5 Rules to Follow When using Your Camera Digital Lenses



Posted: Thursday, September 03, 2009

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Digital Photography Advantage

There's plenty of different lenses that do different purposes, but there's basic general rules you should follow no matter what kind of lens you're using. When it comes to action shots, no lens will perform quite up to par. Therefore, use these tips below to help with action shots as well as to get the best shot every time no matter what camera digital lenses you end up using.

The best way to master your camera and the different lenses is just to play around with it, and just learn through hands-on experience. For example, if you set your camera's shutter setting to 1 / 500th of a second gets you that perfect image, you're much more likely to remember to activate the shutter priority mode next time around.

Don't spend your time memorizing settings, instead remember the principles below for putting your digital camera to good use. Over time, and with experience, making the camera do what you want becomes second nature.

Move in Close
When you're taking action shots, move in close to get a better shot, no matter if you're using a zoom, or digital zoom lens. If possible, try to eliminate any distracting backgrounds.

Increase Your Cameras Shutter Speed
If your camera or lens has a manual mode, use it to prevent excess blurring. When you're taking shots up close, you can try utilizing your camera's preset settings to take the best pictures with the lens you're currently using. 

Anticipate the Action
No matter what lens you're using, be sure to keep in mind that if you're looking to get the best shots, you're going to have to deal with some shutter lag. Even if your camera has the option of multiple shots in a row, it still takes about one second before the peak action occurs.

When you're using a zoom lens to take shots up close, be aware that blurring will be a common problem. Fix the problem by anticipating when your subject will be at it's peak picture taking time.

Do As Much As Possible Before the Shot
Spot metering and pre-focusing are simple on most of today's digital cameras. But, try to get in the habit of setting things up during a break in the action. When your camera is focused and the exposure has been locked in, you can forget about shutter lag since you'll be ready to concentrate on the action of a shot.

Persevere
If some shots don't turn out perfect, even when you use these techniques, don't get upset. Sometimes pros have to shoot dozens, even hundreds of shots before they get that perfect picture. Just remember, mistakes don't cost you anything, once you own a digital camera.

Part of capturing the perfect moment involves choosing the right lens for the environment. You should aim to capture the emotion of the scene, and choosing the right lens will determine whether or not you're able to do so effectively. Try to keep in mind the things above, and combine that with the lens that makes the most sense, and get out there and shoot!

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