Category for tips and tricks on resolving technical photography issues
Hasselblad X1D remote trigger Introduction The Hasselblad X1D-50c is a fine medium format camera but the Swedish company has refused to supply users with any remote trigger or release cord option. It is possible to use the Hasselblad Phocus Mobile application but this is only available for iOS (iPhone/iPad) and can be very buggy. I …
Sony DSC-HX400V settings, tips and tricks Introduction This is an advanced manual for the SONY HX400V with tips and tricks. I’ll be going through the entire menu system with you and explain you exactly what is what, giving you tips on how to setup your camera along the way. The Sony H400V has little in …
Sony A99II Hybrid Phase Detection AF system compatible lenses Introduction The ILCA-99M2 is equipped with a Hybrid Phase Detection AF system simultaneously driven by a focal plane phase detection AF sensor and a dedicated phase detection AF sensor.Hybrid Phase Detection AF system compatible lenses include several A-mount lenses such as full Frame A-mount lenses (with …
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Lost plugins after Adobe Photoshop update? Introduction Yes, it’s update time again! Many Adobe Photoshop CC users that your plugins are not working or are not there at all in your new Photoshop CC 2015.5 update. Here’s how to fix it. How to reinstall third party plug-ins in Adobe CC 2015.5 Windows Close all open Photoshop …
Best quality photo export for Instagram Introduction Instagram is a mobile photo-sharing and social networking platform. You can share pictures and videos with other users and repost automatically to Facebook. This mobile-only app allows you to add a bunch of retro filters and effects. Some Instagrammers have problems with maintaining quality when posting to the …
How to detect dirt on my Sony A7r II sensor, and how to clean it Introduction If you own an interchangeable lens camera, you’ll inevitably get dust and dirt particles on your sensor after a while. Whether it’s dust from the environment, oil from moving parts, fibers from a cleaning brush or even an inadvertent fingerprint, …
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Fujifilm enable HSS: Meike and Nissin: Meike and Nissin Introduction One of the most requested features for Fujifilm X-mount cameras is to enable HSS (high-speed flash sync). The ability to use your flash at shutter speeds faster than the camera’s native sync opens up a wealth of creative flash techniques with fast lenses at large apertures. Fujifilm …
Bulb Exposure with the Sony A5100 and A7s Bulb exposure is a shutter speed setting on your Sony Alpha camera that allows for long exposure times under the direct control of the photographer. With this setting, the shutter simply stays open as long as the shutter release button remains engaged. How your final image will exactly …
Sony A7r light leak fix images Introduction The Sony A7r light leak issue, where light ‘leaked” in through the lens mount to the sensor at long exposures and high ISO settings, caused some concern amongst users. Even though most users won’t ever experience this problem, the A7r especially is often used by landscape photographers who tend …
