Have you heard of, “There is more than meets the eye?”
We use our eyes to view things in our environment. However, through time, man has devised ways on how to preserve the things normally seen and thus treasured, whether these are beautiful or not, and one of which is by using cameras.
The images that are captured by cameras can make our eyes see things that have happened before. Moreover, it enables the heart to wish for beautiful things to happen in the future.
These days, the biggest sellers in the camera market are the so-called digital SLR cameras. These are the modern gadgets that can trigger our creativity and seats of emotion.
Though relatively new, most people choose digital SLRs because it can be easily manipulated. However, having these cameras does not completely guarantee that the every captured image is great and perfect.
Following are some point by point guidelines that should be considered to maximize the expense of your digital cameras:
1. Simplicity
Zoom in to capture the part you want to emphasize. Thus, irrelevant objects or areas can be taken away or just allow them to soften.
2. Rule of thirds
When capturing a moving object, it is advisable to capture them moving into the imaginary tic-tac-toe frame from one of the two sides.
3. Shapes and lines
Capture a straight line at an angle by moving five to ten feet away to the side to capture at an angle.
4. Vantage point
To add significance or emphasis to an object, take a picture at a lower vantage point. Increasing the height away from the object can reduce its significance.
5. Balance
Pick out the dominant objects and arrange them so that they complement each other. However, unbalanced or asymmetrical objects are often more visually stimulating than balanced objects.
6. Framing
You can use the frames of your windows to capture an outdoor scene. You can also use doors and walls of a building to capture a person a walking person.
7. Indoor photographs
You can use natural lighting when you are taking candid shots so that the subjects will not be bothered by the flash coming out of the camera.
8. Camera adjustments
The aperture allows light to enter. You must learn how to adjust this properly and appropriately so that images will not appear as either very bright or very dim.
Lowering the shutter speed allows the image to be more exposed to light. You must learn the proper length of exposure so that images will not appear as blurry.
9. ISO speeds
Digital cameras have ISO speeds ranging from 100 to 800 and above. The higher the ISO, the higher the camera’s sensitivity to light’s exposure. Be sure to master using this element along with the camera’s aperture and shutter speeds.
10. Lens/Filters
There are digital cameras that allow additional lenses to be attached to the main lens, or the lenses can be completely interchangeable.
Lenses can be categorized as follows:
a. macro lens – allows you to get closer to objects like insects and flowers
b. wide-angle lens – used for capturing landmarks, and large and wide sceneries
c. telephoto lens – allows longer zooms that let you get close to objects that are rather unsafe
Filters, on the other hand are used to:
a. soften the effect of the image
b. provide blurring on the edges for portraits that have sensitive moods
c. add light flares for the image to be more dramatic
d. to reduce glare so that pictures appear more saturated, crisp, and vivid.
However, if you still want to improve on the images that you have taken, the following list of software can allow touch-ups:
• Adobe Photoshop
• Apple’s iPhoto
• Corel Paint Shop Pro
• Google Picasa
• LView
Once you have understood and mastered the important points on digital photography and capturing pictures, you will soon realize that the keys in getting great pictures are: “Even a simple aim and shoot camera” and “Creative ME.”
Some Digital SLR cameras that will interest you:
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Olympus Evolt E-420 Digital SLR Camera+14-42mm Lens USA US $256.88 (16 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:38:01 PST Add to watch list |
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OLYMPUS E-500 8MP DIGITAL CAMERA W/2 LENSES,BAG&MORE (W US $278.00 (19 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:38:29 PST Add to watch list |
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Olympus E 20N 5.0 MP Digital Camera & Zoom Lens FS7555 US $103.58 (11 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:41:06 PST Add to watch list |
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Nikon D80 Body only 10.2 Megapixel W/LENS US $537.00 (18 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:43:03 PST Add to watch list |
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Canon Digital Rebel / EOS-300D Digital Camera with E... US $247.25 (23 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 8:55:08 PST Add to watch list |
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NIKON D70 6.1MP DSLR BODY EXCELLENT+ COND US $199.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:04:58 PST Add to watch list |
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Toshiba CAMILEO PRO 7 MegaPixel 3x opticalZoom 4GB SDHC US $120.88 (16 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:05:29 PST Add to watch list |
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A230L Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens US $314.69 (10 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:10:13 PST Add to watch list |
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Pentax K10D 10.2 Megapixel Digital SLR -- Body Only US $305.00 (17 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:19:45 PST Add to watch list |
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Nikon D200 Body+Grip US $514.48 (8 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:22:38 PST Add to watch list |
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Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with US $455.00 (18 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:28:44 PST Add to watch list |
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Canon EOS 50D w/ EF 28-135 IS USM Kit US $860.00 (14 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:29:28 PST Add to watch list |
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Canon 40D Digital SLR Kit EFS 17-85mm & 70-300mm US $1,124.00 (19 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:33:19 PST Add to watch list |
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Bag 4 Canon EOS 5d,40d,digital Rebel XSi,Xti,XS,30d,50d US $10.50 (4 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:38:51 PST Add to watch list |
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Nikon D70 Body Only Digital Camera US $232.27 (5 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:46:55 PST Add to watch list |
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Canon 5D US $1,078.92 (10 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:48:32 PST Add to watch list |
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CANON EOS REBEL T1i / 500D DSLR CAMERA BODY ONLY US $479.52 (17 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:50:15 PST Add to watch list |
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NIKON D90 12.3MP DIGITAL SLR CAMERA BODY ONLY/NEW US $819.99 (3 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:50:32 PST Add to watch list |
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NEW SONY ALPHA A330 DIGITAL SLR CAMERA+18-55mm LENS KIT US $419.58 (35 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:52:01 PST Add to watch list |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1(Black) + 14-140mm lens + remote US $932.04 (5 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 9:53:33 PST Add to watch list |
