Depth of Field

Basic Camera Controls You Should Know

by Tom Wiggins
October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

Shooting Modes Automatic (Auto) – The camera sets speed and aperture to what it determines to be the optimum exposure for the selected ISO. Program (P) – The camera sets speed/aperture, but you can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while still at the optimum exposure for the… Read More »

Depth of Field

by Tom Wiggins
May 2, 2023August 11, 2023

What is Depth of Field (DoF) and how is it controlled? First, Aperture or f Stop – is the size of the opening in the lens that allows light to hit the camera’s sensor. f stop is expressed as a fraction as in f/3.5 which lets in a larger amount… Read More »

Digital Camera Lens Basics and Blurring the Background

by Tom Wiggins
March 7, 2023September 14, 2023

For the past eight years, I’ve taught a class titled : Introduction to Digital Photography. The emphasis being on understanding camera controls and how they effect the photo. The goal of the class is for the student to understand how to get the best possible photo in the camera. I… Read More »

Camera Check List

by Tom Wiggins
December 28, 2022September 20, 2023

How many times have you picked up your camera, taken a photo and viewed it on the LCD, and then said, “OOPS#*?”. If you’re anything like most amateur photographers, it happens more times than you would like to remember or admit. The following checklist will help you to prepare your… Read More »