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DIY: Build A $5 DSLR LCD Hood

Most digital camera LCDs don’t fare too well in bright sunlight. The image displayed is washed out and it can be quite challenging composing on the LCD. If you have a viewfinder, it helps tremendously. However...

Shooting Mode Dial: Shutter-Priority AE

The (Shooting) Mode Dial is the round dial sitting on the top of your camera, usually on the top right side (viewing from the rear). It has different settings marked on it, such as Auto, PASM, and perhaps C, SCN, etc...

A Beginner’s Guide to RAW File Format

If you are just starting out in photography — or if you have been shooting in JPEG exclusively — and wondered just what shooting in RAW means, here’s a primer on it. Understanding RAW File Format When...