One of the most oft-employed filters is the polariser. When light is reflected from a surface it travels in a single plane, unlike normal daylight which vibrates in all directions. Polarising filters cut through this kind of light and thus remove unwanted reflections. At first thought, it may be felt that its usefulness is somewhat limited.

Shelton Muller discusses one indispensable filter for the landscape shooter - the Grad…

The DSLR-A100 (A100) forms the basis of a complete Sony camera and lens system for enthusiast photographers. Featuring class-leading anti-shake and anti-dust technologies, along with a new CCD sensor, the A100 marks a significant step for Sony in the digital imaging arena.

W.C. Fields once said, “Never work with children or animals.” But he was an actor, not a photographer. In this article, we’ll look at the first part of this tenet and ask “why not?”  Text and photograph by Greg Beyer

The new Nikon D80 is a high-performance digital SLR camera that integrates Nikon’s latest digital photographic technologies with features designed to satisfy any photographer yearning to create beautiful images and preserve special moments, according to Nikon.

We all love our pets - whether they’re goldfish or golden retrievers. But they can be very hard to photograph. They move, they disobey, they fidget, they get distracted - and all in all behave like complete animals. But when it comes to taking their picture, this may be an advantage. 

According to Nikon, the D40 Digital SLR camera has been designed with handling and performance in mind to alleviate the frustrations often associated with compact digital cameras, making it ideal for anyone who wants to capture spectacular digital pictures without complications.

Ok, you don’t want to be professional, but you want your pictures to be as good as they can be, right? Well, it’s really not that hard! The key to successful pictures is often in the composition. Here are some really easy tips to making your photos successful.