Save £50 on Rotolight’s Creative Colour kit – the ultimate lighting solution (Sponsored)

    | Inspire | 06/12/2013 10:09am
    Save £50 on the Rotolight RL48 - the ultimate photo and video lighting kit (Sponsored)

    The team at Rotolight is offering Digital Camera World readers a special offer on the RL48: while stocks last you can now get this fantastic lighting kit for £125 – £50 off its usual price of £175.

    How Live View autofocus works: what your camera’s manual doesn’t tell you

    | Photography Tutorials, Tutorials | 06/12/2013 00:01am
    Contrast AF vs Phase detection AF: key differences explained

    When you switch your camera to Live View, the image is no longer reflected up into the viewfinder or down on to the phase-detection AF sensor. It passes straight through to the sensor, which relays the image ‘live’ to the LCD display on the back of the camera. The image on the sensor is also used to check and adjust the focus. In this tutorial we’ll explain just how your camera’s Live View autofocus works and how you can use it to ensure optimum sharpness.

    See pictures like a professional: what to look for and how to really work a scene

    | Photography Tips | 05/12/2013 00:01am
    See pictures like a professional: what to look for and how to really work a scene

    To see pictures like a professional photographer you need to know what elements to look for. Discover how to work a scene from top to bottom to make sure you’ve explored every creative angle.

    Sony a3000 review

    | Reviews, SLRs | 04/12/2013 10:00am
    Sony a3000 review

    The Sony Alpha a3000 combines the Alpha and NEX systems in a new entry-level camera. But is it any good? Find out in our Sony a3000 review video.

    Lens Correction tricks for Photoshop: how to correct distortion and optical flaws

    | Photoshop Tutorials, Tutorials | 04/12/2013 00:01am
    Lens Correction tricks for Photoshop: how to correct distortion and other optical flaws

    Correcting distortion and other common lens errors can be a real chore. In this tutorial we show you a few simple ways to use Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop’s Lens Correction filter that can cut your editing time down significantly.

    Sony A7R / Sony A7 review

    | Reviews, SLRs | 03/12/2013 10:00am
    Sony A7R / Sony A7 review

    The Sony Alpha 7 took everyone by surprise, offering full-frame resolution in a smaller body than its competitors – and coming in two varieties. But is it as good as all the hype? Find out in our testing team’s Sony A7 and Sony A7R review video.

    Best portable flash kit: 6 top models tested and rated

    | Accessories, Reviews | 03/12/2013 00:01am
    Best portable flash kit: 04 Lencarta Safari Li-on Portable Flash

    Do you fancy a portable yet powerful flash kit to use outdoors? We test six of the best portable flash kits available to see which overs the best combination of quality and value for money.

    How to use Lightroom to reclaim highlight and shadow detail

    | Tutorials | 02/12/2013 12:19pm
    How to use Lightroom to reclaim highlight and shadow detail

    Adobe Lightroom offers powerful highlight and shadow recovery tools that can go a long way towards rescuing your images from common exposure problems. Find out how to use Lightroom to reclaim lost detail and stop wasting otherwise good pictures!

    Transform your pictures for under £100: getting the most from budget flashguns

    | Photography Tips | 02/12/2013 00:01am
    Transform your pictures for less than £100: stop being afraid of your flashgun

    As we continue our Shoot Like A Pro series on the most useful photography accessories for under £100, we look at flashguns and how taking control of lighting can be the most important thing you do as a photographer.

    9 creative photo ideas to try in December

    | Photography Tips | 01/12/2013 00:01am
    9 creative photo ideas to try in December 2013

    Looking for inspiration? Look no further than these 9 creative photo ideas and photography tips to inspire your photography in December 2013.