Advanced Techniques
Depth of field quick guide
A quick and easy guide to increasing or decreasing depth of field in a photo using a digital camera.
Exposure bracketing
When lighting and metering is difficult, take a series of lighter and darker exposures of the same scene. Bracketing helps ensure adequate exposure.
Exposure value
To override a digital cameras automatic exposure settings, change the exposure value.
Photo composition
Using these time honored principles of composition can help you frame better, more interesting and eye-catching shots.
Point & shoot creative control
If your point and shoot digital camera doesn’t have manual or semi-automatic settings, try some of these techniques for more creative control of photos.
Program AE mode
Program AE is a useful, often overlooked, digital camera exposure mode that lets your creativity come into play in a simple and reliable way.
Shutter speed chart
To freeze the action or capture motion in a photo, adjust the shutter speed. Here are suggested shutter speeds for a variety of subjects.
The effects of changing shutter speed
Capture dazzling photos with your digital camera. Freeze the action or capture movement by simply changing the shutter speed.