The approach and skills for the actual capture of a photograph with a camera.
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How to get better photos with Canon's G12 built-in flash? [duplicate]
My camera is a Canon G12. I don't have a fancy add-on flash.
My main problems are:
how can I get better images with the built-in flash in the Canon G12?
What techniques can I use to make the ...
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When and where do you need to use a tripod?
I am looking into use cases where the use of a tripod is very effective or necessary.
Though in theory every possible shot can be taken with the help of tripod, in real life I do not think that is ...
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How to photograph rain drops / water drops?
Hi, I am using a Canon EOS400D , I would like to know the best settings to use for taking photos of water drops/raindrops, I have read so many articles,but I am still really confused.
Thank you.
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Taking pictures with fixed/full focus camera
I have got a fixed focus, 5 MP camera with 3.3mm focal length (not sure what it means) on my phone. I want to know what's the best way to take pictures with since it's missing auto-focus feature. Is ...
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How can I hold my camera steady?
I've been an amateur photographer for some time, but have always had problems holding the camera steady. I've developed some tricks like using a flat surface and the self timer in low light, and of ...
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How to achieve good scenic photos without HDR?
I've always had a problem getting exposure right with shots of the outdoors. I always seem to need to do manipulation which ends up in noisy photos.
I know HDR would sort it out, but I'm using a ...
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What unique techniques can I use for shooting fireworks?
What settings should I be using to photograph fireworks? covers some of the basics of taking photographs of fireworks, but what special techniques can I use shooting fireworks? I heard about this one ...
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Do I need ND filters for a time lapse sunrise?
I need to shoot a time lapse sunrise for an internal promotion. This will consist of a one minute interval from 3:00 (black) to 8:30 (day) and I want the sun in the frame. Is this a situation where ...
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Which parameters to lock between images for a panorama?
I gather that common wisdom says that in addition to camera position you should keep as many variables as possible the same between different shots for a panorama. Variables that spring to mind are ...
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What can I do to freeze motion in imperfect conditions?
I want to shoot a photo that freezes the motion in action. I have the aperture wide open, shutter speed is as long as I can have it and still freeze the motion, the light I cannot control (e.g., ...
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What do I need to know before attempting to photograph Venus in transit?
This Tuesday will be the last chance to view Venus in transit for the next 100+ years, so I'm planning to make the most of it. I'd also like to capture what I see for posterity, but this type of event ...
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How to use Image Stabilization on Canon EF 24-105mm F/4 L IS USM lens
Canon EF 24-105mm F/4 L IS USM should has up to 3-stops stabilizer. I'm not sure if I'm using it wrong or it's a marketing tool for Canon. In many low light situation I found that my photo will be ...
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How to photograph a partial solar eclipse?
There will be a partial solar eclipse tomorrow visible from Europe, Africa, Asia. I'm looking for photography tips. Looking for ideas for a typical amateur photographer but also for someone having a ...
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How to capture the scale of a scene?
My framing in the following photo completely failed to capture the sheer height of the waterfall. If you don't know I was standing at the top of the waterfall, and the "splinters" at the bottom are ...
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How to Avoid Red-Eye in Photos?
Although tools exist to remove red-eye in post-production, what's the best way to avoid it while creating the photograph in the field?
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coastal sunrise long exposure
I want to take a photo at sunrise with a long exposure of the sea which contains old World War 2 boat docking equipment in the sea. will i need to have a ND filter to achieve this as during the day ...
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How can you avoid/minimize lens flare when shooting into the sun?
When shooting outdoors in bright sunlight, and specially when shooting with the sun visible in the background, lens flare can affect the picture by reducing contrast and introducing artifacts. Are ...
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What is ETTR (Expose To The Right)?
Picking up from this answer and this question, What exactly is ETTR? How it may reduce the image noise? And how is it difference from film to digital sensors?
In the answer linked above, what are the ...
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What are some of your pre-shoot checklist tips?
I'm always in a hurry and never really check my camera settings before a snapping a few photos using whatever setting the camera was left on. I'm thinking I should probably try to put a checklist into ...
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What and how to crop?
When I take a photo of something like a building, I tend to shoot the whole building, because later I want to get the feeling and impression I had when I took this photo. I want to transfer these ...
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What techniques are there to get focus and/or lock exposure other than center, half-press, and recompose?
The way I shoot is this:
turn the camera so that the subject is in the middle of the
viewfinder, where my center point is,
press the shutter half way, the camera now focuses the lens on the subject ...
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How can I achieve this effect, where the flower is sharp and everything else is blurry?
I was wondering how it is possible to take a picture like this.
Please have a look here for some example pictures. The flower is sharp, and everything else looks like taken with a long shutter.
Is ...
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Clear and sharp shot of a static object on a very blurry background (EOS550D) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I maximise that “blurry background, sharp subject” (bokeh) effect?
I am trying to achieve clear and sharp shot of a static object on a very blurry ...
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Shooting old buildings using an 18-55 and 75-300 lenses (Canon) [closed]
Photography is one of my hobbies but due to the costs associated with it, I do not have/own the best of gear.
I have a 6 MP Canon DSLR with an 18-55 II lens and a 75-300 III f4/5.6 lens. I also own a ...
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How can I maintain camera stability without a tripod? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I hold my camera steady?
I was shooting some photos last night and I was having trouble not blurring the images. The issue I know comes from me shaking while the ...
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How to focus manually on the eyes, for a self portrait without a remote?
Any out of box idea to manually focus on the eyes, for a self portrait?
I do have a tripod and the camera has a timer too.
Camera: Canon Powershot SX210 IS
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How do I keep the horizon straight when taking a photo (without a tripod)?
I use a DSLR and I very often find that when I shoot without a tripod, and with my eye to the viewfinder (as opposed to using LiveView), my photos end up slightly crooked: lines that should be ...
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How can one learn to shoot with both eyes open, and what are the advantages?
Greg made an intriguing comment in this answer (emphasis mine):
One of the things we're supposed to do when we're shooting is keep both eyes open; That helps avoid fatigue from shooting for hours, ...
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How do you trap focus on DSLRs without native support for it?
I came across the term trap focus on the autofocus page of wikipedia, and it seems to be a very handy feature that triggers the shutter release when a subject moves into the focal plane. This feature ...
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Tips for shooting a flood-lit, vibrant carnival procession
I'm currently in Rio de Janeiro for carnival where I will be attending carnival at the Sanbodromo. I have a Nikon D3000 with a 55-300 lens. I'll be around 50 to 100 meters away, overlooking the ...
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How to choose a lens to get a shallow DOF effect? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
Can I get a shallow DOF using a kit lens?
Help with getting bokeh effect.
I'm an amateur photographer, just getting into photography. I read some things about lens ...
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How to avoid a halo around the edges?
I am just post-processing some pictures I took last spring. On lots of them, I notice a halo around the edges of objects which are slightly outside the focused depth.
I shot without a tripod, with ...
