The first photograph was taken in 1826 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce using a shutter speed of eight hours! He had to keep the camera still for so long that he needed a tripod. However, modern cameras and smartphones have brought shutter speeds down so far that most people shoot handheld. So what’s the best way to do it?
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Zoo photography
If you’re a wildlife photographer, zoos and safari parks can be a cheap and cheerful alternative to going on a long-haul destination such as the Masai Mara.
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