Like most photographers, I use a NAS to centralize my photos, making them accessible from all my devices. It automatically syncs with cloud storage to keep an off-site copy just in case. My old NAS, a Synology DS216+, had space for two 3.5-inch hard drives in a RAID 1 configuration
If you’re into photography, you’ve likely come across the term shutter count. But what exactly does it mean, and why should you care? The shutter count refers to how many times your camera’s mechanical shutter has been activated. Each photo you take triggers the shutter to open and close. Like
The European Robin, also known as the robin redbreast (Erithacus rubecula), is a small songbird belonging to the flycatcher family (Muscicapidae). This bird is recognizable by its bright orange breast and face, which contrast with the brown-gray back, wings, and tail. Young robins have a speckled brown plumage without the
As a beginner photographer, you naturally want to start taking photos as quickly as possible. But where do you actually start? As a beginner, you can feel quite overwhelmed by everything that is involved in photography. It’s easy to get lost in the details. To help you get started, I
The golden hour is a term in the world of photography for the magical hour just after sunrise or right before sunset. During this hour, the light undergoes a spectacular transformation. It becomes softer, warmer, and takes on a beautiful golden glow. This change in light creates a special atmosphere
Photography is a way to capture the world around us and share it with others. There are different types of photography, each with its own unique characteristics and techniques. In this article, I will mention the ten most common types of photography. Architectural photography Architectural photography involves capturing buildings and
The exposure triangle is the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. These three settings work together to determine the exposure of a photo. Adjusting one setting will affect the other two settings and the exposure of the photo. Understanding the exposure triangle is important in order to choose the
What is firmware? A digital SLR camera contains a small computer called a microprocessor. It uses software (firmware) to control all the functions of the camera. These functions include autofocus, exposure, image processing, noise reduction, and other important features. In short, without firmware, the camera would not work. Why should