Not all digital cameras have viewfinders. Digital cameras and smartphones have LCD screens for composing photos, and it’s only on higher end cameras that you get a viewfinder too. But they are worth having. Sometimes it’s difficult to see an LCD display properly in the bright glare of daylight, and sometimes it just feels more […]
TTL (through the lens)
TTL stands for 'through the lens' and can apply to a number of camera functions. For example, DSLRs and mirrorless cameras have TTL (through the lens) viewing systems, automatic flash systems use TTL (through the lens) flash measurements and adjustments, and modern cameras use TTL (through the lens) exposure measurements.