Shooting

Many photographers have the impression that wide-angle lenses produce a different perspective from, say, telephoto lenses. But in fact lens focal length has no influence upon perspective as such; instead the perspective changes as the camera position or viewpoint changes.

How to select the best focal length; Why wide-angle lenses?; Zoom or Prime?; Telephoto lenses; Focal length analysis; All the information you need to select the right lens for landscapes.

Unlike wide angle lenses, where a small difference in focal length can make a large difference in angle of view, for telephoto lenses the opposite is the case.

We show you how these important parameters affect the appearance of your photos.

How to capture images with attractive out-of-focus areas.

How histograms can help you control key factors that affect exposure levels.

Making the most of AF technologies.

How to control key factors that affect image sharpness.

Advice on what to pack in your camera bag for your next holiday trip.