How To Decide On A Good Camera

Page 1

How To Decide On A Good Camera

In order to start taking great photos, you need to learn the basics. You will learn advice to assist you in taking the best Pictures possible, without making simple mistakes. Try different settings on the Camera such as Shutter speed or what works the best for you. Photography lets you capture moments in a split-second and allows you to blur together time periods that are large. Lighting quick shutter speeds are great for sports shots with lots of action, while slow shutter speeds are nice for landscapes without a lot of movement. Play around with shutter speeds to determine which work best during what situations. By varying shutter speeds, you can capture stills as well as fast moving objects. Fast shutter speeds allow you to capture moving objects while slow shutter speeds are ideal for shooting calm, tranquil scenery. It is important to give your photos depth when capturing landscapes. An object in the foreground of your shot can create the illusion of depth by providing scale. When you set your camera with a small Aperture, no more than f/8 and no more than f/16, you will get a clearer picture. You shouldn’t neglect the foreground as many novice photographers do. To create a frame that is striking and increase the depth of your photo, plan the foreground of the shot. One of the best ways to capture perfect shots is to take many photographs of your subjects. Keep this in mind when purchasing a memory card, so you can be sure to get one with a large storage capacity. When you have a spacious memory card, then you will be able to save all of your pictures. You will also be able to shoot RAW photos when you have a big memory card, which will allow you to edit them the most in post-production. Try all kinds of different approaches when working with your camera, including altering the angles and colors you use. You don’t need spectacular subjects to get spectacular pictures. As a photographer, you know you have talent when you can take pictures of familiar objects and make them look interesting and unusual. Experimenting is key, so don’t be afraid to do it. Balance is prized in most endeavors, and there is a natural tendency to prioritize what lies at the center of an Image. You can make your pictures look original by placing your main subject slightly on one side, rather than right in the center of your picture. Be aware of the auto-focus feature, which can lock the view to the middle of the Lens. Focus the shot manually, then fix the focus before hitting the shutter button. If you are going on a trip, do not wait to reach your destination to start taking pictures. While location shots will be in abundance once you arrive at your destination, the journey itself is also worthy of being recorded. In an effort at documentation of your trip, use the airport as a good source for subject matter as well.

1/2


Get creative with different perspectives and scales in your photography. Even the simplest of objects can be viewed as works of art, if you portray it in such a way. Get different takes on familiar objects by working on your Compositions. When traveling, photograph your souvenirs as you purchase them. To help you remember where you purchased items, stand in front of the store with the object, and take a picture. This helps create stories for your souvenirs that you can enjoy when you return home. Natural lighting can play a major role in your photographs so take note of what is happening. If you are going to take pictures outside, you want to do this when the sun appears lower in the sky; either later afternoon or early morning. When sun is high in the sky it will give you shadows that you do not want, or if you are taking photos of people they may squint. Use sunlight, candlelight and artificial light to see how each affects the subject of your photographs. Having good skills in photography does not involve a big secret. Practice and learn from your mistakes. It is not necessary to get all your pictures developed, or even keep them, which is especially true and convenient of Digital cameras. You want to constantly experiment with new subjects and techniques, then judge and compare the results to see what worked best. When working with a digital camera, it is often tempting to switch to the lowest setting, so you can get additional pictures in memory before you download them; just make sure you know the print quality will suffer when doing this. Only use these lower quality settings on your camera if you are sure that these images will only be viewed on a screen. As you see, taking better photos is not as hard as it seems. All you need to do is do your research and constantly practice and push yourself. When you see how good your photos are, all that effort will feel worth it. Manually adjust the white balance before you snap a photo. This dramatically affects the mood of your picture and gives you control over how your photographs look. It takes some practice to get things right, but you can be more creative with your photos when you utilize manual white balance.

2/2 Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.