Inbuilt Sensor Cleaner

Most of today’s DSLRs claim to feature an inbuilt sensor cleaning technology. Is it worth depending on this technology, or is it better to go to an authorised service centre for intermittent sensor cleaning? Vijayakumar B Musale, Kolhapur Yes, it is worth depending on this technology. The inbuilt sensor cleaner reduces the amount of dust… Continue reading Inbuilt Sensor Cleaner

Photographing Jewellery

I am a jewellery shop owner from Madurai and I use a compact camera to shoot pictures of the jewellery displayed in the store. I use these images in the store’s brochure and on the web. How can I avoid shadows and reflections from spoiling the images? Mohan Shetty, Madurai Since the jewellery is accessible… Continue reading Photographing Jewellery

The Smooth, Glassy Effect

How do I create that smooth ‘glassy feel’ effect on water bodies? Rayan Modi, Udwada, via email The amount of blur on glassy effect you want depends on the shutterspeed. Accordingly, reduce the speed to 1/8sec or even as slow as 5sec. Use a low ISO and narrow aperture. You will also need a tripod… Continue reading The Smooth, Glassy Effect

Film Camera vs Digital Camera

My parents’ film camera and lenses work even after forty years. My digital camera broke down in about five years. Planned obsolescence, or a sign of the times? Answer by: Girish Mistry, Photographer and Dean, Shari Academy Your parents’ film cameras were built rugged, most likely having been made of steel, titanium, and aluminium alloy,… Continue reading Film Camera vs Digital Camera

How to Represent a Community

Some photographers, while documenting the queer community, often make images from a certain perspective. How does one, especially those who are not from the community, represent their narrative correctly? Answer by: Tanvi Dhulia, Features Writer, Better Photography The first question to ask yourself when you feel the desire to photograph any marginalised community which you… Continue reading How to Represent a Community

Wildlife Photography

Every single aspect of wildlife photography seems expensive. Is there an easier way? Answer by: Nayan Khanolkar Wildlife Photographer, Naturalist, and Educator Many young photographers come to me with this query. I’m going to tell you what I’ve told them—wildlife photography is not expensive. Many photographers think that safari photography is the only form of… Continue reading Wildlife Photography