Get Picture Perfect Shots via Digital Photography

Nowadays, there are a large number of photographers who have decided to shift from old SLR models to digital ones. Through DSLRs, they can get more time to concentrate in taking those great pictures since images that are not par with their standards can simply be deleted. Also as there is no film to buy and process, taking tons of pictures is as cheap as taking just a few.

SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. The name implies the use of lenses and a mirror. Mirror reflects light entering the lens up into the viewfinder. Thus, a photographer can estimate how the image will likely appear when it is developed. Moreover, a SLR camera uses separate lenses that can be interchanged depending on the resolution needed.

Likewise, a digital SLR or DSLR camera uses lenses and mirror. But instead of a film that records the image, a DSLR camera uses light sensor chips and digital memory. In other words, a DSLR camera is the computerized version of the traditional SLR camera.

However, the functions of these models are rather different so it is suggested that users spend time getting familiar or acquainted with their owners manual. Owners should use that “trial and error” technique by taking a few shots and storing better pictures. Sooner or later, users can surely master these cameras.

Individuals who decide on using these types of cameras should really invest on memory cards and lenses. The lens can be more important than the camera body as even the most expensive camera is only as good as the lens attached to it.

Here are some more helpful tips that will aid owners of DSLR cameras in capturing a perfect image using the art of digital photography.

1. Normally, people take full body shots against a background. However, it is more appropriate to take a shot from shoulders up or an upper body one because image of those in the picture really appear small. Nobody wants to see Uncle Harry's hairy bowed legs anyway.

2. The law of optics remains the same whether using an old or a digital camera. For instance, if the sun is behind an image, the picture will be silhouette. If light is in front of the image, the subject will appear to squint and that makes for a bad image, unless it's Clint Eastwood.

3. A polarizing filter will remove glare. When using a polarizer, be sure that the source of light is 90% to the subject.

4. Try a few shots with your white balance setting changed auto to cloudy when shooting bright landscapes and outdoor portraits.

5. Do not use the flash mode when the setting is already sunny. Off camera flash can be used in some circumstances which I'll cover in the future. Using the on camera built-in flash is a great way to ruin an image anyway.

6. Zoom in to emphasize a certain asset or characteristic of the subject being captured.

7. Practice. Practice. Practice. And experiment!

It suffices to say that the techniques in getting the perfect shot have not changed from the film days. However, using digital cameras and employing this new art of digital photography have simply improved photo shooting by making capturing pictures easy for everyone.

Got to go. Mr. Eastwood is glaring at me through his polarizing sunglasses!