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Taking better pictures: understanding focal length (part 2)

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April 10, 2018

In the first part of this tutorial, we explored focal length. We learned what it is, how it is related to the angle of view, and how the camera sensor size affects the equivalent focal length of a given lens. Here we will explore when to use a particular focal length, and why. You will […]

Taking better pictures: understanding focal length (part 1)

salvatore ventura

April 3, 2018

| Education, Tutorials

This new post continues the mini-series where we introduce and explain concepts useful for taking better pictures. After exploring the exposure triangle, and learning about camera settings, it’s time to look at the main piece of any camera: the lens. If you would like, here is a primer on how a camera works, and one […]