Archive for January, 2010
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Jan 31, 2010
No CommentsGet Closer!
The famous photojournalist Robert Capa once said, “If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” I think this is the key to taking great pictures, and most (even compact) digital cameras have a pretty good zoom, so it makes it easy. And there is always the “zoom with your feet” method! There are...
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Jan 17, 2010
No CommentsAdjusting White Balance
What is White Balance? Understanding white balance can be difficult, because it has to do with the color temperature of different light sources. The amount of light varies whether you are outside in the sun or in the shade, inside with bright overhead lights or by candlelight. Your eyes do a great job adjusting to...
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Jan 01, 2010
No CommentsWhat is ISO and When Should You Adjust It?
What is ISO? This number originated in film photography, where it was used as an indication of how sensitive film was to light. In other words, ISO measures the speed of the film and how much or how little light was needed for proper exposure. On today’s digital cameras, The ISO number indicates how quickly...
