Tips And Tricks For The Novice User Of Digital Camera

May 22
08:08

2009

Roberto Sedycias

Roberto Sedycias

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There are some simple tricks for digital camera users who are interested to enhance there picture shooting experience and getter sharper images.

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Most of the novice digital camera users ignore the simple techniques of getting better pictures with their cameras. The useful information mentioned here can help you get easier user experience and better shooting experience with your camera.

Try to capture the sharper images:

Often people do the mistake of shooting picture holding the digital camera in one hand. With such attempts chances are there you may have missed opportunities or blurred images. Using both hand while taking the pictures can provide greater stabilization. You can even brace you body against a wall or solid surface for better stability. Tripods are the best alternatives.

Taking better images:

Placing the digital camera in right position can help you take better images. For instance if you are taking images of children,Tips And Tricks For The Novice User Of Digital Camera Articles kneel down to their level to capture their expression successfully. Adjust your camera lens or your distance from the subject so that the subject fills the LCD

Multiple picture of your subject:

Take advantage of your digital camera feature that allows you delete unwanted shots. If you want to capture a beautiful scene or any other subject try to shoot from different angles and positions and compare the images so as to delete the unwanted pictures and pick the better ones in the camera memory. Chances are there that you may love all the images or you may get different views of the same shot.

Softer lights for better images:

You can get better photos with your digital camera with softer lights. Taking the shots early or late in the day can improve the quality of the images. It is advisable to keep your back to the source of light and allow your subject to get adequate light. Cloudy days are perfect for outdoor shooting as the soft light intensifies the colors of the subjects.

You can get great picture without using flash:

It is better not to use the flash of your digital camera while shooting the far-away subjects such as a sporting event or a performer on the stage. Generally, the built-in flash of your camera can provide light up to 6 feet. If you use flash when the subject is beyond 6 feet you may end up getting a darker image of your subject.

Make the best use of self timer system:

Digital camera with self timer function allows you the flexibility of taking your own snap. You can adjust the camera with the help of a tripod to a certain height and set the self-timer option. For a better adjustment you can ask someone to take the position of your subject so that you can adjust the height of the camera. If you have a remote with your camera, it will allow you convenience to trigger the camera for the shot.

Increase the life of the battery:

Rechargeable batteries are the best way to save expenditure and power with your digital camera. Find various ways of conserving the battery life. For instance, if your digital camera has an optical viewfinder you can turn off the LCD. Alternatively, you can choose Ni-MH and Lithium-ion batteries for longer battery life.

Easiest way to get the pictures from the digital camera:

Almost all the digital cameras offer you options to connect to the USB port of the computer via cable. The cameras that are more than five years old may have serial port connection. USB card readers are available with the latest models of the camera. This is useful when your computer doesn`t have an USB port or you don`t want to download the pictures directly from the computer to your computer.