Things to Know About a Camera (DSLR)
- Not every camera has the same sensor size, therefore the focal length of lens won't be accurate unless you have a full frame camera.
- Megapixels don't necessarily determine the quality of a shot, the sensor does.
- Manual mode on the camera doesn't mean manual focus.
- DSLR means Digital Single Lens Reflex.
Things to Know About Camera Lenses
- The shorter the focal length, the wider the angle of the shot.
- Camera lenses also have speeds, but they're more easily understood as aperture sizes. The faster the lens, the more expensive they get.
- Telephoto lens are usually lenses with a focal length of 135mm or more. They're used to shoot things from afar.
Focal Length
The Focal Length is the distance from the camera sensor to the camera