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How Do You Manually Focus Stack? Manual vs Automatic Focus Stacking Compared

Ever see those photos that look impossibly sharp?  How about ones that have zero blur and are sharp throughout, even when its a macro closeup of an object that would be impossible to capture without a huge amount of light?

depth of field of leaves

In this article I will tell you the secrets behind a technique called focus stacking, which is not difficult to do, and how you can perform it manually without fancy expensive gadgets. We will also look at automatic and semi-automatic methods.

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Recommended Photography Gear

Gear we use & gear we wish we were using

Photodoto is run by a team of professional photographers, so there’s no surprise that we have years of experience with all kinds of photography gear.

We’re glad to share our recommendations here with you, for the quality of your setup is essential in your path to becoming a superstar photographer.

You’ll be pleased to know that our recommendations are 100% honest and not affected by any third parties. We may also get a small commission from Amazon if you buy from them what we recommend. So it is in our interest to recommend you only the best gear.

Recommended Gear


We’re trying to keep this list up-to-date with all the latest photography gear that’s being released. Most of the items were personally tested by members of the Photodoto team while some of the recommendations are based on consumer feedback.

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What Does an Underexposed Photo Look Like and Should you Underexpose?

Capturing an underexposed photo has had a very negative connotation in the world of modern photography.  Underexposed photos were invariably treated as terrible photographic failures brought about by insufficient lighting.  However, with the coming of digital photography and initial feedback, even capturing an underexposed photo has turned into a form of art.

underexposure

In this article I will show examples of underexposed photos and describe the pros and cons of underexposure.

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Landscape Drone Photography – A Complete Guide

Drones have brought in a fresh new perspective to a lot of photography and videography genres. Thanks to their ability to capture these unique aerial perspectives drones are being increasingly used across all genres of photography. Landscape photography is no exception.

Drone photographing a landscape

Having dabbled with drones for the past 1 and 1/2 years, almost exclusively for landscape photography I’m in a position to summarize my experience for your benefit so that if you are also looking to make a start in drone photography you can start on the right footing.

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Photography 101

PHOTOGRAPHY 101

LEARNING RESOURCES TO HELP YOU START AND ADVANCE IN PHOTOGRAPHY

If you’re here, most probably you want to improve your photography skills and learn new cool tricks about shooting, processing and getting inspired.

We believe that no matter how experienced and old you are, there are always new things to learn, and you can never say “I mastered photography perfectly”.

That is a thing that brings both beginners and professionals together – a passion for photography and willingness to learn. We believe that this is the essence of Photodoto.

It would be a shame not to subscribe to our mailing list, as it will guarantee that you won’t miss any great stuff that appears on our site. Don’t worry, we’ll get in touch only when we have something really cool coming. You will not get “10 photos of kittens” junk in your mailbox.

Photodoto is a very large resource on photography,

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How to Use Your Phone for Capturing Videos of Adventure Sports

There are more tools and accessories to experience and record extreme sports than ever before — especially if you’re looking for a GoPro alternative. While GoPros are still great tools for recording adventure sports, you can now get accessories for your phone that allow it to fulfill the same purpose.

mountain biker in woods

So, rather than having to buy a super expensive separate device, you can just get some extra tools to build on what your phone can already do. After all, modern phones are equipped with some of the highest quality cameras around. Being able to use them for extreme sports lets you really take advantage of what they’re capable of.

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5 Best Affordable Cameras for Landscape Photography for Beginners

Landscape photography cameras have a specific set of features which make them well suited for this field and are often not beginner friendly.

landscape of mountain

In this article I will explore cameras suitable for landscape photography which are both affordable and meant for beginner landscape photographers with camera features that help take great landscape photos.

Cameras for beginner landscape photography should have adequate resolution, a good image processor, anti-aliasing filter options, stabilization, sharpness, weatherproofing/weather-sealing  and a strong build quality.

Let’s dive in deeper.

The best affordable cameras for landscape photography must have a decent amount of resolution to offer. What is a decent amount of resolution? We have considered that a minimum of 24 megapixels is a must-have for a camera to be considered as good for landscape photography.

These five entry-level affordable cameras are good for landscape photography. Here they are :

All these cameras have a minimum of 24-megapixel to offer.

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Drone Shots Without A Drone – Drone Alternatives

Flying drones in the USA (or for that matter any country) requires following many rules. You need certifications and permits to be able to fly a drone commercially. The hassles of passing tests, applying for registration and permits sometimes add up to more than the actual joy of flying, a reason why many look for drone alternatives. This is especially true for those who are just looking for a fun way to capture things from a different perspective.

high shot of city at night

In this article, I will describe all the alternatives available to you if you want to take drone- like shots without using a drone.

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College Graduation Picture Ideas for Guys: What Works

If you are a guy nearing your college graduation day, you will be looking to capture some amazing images of this day which will happen only once in your lifetime. So it is essential to ensure that you get the best pictures to record your memories.

male student in graduation gown

In this guide I will describe and show the best college graduation picture ideas for guys in particular.

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Is it Legal to Fly a Drone over Private Property? Laws Explained

Drone photography and videography are becoming big business, from real estate to special effects such as simulating views from aircraft or a bird’s eye.  Aerial photography can be simply stunning and even abstract which makes for great photos.

drone flying over garden

With money out there and more and more people getting into using drones for photography, legal questions arise over what you can fly over and take photos of.  In this article, I will explain the legalities of flying drones over private property and related issues.

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