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7 Digital Photography Tips For Beginner
Submitted By: Dede Purneim
Do you want to be an excellent photographer? These 7 digital photography tips you can get started on your way to become an excellent photographer if you’d like.

#1. Learn your cameras settings

Chances are you shoot most of your pictures utilizing your camera's "automatic" mode. This will get you average results. If you are striving for great shots, you'll need to learn about other modes too. Take the time to read your camera's manual to understand when to use each shooting mode.

#2. Take more photos

Before going crazy buying the most expensive equipment right away, you had better take more photos because the more photos you take, the more you’ll know about what kind of camera to get when it’s time to upgrade. In other words, you can always delete the bad ones later.

#3. Busting the dust

Digital camera with removable lenses are prone to dust landing on the sensor. Static electricity around the sensor can possibly contribute to attracting dust particles, or other elements to this sensitive area of your camera. You can get rid of the dust is a camera blower brush, and tilt the camera down while blowing. Take care not to get any of the hairs snagged inside.

#4. Use a tripod

A tripod will keep your camera steady which will make your photos clearer.

#5. Shot your subject at different focal length, angles, and formats

Shoot your subject at different focal lengths - using the zoom on your photos will not only change how close your subject appears but it will also change the depth of field (ie the blurring of the background). It also allows you to shoot from different distances which can really impact how relaxed your subject is (there’s nothing better than a photographer in your face to make you tense up)

Shoot your subject from different angles - it’s amazing how much you can change a shot by getting on your knees or taking a few steps to the side.

Shoot using different formats - there are different ways to grip a digital camera. The two main ones are horizontally or vertically but you can also get into all kinds of diagonal ways to do it. Mix it up.

#6. Experiment with different ‘modes’

Even the most basic point and shoot cameras have different ’shooting modes’. These are usually things like ‘portrait’, ‘landscape’, ’sports’, ‘night’ etc. Sometimes it’s worth flicking through these to take shots at different settings. What these modes do is simply change the basic settings (like aperture, shutter speed, ISO) - all things that can change the look and feel of your shot considerably

#7. Play with your Flash

Try turning your flash off or forcing it to fire in shots. Sometimes adding flash to a scene where there’s lots of light behind your subject is essential (even though your camera might not think it needs it). This stops those silhouette shots where it looks like you’re trying to hide the identity on your subject.

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Real Estate Interior Photography: Good Interiors With A Consumer Digital Camera And No Lights
Submitted By: Seb Palmer |

Good pictures of interiors are a must if you want to make a good impression for whatever reason, but it is very difficult to get good results with a consumer camera. In my work photographing villas for holiday rentals I have worked out some short cuts to getting good results with minimal and cheap equipment in less than an hour. Here's how.

The problems you will encounter are practical and to do with light. Consumer cameras are designed for use outdoors in daylight. Interiors are very dark in comparison. Most cameras respond by popping up the flash, but the results of that are dingy: things that are close to the camera are too bright, and things that are further away are too dark. A similar problem is contrast: your camera does not do as well as your eyes, resulting in windows that are 'burnt out', too bright and lacking detail.

The use of light is fundamental to architecture and building design in general. You need to use the light that is already in the room if you want to show it off to the best advantage. Professional photographers use artificial lighting, but the skill is balancing that with making the most of the available light. Flash units are used to fill dark corners and lift the general light level to an acceptable level, so that the windows no longer burn out and the camera can cope with the contrast in the image, but the natural light in the room is what sells the picture.

I don't have time for all that. I usually have an hour to photograph a house, and so have had to develop a technique that solves many of the problems of interiors. I don't claim that the results are as good as those of a professional with professional equipment, but they are just about acceptable which is better than most of the pictures our competitors publish!

Since there is no time to set lights, the solution is to take a series of pictures that are each well exposed for a part of the overall image, and then stick them all together electronically.

Consumer cameras set to automatic exposure will try to find a middle ground between the dark and the bright which results in pictures which are too dark in darker parts and too light in lighter parts. Therefore you need to use manual override settings.

The approach is to take several shots with identical framing and different exposure times. To do that you use a tripod. It does not have to be expensive: tripods that you can buy for about £30 ($60) will be just fine, but the table top type will not do. Be sure that its highest position is at about your eye height or above. It actually doesn't matter if it moves a tiny bit because you will be using a wide lens, so the usual advantages of an expensive tripod are lost.

