Review Digital Camera World 07-15-2013

Digital Camera World

Camera Lenses Explained: how to get sharp photos with any type of lens Jul 14th 2013, 23:01, by jmeyer Our latest Shoot Like A Pro series aims to help you understand how to get the sharpest photos possible with your lenses. All the camera lenses explained in this series are common optics used by most photographers. Over the next several weeks we’ll explain how to get sharp photos with all types of camera lenses, from prime lenses, telephoto lenses, fisheyes to macro lenses. This week we start with wide-angle lenses. Camera Lenses. We all own one in some shape or form, and tend to take them for granted. But are you sure you’re getting the most from that pricey bit of glass stuck on the end of your camera? What camera lens you pick to shoot a subject, and how you use it, has a massive influence on the quality of your photographs. For example, the focal length affects how much of the scene you can include, which in turn will influence the viewpoint and composition. The apertures available on your lens will affect the depth of field, and will also determine the available shutter speeds. Certain lenses lend themselves to certain subjects. A wide-angle lens is the natural choice for landscapes, while for sports and action you'll almost automatically reach for a telephoto. But lens choice isn't always this obvious. By understanding how each lens affects your images, you can think a little more laterally, and get even more eye-catching results by using a lens that you wouldn't normally use for a particular subject. To discover how the type of lens affects your images, the subjects you shoot, and even the way you look at the scene in front of you, we headed to Brighton equipped with five lenses, from an 8mm fisheye to a 70-300mm telephoto zoom. This covers most of the lenses that readers will be using, so read on how to discover everything you need to know about your particular type of lens, and how to get the most from it. We’ll also help you overcome some of the most common lens problems! PAGE 1: Why camera lenses are important PAGE 2: How to use wide-angle lenses PAGE 3: How to get sharp photos from a wide-angle lens PAGE 4: Focal length and sensor size READ MORE DO or Di? Your lens markings explained 11 common lens errors (and how to avoid them) 9 things you need to know about using super-telephoto lenses Full frame sensor size explained: how to exploit its advantages and cool effects Photo Anatomy: how Morgan Silk made an egg-splattered banker rich in detail Jul 14th 2013, 13:00, by jmeyer In our Photo Anatomy series on Digital Camera World we select pictures by famous photographers and explain point by point what makes them work. In our latest instalment, famous fine art and portrait photographer Morgan Silk explains how he added texture and drama to his clever image of an egg-splattered banker. Camera technique This shot was taken with a 39Mp Hasselblad digital medium-format camera with 80mm lens at f/5.6 and a 1/250 sec shutter speed. Shooting fairly close on the 80mm gives a nice fall off. Lighting Silk used Profoto B2 flash packs with pro heads. He used five lights in total – three on the subject. A beauty dish, as a main light above and right of camera, keeps the skin sharp. The crop Cropping into the forehead lets Silk close in on the model's face yet still show the state of his clothes: "We used eggs, but didn't actually pelt him with them… luckily for the model!" Background and editing The model was shot against a grey Colorama background and Silk later added some out-of-focus brick wall textures. He then enhanced the local contrast in Photoshop. Composition Silk photographed his banker in landscape format and then cropped tight on his head and shoulders to focus on his eyes, but also to show his suit and the egg on his shoulder. We say "If you don't have lots of expensive studio lights, try using an HDR technique to replicate the look of this image. Simply take a RAW file and process it three times – one stop under-exposed, one normal and one stop over-exposed – then use Photomerge Exposure in Elements." Chris Rutter, technique editor READ MORE Famous Photographers: 100 things we wish we knew starting out How to see photos like famous photographers… every time you shoot Flash Photography Tips: external flash techniques anyone can understand 14 portrait photography tips you’ll never want to forget 30 celebrity photographers who are actually celebrities

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