The Canon EOS 650D, also known as the Canon EOS Rebel T4i in the US, is a DSLR camera that sits above the Canon EOS 600D in Canon’s DSLR range. It is designed to be easy to use for beginners and experienced photographers alike. The camera has a touch-sensitive vari-angle LCD screen and new automatic…

Exploring the Nikon D5000: A Review of its Features and Capabilities
The late 2000s surge in DSLR sales caused all major manufacturers to release new models to appeal to a wider range of consumers. This has left many existing DSLR owners feeling confused and unsure about their next purchase. But for those who were new to DSLR photography, there was never a better time to jump…

Mastering File Formats: A Comparative Analysis of RAW and JPEG in Photography
Enhance your digital photography with the right file format. With so many options available it can be overwhelming to decide what format to use. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. When it comes to Mirrorless or DSLR cameras, you have the option to choose between JPEG and Raw. Both formats have their own unique…

Unlocking Your Camera: A Guide to Understanding and Utilizing Different Camera Modes
Unlock your camera’s full potential with the variety of modes available on digital cameras. From fully automatic to manual control, these modes are designed to help you master the art of photography. Even basic compact cameras offer a fully automatic mode that can produce stunning results in various situations. But for the adventurous photographer, more…

Navigating Instagram: A Guide to Understanding the Rules and Avoiding “Insta-jail
Instagram is a powerful tool for creators to share their content and connect with their audience, but it also comes with limitations that can be frustrating at times. In this blog post, we will go over the various restrictions that Instagram imposes on accounts to prevent damage caused by hackers and spammers, and how understanding…

Late 2022 Challenge – R3
Take an image that represents Holiday. Picture Rules: Your image must represent the challenge theme – HOLIDAY. The image must have been taken from the start date of the challenge, not before. Your picture must have a title. Your picture must not be manipulated by adding parts that were not on the original image. You…

Late 2022 Challenge – R2
The Challenge: Round 2 Take an image using the Intentional Camera Movement, (ICM), technique. Picture Rules: Your image must clearly show that it has been obtained using an intentional camera movement. The image must have been taken from the start date of the challenge, not before. Your picture must have a title. Your picture must…

Late 2022 – Results
WELL done to The Lens Captains for winning the Late 2022 challenge, after round 3 results. Final Group Result – Team positions after 3 rounds Pos. Team 1 Lens Captains 2 The Mad Catters 3 The Pants Drunk Pie Factory 4 The Padded Room 5 Masked Potatoes 6 Capture Cultz 7 Shutter Bugz Well Done…

Late 2022 Group Photography Challenge
This challenge is aimed at individuals as well as the group. There will be three challenge themes which will be spaced out over a number of weeks to give you the chance to participate in a challenge, and also take some time to enjoy your own type of photography. Round one and Round two will…

Summer 22 Group Challenge – Round 3
Round three of the Summer 22 Group challenge will be for the group only, and only those competing in the group challenge will be eligible for the final round. For this round the group must take a picture of the published theme and their members must post their pictures using the hashtag as normal and the group…