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Common Photography Questions
1) Which film speed is right to use for which occasion?
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.
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.
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.
400
ISO- Use when photographing moving subjects to "stop the action", or in dimly
lit situations when using an electronic flash.
800 ISO- Use in very
low light situations, such as a wedding hall that is dimly lit, particularly when
using a zoom lens.
2) What is fill flash and when should I use it?
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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3) What is the best way to go about composing a shot?
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.
4) What distance should I keep between my point and shoot camera and the subject when shooting with a flash?
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.
5) How can I take better group shots?
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 tighter shot.
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