The LG G4 is one of the best smartphones of 2015, partly due to the built-in camera. Here's how to better utilize it, whether shooting JPEGs or in RAW.

Who can use it Manual mode is for anybody with a mode dial on their camera, physical or virtual, dSLR, interchangeable-lens mirrorless, advanced compact or even a phone with manual controls.

Ditch autofocus for manual focus mode to get more precise control over your shots. Find out how to get started using manual focus, and which scenarios call for it.

Manual focus allows you to focus using a ring around the lens, or an equivalent control on your camera body, as an alternative to your camera’s autofocus system.

Beyond manual and automatic, cameras have many different modes, all that give you varying degrees of control. Here's how to decide which one to use.

Professional photographer Anna Kelaidi believes we should be paying more attention to old, manual focus lenses and here's why.