’s not all that the company produces and alongside its extensive range of supports Manfrotto offers a huge range of other camera accessories. One of which is the Manfrotto Digital Director, a clever device that transforms your i

Recent Panasonic cameras have had 4K Photo Mode, but now the GH5 has a 6K Photo mode. It’s designed to help you to capture fleeting moments simply by letting you shoot at 30fps. Further good news is that continuous autofocus mode is automatically activated in 6K Photo Mode provided

Adobe has previewed a new app that demonstrates how it is developing machine learning technology to improve mobile phone photography. Adobe Research, the software giant’s R&D division, debuted a new as-yet nameless app that scans for images that replicate the look of your own se

Shooting at night presents all sorts of challenges, and unless you bring a tripod with you on every low-light shoot, photographers typically need to increase their camera’s ISO setting in order to get a shutter speed fast enough to shoot handheld. But which ISO setting should you us

There’s nothing wrong with cropping to change aspect ratio per se but many photographers only think about the shape of their images when they’re looking at them on a computer screen. If they considered aspect ratio at the shooting stage they’d produce better composed images. The usu

You’ve taken time to selected the perfect action camera, be that the bloggers companion, the Yi 4K+ or the extreme sports favourite and market leader, the GoPro Hero5 black. Camera in hand it’s now time to look at selecting the right memory card for your GoPro or other a

One of the most popular exposure modes in cameras is the Av, or Aperture Priority mode, and it’s the mainstay of portrait and landscape photographer alike. But what is Aperture Priority and why is it useful to your photography? We’ve got the answer. What is Aperture Priority? Apertu

Babies are notoriously difficult subjects to photograph, and because there are only so many ways in which you can photograph them, many baby photos can look samey. Baby photography is such a crowded market because every parent wants nice images of their child. These days, being tech