In this episode we discuss 1 of the most important settings of dental & general photography The Aperture Here's what's in this podcast 1. What is F number / aperture 2. How to control it 3. How aperture affects our image brightness 4. What is Depth of field or DoF 5. How f number affects it 6. Most commonly used f number settings in general photography 7. Most commonly used f number settings in dental photography 8. How to select good lenses based on the minimum f value 9....

The exposure triangle is formed by 3 settings namely shutter speed, ISO & aperture. In our previous podcast we discussed about shutter speed 7 how to control it. In this episode we will discuss about ISO, its buttons, how to control it and its significance. We will also see how ISO affects images in general as well as dental photography. The problem with discussing ISO buttons is that they are located at different places in different cameras. This difference is fairly constant in Canon...

In our previous episode we spoke about Shutter speed & how to control it. In this episode we speak about the ISO button and its significance in photography. How it affects our images and what is the setting for dental photography

In our previous episode we discussed about control dial & it's functions in various modes In this episode we discuss about What is Shutter speed How it is Controlled Values range from 30 secs to 1/4000 - 1/8000 Bulb mode FSS HSS Importance in dental photography Where is slow shutter speed used Tripod Where is fast shutter speed used

The main dial aka control dial is one of the most versatile button/dial of our camera. It can control many settings and is like a multipurpose joystick. It is easy to use, accessible and that's why it is one of the most frequently used dials of the camera. It has separate roles when used alone and in combination with other buttons. In this episode we will try and understand all the functions and uses of the Control dial of the camera.

I have trained thousands of students. Out of my training experience I've realized that many a times the camera user is never able to see anything sharp through the viewfinder. There could be many reasons for this but one of the MOST OVERLOOKED reason is ignoring the diopter adjustment of your camera according to your vision. In fact this is so overlooked that even many conditioned photographers dont know about it. Listen to this episode to find out more.

Have you ever seen a professional camera? Then I'm sure you have seen a dial with many alphabets on it. Sometimes it even has minute line diagrams like mountains, face profile, tulip flower etc. Have you ever wondered what this dial does? Its actually very simple! In this episode we will be understanding the mode dial of camera I'm sure that everyone knows our camera can work on manual, automatic and semi automatic modes. In this episode we will try & dissect each and every mode on our...

We have discussed a lot of topics on dental photography till now like the best camera for dental photography, best lens for dental photography etc but now we move on to a completely different section. This section will be dedicated to understanding the camera buttons. The maiden podcast episode of this section is dedicated to the most vital button which is the shutter release. So what is the shutter release button? What are the function of the shutter release button? Listen to this episode...

Face off episode. Crop sensor budget friendly or Full Frame expensive camera which is better for dental photography ? We will find out in this episode of dental photography school. In this episode I Dr. Mayur Davda your host will speak about the various aspects that differentiate between the 2 cameras. You can decide for yourself after that if a Crop sensor budget friendly or Full Frame expensive camera which is better for dental photography I cover aspects like Sensor size, processors,...

Much awaited episode for people who want to upskill their dental photography to a whole new level. In this episode i speak about all the studiolight options for dental photography both expensive & economic. COVID has caused an acute scarcity of all photography equipment including studiolights. So i have emphasized mainly on cheap studiolights for dental photography which might be still available.

I never suggested a mirrorless camera for so many years. 1 reason for that was the unavailability of 100 mm macro lens for the mirrorless camera.This issue has been finally resolved by CANON. No more waiting. Huge applause to Canon for introducing the RF 100 mm macro lens for dental photography using a mirrorless camera.  We all know that the canon mirrorless cameras come in 2 mounts  1 is the M mount (for small sensor category)  2nd is the RF mount for the full frame mirrorless...

Have your ever wondered how to use a grey card in dental photography ? Well there are a lot of ways to use it but why to use it? In this episode I speak in details about What is a color gamut What is a color cast Can our camera record accurate colors? How to remove a color cast How to communicate with your lab with an image with accurate color information How to use a grey card in dental photography What softwares to use Screen color calibration intro and much more. Follow me on my...

In this episode I give my recommendations for some of the most frequently used equipments for dental photography. NO more confusion on what camera or lens to buy!

Did you know that not the entire dental photography protocol has to be done on the dental chair? Its actually better to record all extraoral & a few intraoral images outside the dental chair. In this episode of the dental photograph school podcast I speak about the operator positions which are ideal to record specific images. Do join the dental photography telegram group to stay updated about the latest in dental photography here https://t.me/joinchat/S75MXBvFcTOUSgovUuEI0A

The most important aspect of dental photography apart from equipment or settings is actually getting the subject stand out loud and clear. So there is no escape but to retract adequately. In this episode I speak about retraction techniques in dental photography. For more episodes & to connect with me online click here https://linktr.ee/dentalphotographyschool

Ever had problems with retraction during dental photography? Well I had tons of it! In this episode I discuss about what challenges I faced during retraction like how I managed cheek retraction issues, pain in the frenum area, macroglossia etc. whilst documenting my cases. Do share your retraction difficulties and tips in the comments on this podcast!!

How to get a black background in intraoral photography revolves around the use of contrastors. In this episode I speak about what are the characteristics of a good contrastor, why a contrastor must be black? I also speak about the do's & dont's of a contrastor and the right technique of using a contrastor. To know more on dental photography and follow on social media https://linktr.ee/dentalphotographyschool

In this episode I speak about what are the qualities of an ideal mirror for clinical photography, which is better zirconia coated or stainless steel? how to use them, how to maintain them so that they are scratch free for a long time, how to sterilize them & much more!

I've used both Canon and Nikon for clinical dental photography. In my personal opinion, there is not 1 but many reasons why dentists must be wary of NIKON equipment for dental photography. In this episode I have enumerated all the drawbacks present in the NIKON system. I thing that I forgot to mention was the cost factor. In the cost of 1 105 mm Nikon Macro lens I could buy 1 Canon basic DSLR + 100 mm macro lens.

Extreme macro in dental photography with Toni Arcuri from Brazil For the 1st time in dental photography school podcast I interview other experts in the field of photography & learn from them. In this episode I speak to the author of “The art & technique in contemporary dental photography” Dr. Toni Arcuri from Brazil. Toni loves EXTREME MACRO photography so in this episode I learn about 1. What special lenses he uses for extreme macro images 2. Macro rail 3. Focus stacking...

Which is the best flash for dental photography for you? Listen to this episode and find out. In this episode I speak about the pros and cons of all the available flash systems that we can use for clinical & dental photography

In this episode I speak about some cameras you must NOT use for clinical dental photography.

In the previous episode I spoke about the best lenses for dental or dermatology photography. This episode is more about which lenses you must be careful about before selecting them. So Watch out !! Do share your thoughts / comments