It's Not Only the Camera that Matters

However, you should not stand that far away when using the fill flash since most built-in models have a range of 10 feet or even less.



4. Macro Mode Frenzy



I am quite sure that you would want to look at the fine details of your surroundings but would not be willing to crouch down and lie on the ground with your belly.



In that case, you just have to look for the macro made or close up symbol, usually a flower icon, and get as close to an object as possible. Once the confirmation light signals you to shoot, just press the shutter down to record the portrait.



However, using the close up mode allows you to have a shallow depth so you can concentrate on the part of the subject that you want to emphasize and let the rest go soft.



5. Chaos of the Horizon Line



There are still photographers who become disoriented when lining up their shoots. In other words, once they look at their cameras monitor, images that are erect seem to be a little tilted or bowed inward.



The most appropriate way to take care of this matter is to take your best shot at a straight picture, then take another picture after repositioning the camera. Afterwards, you can delete the others once you feel you captured a perfectly aligned image.



Also, just practice level framing your shots until you become acquainted with the process.



6. Massive Media Card



You have to have an extra memory card especially when you want more moments to preserve. The following suggestions should be considered before buying a memory card:



a. for 3 mega pixels - a 256 MB memory card



b. for 4 mega pixels - a 512 MB memory card



c. for 6 mega pixels - 1 gigabyte memory card



Then you do not have to miss another shot because your card is full.



7. Not High Resolution All the Time



It is more advisable to squeeze more images by shooting a low quality and resolution settings than taking shots with a high resolution all the time. This way you can reserve a space and a 2272 x 1704 resolution on the next great image of the century and enough for the portrait to be printed on a 8" x 10" inch paper suitable for framing.



However, if you have enough memory (and you should), there is no reason to shoot at a lower resolution and risk missing the chance to display your work the big way.



8. Tolerate that Tripod



Tripods are "unnecessarily bulky" for some so seldom do people like to bring them around.



Nowadays, there is an ingenious way to settle the dilemma whether to bring a tripod around or to do without it. The UltraPod II(tm) developed by Pedco fits in your back pocket and holds your camera steady in various situations.



You can use the Velcro(tm) strap to attach your camera on a tree limb or an available pole. Its legs can be opened on any flat surface or even on a boulder.



Now, you can be a real photographer without carrying a heavy burden.



9. The Fun with Self Timer



Another under-used feature on almost every digital camera is the self timer. This function can be used to save the photographer for missing the picture by delaying the firing of the shutter up to 10 seconds.



You can attach your UltraPod(tm) to ensure that your camera will not be taken away that easily by some strangers. Of course, you need to aim at the subject and not at a distant background before setting up the timer. Also the depth of the subject should be checked too.



By using self timers, you can also avoid accidentally jarring the camera when you are interested in making long exposures of cars driving at dusk as you initiate the focus.



10. Slow Motions



Normally, you will use an exposure of one second or a bit longer to create the flowing effect of water. In this case, you have to look for waterfalls or streams that are under the shade.



One trick is to use a polarizer or your sunglasses to darken the scene and create a longer exposure. More so, this technique can also eliminate distractions from your portrait.



For a really good photographer, which implies using creativity and ingenuity, viewers often get curious and ask, "What sort of camera model do you have there?"



Would it be more humbling for them to hear that you are using a normal aim and shoot model?



Or you can simply say, "Model ME."



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