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Full Frame vs APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds – Which one is right for you?

Mar 4, 2020 by John Aldred 21 Comments

The sensor size debate is one that will probably never end. It’s just too polarising of an argument. On the one side, you’ve got the “Full frame = king!” lot, and on the other, you’ve got “Nope, doesn’t make a bit of difference”. Two extremes. The truth, however, is somewhere in the middle, if you look at things objectively.

There are definitely benefits and drawbacks to differently sized sensors, but there are also many situations where it really doesn’t matter. In this video, Marc Newton at The School of Photography takes an objective look at cameras with three different sizes of sensor – 35mm full-frame, Canon’s 1.6x crop APS-C and Micro Four thirds to see which might best suit your needs.

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Does sensor size affect depth of field – the definitive answer

Jul 12, 2019 by Marc Newton 11 Comments

In this video I’m going to put to rest this question once and for all, does sensor size affect depth of field? I’ll be physically taking pictures with a full frame camera and a micro 4/3 camera and showing you the visual difference in a range of aperture settings. There are lots of theories and opinions on this but here is the definitive answer.

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Lightroom or Photoshop: do you need to use both?

Jun 6, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 11 Comments

When it comes to image editing software, each of us has our own preferences. When it comes to Adobe’s programs, many photographers use both Lightroom and Photoshop, each to a certain extent.

However, if you’re just starting out, it can be difficult to learn both programs simultaneously. And after all, do you really need to use both? In this video, Marc Newton of The School of Photography will answer this question and help you decide which of these is a better option if you must only choose one.

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These are the four biggest photography rip-offs you should avoid

Nov 19, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 3 Comments

Photography is an expensive hobby even if you only buy the stuff you absolutely need. And like in any other industry, there are things that make you spend even more on completely unnecessary things. In this video, Marc Newton of The School of Photography talks about the four most common rip-offs that are present in the world of photography. He teaches you to avoid them to save yourself some money, but also what to focus on instead.

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