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DIGITAL CAMERA BEGINNERS 10 FOR PRO TIPS

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Then switch to Manual and put those settings in manual mode and start playing around a little with the settings. The best way to understand a camera and photography is to use Manual mode. 5 Composition is vital in photography, as it determines how everything is arranged within the frame, and dictates whether your photo will be visually appealing. A composition can be made up of many different elements, or only a few. How you put those things within a frame is what helps a photograph become more interesting to the eye.

8 Narrow aperture is best for landscapes. Landscape photographs require a different approach, because everything should be sharply in focus. A larger f-stop (aperture) is

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needed, so go towards f/22 or higher, depending on your lens. Using Aperture Priority allows you to experiment with different apertures without having to worry about adjusting the shutter speed. 9 Be ready to go. If you see a perfect photo opportunity, you’ll want to capture it straight away. So before you put the camera away, make sure ISO is on 400 and the camera is set on Shutter Priority. Also check that the battery is charged up.

Aperture Priority – Lets you control the aperture while the camera auto adjusts the shutter speed to match (A or AV on the dial). Shutter Priority – Allows you to manually set the shutter speed while the camera adjusts the aperture for proper exposure (S on the dial).

6 Every time you make a mistake, learn from it. Study your photo and work out where you went wrong. A blurry photo could be the result of slow shutter speed, or low ISO. Look and learn. 7 Portrait shots of people should always make use of depth of field. Use a wide aperture and focus on the eyes. This will give you a nice sharp image and a blurry background, which really highlights the face.

ISO – Refers to the camera sensor’s sensitivity to light.

This way you have a lot already covered, and know exactly what you may have to change quickly. 10 Practice and experiment – this cannot be emphasised enough. Once you know the basics and have the camera set up, the only thing left is to practice, become more familiar with the camera, settings, and what they can do, and get more creative.

f-stop (aperture) – A number that indicates the size of the aperture opening, and controls how much light enters the camera.

Gimbal A quality gimbal is a flexible tool that allows you to get more creative when shooting dynamic video,

Wireless microphone A must for TikTok creators, a pocket-sized digital wireless microphone can capture cleaner and more authentic audio in high quality. Many mics are optimised for voice recording and

Lens filters Lens filters come in several types and a variety of sizes from 40.5mm up to 82mm.

Okko Lite 67mm Circular Polariser Filter

giving footage a more cinematic feel, and also capture smooth and stable footage when shooting handheld. Recommended for aspiring filmmakers and vloggers.

Polariser filters can reduce glare and reflections and boost colour saturation, while UV filters block ultraviolet light, preventing ghosting in images. A good lens filter will also protect your camera’s eye from dust and rain.

can also feature noise cancelling for reducing background sounds.

Essential

DJI RS 4 Mini Gimbal Combo

Camera Kit

DJI Mic 2 Digital Wireless Dual Microphone Kit with Charging Case

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