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Andover, MA.
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Let us answer some of your
frequently asked questions about photography. If the answer to your question
is not here, send us a question and we'll do our best to answer it for you.
Index
of
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which film speed is right
to use for which occasion? |
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Several types of daylight and
indoor films are available for 35mm cameras. Each speed has its own
characteristics. For the best photographs, match your film speed to
lighting conditions. |
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100 ISO- This film
is best for brightly lit subjects or with an electronic flash. The
fine grain of this film makes it an excellent choice when you know
you'll be enlarging your photos. |
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200 ISO- This speed
is an "all-purpose" film. It works well for shots taken
inside under well-lit conditions using a flash, or outside on sunny
days. |
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400 ISO- Use when
photographing moving subjects to "stop the action". |
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What is fill flash and
when should I use it? |
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Most point and shoot cameras
have a fill flash feature that can be useful for filling in shadows on
your subject under certain situations. For example, when the light
source is behind your subject or when another object like a hat, casts a
shadow on your subject's face, consider using fill flash to lighten
these shadows and capture the detail. |
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What is the best way to go
about composing a shot? |
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For more interesting and
dynamic photos, use the "rule of thirds" to frame your
snapshots. To take advantage of this composition technique, place the
main subject of your shot slightly to the right or left of the center in
your viewfinder before snapping your shot. Composing shots in this
manner captures a sense of movement in your photographs. |
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What distance should I
keep between my point and shoot camera and the subject when shooting
with a flash? |
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The flash on most point and
shoot cameras works best when the flash is six to twelve feet away from
the subject. Shooting too close can lead to over exposure and shooting
too far away can cause your shot to be under exposed. To get the best
results, consult your camera's instruction booklet. |
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How can I take better
group shots? |
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A common mistake made by many
new photographers is to take group shots of people who are fifteen or
more feet away. You'll get better photos by closing in on your subjects
with a tigher shot. |
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How can I prevent red-eye
in my pictures? |
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Here are three great tips to
help reduce the chances of getting red-eye in your photos:
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Turn on all the lights in
the room before shooting. The additional light will narrow the
pupils in your subject's eyes. |
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Have your subject look
slightly away from the camera, not directly into the lens. |
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Use a camera with a red-eye
reduction feature. This feature emits one or more split-second
flashes just before the main flash fires, thereby narrowing the
opening of your subject's pupils. |
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If these tips don't work,
purchase a red eye pen, available at most MotoPhoto stores. |
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