Pick a shot and fix the camera in that position with the tripod. You need a range of shots from very light to very dark with no camera movement whatsoever between shots. The way to find the starting exposure is to experiment. Fix the aperture on f8 or smaller (which helps to guarantee that everything from near to far will be in focus if you are using a wide lens) and start at an exposure of about one second. Take a picture and look at the back of the camera. The approach is deliberately slapdash: forget the burnt out windows and concentrate on the furniture. If it looks too bright then you are in the right parish. If not, make it two seconds. Now shorten the exposure: half a second, quarter, eighth, and so on until the shots you are taking are obviously much too dark. But never ever move the camera even a little bit: you'll see why later. If you jog the camera, start again.

Finally take a shot in which the windows look about right – that is to say in which you can see the leaves and the rest of the room is probably black or something like it. Take as many shots as you like: digital storage is cheap. When you have finished you have a number of shots (in my case, usually about 10) ranging from the very light to the very dark but with identical framing.

When you get back to base, all you have to do is stick it all together. Use whatever image processing software you have: you will not need advanced features. In my case it is Paint Shop Pro. I think it fell off the front of a magazine once. Alternatively you can use Gimp which is free and works on Windows and Linux, but takes a bit of getting used to. What follows can be fiddly and time consuming at first, but practise a little and you will find it easier and easier. It should take no more than 10 minutes when you have done it a few times.

Choose two pictures. Take a shot that gives a decent exposure of the furnishings, then take a picture that gives a decent exposure of the outside (the windows). The goal is to cut out the windows in the 'interior' shot such that the windows of the 'window' shot fit nicely into them. The way you do that varies with the shot, but the simplest way is to put the window layer behind the interior layer and use the eraser tool or similar to rub out the windows: as you do that the properly exposed windows show through like magic. Job almost done. Often that is all I do. Use the eraser at less than 100% opacity to blur the edges.

Sometimes some extra cleaning up is necessary: table lamps for example are also often too bright, but the principle is the same: find a less bright lamp in one of the other shots, and erase it into place. At this stage you are using the eraser set to less than 100% opacity to blur the edges a bit. Professional Photoshop artists don't like this, and prefer to use masks and alpha channels and so forth. Let them. The goal here is to keep it simple!

This technique is very simple in terms of equipment and processing, but does need some practice. Start practicing now and your next set of pictures will look great. Only you will know that you used a cheap camera, some cheap (probably free) software and no lights.

About the Author
Palmer and Parker Villa Holidays offers villas in France, Spain and the Algarve. See results of this method at http://www.palmerparker.com/sv/housenum292.htm. Contrast with professional work at http://www.palmerparker.com/sv/housenum24.htm.

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What To Look For In A Digital Camera
Submitted By: Donna Somerkin

If you are on the market for a digital camera, then there are several things that you need to do to get the best product for your money. It can be confusing to look at the options that are provided and determine which the best of the best is. If you try to talk to a salesperson, you are likely to find out that he doesn’t care which the best is for you. He’s looking for a good investment for his own paycheck. There are several things you should consider when selecting a digital camera. Here are some to think about.

• Megapixels: This is the most important aspect of any digital camera. In short, this is the amount of storage that the camera is offering you. The more that it has, the better off you are in selecting the right choice overall. Yet, you do not always need to purchase the highest level of megapixels in order to get a good product. Depending on your specific needs and your budget, select the level that is the best for your needs.

• Size: The size of your digital camera is an important consideration as well. There are many to choose from but sizes are shrinking. When it comes to purchasing a compact digital camera, make sure you go for one that offers the highest quality rather than the smallest size.

• Test Before You Buy. Before you try to bring home your compact digital camera, make sure that you get a test run with it from your provider. You will find that most good quality retailers will allow you to take a picture or so to determine the quality that it offers. This can help you to make the best decision possible.

Luckily for all of us, digital cameras are coming down in size and in price. You can do more with these unties that ever before. For that reason, take a bit of time to select the highest quality that you can afford and enjoy it as much as you can.

About the Author
Donna Somerkin specializes in Canon Cameras and Digital Cameras
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Digital Photography Reference For The Beginner
Submitted By: Tom Watson
With so many digital photography reference books in circulation these days, it may be confusing to a newcomer on where to begin and what book to choose. Of course each and every new digital camera comes with a booklet about the camera and its functions. That is a start, but not enough for the beginner who wants the best results possible for his or her efforts.

It should first be noted that many universities, community colleges, technical institutions, and private trade schools offer basic courses in digital photography. These basic courses should have instructions on equipment, techniques and processes for an excellent beginning experience.

These courses are a great start for the beginning photography enthusiast who has the time and money to invest. He or she can propel himself or herself quickly into a great hobby or profession as they advance steadily with their class.

Certainly, there are more advanced courses in photography education for the person who wants to pursue a career.

But for the newbie who prefers learning on his or her own time, not attending classes, I can tell you that there is an alternative. Actually there are many alternatives when you consider the many books available on all the aspects of digital photography. Even the career photographer has more than one reference book.

Learning on your own, self teaching or learning by doing is all the same. Some people believe it is beneficial to start on your digital photography interests this way. You learn at your own pace and develop your own style and creativity.

When purchasing your first digital camera, there are books that can help you in the process. Once you have decided on why you want a new digital camera, by acquiring this literature, you will be guided as to the proper equipment to purchase according to your preferred needs.

Once you have your equipment, decide where you want to go from there. Your decisions have no limits; however, get to know your equipment first. There are books for that.

Reference books for digital photography techniques, portrait photography, earning money with photography, commercial and fine arts photography, stock photography and most anything else to do with it are all available in the market today.

Also, for any piece of photo equipment used, there is a reference book for it. Lenses, filters, tripods, flash attachments and lighting equipment can all be referenced from a dedicated book.

In speaking to any photography newbie who is reading this, you should add a few reference books to your equipment bag. If you cannot find the one you want in a hard cover edition, check the Internet and purchase one or two in ebook form.

Photography is a super hobby and a lot of fun. Learn everything you can about it and you will be rewarded with great results from your photographic endeavors.

About the Author
Tom Watson is the owner of In Digital Photography, a website with tips, information and ideas in photography and a great supply of reference books. Please visit http://www.indigitalphotography.com

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The Digital Camera: The New Age Of Photography
Submitted By: Roberto Sedycias
That digital cameras have brought about a sea change in the world of photography is undeniable. How one captures, prints and stores photo prints has been revolutionized. We no longer need to have loads of patience to wait for the photographer to slowly develop, print and deliver the photos in his sweet time. A tiny bit of carelessness and you would stand to lose the entire film roll.

Barely a decade ago, we would have to buy and develop a roll of film in order to snap a few photos. The number of pictures one could click was limited by the length of the film and if you wanted to do some serious photography you would need to carry a sack load of films and batteries.

You may also consider a digital camera to be a computer accessory since you can easily download photos from your camera to your PC and then take their printouts as and when you need. You may also send these photos to people as emails.

Finding the right digital camera is tough. You have to study them thoroughly. You must be sure of what you require, what you need to use to get that and what is being sold in the market. You must possess a thorough knowledge of various accessories of the it like lenses, tripods, filters and external flashes if you wish to operate like a true professional.

Digital cameras are capable of capturing sound bytes and video photography besides taking stills. For this reason, the shops stock numerous kinds of digital cameras, for example, there are video cameras or modular digital cameras that are meant for professionals. There are also certain varieties that are multifunctional.

Numerous kinds of digital cameras are found in shops and every one of them is different from the rest. The inbuilt features of the cameras decide the price tags so it will not be tough to take your pick if you are limited by your budget. However, if your pocket is not a constraint then you need to be more selective of what you buy.

Incase you purchase a camera with advanced features that you wont require, you are being wasteful, just as is the case if you buy one that doesn`t have all the attributes that you need. Whatever the case, the resolution of the camera is of cardinal importance because if it doesn`t match your requirements then it would be a total waste in terms of processing power, space for storage as well as money. Earlier on, only a resolution of 1 mega pixel was available but now resolutions up to 10 mega pixels are available and this renders excellent picture quality.

It is a folly to think that the higher the picture resolution, the better are the chances of good photo quality. If your objective is to take snaps for use on the computer, such as for web posting, or emailing, a lower resolution picture will serve the purpose quite well, as will, a low capacity memory card. All the functions of a digital camera can be executed just as well with less memory.

Software like Corel paint and Photoshop help you to bring about any number of changes in the photos you click. You could alter or modify the backdrop or make loads of other needed changes.

Digital camera could require either A size batteries or rechargeable varieties. It could be connected to your computer through bluetooth, USB or firewire ports.

The world is fast waking up to the various uses of the digital camera and the days of developing negatives are in fact becoming history. The instant gratification of seeing before your eyes the snap you clicked the previous moment, and the unmatched convenience of being able to edit the faults, make it an unrivalled choice of the next generation of photographers.

