Cameras Archives | https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/category/cameras/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:30:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.10 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-jane-logo-love-your-lens-32x32.png Cameras Archives | https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/category/cameras/ 32 32 Why your photos still aren't sharp (and how to fix it) https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-your-photos-still-arent-sharp/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-your-photos-still-arent-sharp/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:33:27 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=8032 If you’ve worked through the basics and your photos still aren’t consistently sharp, it can start to feel frustrating.At this stage, it’s usually not one obvious issue, but a combination of settings and situations that are slightly more nuanced. The good news is that once you understand what’s going on, you can make small adjustments […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-your-photos-still-arent-sharp/feed/ 0 Why Are My Photos Not Sharp? A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Focus Right https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-are-my-photos-not-sharp/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-are-my-photos-not-sharp/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:06:29 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=8010 Why are my photos not sharpIf you’ve ever taken a photo that looked sharp on the back of your camera, only to realise later that it’s slightly blurry, you’re definitely not alone.This is one of the most common frustrations I see on my photography workshops. The good news? It’s usually caused by a handful of […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-are-my-photos-not-sharp/feed/ 0 How to Get Off Auto Mode on Your Camera Without Feeling Overwhelmed https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-get-off-auto-mode-on-your-camera/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-get-off-auto-mode-on-your-camera/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:53:10 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=7956 Want to get off Auto mode but not sure where to start? Here’s a simple, practical way to take more control of your camera without feeling overwhelmed.

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-get-off-auto-mode-on-your-camera/feed/ 0 Why you should get off auto mode on your camera https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-get-off-auto-mode/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-get-off-auto-mode/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:21:11 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=7933 Auto mode works well in straightforward situations, but it can only make technical decisions, not creative ones. Here’s why moving beyond Auto helps you take more control of your photography.

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-get-off-auto-mode/feed/ 0 How to take long exposure photos without an ND filter https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/long-exposure-sunsets-without-filters/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/long-exposure-sunsets-without-filters/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:10:28 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=2942 Ever tried to take a long exposure photo  but don’t have an ND filter? You’re not alone - and the good news is, you absolutely can still create that soft, dreamy motion blur without one. In this guide, I’ll show you how to take long exposure photos without an ND filter using simple techniques. Why […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/long-exposure-sunsets-without-filters/feed/ 2 How to use a polarising filter (and when it makes a difference) https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/use-polarising-filter/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/use-polarising-filter/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:55:21 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=2649 What does a polarising filter do?A polarising filter is a really useful addition to your kit if you enjoy landscape photography. It works by reducing atmospheric haze and cutting out reflected light - both of which can make a big difference to your images.One of the most noticeable effects is in the sky. A polarising […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/use-polarising-filter/feed/ 0 An introduction to white balance https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/introduction-white-balance/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/introduction-white-balance/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:38:44 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=2644 WHITE BALANCE This is really meant as a quick intro for people not familiar with this setting. Light can be different temperatures and degrees of warmth from cool to warm. You will have encountered this when buying light bulbs. The colour temperature of light is measured in degrees Kelvin as shown in this chart from Digital […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/introduction-white-balance/feed/ 0 10 reasons why your shot is not in focus https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/10-reasons-shot-not-focus/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/10-reasons-shot-not-focus/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:39:29 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=2616 This is a photo I took of a friend’s lovely white Alsatian (Luna?). You might not be able to tell at this low resolution but it is nice and sharp. Although the auto focus on modern digital cameras is awesome, you do need some knowledge on how to take advantage of it to avoid operator error. […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/10-reasons-shot-not-focus/feed/ 0 How to photograph waterfalls with a slow shutter speed https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/photograph-waterfalls-slow-shutter-speeds/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/photograph-waterfalls-slow-shutter-speeds/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:22:51 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=2612 1/3 sec; f/22, ISO 100 How to Photograph Waterfalls: Get That Smooth, Silky Water Effect Photographing waterfalls using a slow shutter speed is a great way to create that smooth, silky water effect. It’s a technique that can look complicated, but once you understand a few key settings, it becomes much easier to achieve. Shutter […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/photograph-waterfalls-slow-shutter-speeds/feed/ 0 New camera? Why you need to get off AUTO. https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-you-should-get-off-auto-on-your-new-camera/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-you-should-get-off-auto-on-your-new-camera/#respond Wed, 30 Dec 2015 14:46:34 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=1952 Had a new camera for Christmas?If you are one of the lucky people who have been given your first D-SLR or mirrorless camera as a gift this Christmas, you are probably part excited and part apprehensive about getting to grips with it. Whilst it's fine to use it on AUTO for a while and enjoy the feeling of […]

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