Review Digital Camera World 10-02-2013

Digital Camera World

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Camera composition tips: 1 subject, 6 ways to shoot it Oct 1st 2013, 23:01, by crutter Using different viewpoints and lenses can dramatically alter the look of your photographs. In this tutorial we’ll share some of our best in-camera composition tips and show you how to take one subject and shoot it six different ways for varying effects. Framing your shots isn't just about using the rules of photo composition such as leading lines, the rule of thirds or including foreground interest. Simply changing position and experimenting with different focal length lenses are two of the best ways that you can get new and more interesting shots. We all fall into the habit of using similar viewpoints when shooting, so here's an exercise that will help you break this habit and take more successful photos. Find a simple, static subject such as a building, photograph it from the first viewpoint that you find, then find six more viewpoints and compositions. The key to this is exploring the area and keeping an open mind when it comes to framing and composition. If you are struggling to see new viewpoints, fit a different lens and try again. For example, if you would normally shoot the subject with a wide-angle lens, fit a telephoto one (or use a zoom at its longest focal length), find a viewpoint that suits that focal length. Remember that different lighting conditions can also transform your shots, so wait for sunset (or get up early and arrive at sunrise), and you will find that the direction and colour of the light can inspire you to try a completely different type of shot to one that you would take during the day. Composition No. 01 The classic approach Shooting with the wide end of a standard zoom, from a distance that allows you to capture the subject without tilting the camera, will give a technically good image. Following classic composition rules such as the rule of thirds and including foreground interest enhances the shot. PAGE 1 – Composition No. 01 The classic approach PAGE 2 – Composition No. 02 Get in close PAGE 3 – Composition No. 03 Use shallow depth-of-field PAGE 4 – Composition No. 04 Show the surroundings PAGE 5 – Composition No. 05 Compress perspective PAGE 6 – Composition No. 06 Go for the wide view READ MORE 10 common landscape photography mistakes every photographer makes Avoid dull landscape photography: simple in-camera tricks to add a feeling of depth 3 simple ways to affect depth of field: free photography cheat sheet Using focal points in photography: how to get perfect composition every time Raw Processing: can you avoid the computer entirely? Oct 1st 2013, 10:15, by jmeyer Yes, you can! Many DSLRs now have their own raw converters built in via their in-camera editing menu. You can even adjust raw parameters before saving a JPEG conversion. Here are 8 simple things you can do to save yourself time on the computer. 01 Image quality Use this setting to choose the image quality (Fine, Normal or Basic) for your converted JPEG file 02 Image size Choose from Large, Medium or Small image sizes, just as if you were setting your camera up for shooting 03 White Balance Your chance to try out different White Balance presets, all exactly matching the regular preset when shooting 04 Exposure compensation Exploits the slightly wider dynamic range of raw files to make small exposure corrections (up to -1EV or +2EV, say) 05 Picture Control Try out different treatments for your photos, from Vivid to Landscape – or create an in-camera black and white conversion complete with filters and toning! 06 High ISO noise reduction Change the noise reduction applied to high ISO shots – less noise reduction means more detail but more grain 07 Color Space Choose sRGB for casual use, on-screen display or web, or Adobe RGB for images being published commercially 08 D-Lighting or ALO In Nikon cameras an Active D-Lighting mode will change the exposure and use software to bring up the shadows. In the Retouch menu, however, there’s another D-Lighting option which can’t change the exposure but is still  useful for lightening dark shadows. Canon cameras use a similar technology called Auto Lighting Optimizer, which is a little more subtle in its effect than Nikon’s D-Lighting. Sony cameras incorporate a similar Dynamic Range Optimizer function, as do other camera brands. READ MORE Full frame sensor size explained: how to exploit its advantages for pro-quality pictures DSLR Tips: the best settings for preserving detail in any situation Expose to the right: the camera technique every landscape photographer must know White Balance: Photoshop fixes and in-camera solutions for any situation 10 common exposure problems every photographer faces (and how to fix them)

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