In part 1 of: Get the most out of your camera, we looked at how to use the aperture and the creative uses of depth-of-field. In this part we’ll look at how to use the shutter button on your camera and how both the shutter and the aperture control exposure.
The shutter is a mechanical device […]
Is the feeling of a soon-come-crashing birthday of your beloved, a close relative or a friend and the following headache about what to choose as a gift familiar to you? There are so many pretty things in store, but most of them seem a bit trivial and when you ask your friends for advice, they […]
There will always be room for the special quality and elegance of black and white digital photography images, especially when combining it with the many benefits offered by digital photography in general.
In digital photography and imaging there are many features and techniques available for image control and management. Whereas these are mostly aimed at color […]
Have you ever taken a picture with you camera using the in-built flash and found the image to be poorly illuminated and patchy? This is because the flash that comes with most cameras is not designed to deal with anything but the basics.
And the basics means “pretty basic” - perhaps, one or two people fairly […]
Using a tripod is essential when taking photos - and not just for night shots. To get ultra crisp and sharp pictures, your camera cannot move at all when the shutter is open. In some circumstances, even the tiny movements your hand makes are enough to make a slightly blurry image. The best way to […]
Some of the best images can be captured during the winter months, so don’t let the cold stop you. For the best photography experience, wear clothing that will keep you comfortable and safe.
Dressing in layers and choosing clothes made of suitable materials are the best ways to fight cold weather. Layers allow you to quickly […]
One of the best things about digital photography is that you can share your shots with anyone thanks to the availability of the Internet and e-mail.
The way that we “share” these photos depends upon the e-mail services and software that is available to us. While the process is pretty much the same for all programs, […]
Digital cameras are quickly becoming more and more common in the home. Digital photography is almost as common as regular photography these days. They even have digital cameras built into pda’s and phones now. With the up-swing of the quality of digital photographs, and the increasing size of memory cards, it’s no wonder.
Just about every […]
Just recently, I was in my garden watching some birds that kept flying in and out. They seemed to be visiting a apple tree that had lots of fruit that was soft and ripe for eating. In and out they went and I thought I would get my camera to take a few shots.
I stood […]
Once I was invited to tea by an elderly member of my family and she asked me to show her some of my latest photos.
“Oh my” she said, “They are such wonderful pictures, you must have a very expensive camera!”
A little later she served tea and home made cakes. I said to her, “I must […]