Pre-race Planning Learn as much as you can about running. Since only really good photos are published, study magazines and websites to learn the best compositions. If possible, scout the race route so you can find the best backgrounds and angles. It’ll be tough to shoot from more than a couple of locations along the [...]

Which shutter release mode you select determines how and when the camera shutter activates to capture the image. S (single frame): the camera takes one image each time the shutter release button is pushed all the way down. Use when you have plenty of time to compose your image with a subject which is relatively [...]

Just about any digital camera has this info button or some variation of it. Shooting information is displayed on the monitor when this button is pushed. It’s all there! It’s typically used when reviewing photographs to see histograms, shutter speed, aperture and other camera settings. Modern digital cameras are truly amazing! There are so many [...]

How the camera focuses is determined by selector switch on the front of the camera.

In order to get the most natural coloration in an image, modern digital cameras allow you to choose a setting which matches the color cast of the main light source illuminating the subject. Auto White Balance: The camera automatically adjusts the image’s recorded color based on the color cast of the main light source. Choose [...]