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Camera focus: Types and Functions

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For a photograph be good and presentable, arguably the most important thing that must be maintained is a sharp focus on whatever subject is within the frame. This blog post will be a guide to learn about the focus modes and functions that a camera has, and how to properly utilize them to take a sharp photo. Focusing in a camera can be done by either  manual focusing , which involves focusing on the subject by adjusting the focus ring on the lens manually, or by  autofocus , where the camera detects the subject in the frame and adjusts the lens to get the sharpest image. Manual focus Manual focus in a camera, as explained before, is done by adjusting the focus ring on a camera lens while looking at the camera from either the viewfinder or display to determine the sharpness of the image before actually taking the shot. Manual mode can be used by changing the focus switch on the lens from Autofocus to Manual focus or from the camera settings for some cameras ...

What makes a good camera? Eight things you should know before buying a new camera

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If you're planning to buy a new camera, there are some basic things that must be known. Choosing a camera to buy can be a tricky work, especially if it's your first time and have no real knowledge or experience about them. And if you didn't choose a good one, you'll be stuck with it for a long time because you can't buy 'em like candy. In this blog post, I will share the things I think are important and worth considering before buying a camera. 1. Image sensor Photo by Alexander Andrew on Unsplash Image sensors are the part of camera that captures the photo by converting light (photons) into electric signals (electrons) . This is one of the most important features of a camera as it will directly affect the photos you take. To put it simply, there are three sizes of camera sensors that are available to the consumer market viz. Full frame , APS-C and Micro four thirds . The price of the camera also depends on the sensor size. A ful...