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1 Nov 2010

RAW vs. JPEG

Uncategorized 8-bits, compressed, digital, file format, file size, jpeg, jpg, lossless, lossy, manipulation, photography, printing, processing, raw, sharing, shooting, social media, uncompressed, web 0

What is RAW? Pretty sure you have heard about it and now you are maybe wondering if you should use it. Well, here is a list of most important differencies between JPEG and RAW as well as an answer when to use each one. RAW uncompressed at least 8-bits bigger file size lossless needs to […]

11 Sep 2010

Sunny 16 rule

Uncategorized aperture, camera meter, f-stop, f16, iso, light meter, lighting conditions, midday, natural light, open shade, overcast, photography, rule, shutter speed, snow, sunlight, sunny, sunny 16, sunset 0

Sunny 16 rule was commonly used back in the days before light meter was invented. It is still useful tool, but nowadays it’s mainly used as a starting point, as a cheap way to check if your camera meter is working or accurate, in case your camera meter is broken and to capture difficult subjects. […]

19 Aug 2010

10 Quick Photography Tips

Uncategorized angle, camera, critique, equipment, learning, lighting, natural light, packing, photography, rule of thirds, rules, tips 0

#1 Always carry your camera with you. Whenever you leave it at home, you will find a lot of things to shoot. Not all of them can be reproduced later on. #2 Know how your camera works before going out to shoot. Otherwise you will miss many great shots, while you’re trying to figure out […]