DSLR Guide
 
 
Depth of Field on Compact Cameras
Friday, 20 April 2007
A little interlude from the DSLR Guide, but fear not - new articles will be appearing soon.
 
A couple of weeks ago, I someone asked me a question about how to achieve shallow depth of field on their
 
DSLR Guide 8 - RAW
Thursday, 14 December 2006
The DSLR Guide returns with the lowdown on shooting in RAW.  Why is it good?  What’s bad about it? and Should you be using it?
 
As always, have your manual at the ready so you can find out how to
 
DSLR Guide 7 - Histogram
Sunday, 20 August 2006
The histogram feature is the most reliable way to check whether or not you’ve got the exposure right, so it’s a good idea to learn what this unassuming little graph means.  
 
As always, have your
 
DSLR Guide 6 - White Balance
Monday, 3 July 2006
In this guide, we look at how to make the colours in your photos match the colours you see.
 
Before you start reading, please find your camera’s manual and have it handy - like it or not, you will
 
DSLR Guide 5 - Advanced Shooting Modes
Thursday, 25 May 2006
Before you start reading, please find your camera’s manual and have it handy - like it or not, you will have to refer to it!  Also, it is worth reading DSLR Guide #3 in order to understand some of
 
Case Study 1 - Northumberland
Sunday, 21 May 2006
Why is it worth taking the time to learn photography skills?  For me, it’s worth it because it means I can take images I’m really pleased with.  I’ve just spent a week in Northumberland taking
 
Techniques, tips and tricks to help you take better pictures.  
INDEX
Want to start from the beginning or find that article about pre-shoot checks?  Here’s the full list of DSLR Guide articles...
Top Tips
These articles are written to meet the needs of new digital SLR users who requested an easy-to-understand guide.
 
Having said that, all the tips regarding aperture, shutter speed, composition etc. are equally applicable to compact cameras.
 
My top 5 tips
  1. Composition is the key
  2. Read the manual
  3. Spend your money on lenses
  4. Take LOTS of photos
  5. Check the histogram
Copyright Notice
The DSLR Guide is © Rebecca Stunell, 2006/2007.
 
Read it, learn from it, tell your friends about it, even print a copy out for personal use.  Just please don’t reproduce it on other websites or use it as a teaching resource without my permission.  Any breach of my copyright will result in very bad karma indeed.  
Welcome to the DSLR Guide, a collection of free articles to help you take better pictures.
Please note that although these articles are completely free of charge (‘cos I’m nice like that), they are not to be reproduced in other publications (including websites) or used as teaching materials without my written permission.  The DSLR Guide is © Rebecca Stunell, 2006/07.