About the Author
This article can be accessed in portuguese from the Article section of page www.polomercantil.com.br/camera-digital.php Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for www.PoloMercantil.com.br

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What Is The Best Digital Camera For Me?
Submitted By: Steve Gargin
There is so much to consider when looking for the best digital camera to suit your needs. It is important to decide what features matter the most to you. The main factors, apart from cost, in assessing which is the best digital camera for you are as follows:

• Size and weight
• Resolution
• Level of Control
• Options and features

The size and weight of the best digital camera for one person varies greatly to that of another. If you want a camera that is lightweight and will slip into a pocket or purse then a ultra-lightweight cameras will probably be the best digital camera for your needs. These are often the least complex of the digital cameras as they offer point and shoot simplicity and are the best digital camera for beginners. At the other end of the size and weight scale comes a bulky 1? pound SLR camera for the ‘serious’ photographer who wants the best digital camera with all of the accessories to take the perfect shot.

The resolution you need can narrow down which is the best digital camera for your requirements. The resolution affects the detail of an image for printing quality and the higher the resolution the greater the detail. The best digital camera for printing standard size pictures has a lower resolution than if you want to create oversize prints.

The best digital camera for being able to edit and manipulate your images is one with a resolution of 5 or 6 mega pixels so that you can crop the images with photo editing software and still print them out full size.

The amount of control that you have available will also be an issue in finding the best digital camera. Some people think that the best digital camera is one they can use in an automatic mode and let the camera do the work. Others choose the best digital camera that allows them more input in the creative process by manually adjusting the focus, speed, aperture and other settings. A simple point and shoot camera is the best digital camera for people not wanting to make any setting changes but the range of manual controls available on other cameras varies with make and model. The latter will require more research to find the best digital camera to meet your requirements.

The next part in deciding which is the best digital camera to buy is to assess what, if any, additional features you would like. Here are some suggestions:

• Audio annotation to add commentary to your images.
• Burst shooting which allows you to take multiple pictures in rapid succession for fast moving action shots.
• Macro photo capability that focuses on extreme close-up detail for images of flowers, insects, etc.
• Movie mode with audio to take short videos.
• Panoramic stitching function, often included in a camera's software package, which joins individual images into a multi-photo panoramic picture.
• Weatherproof casing

The most important aspect in choosing the best digital camera for you is ensuring that you are comfortable using it and have some fun taking pictures.

About the Author
Steve Gargin is the administrator of http://digital-camera-reviews.helper-guru.com/digital-camera-kodak-easyshare-ls753/index.html which is a great website dedicated to giving free advice on Digital Cameras.

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Choosing The Digital Camera For Your Digital Photography
Submitted By: Eduardo Fernandes
Considering choosing a digital camera as an investment. The money and the time that you are able to save from having a digital camera is easily worth it. You will be able to take many pictures and you never have to care about purchasing film and paying to have them developed ever again, how amazing is that! With all the digital cameras come out there I recognize how difficult it could be to find precisely the perfect one for yourself. I believe I can assist you out with deciding which one would suit your needs the best.

When you have found the one that appeals to you and your necessitates remember that the most crucial matter in choosing your digital camera is obtaining the one with the correct resolution. That is essential in owning the right digital camera. The proper resolution is really important in producing the most colourful, astonishing photographs. Getting the best will cost a bit more but what you get out of it will be well deserving, I mean, come on, who wants to look at blurry pictures. Then keep this in mind while you're out shopping for your new digital camera. You need to make sure you get the best quality.

For your first digital camera I would suggest just chooseing an low-priced one that won't bankrupt the wallet. As you learn more about your digital camera and each of its uses then you might feel self-confident enough to advance to one that has more to offer for a more experienced user.

As you get additional experienced you will learn how to take great photographs. Taking a great photograph is not as easily at it might appear. First you need to get the basic principles down on lighting, movements, angles and precisely when to click the picture! The best means to perfect your newly digital cameras functions is practice. Take it everyplace with you. When you are going on a road trip open your eyes to all the beauty around you and click away. You will be surprised at the beauty you can catch in just one picture. Take it to family events, birthday parties, reunions, about wherever you go, take your new found friend with you. You will be so pleased you decided to buy a digital camera. When the picture is taken you can view it and show them off to your friends and family.

And so keep in mind when you purchase your digital camera that regardless the price you won't regret it. No longer will you waste money on pictures you just cast in the garbage. With your digital camera you can get rid of the pictures that you don't like. You can save the ones to a CD and keep them from being harmed in any way. You'll be able to edit the photos, touch any of them up that might need it or alter them in any form you see fit for your collections. So good luck on your journey into a newly photographers dream with your new digital camera taking pictures of what ever your heart may desire.

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