How to guides
Many customers contact us with queries relating to product usage. We've put together a range of useful 'how to' guides which answer the most commonly asked questions.
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Digital camera basics
The choice of digital camera is vast so where do you start ? The first things to consider are what you need from camera and what is its purpose. If you are finding it difficult to decide on what camera is right for you, then why not ask yourself some questions. What do I need from a Digital Camera? Do I need zoom? For bring distant objects closer External flash for better internal shots or to freeze action Large memory card storage for taking lots of... read more…
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DSLR useful tips
Changing lenses Be very careful when changing lenses as what used to be a new bit of film each shot is now a CCD or CMOS chip that stays put and any dust that’s floating around in the air is sure to wind up where you don’t want it, on the CCD. Its best to change your lens quickly and smoothly and with the camera away from dusty areas. Cleaning CCD If you are finding dirty splodges on your photos that appear in the same place in... read more…
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Fault finding
Batteries not lasting very long Several things to check if you have poor battery performance. The battery me be old and nearing the end of its life, even recharageable batteries need replacing eventually. The charger may not be delivering a charge to your battery properly, check the contacts are clean and if possible try charging another battery, if this does not charge then it is most likely to be the charger, The battery may not be holding a charge and... read more…
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General Tips
Always make sure you have enough power for your digital camera. Keep your camera and lenses dry and clean. Never remove your memory card or switch off your camera whilst pictures are still being saved. Keep memory cards away from strong magnetic forces. Before embarking on an important holiday or assignment, get your equipment checked over. Consider your storage needs when embarking on a long trip. To... read more…
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Photography Tips
Underwater Many of the digital cameras available today have optional cases to allow you to take your camera underwater. It is new to most people and an exciting prospect but there are some words of advice that should be heeded before you embark on your underwater adventures. Canon UK offer us that advice; click here for the know-how and precautions required to take pictures and to care for your underwater equipment. For a few quick tips see below.... read more…
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Printers Useful tips
Printing in relation to DPI & PPI The 300dpi conundrum. The amount of times I have received support calls or requests for information on the ins and outs of printing resolution. I have read many an article and to be frank none of them put it very simply. Here is my version. You own a printer and you own a digital camera or have some digital images you wish to print, just how big can you print and still have it look good? Well it amounts to several factors but the best one is... read more…
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Underwater photography - Hints and Tips
Pre Dive Preparations When you are lifting the O-ring, do not jam it up forcefully with the tool. Gently slip the tool alongside the O-ring and very gradually and slowly insert it beneath before levering up Gently clean the o-ring but make sure not to pull the o-ring or misshape it. Grease, Take a small amount of the special grease on your finger and apply it evenly to the O-ring. Too much grease itself can cause a leak. A thin even layer is... read more…
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Useful tips
Do not create motion One of the most common shooting mistakes people make is creating motion. Since we are using a video camera, it is easy to shoot with the thought that you have to move the camcorder in order to capture "everything". On the contrary, the general rule in videotaping is to "record motion", don’t "create it." Creating motion can be described as camera movement that is not germane to the subject. This includes excessive panning and... read more…
