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Digital Photography:  Editing & Enhancing Your Digital Photos

Digital Camera Functionality

Auto Mode Manual Mode Special Scene Mode Movie Mode (Video) Zoom Flash

Close-Ups/Infinity Shots Self-Timer Playback (Preview Photos) Erasing Menus and Settings

Shooting – Part 1 of 2

Shooting – Part 2 of 2

Auto Mode

Manual Mode

Special Scene Mode – Part 1 of 2

Special Scene Mode – Part 2 of 2

Movie Mode (Video)

Zoom

Flash

Close-Ups/Infinity Shots

Self-Timer

Playback

Erasing Pictures

Menus & Settings

Tips for Working with a Digital Camera

The Rule of Thirds – Photo Composition Focus Lock Maximizing your battery 3 Steps To Better Digital Prints Storing Digital Photos Caring for your Camera

Picture Composition

The Rule of Thirds

Compositional rule known as the "Rule Of Thirds"

Divide the viewfinder into thirds—both horizontal and vertical. Where the lines intersect are the "power spots" Place your subjects as close as possible to the line intersections.

secret of the pros - Don't center the subject! (Shoot subject off center)

“Rule of Thirds” – Viewfinder

Sample “Rule of Thirds” Photo

Focus LockFocusing on the subject in the foreground

The camera focused on the subject in the background

Focus on the subject in the foreground

Reframe your picture

Now you have a picture that is focused on the foreground

Making Your Camera Battery Last Longer

Use rechargeable batteries Keep extra batteries with you at all times Use less LCD monitor Avoid excessive playback Keep your batteries warm Recharge your batteries right before using

them

3 Steps To Better Digital Prints

Watch the resolution - general guideline, try to keep your printer resolution between 200-300 DPI

Use Good Paper - When printing photos, use a "photo" paper

Printer Settings – set your printer properties

Setting Printer Properties

Main Property Settings

Remember to experiment with these settings till you get the quality prints you want!

Note: Once you find the appropriate settings write them down.

Storing Digital Photos

First Choice - external USB drives USB drives are faster than burning to CD, and

tend to be more reliable. Plus, you can plug the drive in, edit your photos, and resave since it acts like a regular drive.

Secondary Back Up on CDs Back up your images onto CD, then store them in

a cool, dark, dry, and safe location. I'd also re-backup everything at least once a year. CDs wear out and if they get scratch you will not be able to recovery any photos off of them.

Caring for Your Camera

Dust, Dirt and Sand Moisture Temperature Impact Scheduled Cleaning and Checkups