Cameras & Lenses

Which camera and lens is right for you? Read our guides to the best cameras and lenses to use for different types of photography, and feel confident in your choices.

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The Full Frame Advantage

Tutorial • Beginner

Full frame cameras are much sought after these days. More and more users are making the leap from crop factor cameras to cameras with large, 35mm sensors....

Andrew Childress • 1 Dec 2011
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The Camera Swap Survival Guide

Tutorial • Intermediate

In photography circles, you run into two types of people. Those who love their gear and those who would just as soon forget about. I love making photographs,...

Cameron Knight • 28 Nov 2011
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An Introduction to Large Format Photography

Tutorial • Beginner

A large format camera looks like something your great-grandfather may have used. There are two panels, one at the back and the other at the front, connected...

Andrew Gibson • 2 Nov 2011
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A Brilliant Beginner's Guide to Architectural Photography

Tutorial • Beginner

Architecture is serious business. Millions are spent each year on new development projects as architects try to make their artistic vision into reality and...

Simon Bray • 17 Oct 2011
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10 Tip Guide to Getting Started with Street Portraiture

Tutorial • Beginner

Have you ever walked down the street, passing strangers who catch your eye. I'm not just talking about checking out attractive members of the public! The...

Simon Bray • 6 Oct 2011
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All About the Dreaded Fungus - Lomography Tipster

Tutorial • Beginner

Once a month, we bring you a tipster from Lomography.com. Their ever-growing database of film knowledge offers tricks, tips and techniques that often outside...

Cameron Knight • 30 Sep 2011
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Exploring Hunky Holga Lenses on your DSLR

Tutorial • Beginner

Toy cameras like the Holga are getting more and more popular, and some serious photography is being produced by them. You can now get the infamous Holga lens...

Andrew Gibson • 8 Aug 2011
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Understanding the Fundamentals of Camera Sensors

Tutorial • Beginner

Light travels through a lens, the shutter opens, and a moment is preserved by capturing it on the camera's sensor. This chip is an absolute essential in...

Andrew Childress • 21 Jul 2011
Cameras & Lenses

The Ultimate Guide to Stunning Dance Photography

Tutorial • Intermediate

Every two weeks, we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in October of...

Cameron Knight • 20 Jul 2011
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How to Build an Excellent Camera and Lens Kit

Tutorial • Beginner

Over the four years that I've been using a digital SLR, I have bought, traded and sold more lenses than I could count. It's been an interesting journey as...

Andrew Childress • 18 Jul 2011
Cameras & Lenses

Everything You Need to Know About Lenses: Part 1

Tutorial • Beginner

So you've purchased your first SLR system, welcome to a new world of photography. You've opened Pandora's Box to a huge range of versatility. One of the...

Andrew Childress • 4 Jul 2011
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50 More Fantastic Photos from 50mm Lenses

Tutorial • Beginner

The 50mm prime lens is often a photographer's favourite, perfect for portraits, product photography and low light conditions. They offer sharpness that zoom...

Peter Sawyer • 28 Jun 2011