Basic Techniques
Learn the proven, basic techniques for taking better photos with a digital camera. Many of the techniques for image quality and effective use of lighting have been used by amateur and pro photographers since the beginning of photography.
Autofocus problems and solutions
Don’t get frustrated when your digital camera won’t autofocus. Learn about the main causes of autofocus problems and what to do to overcome them.
Do the digicam dance!
Do you have the rhythm sequence for the digital camera dance? It’s as easy a 2-1-3!
Focus and exposure lock
Where you point the camera before locking focus and exposure can make the world of difference in how well a photo is exposed. This technique is effective and easy to learn.
Framing shots with a LCD
Because a digital camera is held away from your body when composing shots using a LCD, it is even more prone to camera shake than when using a viewfinder. Make sure to hold the camera correctly.
Holding a digital camera
To help prevent blurred images, you’ll have to hold your digital camera steady. Learn how.
Noise in digital images
You’ll want to learn how to keep noise at a minimum since it reduces clarity and detail in digital images, especially when shooting in low light.
Reducing red-eye using a built-in flash
Red-eye is problematic when using a tiny built-in digital camera flash because of it’s proximity to the lens. Here are some techniques to minimize, hopefully eliminate, red-eye in photos.
Shutter lag
These steps can help reduce the effects of shutter lag, which can be painfully long with some digital cameras.