Get ready for some rambling! Buying used equipment is a surprisingly fertile topic, and the guys go in-depth on the benefits of buying used photography gear, plus where and how to make your purchases. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes

Third-Party Lenses

Feb 13th, 2019 41m 58s

Third-party lenses can be a great way to save money on your photography equipment, but what are you giving up when you go with a lesser-known brand? We discuss the benefits and disadvantages of using third-party lenses, including top brands li

Composition Techniques

Jan 3rd, 2019 43m 53s

The guys from Cameta Camera discuss photography composition techniques and concepts including the Rule of Thirds, Symmetry, Leading Lines and more. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebook.com/cametacamera/ http

Basic Lighting - Part 2

Oct 24th, 2018 48m 37s

In this episode, the guys discuss simple lighting techniques using a variety of light sources. Learn how to use natural light, continuous lighting and flash to improve your pictures. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://

Basic Lighting - Part 1

Jul 13th, 2018 36m 48s

In this episode of Camera Academy, the boys get into the basics of lighting. In Part 1, we discuss the different types of light sources you can utilize as a photographer, specifically, natural light, continuous artificial lighting and flashes (

Lens Accessories

May 22nd, 2018 45m 13s

This time on Camera Academy, we go over the various types of lens accessories that every photographer should have in their bag, including filters, hoods and teleconverters. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebo

White Balance

May 11th, 2018 20m 49s

If the color in your photos seems a bit amiss -- a little too red, a little too blue or anywhere in between -- then you might want to learn a bit more about white balance. In this episode, we review the topic of color temperature, how it relate

RAW vs JPEG

Mar 12th, 2018 46m 32s

In this episode, we talk about RAW and JPEG files... what they are, what benefits each file type provides, when to shoot with each type, and more! If you haven't taken the plunge into RAW yet, this is a great primer on what to expect. Thanks fo

Image Stabilization

Feb 16th, 2018 34m 38s

In this episode, we take a closer look at the mysterious technology of image stabilization, from lens-based to in-body, and all the pros and cons (well, mostly pros) that it brings to the party. P.S. Nick's microphone was having... issues... So

Focusing

Feb 5th, 2018 51m 11s

In this episode (our longest yet), we discuss the wide-ranging subject of focusing, from manual to auto, single-shot to continuous, and the various area modes and extra features that make focusing such a complex topic. Plus, Nick complains abou

Shooting Modes

Jan 15th, 2018 45m 58s

In this episode of Camera Academy, we talk in depth about Shooting Modes and demystify that little dial with all the letters and weird icons on it. Auto, Manual, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, plus those faces and mountains and f

Image Sensors

Jan 2nd, 2018 44m 3s

In this episode, the fellas from Cameta Camera chat about image sensors... types, sizes, etc. and how they affect your photography. From full frame to smartphone sensors, we go over each format and discuss the pros and cons, plus we ramble a li

Focal Length

Dec 18th, 2017 41m 33s

Focal length… it's not just a random measurement. It's not just zoom. It's the very essence of your photograph, as well as a handy numerical representation of what you can "see" with your camera and lens. From 10mm to 1000mm, your focal length

Camera Types (DSLR, Mirrorless, Point & Shoot)

Dec 8th, 2017 43m 57s

With all the different camera types out there, choosing the right one can be difficult. In this episode, Nick and Nicolai break down DSLRs, mirrorless and point-and-shoots -- definitions, pros and cons, etc. -- to help you make a more informed

ISO

Dec 1st, 2017 26m 28s

No exposure triangle is complete without ISO! In this episode, learn how ISO affects your photos and what practical and creative uses it has, plus enjoy Nick's voice cracking like a middle-schooler on two separate occasions. Thanks for listenin

Shutter Speed

Nov 3rd, 2017 21m 10s

In this episode, we discuss the quite important topic of shutter speed. How it affects exposure, freezing action, creative uses for motion blur, all that good stuff. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebook.com/

First Things First... Aperture

Oct 24th, 2017 30m 21s

If you're just starting out in digital photography, you've probably heard the term "aperture" or "f-stop", and perhaps you don't know what it means, how it affects your pictures, or how to control it. And maybe you don't even care. But you sh

Introducing Camera Academy!

Oct 24th, 2017 13m 57s

We at Cameta Camera want to do more than just sell cameras, lenses and accessories (at great prices with excellent customer service and support, obviously!)... we also want to share our love of photography with our friends and customers. Sure,

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