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How to set the exposure manually

Do you like setting the exposure manually? But do you sometimes lose your way? I will give you a step-by-step approach so you always arrive at the right exposure. Of course, you can adapt this method to suit your own needs.

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Seek Out Difficult Lighting Conditions

Correct exposure is important. It is also something many photographers feel very unsure about. One way to really practise setting the correct exposure is to seek out difficult lighting conditions.

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What is Nikon's exposure delay mode for?

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The Light Meter, How Do You Read It?

A light meter is a tool for measuring your light. Some photographers think it is something from the past. Others do not 'need' one. And some people never use one. I am a big fan. In this article, I explain why and how to read a light meter.

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5 Beginner Tips for Better Photos

There are several things you need to consider when taking good photos. Camera controls, exposure, composition, editing and so on. It is easy to take the wrong path, leading to disappointing results. If you are starting out in photography, keep these tips in mind.

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What should you use, spot, matrix, or one of the other metering modes?

The days of a simple exposure meter are over. These days, you have many choices: centre-weighted, matrix, spot metering, and several other options. In reality, they are not that different from the old simple exposure meter. Which one should you use?

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Setting exposure for video recording

You know that good exposure is achieved by choosing the right combination of shutter speed, aperture and ISO. You have some freedom when doing this. Video is different, because the choice of these settings determines what your video will look like.

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Extra costs when buying a new camera

Are you looking for a new camera? Then you have an exciting period ahead. Discovering and getting to know your new purchase is wonderful. It is exciting to take your first photos with the new camera. But are you taking the extra costs into account?

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