Measuring Light
Light metering is essential for the camera to capture the desired image. Whether you use automatic or manual mode, the camera’s built-in light meter or a separate light meter, here are the keys to proper exposure.
Long exposure – The sensors heat up
Long exposures create images with surprising effects. But they cause the sensors to heat up. Thermal noise increases, with a risk of hot pixels.
Fixed focal length – See the bigger picture
Working with a prime lens rather than a zoom lens requires more creativity when framing. But sometimes, the angle is too narrow. How can you widen it?
Adjust the grain
A digital image takes on a film-like quality when grain is added. This process requires some care.
Silver Efex: The World in Black and White
For users of Lightroom and Photoshop, Silver Efex—included in the DXO Nik Collection—simulates the characteristic grain and contrast of the analog films that shaped the medium’s history.
Noise and AI – Fact or fake news?
Noise-reduction algorithms reveal the original colors and unexpected details. Fake news or reality? Here’s how to check.