Saturday, September 29, 2012

How To Achieve Picture Perfect Shots Thru Digital Photography

By Stephen Spreadbury


Gone are the times when photographers had to take 1 or 2 shots of an image and develop them to find out if a perfect image was taken. A few photographers of this art form refer to this system as "trial and error." These days there are a numbers of photographers who have opted to change from regular old SLR models to digital ones. Through DSLRs, they can get more time to study when taking those great photos since photographs that aren't great can simply be removed away.

SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. The name indicates the employment of lenses and a mirror. Mirror reflects light entering the lens up into the viewfinder. Thus, a photographer can estimate the way the image will likely appear when it is developed. Furthermore, a SLR camera uses separate lenses that can be interchanged depending on the resolution required. Therefore, this camera can often be used to capture image with varying depths.

Similarly, a digital SLR or DSLR camera uses lenses and mirror. But instead of a film that records the image, a DSLR camera uses light sensor chips and digital memory. Put simply, a DSLR camera is the computerized version of the standard SLR camera. Nevertheless the functions of these models are rather different so it is suggested that users spend time getting familiar or acquainted with these settings. Owners should use that "trial and error" Methodology by taking 1 or 2 shots and storing better photographs. Sooner or later, users can surely hack these models. Individuals who decide on using these types of cameras should really invest on memory cards and lenses. So, if they happen to become professionals someday, extra equipment will certainly keep them busy for choosing photography as a career.

Here are some helpful recommendations that may definitely aid owners of DSLR cameras in capturing an ideal image using the new art of digital photography.

1. Typically, people take full body shots against a background. Nonetheless it is more appropriate to take a shot from shoulders up or a chest and shoulders picture.

2. If doing the above system actually is troublesome for the user, he or she can take a shot of the person with him to one side instead of at the center. Then the owner can just zoom in so the person seems to be at the center.

3. The law of optics remains the same whether using an old or a digital camera. For example, if the sun is behind an image, the picture will be silhouette. If light is in front of the image, the picture will appear squint unless they have shades on.

4. Use your sunglass to act as a polarizer to take away needless reflections from obvious objects.

5. You can also use a filter to extend the exposure of objects.

6. When using a polarizer, be absolutely certain the source of light is vertical to the object.

7. Change your white balance setting from auto to cloudy when shooting bright landscapes and outside portraits.

8. Do not use the flash mode when the setting is already bright.

9. Zoom in to emphasize a certain asset or characteristic of the subject being captured.

10. Practice. Practice. Practice.

It suffices to claim that the techniques in getting the ideal shot have not changed. However , using digital cameras and employing this new art of digital photography have simply improved photo shooting by making shooting photos simple for everyone.In other words, practice is what really makes perfect shots!




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