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TRANSCRIPT
1. Know your camera • Read your manuals • Set up auto focus • Set up stabilizer • Experiment with the
camera settings, have fun
• remove dirt or grit with a brush or air blower first
• Use a soft cloth micro cloth to wipe surface
• Cleaning solutions? Spray on cloth first, not on camera
• Follow these techniques for body, viewfinder and lenses
• Clean your camera bag, sand and grit can linger here
2. CLEAN YOUR
CAMERA
ü Automatic settings ü Manual settings ü Test battery ü Check memory space ü Check the weather, bright
versus cloudy These simple checks will improve your photo success
3. TEST CAMERA
• