Archive for September, 2006

Sep 16 2006

Binoculars and Digital Camera Combo

Published by Richard under Equipment

Do you need to follow the action of animals or people from a distance? The binoculars and digital camera combo may be the tool for you. Let us explore the wide range of possibilities made available by this package.

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If you are a professional bird watcher, or a private detective, and are closely following animals or people on whom you need to make reports and provide details such as pictures, then you will need two things – binoculars and a digital camera. This will allow you to capture pictures and then download them to your computer to include in any reports you produce.
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Sep 08 2006

All about Aperture

Published by Richard under Better Photos

One of the most confusing concepts to beginning photographers is aperture. However, once you learn to use it and the field-of-depth feature on your camera, you can create better photographs than you would be simply using the automatic setting on your camera. Aperture helps bring your subject matter into focus, meaning that you'll take more stunning photographs.

The most common apertures to use are mid-range, from f8 to f11. Known as a "sweet spot" in the photography world, this is the automatic depth-of-field most cameras use if you do not change the settings. By using a mid-range aperture, your picture will be generally balanced, focus-wise at least. This is a good range to stay in for most photography, especially if you do not have the time to set aperture after every shot. It's fine to use the automatic feature, in other words, because it will serve you well in most cases.
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Sep 08 2006

Five Composition Rules Every Beginner Should Know

Published by Richard under Better Photos

When you are beginning a new hobby, there are always important rules and tricks that you should learn from the professionals to help you become skilled at your craft. Photography is no different. To learn to compose a better picture, read and practice the following five rules:

Gut

First, always go with your gut. If you see something that you think would be a beautiful picture, take the shot, even if it means you are breaking all of the other traditional photography composition rules. In the end, you may be wrong, but always try to follow your instinct to get those breathtaking photographs.
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