HX300 Expert Series

Welcome to the HX300 Expert Series, your ultimate guide to unlocking the full potential of the Sony DSC-HX300 camera!

Whether you’re a beginner looking to master the basics or an experienced photographer wanting to refine your skills, this series is designed to help you understand, optimize, and get the most out of your HX300.

What You’ll Learn in This Series:

  • Battery & memory card essentials for worry-free shooting
  • Camera settings & PASM modes for total control
  • Manual focus, background defocus, and aperture tricks for pro-level shots
  • Continuous shooting, video recording, and low-light techniques
  • Creative filters, white balance adjustments, and expert customization

With each episode, you’ll gain step-by-step guidance, practical tips, and real-world examples to enhance your photography skills. Stay tuned as we continue expanding the series with more in-depth tutorials!

  • HX300 Expert Series-Ep 01-Battery Basics
    This is the first video in the [HX300 Expert Series] from Michael at Binarycafe.com… In this video, Michael introduces the series with “Battery Basics” and discusses some of the topics that will be highlighted in this video series, designed to teach you everything from HX300 camera basics to advanced technical techniques. ©2013 Michael J. Wilcox
  • HX300 Expert Series-Ep 02-Memory Card Basics
    This is the second video in the [HX300 Expert Series] from Michael at Binarycafe.com… In this video, Michael covers “Memory Card Basics”, with topics covering memory card types (SD / SDHC / SDXC), Capacity and Speed Types, Formatting and Creating REC Folders to organize pictures. Products Covered in this Video: Sony 64GB SDXC Class 10 … Read more
  • HX300 Expert Series-Ep 03-Camera Overview and Shooting Basics
    In Episode 3 of the HX300 Expert Series, Michael provides an overview of the camera and discusses shooting basics. Purchase the HX300 from Amazon http://amzn.to/10wX1in Hoya 58mm UV Filter at B&H Photo http://bhpho.to/1eD9gRl
  • HX300 Expert Series-Ep 04-Playback and Create Picture from Movie Clip
    In Episode 4 of the HX300 Expert Series, Michael provides an overview of picture and video playback and demonstrates how to extract a still picture from a movie clip. Purchase the HX300 from Amazon http://amzn.to/10wX1in Hoya 58mm UV Filter at B&H Photo http://bhpho.to/1eD9gRl
  • HX300 Expert Series-Ep 05-Understanding PASM Modes
    In this video, Michael covers the PASM modes of the HX300 digital camera. These concepts are also applicable to other digital cameras that support these modes. From beginners to pros, these modes can be confusing due to the large number of parameters and settings possible. By providing an overview of the key concepts behind selecting … Read more
  • HX300 Expert Series-Ep 06-Manual Focus
    In this video, Michael covers the manual focus ring on the HX300 digital camera. Although it’s not obvious, the manual focus ring can be used while shooting video; and can also be used for macro shots. Check out this video to see which settings can be used to unlock this fun and powerful feature. Purchase … Read more
  • HX300 Expert Series-Ep 07-Background Defocus
    In this video, Michael provides a description of the background defocus mode, followed by a demonstration of how to use the mode. This mode is selected from the SCN mode and provides lo, mid or hi background defocus options. Be sure to follow the recommended distance from subject when using the background defocus mode, remembering … Read more
  • HX300 Expert Series-Ep 08-Aperture Mode for Shallow Depth of Field
    In this video, Michael provides an overview of the aperture mode, to create photos with a shallow depth of field. A shallow depth of field directs focus to a smaller area of the frame, whereas a deep (or wide) depth of field maintains focus across objects that are near and far from each other, in … Read more
  • HX300 Expert Series-Ep 09-Continuous Shooting Mode
    In this video, Michael provides an overview of the continuous shooting mode on the HX300. This shooting mode provides you with the ability to capture multiple images quickly, at either 10 frames per second or 2 frames per second. Purchase the HX300 from Amazon http://amzn.to/10wX1in