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Help and Tips
General digital photography advice and techniques. What subjects to shoot, how to steady your camera, and getting the most out of your digital camera's features.
#1: Practice Everything!
Get accustomed to your digital camera's features and practice everything before you go on a trip.
#2: Fast Subjects and Lighting
Help on taking photos of fast-moving subjects with your digital camera.
#3: Turn Around to Avoid the Sun
Reposition yourself when taking digital camera photos so the subjects don't appear washed out.
#4: Don't Worry about Reciprocity Failure
Reciprocity failure is not a problem with long digital camera exposures - but noise can be.
#5: For Beginners - Using the Histogram to Help Ensure Proper Exposure
Help ensure your digital photos don't turn out underexposed or overexposed.
#6: Onscreen Ruler or Grid
Align your photos correctly with your digital camera.
#7: Why Not Keep Noise Reduction On?
Does your digital camera support noise-reduction? If so, why not turn that feature on all the time?
#8: Don't Always Center Your Subjects
Experiment your subjects' positions in your digital camera viewfinder for more interesting photos.
#9: Use the Presets in Difficult Lighting
Your digital camera preset modes may help you take beautiful pictures in difficult lighting conditions.
#10: Don't Try Learning Everything at Once
Learn a few digital photography techniques at a time and practice, practice, practice!
#11: Encourage Others to Shoot Digitally
Share your love of digital photography with others.
#12: Turn Off Your Camera's Sounds
If silence is requested or mandated, turn off your digital camera's audio feedback.
#13: Don't Overuse Flash
Situations where you should turn off your digital camera's flash.
#14: Wash Fruits and Vegetables First
Make food photos look better with glistening fruit and vegetables.
#15: Zoom Versus Camera Shake
Why zooming into a picture may make your digital camera photographs blurry, and what you can do about it.
#16: The Less Compression the Better
Decrease your digital camera's image compression for higher quality photographs.
#17: Visit your Digital Camera Manufacturer's Website
Why you should regularly visit your digital camera manufacturer's website.
#18: Record Your Settings
Keep track of your settings as you try out new digital camera features.
#19: Practice Deleting Photos Quickly
Quickly clear mistakes from your digital camera media to save room for better photos.
#20: Capture Images on a Television Screen
A quick tip if you are having problems taking digital photos involving television screens.
#21: Exposure Compensation Tool
Use exposure compensation to lighten or darken your digital photos.
#22: Flash Works Best with Nearby Subjects
Flash is not a cure-all; if it must be used, either in night photography or to overpower ambient sunlight, get close to your subject.
#23: Bracket Your Important Photos
Explains bracketing, and how it can improve your overall digital camera picture taking.
#24: Don't Overlook Traditional Camera Magazines for Tips
Traditional film photography magazines may offer tips that work for digital camera users as well.
#25: Focus on Objects Not in your Viewfinder's Center
How can you apply the 'rule of thirds' if the middle of your viewfinder or LCD is what's in focus?
#26: Bracketing is Still Important with Black and White Photos
Bracketing is still important when taking black and white digital photos in tricky lighting situations.
#27: Sometimes Less is More
Digital photos can be too cluttered or 'busy'.
#28: Remember - You Can Crop Later
Don't immediately delete digital camera photos if an unwanted element or person got in your picture - here's why.
#29: Store Your Settings in Memory
Some digital cameras let you create your own program or 'scene' modes.
#30: Don't Be Afraid to Get Up Close
Don't overuse a powerful digital camera's zoom feature.
#31: Why Use Manual Focus?
Reasons why one should sometimes use manual focus even with advanced digital cameras.
See Also:@ Digital Portrait Photography
Photography tips to help you take great digital photos of your friends, family, co-workers, or other people.
@ Digital Sports Photography
Catch the excitement of sporting events with your digital camera. Photography tips to help you take photos of home runs, slam dunks, 50-yard passes, soccer and hockey goals, and more.
@ Digital Sunrise and Sunset Photography
Take spectacular sunrise and sunset photos with your digital camera. Sunrise and sunset photo composition, finding the right time to take photos, safety, and other issues.
@ Digital Travel Photography
Snap incredible photos of exotic travel destinations with your digital camera! Help and advice on planning your trip, travel photo suggestions, and more.
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