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Once only popular with professional photographers, the digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are now increasingly common. This is especially in travel photography when people need clear and high quality photos to document their travel. But if you're a beginner in DSLR who just can't figure out how to use all those buttons and wheels, the Auto mode seems to be the best (and only) way. For a novice photographer, being in Auto mode is a good thing, especially when you are not ready to go into full manual mode just yet. But the more you use your camera, the more you will want to get a bit of control. This is where the "P" mode comes in. Not only is the "P" mode easier (and more relaxing) to shoot than in manual, it makes it easy for a beginner photographer to get behind the camera - particularly when he quickly needs to capture a special moment. In this tutorial video, Marius van der Westhuizen of MWest Photography covers the basic fundamental prin...

Should you buy an expensive DSLR or an entry-level DSLR? That is the question. It’s an age old conundrum that every camera buyer has to face, and neither answer is right or wrong. It all depends on your wants, needs, and budget. Let’s take a look at the costs and benefits of buying both expensive and entry-level cameras, so that you can make the right pick when you begin your DSLR-buying adventure. Oh, that big black, DSLR! A big, black DSLR is something many hobbyists are secretly lusting for, but they don’t know exactly what it is, except a vague notion similar to “it’s like my compact camera, only better”. I describe a DSLR as a wonderful tool to up your photography game to the next level. This is a versatile camera you can use on any imaginable circumstances - from taking pictures of your travel destinations to family gatherings, landscapes, architectures and even the smallest insects. This is the camera to let you take great photos and have your great moments forever docu...

Travel photography is the best way to share your experiences via Instagram or Facebook. But with the abundance of social media users who post thousands of images online every minute every day, how would you make your images stand out? The advent of less expensive cameras and low-cost travel destinations has allowed travel photography to become easier and easier. Smartphone cameras have evolved tremendously in the past 5 years, and full-time cameras like point-and-shoots and DSLRs have become affordable for everyone. In retrospective, it has allowed regular consumers to blend with professional photographers -- and they're equally competitive. If you have your hands on these nifty camera equipments and you're out there on location, it's about time to step up your photo game. TIP #1 ANGLES Camera angles is one of the quickest ways to add interest and variety to your photos. Angles are really easy - even if you don’t know how to use your camera very well. All you have ...

Choosing the best camera position in your bag is not as simple as it sounds. When I first got myself a bridge camera, it came along with a free camera bag. The bag is shaped in a way that I can only insert my camera with its screen facing the bottom and its lens pointing upwards. So when I have to shoot, I reach inside the bag and grab my camera in its lens, then place its bottom at the palm of my left hand, then use my right hand to grasp the main command grip. It bugged me big time, but who gives a horsesh*t -- the bag was free. After about 10 months, I upgraded to a DSLR. It's a bit bigger than my bridge camera so I had to get a new camera bag. I bought the quick draw system -- the one which had my DSLR pointing its lens downwards when packed. The feeling was liberating. I had such fun time pulling out and inserting my camera at great ease. But, the "liberating" feeling didn't last long. Because months later, I bought a 50mm 1.8 lens to complement with my...