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Brian is a freelance photographer and photo tutor, based in Oxfordshire. He has unrivaled EOS DSLR knowledge, after working for Canon for over 15 years, and is on hand to answer all the EOS and photographic queries in Canon-centric magazine PhotoPlus.

Articles by: Brian Worley

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Mirrorless rules! Here's why your next Canon camera upgrade will be sharper than ever

By Brian Worley published 14 November 24

Opinion Move over DSLRs – your next mirrorless camera upgrade will be sharper than ever and here's why...

How to choose the right autofocus mode for different subjects on a Canon camera

By Brian Worley published 16 August 24

TUTORIAL The best autofocus method to pick depends on both subject and photographer

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Understanding mirrorless shutter modes on Canon cameras

By Brian Worley published 20 July 24

TUTORIAL There are multiple mirrorless shutter modes, which is the right one to use?

Get it locked down! We explain your camera's exposure lock modes in detail

By Brian Worley published 5 July 24

TUTORIAL What kinds of exposure lock are available on your Canon camera, and when is the right time to use it?

Is Manual mode the best way to use your camera? A Canon expert explains

By Brian Worley published 15 June 24

TUTORIAL Canon expert Brian Worley examines why many advanced and professional photographers recommend shooting in Manual

Set up your Canon EOS camera's Auto ISO for sharp low-light interiors every time

By Brian Worley published 29 May 24

TUTORIAL Optimize your Canon EOS camera’s Auto ISO settings for interior building photography

Advanced mirrorless AF settings for action photos on your Canon EOS camera

By Brian Worley published 28 May 24

TUTORIAL Optimize autofocus case settings on your Canon camera for different kinds of subject movement

Timelapse movie mode or interval timer - which should you choose on your Canon camera?

By Brian Worley published 21 April 24

TUTORIAL Shoot interval timer or timelapse movies to show a subject changing

Manual focus differences: DSLR vs mirrorless cameras

By Brian Worley published 5 February 24

TUTORIAL Moving to mirrorless camera changes how to manually focus a lens, Canon pro Brian Worley explains

There's much more to reviewing your shots on a Canon camera than just looking at your photos

By Brian Worley published 28 January 24

TUTORIAL Canon pro Brian Worley explains why reviewing images in-depth is more than just seeing what you captured

The old rules for shake-free photography simply don't work in this new age of high-resolution cameras

By Brian Worley published 12 January 24

TUTORIAL New super high-resolution cameras like the Canon EOS R5 break the age-old reciprocal rule for picking shutter speeds

Back-button focus: Is it time to rethink how you use your Canon EOS mirrorless camera?

By Brian Worley published 17 December 23

TUTORIAL Canon pro Brian Worley explains the perks of using rear-mounted buttons to activate autofocus and eye tracking

Do Canon's old EF lenses limit new EOS R mirrorless cameras?

By Brian Worley published 14 December 23

TUTORIAL Canon pro Brian Worley asks whether you should trade in your old DSLR lenses when you make the move to mirrorless

What is Flexible Priority mode? How to use it on your Canon R-series camera

By Brian Worley published 12 November 23

TUTORIAL Canon’s Flexible Priority mode may be the only exposure mode you need on your EOS R camera

Don't be afraid to boost your camera's ISO to make better pictures

By Brian Worley published 11 November 23

TUTORIAL Being oversensitive is no bad thing! Raising your ISO setting can be the best way to capture super sharper shots

How much auto is too much? When to leave your Canon camera's auto settings turned on

By Brian Worley published 3 September 23

TUTORIAL Should you leave the autofocus settings on auto or take more control to capture that specific image?

Understanding your camera's white balance (and when to change it)

By Brian Worley published 6 August 23

TUTORIAL We run through white balance settings on your camera, and when you should make images warmer or cooler

Firmware update to Canon EOS R5 enables super hi-res 400MP pictures

By Brian Worley published 2 June 23

TUTORIAL Canon’s EOS R5 firmware version 1.8.1 adds 400MP super-high-resolution IBIS image capture

Understanding your Canon EOS R-series cameras’ crop mode

By Brian Worley published 22 May 23

TUTORIAL Our resident Canon expert runs through the Canon EOS R-series cameras’ crop mode and explains all

How to start shooting video on your Canon EOS camera

By Brian Worley published 2 May 23

TUTORIAL Everything you need to know to get started with video recording on your Canon EOS camera

What is Image.Canon – and how do you use it?

By Brian Worley published 11 March 23

How to Canon's cloud service simplifies image backups when on longer photo trips

How to process Dual Pixel Raw images in Canon's free Digital Photo Pro software

By Brian Worley published 3 March 23

TUTORIAL Capture images with Dual Pixel Raw shooting and use Canon’s DPP to refine the point of focus

Can you get great-looking JPEG images straight from camera?

By Brian Worley published 25 February 23

TUTORIAL These are the best settings to use for great JPEG photographs straight out of your camera

Canon's great white telephoto lenses are fab for fast sports and action

By Brian Worley published 18 February 23

TUTORIAL Why fast aperture telephoto lenses are great to help you master fast-moving action sports photography

What settings can be changed on your Canon's RF lens control ring?

By Brian Worley published 28 December 22

TUTORIAL Canon expert Brian Worley explains how to use Canon's handy lens control ring and change how it functions

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