Digital Photography Guide

Friday, November 30, 2007

Top 5 Secrets of Digital Photography

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Have you ever tried photographing something beautiful, but the moment was lost forever because you "just suck" at taking photos?

Do you still take really bad photos, even though that expensive digital camera of yours has all the automatic settings that are "supposed" to help you take photos like a pro?

You're not alone. In fact, it wasn't too long ago that I was in the same boat as you. Until, I had an opportunity to sit down with a semi-professional photographer who shared some amazingly simple digital camera secrets with me.

You see, you don't have to take expensive photography lessons, or even need expensive and complicated equipment to take stunning digital photos. You don't need a light meter, you don't need a $2000 lens, you don't need "perfect" conditions...
All You Need To Know And Understand Are A Few Fundamentals And You'll See A Dramatic Improvement In Your Photos!
  • An alternate ways to shoot an object to make a much more visually interesting photo
  • 2 sneaky places to look to find fantastic shooting locations
  • 3 unusual subjects that make great night-time shots
  • A simple way to save on battery power, especially on the older digital cameras!
  • The 2 elements experienced photographers always look for in nature photography

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Basic Digital Camera Shooting Techniques

Simple composition tips guaranteed to make your shots look better

1. Keep the composition simple!
2. If you are new start shooting on the level and with experience you will learn how you can shoot at an angle for better impact
3. Select a plainer-looking background rather than messy background.
4. Use zoom lens or move physically to avoid distractions like telephone poles, wires, cables, litter and street rubbish
5. To avoid school type photo, give a pose to your subject
6. Use the program mode of your camera rather than auto mode.
7. Photography in landscape mode locks focus into the distance and guarantees a sharper-looking distant shot.
8. For action photo, use fast shutter mode along with ISO sensitivity setting of 200 or 400
9. Hold the camera to your face and use optical viewfinder for normal shooting

Monday, November 26, 2007

7 Tips and Techniques for Under Water Photography

Most people are curious about what lives underwater and what actually goes on beneath the ocean surface. Underwater photographers bring sea life to the surface.

If you want to be underwater photograher, you need learn specific skills and techniques that are different from general photography skills.

Tips and Techniques

1. The underwater world needs to be captured up close unlike wildlife photography for example because water refracts and distorts images.

2. A great deal of patience is required for under water photography.

3. Water contains many particles like plankton, which can cause the image to lose contrast and sharpness.]

4. It is essential to use an underwater camera with a flash. Proper
lighting is necessary for taking an quality picture.

5. All the same basic rules apply as in regular photography, but you should shoot at an upward angle towards the subject.

6. If you are looking to improve your under water photography skills, you will first need to work on your photography on land.

7. If you are just beginning to have an interest in under water photography you should consider taking an underwater photography course
to learn proper technique.

Author is an avid photographer and runs a photography website dedicated to underwater photography, wildlife photography, and more.

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Thursday, November 22, 2007

How to Select a Camera to Learn Photography

Top 10 Advanced Digital Cameras

Here is a list of the top 10 advanced digital cameras for intermediate Photographer

1. Canon EOS 20DThe Canon EOS-20D is one of the best digital cameras for the advanced user. With an 8.2 megapixel resolution and a bewildering range of manual modes, this digital SLR will deliver professional looking photos.

2. Canon PowerShot G6The Canon PowerShot G6 has a 7.1 megapixel resolution, a 4x optical zoom, as well as a wide range of scene modes and manual controls. Even though it lacks a digital SLR body, the images shot with this camera are nothing short of outstanding. It’s also one of the cheapest advanced digital cameras out there.

3. Olympus C-7000The Olympus C-7000 zoom offers a 7.1 megapixel resolution and 5x optical zoom. It also boasts 5 scene modes and full manual options. A very attractive buy, although the optional lenses are not allowed.

4. Nikon D70The Nikon D70 is one of the best-selling entry level digital SLRs. It has a solid design, a bewildering range of options, powerful speed, as well as great photo quality. With its cheap price, this 6.1 megapixel SLR is one of the best value cameras for serious photographers looking to upgrade their camera.

5. Canon Digital RebelThe 6.3 megapixel Canon Digital Rebel is a direct competitor to the Nikon D70. It targets photographers at the lower end of the advanced digital SLR market. Its low price, excellent image quality and speed give the Nikon D70 a run for its money.

6. Sony Cybershot Pro DSC-V3The Sony Cybershot Pro DSC-V3 is a decent advanced camera which is light and easy to use. With its 7.2 megapixel resolution and 4x optical zoom, it’s a great buy. Do note the colors can be a bit poor in some shots.

7. Canon EOS-1D Mark IIThe Canon EOS-1D Mark II is a new digital SLR aimed at professional photographers who want excellent customization options, great photo quality and impressive speed. This 8 megapixel camera is high on my list of recommendations.

8. Olympus C-8080With its 8 megapixels and a 5x optical zoom, the Olympus C-8080 represents great value for those hunting for a digital SLR. While it doesn’t sell as well as the Canon and Nikon SLRs, I think Olympus comes up with pretty decent advanced cameras too.

9. Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2The Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 is a hot favorite amongst professionals. From a feature and function point of view, it’s one of the best digital SLRs I’ve seen. However, the build quality lacks that nice and heavy SLR feel.

10. Sony DSC-F828Featuring a whopping 8 megapixel image resolution, the Sony DSC-F828 comes replete with a powerful 7X zoom lens and great camera optics. Very nice camera indeed.

Conclusion

There are lot of cameras suitable for the advanced digital photographer, but the above list is sufficient.

My vote is for Nikon D70 and Minolta DiIMAGE A2.

Top shopping tip

If you are new try a simpler and cheaper model first because the above mentioned cameras are more expensive than the average point-and-shoot model.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Digital Photography Secrets

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Have you ever tried photographing something beautiful, but the moment was lost forever because you "just suck" at taking photos?

Do you still take really bad photos, even though that expensive digital camera of yours has all the automatic settings that are "supposed" to help you take photos like a pro?

You're not alone. In fact, it wasn't too long ago that I was in the same boat as you. Until, I had an opportunity to sit down with a semi-professional photographer who shared some amazingly simple digital camera secrets with me.

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