Topic
photography
4 posts tagged "photography"
Astrophotography without star trails: the 500 rule, the NPF rule, and a practical ceiling
Why stars smear, how the 500 rule and NPF rule cap your shutter, what declination and pixel pitch have to do with it, and how to get a number you can use on your next clear night. Includes our free calculator.
Sensor size and crop factor: why your 50 mm lens doesn't always feel like a 50
A practical look at crop factor, full-frame as a reference, and what really changes when you swap sensor sizes. Framing, depth of field, noise, and when the math matters in real shoots.
Neutral density filters: the slow-shutter look, even when the sun won't cooperate
Friendly guide to ND filters for silky water and long exposures when the sun won’t cooperate. How stops work, how to think about shutter time, and a calculator that matches the math.
Time-lapse photography: creative uses and the interval math that keeps you out of trouble
Creative ideas for time-lapse, field tips (dew, power, cards, tripod), and the interval math for clip length and storage. Matches CalcRegistry’s Time-lapse Planning Calculator.