The coast is finally clear, there’s a gap in the flow of people and you can get that shot you want. Then just as you compose someone appears, slowly wandering from side to side, pausing to read something before moving on. Then before you know it the next crowd of tourists appe

Using the latest technology to shoot black and white might seem like a conflict of interest but in reality, cutting your images down to the tonal quality of monochrome is a great way to draw out your creativity.   In the past, photographers were able to look at a scene and abl

The DJI Osmo Pocket is a cool little device that combines a 12Mp camera with a stabilising gimbal. Its 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor is capable of generating 4K (3840 x2160) video at up to 60p, however, if you want to edit the video on your phone, you’ll have to opt for 1920 x1080 video. T

What is High Resolution Mode? The Panasonic Lumix S1 and S1R are full-frame mirrorless cameras. Both have an in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) system that shifts the sensor to compensate for camera shake. However, that mechanism also enables a High Resolution mode that allows the c

One of the most dynamic ways to add impact and instantly convey the passing of time in videos is by shooting timelapses. In this tutorial we explore the key choices you have for shooting and editing timelapse videos to ensure they will pack a professional, visual punch. What you’ll

The Fujifilm GFX 50R is one of the most affordable digital medium format cameras and naturally, its arrival has triggered a lot of conversation about medium format photography.  A few people have asked what it means and how it relates to full-frame and APS-C format photography.

Looking for a new tripod? If so, you’ve probably considered the options; leg sections, material, carbon or aluminium, weight and of course height. These are all factors to consider, but have you thought about the head? A tripod head is where all the real action happens. It en

Robert Pugh is a Sony ambassador and professional wedding photographer, and he’s been a friend of the Camera Jabber team for quite a while. However, it was only recently that we discovered he’s a big fan of Lensbaby lenses. As I like them too, I met up with him to find out about a b

High-resolution modes seem to be all the rage at the moment. They work by shifting the camera sensor a tiny amount between a series of shots and then merging the images to create one larger image. Olympus introduced it a while ago, but the Olympus OM-D E-M1X has the option to use it

When you look to buy an SD or microSD card you will find that they can range wildly in price. For instance, you might find a 64GB microSD card for £6 and another one in the same storage capacity for £60. ‘Why is this?’ you may wonder. The difference lies in the numerics on the card’

The Huawei P30 Pro has bee one of the most hotly anticipated smartphones of the past year, and this is largely down to the stunning camera performance of its predecessor, the P20 Pro. The P30 Pro boasts a beast of a camera – four, in fact! But with its impressive spec sheet, i

In the age when most cameras have an Auto White Balance setting you could be forgiven for thinking that setting white balance for video is a simple flick of a switch and a quick turn of a dial, but it’s much more than that. In this tutorial we explain exactly what white balance is a

In the past, if you wanted to capture smooth flowing water you needed specialist equipment, and a little know how. Know with the Huawei P30 Pro all you need is the Huawei P30 Pro and a steady hand. The effect traditionally worked by holding the shutter open to gain a long exposure.

Surely it’s just a flip of a switch? At least that’s all it usually takes to swap from shooting stills to video on the majority of DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras. However, with the Canon EOS R there’s an extra layer of complexity.   Does it make sense? I’

One adapter is normal, two is unusual but three! Canon has released three EF-R mount adapters alongside the R range. Why? Genuinely I think that Canon has taken so long to produce the mirrorless camera that everyone has been waiting for, they wanted to spread the odds and cater to e

Slow motion footage is a great way to add drama to your video sequences and in all honesty, it should be easy. The EOS R is pretty regimented when it comes to resolutions and framerates, they’re linked you can’t adjust them independently with all the main options laid ou

Firmware is incredibly important for your camera and lens. It can improve or add new features and boost performance. In this guide we’ll show you how to update Canon firmware for EOS R system cameras, including the EOS R, EOS RP, EOS R6, EOS R5 and EOS R3. Updating the firmwa

Panasonic has given the Lumix S1 and S1R a really neat featured called Sheer Overlay which allows you to see a transparent version of a captured images while you frame a second. The cameras can do a similar trick in their Multiple Exposure mode, but you can layer up to 3 images over

One the features that separate smartphones from interchangeable lens cameras such as mirrorless and DSLRs is the ability to adjust the depth of field utilising aperture.   This is due to smartphone cameras featuring fixed aperture lenses and small sensors. With no aperture con

If you think the Osmo Pocket is just about video then think again. It’s packed with features that enable you to shoot fantastic stills as well.   During my test of the Pocket, the one stills feature that I kept coming back to was the Panoramic mode which was quick, fun and si