Digital SLR Cameras
7 Tips for a Better Auto-Focus
So you got a digital camera with auto-focus and you want to know how to use it properly. The trouble is, it’s very easy to use auto-focus incorrectly. Many people don’t even realise that they’re using it wrong.
There are many things you can do to make auto-focus work better for you. Here are seven tips to get you started:
1. Set The AF Point Correctly
On most cameras, the user can select a specific AF point. The default setting usually isn’t the best choice – especially when it comes to sharpness. If you’re shooting an image that requires sharpness in certain parts of the composition, you’ll probably need to turn the sharpness setting up higher.
You also need to learn how to set the AF point when you take candid pictures of animals or people. Since the subject can come in and out of focus, try to select an AF point where it is likely to be.
How to Take Care and Maintain Your DSLR Camera
Did you just get yourself a digital SLR? A digital camera with a Single Lens Reflex works like a point and shoot camera, except that the technical features must be adjusted manually. The internal components are more advanced. This means you have to take extra care of your DSLR. It requires a lot of maintenance.
Knowing how to maintain your camera and lenses can save you a lot of money in repairs, so here are some tips on taking care of a DSLR:
- Keep The DSLR Camera Out Of Humid Weather
The 9 Traits of Professional Photographers
Do you want to brush up on your photography skills? What is it that separates the pros from the amateurs? It doesn’t matter if you have the best Canon camera on the market – it won’t do you any good if you don’t know how to use it properly.
Professional photographers can make a lot of money if they’re good enough. Passion for learning combined with practice is what you need in order to become a pro.
Here are nine traits possessed by professional photographers:
1. Develop Your Own Style
Find the Perfect DSLR Lens in 7 Easy Steps
So you’ve been taking picture after picture with your Canon camera. You’re trying to become the best photographer that you can be. Unfortunately, your pictures aren’t turning out as great as you were hoping. It doesn’t matter how many pictures you take, if you’re not using the right lens then you’ll never be a pro.
What you need is a good DSLR lens. An entry-level digital SLR kit just isn’t going to cut it. Here are seven steps for finding the perfect DSLR lens:
1. What’s Your Budget Like?
10 Great Tips for Better Night Photography
Since digital cameras are so affordable these days, it seems as if everybody wants to be a photographer. Not everybody has what it takes to be a pro, though. If you want to be a pro, you need to take great night pictures.
Here are ten tips for better night photography:
1. Choose The Appropriate ISO Setting
You need to learn how to change the ISO setting to suit the type of image you’re trying to take. For city scenes with long exposures, keep the ISO at 100 – 200. Keep your camera on a tripod. For night-time candid or action shots, bump up the ISO to ensure a fast shutter speed.
8 Step Guide to Buying Your First Camera
The most commonly asked question about digital cameras is “Which one should I buy?” With so many brands and models, you may feel overwhelmed.
Since this will be your first camera, you don’t have to spend a whole lot of money on it. It’s okay to get an inexpensive model for the time being. Later, if you want to turn your interest in photography into an actual career, you’ll need to invest in a quality camera.
Here are the eight steps you need to take in order to choose your first digital camera:
1. Think About The Type Of Pictures You Want To Take
Top 10 Most Popular Digital SLR Cameras
These days it isn’t only professional photographers who like to use good quality SLR cameras. With more and more Nikon and Canon cameras flooding the market at affordable prices, even an amateur photographer can afford a SLR.
So if you have been looking for a new digital camera, here is a list of the ten most popular SLR cameras:
1. Canon EOS 600D
The 600D is one of the best cameras available, especially if you purchase it along with the optional 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens kit. It also comes with full HD video recording as well as an adjustable LCD display that can swing out at a number of different angles. The perfect camera for the serious amateur photographer.
2. Nikon D5100 DSLR