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You buy a new camera, put the
box away and the camera’s
manual stays inside the plastic
bag. Perhaps you were too eager
to use your new gadget. Well, now
it’s time to take out the manual,
and read it with a highlighter pen.
Be methodical, and diligently work
through each function of your
camera. You may find features you
didn’t know existed!- Don’t reaD the
camera manuaL
If you haven’t read the camera
manual, your photos may suffer
from the restrictions of shooting in
Auto mode. Modern cameras are
amazing and can produce great
results on Auto, but not consistently,
specially in challenging light
conditions. Better to take control
yourself. Learn the semi-automatic
shooting modes, such as Shutter
Priority or Aperture Priority. Then,
if you are brave, try shooting on
Manual mode once you start getting
the hang of the exposure triangle.This is a lazy habit to slip into. It’s much better to
capture an image right in-camera, including the
correct light, as burned highlights cannot be retrieved
later. Another consideration is ensuring that the
horizon is straight, or you will lose the edges of your
image when rotating and cropping it on a computer.
Use the 3×3 grid on your LCD display or a spirit level
fitted on the hot shoe. If you shoot landscapes, buy
some ND and Graduated ND filters. The most useful
filter is the polarizer, the effects of which cannot be
replicated using software.s hoot on auto moDet hink that post processing can
fix anything