Welcome to Photo Genius
Photography courses, workshops, private tuition and online tutorials
My passion is photography, and I love sharing my knowledge and helping others take better photos with their cameras.
If you live in Brisbane why not consider joining me for a photography course or workshop, if you live elsewhere in the world then check out the Photo Genius YouTube channel where I post regular videos with tips on how to improve your photography and get more from your camera.
Below you will find some tip sheets that you can download as well info on the gear I use and featured links to some of my videos.
Please consider following me on Instagram and join our mailing list for regular updates.
Thanks for visiting the Photo Genius website.
Paul Farris / Photo Genius
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Download my free tip sheets
Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
CAMERA FIRMWARE UPDATES
Occasionally camera manufacturers release firmware updates.
Updating firmware may improve camera performance, fix bugs and may even add new and enhanced camera features.
If you are unsure how to update your cameras firmware, watch the video for tips and a walk through demonstration using for Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm cameras.
IMPORTANT - Ensure you click the link for your country / region
CANON USA - FIRMWARE UPDATES
CANON EUROPE - FIRMWARE UPDATES
CANON AUSTRALIA - FIRMWARE UPDATES
NIKON - FIRMWARE UPDATES
FUJIFILM - FIRMWARE UPDATES
The crop factor
The crop factor is determined by the size of the sensor inside a digital camera.
Most cameras feature the popular APSC (cropped) sensor with higher end and professional
cameras featuring full frame sensors.
Use this handy guide to discover the crop factor for your camera
The following APSC DSLR and Mirrorless cameras have a CROP FACTOR of 1.5
Nikon (DX mount)
Pentax K mount
Sony (varies - check with dealer)
Sigma
Fujifilm X mount
Samsung NX
Minolta
Full frame DSLR and mirrorless cameras have a - CROP FACTOR of 1
Nikon FX and Z mount
Canon EF mount
Sony (varies - check with dealer)
Pentax K1
Leica M9
All Canon APSC DSLR cameras have a - CROP FACTOR of 1.6
Micro four thirds cameras have a - CROP FACTOR of 2
Olympus
Panasonic
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We post weekly photography tutorial and review videos on the Photo Genius YouTube channel.
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