When you take a picture, the shutter opens and closes to let light strike the image sensor.
So let's learn about flash sync and shutter speeds.

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Every flash has a maximum useful range. The intensity of the flash when it reaches a subject depends on the flash's power and on how far the light has to travel...
Read on and learn more!

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Many lenses have threads into which you can screw filters and other accessories. Here are just some of the accessories you can attach.

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A photograph can appear to compress space so that objects appear closer together than you expect. Another photograph of the same scene can seem to expand space so that objects appear farther apart than normal.

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In close-up or tabletop photography, digital cameras have a huge advantage over traditional film cameras because you can review your results and make adjustments as you shoot. Take advantage of your instant feedback we give you now to experiment and learn.

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A long focal length is ideal for portraits, especially for head-and-shoulders portraits. The focal length lets you keep your distance and still fill the viewfinder frame with the subject.
We explain exactly how this works. Keep close.

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A long focal length lens acts somewhat like a telescope in that it magnifies the image of your subject. This is especially useful when you can't get close to your subject—or don't want to.
Learn more about it with this tutorial.

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Short focal lengths explained in this tutorial.

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Normal focal lengths explained in this tutorial.

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Most fixed lens cameras have a built-in zoom lens and zooms are also very popular with SLR users.

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