Silent Mode seems like an easy default for Nikon shooters…until rolling shutter warps your moving subjects or gives black bands across your frame. Here’s what’s happening with Silent Mode, and which Nikon Z cameras are immune.
The X-T30 III’s film simulation dial puts your favorite film looks one click away. But it comes with an override behavior that can catch you off guard. Here’s how to set it up, program the custom slots, and avoid surprises while shooting.
After years of back, neck, and shoulder issues from carrying camera gear the wrong way, I’m rethinking my setup. I’m starting with the Think Tank DarkLight 14L, a low-profile backpack.
Canon R mirrorless cameras burn through batteries faster than DSLRs, but the right settings and a few simple habits can make every charge go further. Here’s what to change and what to do differently in the field.
Back button focus separates autofocus from the shutter button, giving you independent control over when and what the camera focuses on. Here’s how to set it up on the Nikon Zf and how to use it across different focus modes.
Fujifilm’s subject tracking has become more capable in recent years. Here’s how to set up and use Wide/Tracking, Face and Eye Detection, and Subject Detection to get sharper shots of moving subjects.
Canon R cameras have a lot of menus, but My Menu lets you pull your most-used settings into one place, organized how you want them. Here’s how to set it up and get the most out of it.
Most Nikon Z shooters default to one or two AF area modes and never explore the rest. Here’s a breakdown of every mode available. What each one does, when to use it, and how to customize your camera so you can switch between them faster.
A popular Part 107 practice question asks about the highest altitude you can fly while inspecting a tower near Coeur d’Alene Airport. The correct answer might surprise you, and the reasoning behind it will change how you approach every tricky question on the exam.
Fujifilm cameras can throw so much information and so many controls at you that the act of shooting becomes more about managing the camera than making photographs. Here’s how to strip your Fujifilm down to the bare essentials for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.
Nikon Z mirrorless cameras burn through batteries faster than their DSLR predecessors, but the right settings and a few simple habits can make every charge go a lot further. Here’s what to change and what to do differently in the field.