Digital Camera World - UK (2019-10)

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http://www.digitalcameraworld.com OCTOBER 2019 DIGITAL CAMERA^45

5 QUICK TIPS

FOR OUTDOOR

SCENES

OVERCOME CHALLENGES WITH

THESE CAMERA TIPS AND TRICKS

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BE SHARP

For front-to-back sharpness

in your scene, it’s best to use

a narrow aperture of f/11 or

higher. If your autofocus

struggles to lock on to the right

point (this can happen in busy

woodlands), switch to Manual

mode and focus about a third

of the way into the frame.

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USE THE RULE OF THIRDS

If you’re struggling to find a good

composition, go back to basics

with the ‘rule of thirds’. Place the

sky in the top third of the frame,

and look for points of interest to

sit on the intersecting thirds.

Compose with Live View and

turn on the camera’s grid

function to help you.

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TRIPOD, TRIPOD, TRIPOD
Many of the autumnal situations
you’ll come across are in low
light, either due to the time of
day or cover from tree canopies.
A tripod will ensure you keep
landscapes sharp when longer
exposures are required.
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GO WIDE
To shoot a
perspective that’s
awe-inspiring, use
a wide-angle such
as a 14-24mm
lens. Look to
include focal points such as
rocks or trees, which will give
the eye an anchor in the frame.
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BE PREPARED
Waterproof coats and sturdy
boots are a must for trudging
through muddy landscapes.
Having comfortable clothes will
make you more inclined to keep
shooting if the weather turns.
THE GOLDEN HOUR
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The golden hour can actually last for well over an
hour in autumn, giving you more time to set up and
shoot the perfect scene. At this time of day, the dynamic
range is narrower, and scenes benefit from a softer light.
Once your composition and focus are set, try bracketing
exposures to make the most of that dynamic range.
USE A POLARISER
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The added clarity
and saturation from a
polarising filter can make foliage
pop, as well as deepen skies and
reduce glare on bright days.
Rotate a circular polariser until
you get the effect you’re after.
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