Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Sean McCormack

HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 things i wish i knew about cameras as an absolute beginner - The Untold Story

Sean McCormack opinion column.

For a lot of people, their first camera is their phone. They take a lot of photos, so much so that they think about getting a dedicated camera. They ask friends and research online to pick one that suits them and their budget. They start shooting and realise that the photos don’t match those from the phone. Phones do computational photography. They do HDR, basic editing and even give haptic response when the phone is level. Mirrorless cameras? Not so much. So here’s some tips to help on that journey. 

1: Forget about Manual, for now

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.