Nikon introduced a Guide Mode in 2009 with the D3000. Since then, every successive D3XXX camera model has had a Guide Mode, including the current Nikon D3500. Nikon’s Guide Mode is designed to help novice photographers take control of the camera and learn about the setting

What shutter speed for filming moving subjects? It’s a common question from those just getting into video with their DSLRs and Mirrorless systems. In this feature, we’ll take a look at the relationship between shutter speed and framerates when it comes to video. As with

Canon introduced HEIF as an image format on the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III and it’s also featured on the new mirrorless cameras, the Canon EOS R6 and EOS R5, but what is HEIF format and how do you access it? What is HEIF image format? HEIF stands for High Efficiency Image

I spoke to Paul Sanders, a professional fine art photographer, Fujifilm ambassador, speaker and photography mentor. During our conversation about the benefits of photography and its use as a means of self-expression, Paul explained how he keeps ‘the maths’ of long expos

Learning how to photograph the moon is one of the techniques that budding night photography enthusiasts seek to learn first. That’s because the moon’s ethereal qualities can evoke powerful moods and emotions, which is why the moon has enthralled artists for centuries. In this tu

Focus stacking is a useful technique that allows you to get more depth of field in a single image without using resolution-busting small apertures. It’s a technique that can be done with any digital camera. You just shoot a series of images, shifting the focus a little between

With much of the world in lockdown, photographers are finding their choice of photographic subjects more limited than usual. However, there are still plenty of interesting photographic opportunities and projects that you can try. Here are a few we’ve come up with, we’ll

Golden hour is the hour before sunset and after sunrise when the sun is low in the sky, casting a warm glow across the land. It’s a popular time for all sorts of photography, from landscapes to portraits. But you’re at the mercy of the weather and in the summer you have

Let’s face it: learning photography can be hard. Not only do you need to memorise all the features and functions your camera is capable of, but you need to understand the nature of light, along with some math for good measure! The other challenge is that people learn in d

Professional photographer, Terry Donnelly, is well known and respected for his sports, editorial, PR, property and promotional images, but he’s also a passionate wildlife photographer and he’s captured some amazing images of leaping squirrels in his garden. He kindl

Steven Neeson is a highly respected wedding and portrait photographer and the president of the Professional Photographers Association Northern Ireland. He’s always looking for new ways to get creative with his camera and until recently he routinely carried things like chea

The Close-up Photographer of the Year Awards, aka CUPOTY, is a relatively new competition but the number of entries and the standard of photography is fantastic – as illustrated above by Jo Angell’s wonderful image of a Zebra Spider. This year the deadline for entrie

Knowing how to use a tripod is fundamental to photography. A tripod gives your camera stability to shoot over long exposures and is crucial to getting sharp images. But using a tripod involves more than just mounting your camera and unlocking the legs. There’s some nuance

The GoPro Max is the action camera maker’s latest 360 camera, yet also incorporates much of the key technology inside the Hero8 Black. In many ways the GoPro Max is the perfect hybrid action and 360 camera to cover all of your needs, from vlogging to extreme sports. GoPro

As smartphone camera technology improves, AI algorithms can now recognise your subjects before you do and dial in the settings to get you the best possible image. Sometimes, though, it’s worth reminding the AI who’s in charge here and use the camera’s manual contr

Canon’s full-frame mirrorless range comprises the Canon EOS R and EOS RP. But even Canon itself is saying we can expect the ranks of EOS R cameras to grow with professional and advanced-amateur models over the next year. One of the best things you can do with your camera

Firmware is the software that makes your camera work, it’s like the operating system of a computer. Every now and again camera manufacturers issue firmware updates to deal with bugs or add extra functionality, and it’s well worth making sure that your camera has the lat

In the first of a new series of videos, Angela speaks to professional wedding and portrait photographer, Robert Pugh, about how he created a coloured background to inject extra atmosphere and character into a portrait image. Robert used three Rotolight Neo II lights in continuou

Video technology enables some exciting opportunities for photographers because you’re effectively shooting a series of images at high frame rates. With most cameras, you can shoot 4K video at 30fps (frames per second), but some go even higher, which gives you scope to freeze

In this tutorial we’ll show you how to set up continuous shooting mode on your camera so that you can fire off frames quickly to capture fast-moving subjects. Capturing a single moment within an action sequence is always a challenge, whether you are shooting extreme sports or ju