Most smartphones or point-and-shoots don’t offer manual control, so you have to rely on the camera’s sensors to determine the best combination of aperture, shutter speed and focus. These sensors aren’t the smartest things in the world, though, and if your picture doesn’t turn out how you’d like — or if you’re just going for something a little more artistic — it’s possible to get the photo to turn out exactly as you want by “fooling” the camera. Here’s how. More »
A camera is only as capable as the person using it, but snapping some awesome images doesn’t require years of training. Here are five photography pro tips that everybody ought to know. More »
iOS (Jailbroken): If you’ve ever wanted to secretly take a picture of something with your iPhone without anybody knowing, the default camera app is not the way to do it. But if you’ve jailbroken your phone, you can install SlyCam, from Cydia, to take photos from your Notification centre. More »
If you’re in the market for a new camera but still doing your shopping virtually, add Camera Size to your list of helpful web apps. The site places digital cameras side-by-side so you can easily find which one fits you best. More »
If you’ve been through more than one mobile phone or GPS device in your car, you probably have an extra suction cup mount in the boot of your car or lying around in a box. Instead of throwing it away, Instructables user Nano_Burger shows us how — with a little elbow grease and some glue — you can turn it into an attach-anywhere mount for your digital camera, complete with a screw attachment so it’ll stay in one place. More »
If you’re just starting out with a DSLR camera, you’re probably pretty overwhelmed with all the different settings you have available. This cheat sheet from weblog Living In the Stills will help you keep it all straight. More »
GadgetTrak’s CameraTrace service helped a professional photographer get back $US9,000 worth of stolen gear. CameraTrace can also help you recover your lost or stolen camera, as well as find people using your photos without permission. More »
For those of us with nearsightedness, there’s usually at least one point in the day where we set down our glasses and can’t find them. Reddit user Ziptyze solves this problem by using a mobile phone’s camera to get a temporary clear picture of the world. More »
iOS devices with cameras only: We’ve shown you how you can paint with light using your DSLR or point and shoot camera, but getting in on the fun on your mobile was never really an option. Slow Shutter Cam fixes that by allowing you to take photos with slow shutter speeds. More »
Want a versatile camera mount for your iPhone 4? Take one $20 Tertial lamp, some suction cups and a bit of DIY, and you’re in business. More »
