Almost every major camera manufacturer offers a feature called focus peaking on their system. The name may vary slightly by manufacturer, and even by camera. For example, Nikon calls this feature “Peaking Highlights” on some cameras and “Focus Peaking” on others. However, whatever the name, the results are the same.
Back button focus is a revelation for many new photographers. I mean, it’s not every day you come across a feature that’s built into your camera that can significantly change the way you capture photographs. When I first got my Nikon D800 several years ago, I started by holding down
Portrait photography is getting more and more popular professionally, with photographers using high-tech gear such as DSLR and mirrorless cameras to achieve stunning results. But even the ordinary person can use their smartphone or an entry-level camera to create portraits that are worth keeping. While portrait photography grows increasingly popular,
I do not consider myself a “bird photographer.” I just happen to photograph birds now and then. Usually the birds are relatively big shore or sea birds, and occasionally eagles. Usually they are fast-moving. My cameras, a Fuji X-T2 and Fuji X-Pro2, serve me well for most of my photographic pursuits, but not
