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Blurry photos are a photographer’s nemesis. You nail the composition, the lighting is perfect, and then you download the images only to find they’re soft and fuzzy. There’s a handful of ways this happens. The good news? This is completely preventable with the right knowledge of settings and technique. We’ll go through all the most…
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You’ve chosen your first camera. Now comes the next question: which camera lenses do you need? If the camera body is the box that holds the sensor, the lens is what actually captures the image. It’s where the optical quality lives. And if you’re shopping for lenses, you’ll quickly discover that lens options are overwhelming.…
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On top of most cameras (all?), you’ll see a mode dial. You’ve probably noticed the letters PASM staring back at you. You might also have spotted the word “AUTO” or something that says, “Hey, just use autofocus.” (Which is fine.) What do all these mean, and why would you ever pick one over the other?…
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So you’ve decided to move beyond a smartphone camera. You want something with more control, better image quality, and the ability to swap lenses. Welcome to the world of “real” cameras, and welcome to some genuinely confusing choices. The good news: you don’t need to spend thousands or understand every technical spec to find something…
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As of November 2025, I am using two different camera bodies. The first is the Sony A7IV – full frame, 33 megapixel, which came out in 2021. The other is the OM System OM-3 – micro four thirds (m43) 20.4 megapixel, which came out in 2025. I use a variety of lenses on both cameras,…