Monday, December 8, 2008

Photography Tips For Novices No Body Has Told You About

By Bill Bonbay

Contrary to what many will have you believe learning beginners tips and tricks in photography just isn't that hard. There are of course differences between the old film cameras and the new Digital cameras which you will need to be aware of.

Naturally once you have a firm grasp of these differences you can really start to take advantage of them. It really doesn't matter who you are, with a little dedication you can learn this stuff.

Never be limited again

What is great about the digital camera is the fact that you can take an endless amount of pictures. This way, paying for the printing of all the images, whether or not they are good, has been eliminated.

It is a good idea though to make sure you keep your photo collection tidy by removing or editing those photos that just don't quite cut it or are too much the same. This really is essential since otherwise you will probably never find your good photos.

Saving on Storage Space

One of the great things about the digital format is its flexibility, you can easily resave digital images in lower resolutions and more. Lowering image resolution is a great way to save on storage space.

Generally you will probably only need a really high end resolution with your photographs when intending to print them out in a very large size, say like a poster for instance. For viewing on your PC and other electronic devices you will probably find a lower resolution is more than good enough.

Your camera may be able to save images directly in lower resolutions. If your camera can do this the feature could be used to save space on your camera's memory card and so give you access to a large number of photos on the same card.

Another thing to remember is that most cameras come with very little memory space for photos, so you really should consider buying some extra large memory cards. There's nothing worse than running out of space just when you were about to take one of your best shots.

The dreaded battery issue

Healthy batteries for your camera is simply essential. Just like with running out of space running out of battery power can be a real nightmare.

Save on your batteries by turning off the LCD display when it is not in use. You can also turn off the flash and continuous auto focus to reduce these items from using up your batteries.

Having spare batteries with you at all times is very important, whether you're camera has its own special power pack or it takes rechargeable batteries, make sure you have several spares with you.

All amateurs, no matter what their level of experience, can enjoy digital photography for beginners. You can be proud of your images, right from when you first get your digital camera.

As you progress you will find that taking yourself to the next level from being in the digital photography for beginners category to a seasoned pro is only a question of time and dedication. - 15437

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