| Basics of Composition: How to Handle Your Camera |
From "Photography"
episode DPT-102 |
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Rick Sammon, photography expert and DIY Photography host, offers pointers for holding your camera steady: - Make a cradle of your hand, put the lens in it, and brace your elbow against your body (figure A). It's especially important to hold your camera this way if you're using a telephoto lens, which exaggerates camera shake.
- Squeeze the shutter-release button slowly. If you squeeze it too fast, you may get a picture that's tilted or soft.
- Spread your feet for greater stability and extra camera support. If possible, lean against a fence or a tree.
- Read your tripod's instruction manual to make sure you're getting the most from your equipment.
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Includes tutorials and mini-lessons on creating better pictures, digital cameras and more. Measurements are given in the metric system.
Nikon
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Kodak Information
Tips, techniques, tutorials and information on cameras and film.
To e-mail Kodak, click here.
To access Kodak's contact information, click here.
www.kodak.com
Kodak
Website: www.kodak.com
Rick Sammon
1 Fox Rd.
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
E-mail: RickSammon@aol.com
Web site: www.ricksammon.com
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