Topic: Cameras

What Is Video Mode When Talking About Cameras? Video mode refers to a specific shooting mode found on many cameras specifically made for capturing video. In this mode the camera will keep the shutter open permanently to allow the capturing of moving images. When using video mode on a camera with a dedicated phase detection autofocus sensor the mirror which reflects the incoming light onto the Af sensor remains in the lifted position. This limits the camera to using contrast detection autofocus only whilst recording video. Modern digital cameras have begun to use sensor based phase detection autofocus, greatly improving …

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What Is A View Camera? A view camera is a style of camera that dates back to the 1850’s and most commonly shoots to 4″x5″ film slides, though other larger sizes are also available (6×6, 6×7 are popular). A view camera has a very distinctive 2-part design that is joined in the middle by a flexible bellows.  The front section of the camera holds a lens mount and a mechanical shutter, while the rear section of the camera holds a piece of “ground glass”.  The image from the lens is projected onto the glass to allow the photographer to focus …

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What Is a Viewfinder and How Is It Used When Taking Photos? When talking about cameras and photography a ‘viewfinder’  is the part of a camera used for composing and focusing the subject being photographed, and viewing the entire frame of an image. Viewfinders can be glass, as found in rangefinder and DSLR type cameras, or an LCD screen as found in mirrorless cameras. In modern cameras the viewfinder also includes an overlay of useful camera and exposure information, include a visual representation of camera focus settings and metering settings. The viewfinder is a photographers one-stop shop for capturing correctly …

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