10 Tips on Using Digital SLR Cameras
How Does A SLR Camera Work?
SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. The name implies the use of lenses and a mirror. Mirror reflects light entering the lens up into the viewfinder. Thus, a photographer can estimate how the image will likely appear when it is developed. Moreover, a SLR camera uses separate lenses that can be interchanged depending on the resolution needed. Hence, this camera can be used to capture image with varying depths.
How Does A Digital SLR Work?
Likewise, 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 a digital memory. In other words, a DSLR camera is the computerized version of the traditional SLR camera.
It's a good idea to become familiar with the different functions of these models before using them for an important occasion such as a wedding.
When you've decided to use these types of cameras you should really invest in some extra memory cards and lenses. This way, if you decide to become a professional photographer someday, the additional equipment will help you further your photography career.
10 Tips on Using Digital SLR Cameras
1. Normally, people take full body shots against a background. However, it is more appropriate to take a shot from shoulders up or an upper body one because image of those in the picture really appear small.
2. If doing the above technique happens to be difficult for the user, he or she can take a shot of the person with him or her at one side rather than at the center. Then the owner can just zoom in so the person appears to be at the center.
3. The law of optics remains the same whether using an old or a digital camera. For instance, 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 there are sunglasses on.
4. Use your sunglass to act as a polarizer to take away unnecessary reflections from glaring objects.
5. You can also use a sunglass to increase the exposure of objects.
6. When using a polarizer, be sure that the source of light is perpendicular to the object.
7. Change your white balance setting from auto to cloudy when shooting bright landscapes and outdoor portraits.
8. Do not use the flash mode when the setting is already sunny.
9. Zoom in to emphasize a certain asset or characteristic of the subject being captured.
And Finally...
10. Practice. Practice. Practice.
It's suffice to say that the techniques for getting the perfect shot have not changed. However, using digital cameras and employing this new art of digital photography have simply improved photography by making capturing pictures easy for everyone.
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