Memorizing f-numbers is sometimes argued as being useful. I disagree, while knowing the f-stops can be useful, there’s simply no reason to spend time memorizing them for the sake of memorizing them.

 January, 2010 Why You Shouldn’t Spend Time Memorizing the F-numbers

There are two ways the magnification of the lens is generally described. The ratio form gives the ratio of image size to object size. In other words, if a lens has a maximum magnification of 1:4, then at that magnification the object will be 4 times larger than the image. The decimal form is simply [...]

 January, 2010 Lenses: Magnifications

The Ec-S Super Precision Matte focus screen is one of 12 user interchangeable focus screen for the Canon EOS-1 series SLRs. The Ec-S screen is designed to provide a higher level of precision for visualizing the shallow depth of field associated with fast lenses.

 January, 2010 Canon’s Ec-S Focusing Screen Reviewed Reviewed

The traditional process of AF adjustment is complicated and requires skill and guesswork in interpreting the results. However, there is an alternative method that works just as well and requires a whole lot less guess work, so long as your camera has live view.

 January, 2010 Auto Focus Micro Adjustments Using Live View

Continuous release isn’t just useful for fast moving subjects, it’s also handy for times when you just barely have enough shutter speed to get a sharp image while hand holding. Pressing or releasing the shutter button, regardless of how smooth you try to be or what technique you use, you will always move the camera [...]

 January, 2010 Technique: Use Continious Release for Sharpness

A few frames of a Crested Caracaras seen at Viera Wetlands, in Melbourne Florida, in early December 2009. The Crested Caracara, a member of the falcon family, exists in central Florida isolated from the rest of the Caracara range. These birds of prey are currently a threatened species, primarily due to loss of habitat.

January, 2010 Florida’s Crested Caracaras