Note - This is an index thread, it's probably re-appeared at the top of the thread listings as I've just updated the original post with some useful extra links
Jan-18 - eta DoF link
Dec-18 - eta LiveView Focusing link
Jan-20 - eta Macro Masterclass link
Oct-20 - eta Losing the Mirror Canon R5 review, Crop Factor & PSE Camera RAW plugin update
Aug-22 - eta Mike's thread on Moving to Mirrorless
I've done a few of these threads now. At various times when discussing photography stuff with people sat in hides, I refer them to the threads as handy information sources. As the number of links is growing, I thought it might be handy to have an Index - and also add in other technical threads that talk about equipment, techniques and the like. So here you go, if there are other threads you can think of that would be handy here, please add them :-)
Getting off Auto - the original thread that talks about camera modes & settings
Exposure - all about exposure, histograms, stops, focal lengths
Tweaks & Twiddles - post-production (Photoshop), why to use RAW
Choices - choosing a camera or lens
Extras - filters, flash & other accessories
Impossible Pictures - merging images with Photoshop
Ethical Photography - the rights & wrongs of photographing wildlife
Depth of Field - all about DoF
Macro Masterclass - all about macro photography
Losing the Mirror - Looking at the new Canon R5 mirrorless
Updating Photoshop Elements Camera RAW plugin - (should you buy a new camera with a file format your existing PSE won't open)
Crop Factor - explanations on the effects of crop factors
Other useful threads
Which Telephoto Lens Should I buy? - various options & their merits
600mm lens comparisons - trying various options to show differences
300mm f/2.8 test shots - Hazy showing the lens' capability
200mm f/2.8 and the 100-400 Mk2 - Hazy comparing the sort of results possible
400mm Prime or not? - more on lens choice
Photo Editing - Paul A's techniques for improving photos
3D from 2D - Paul A demonstrating techniques to make images come alive
Photo software tools - Photoshop and similar product suggestions
Where to go next? - Birdiebeginner asking for help on how to get better shots
DSLR choice - Shane asking for suggestions
Birds in Flight - Paul A's suggestions about in-flight photography
Live View Focusing - Paul A's explanations on the use of LiveView
Moving to Mirrorless - Mike's experiences with the Canon R5
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