Dental Photography School

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. Minimum n maximum f values in prime vs zoom lenses
10. Which lenses r superior based on f number n why ?
11. 50 mm 1.8 1.4 1.2 which lens is better ?
12. Best f number for outdoor is ?
13. Best f number for dental photography is?
14. Generally for full face i keep what setting
15. Generally for intraoral i keep what setting
Listen to the full episode on apple, google,spotify,gaana

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 cameras which is why I LOVE CANON for its camera design consistency. However in Nikon ISO button is very differently located and sometimes even absent. I've tried my best to incorporate about ISO buttons of some of the biggest players in camera world namely Canon, Nikon,Sony, Panasonic & Fuji in this podcast.
There are tips for what must be the best ISO settings for dental photography as well as general photography. Do share the podcast with your friends if you find it helpful !!

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 camera which is designated by an alphabet(s) or a diagram. 

We will also see

how to use the mode dial.
mode dial with locks
Various Alphabet meanings and their relation to the cameras settings 
Which is the best mode for particular situations
Which is the best mode for dental photography? 
Which is the best mode for general photography? 
Which is the best mode for Wedding photography? 
Which is the best mode for Baby photography? 
Which is the best mode for Landscapes? 
Which is the best mode for Light trails and night sky photography? 
Which is the best mode for wildlife photography and so on...Â

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 to find out more.

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, weather sealing and high end features because of which full frame cameras are so expensive.
I also speak about aspects like weight and economics because they are the main factors affecting our choices for dental photography.

There are other DEEPER aspects like lens compatibility and in built flash availability which are vital but people usually tend to forget about it however they are critical to understand in our decision making process.

The bottom-line "Don't let your budget decide your camera !! "

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 category. 

Canon has recently launched the RF 100 mm macro lens and it will be the best choice for MIRRORLESS camera users and yes NOW WE MAY shift to a mirrorless camera if we wish to. 

The cost factor is something we have to look for now.Â

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 social media here https://linktr.ee/mayurdavda
To know more about dental photography click here https://linktr.ee/dentalphotographyschool

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 strategy
4. Softwares for making 1 composite image form 200 images
5. Technique to make 3D images using a DSLR & more…

Do not miss this #podcast
Full episode

#February
#birthdaymonth
#dentalphotography
#dentalpodcast
#supermacro

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