Drive Modes on Canon Rebel T6i
The Canon Rebel T6i comes equipped with different drive modes; how your camera behaves when taking photos. The default behavior of cameras is to take one picture when you press the shutter button. On the Canon T6i, this is called Single Shooting drive mode. There is a separate mode called silent single shooting mode that reduces […]
Metering Modes on Canon Rebel T6i
The Canon Rebel T6i has four metering modes. These modes adjusts how the camera evaluates and compensates exposure, and all four are individually useful for enhanced compositional control. Metering Modes can be selected either through the Quick Settings by opening the Metering Mode menu (two brackets surrounding a circle with a dot) or the Metering […]
How to Change Focus Modes on Canon Rebel T6i
The Canon Rebel T6i has three different focus modes: a manual mode, and three autofocus modes. Each focus mode is useful in their own right, and can be selected based on your current needs. The Canon T6i also includes various Autofocus modes using 19 autofocus points to adjust the point in the frame the camera […]
Shooting Modes on Sony Alpha a5100
Although there may not be the usual dial for switching between shooting modes on the Sony Alpha a5100, rest assured the camera includes all the usual shooting modes plus some useful additions. Here are the available shooting modes with descriptions and best use cases for each on the Sony Alpha a5100. To switch between shooting […]
Drive Modes on Sony Alpha a5100
A camera’s Drive is how your camera functions when taking photos. Different drive modes cause the camera to take photos in different ways based on your needs. The Sony Alpha a5100 is equipped with several different drive modes. Here are all the drive modes available on the a5100 and the best use for each. Single […]
Flash Modes & Options on Sony Alpha a5100
Light is the single most important aspect of taking photos, and most every camera comes with a ton of options to adjust how the camera uses and adjusts to light. This article describes the flash modes and options related to using flash on your Sony Alpha a5100. Although many advanced flash photography techniques are beyond […]
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens Review
This is perhaps the most excited I have been waiting for a lens to arrive. The Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Lens was released earlier this year and just now started shipping. My lens arrived and I got right to testing. One of the issues I have had with Sony is that the majority […]