How to Use a Digital Camera
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- 15 Jun 2022
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If you want to become a famous photographer and bask in the glory, the first aspect of photography you need to master is using a digital single-lens reflex camera. Let us presume you have already glanced into your new camera’s manual and learned what all those numerous buttons and levers do so that you are able to operate your device with ease: then you must be craving to take your first photo. To make it a masterpiece, let us follow several simple instructions.
Step 1: Lens Cap
Though it may sound unnecessary for the first step, do not forget to take the protective cap off the lens. A solid part of photography is about capturing the right moment, and it is disappointing to miss one just because of your own carelessness.
Step 2: Framing
Find a solid frame. It is a matter of practice. For starters, try not to crop peoples’ heads or other body parts, and do not put objects right in the frame’s center. Leave some head space or your images will appear overloaded.
Step 3: Different Modes
Adjust aperture, shutter speed, and ISO values. Or to make a process faster and easier, use A- or S-modes (‘aperture priority’ and ‘shutter priority’ modes respectively). The A-mode allows you to set the F-number (which influences the depth of field), while automatics take care of ISO and shutter speed. S-mode does the same for shutter speed, which affects whether the objects in your picture will be blurry or clear. Read More...
