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Teach Yourself Action Photography
THE KIT • Buying guides, reviews and top photo tech demystified
KNOW YOUR CAMERA • Master action photography by understanding your photo gear and its features inside and out
TESTED: CROP SENSOR CAMERAS • Downsized APS-C and Micro Four-Thirds cameras not only shed some of the weight but they have hidden talents too making them perfect for action photography
MASTER TELEPHOTO LENSES • Take your action photography further by harnessing the power of a long lens
Find your telephoto • Telephoto lenses aren’t cheap, so let’s compare the different types of optic to find the most suitable one for your photographic needs
Telephoto lens overview • The three main types of telephoto lenses compared
Know your focal length • Take advantage of telephoto lenses’ focal lengths and their different optical effects
Use telephoto compression • Make use of the stunning compression effect of long lenses for headshots
Consider crop factor • Understand different sized sensors to achieve maximum quality when working with telephoto lenses
Maximise image quality • Take care of your telephoto lens to maintain sharpness
Support your telephoto • Get sharper shots with effective in-camera and lens features when shooting handheld images
Stay steady • Secure and balance your telephoto lens
Compose like a pro • Wildlife photographer Michael Eastwell on composing with his most used telephoto lenses
Get started • Three steps to finding and capturing enaging long-lens wildlife shots
Get close • Learn how motorsport photographer Phil Hay never misses the action with his telephoto lenses
Pan it • Include camera movement in the direction of the action to create a unique blur of surroundings
Phil’s top tips for buying a lens
TESTED: SUPER-TELE ZOOM LENSES • When you need to get close to the action, for sport, wildlife or air shows, one of these best-buy super-telephoto zooms is ideal
ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY GLOSSARY • Master speedy subjects by understanding essential terms
EXPERT GUIDE TO ACTION CAMERAS • So, you think action cameras are just for video? The truth is that these versatile devices can unlock creative doors for pro stills photographers, too…
Anatomy of an action camera • Thinking of buying an action camera? Here are key elements to look out for…
Action camera buyer’s guide • Ready to take the plunge and buy an action camera? Here’s our pick of the best options to suit every budget…
Get started with your camera • The best accessories to buy and settings to use for different scenes
How to use a GoPro Hero to shoot stills • We try out the latest action cameras in a few different shooting scenarios
CAPTURE A MAD ANGLE • Reach a different perspective by shooting up at an angle to your target
SHOOT A STAR TRAIL • Discover the awe-inspiring potential of action cameras when used in low light
MAX THE BURST RATE • Want to capture split-second moments? Try shooting in burst mode
MAKE THEM WIDE • Embrace the wider view from an action camera
EDIT THE FILES • Shoot images in the RAW file format and then edit them for cleaner results or Affinity Photo, enabling you to push every pixel further to come out with a more
SENSE OF SPEED • Harness the power of portability and the connectivity app to shoot remotely
TECHNIQUE • Discover essential camera settings, composition tips and eye-catching special effects to try today
CAPTURE THE ACTION • Master high speed skills for once-in-a-lifetime shots
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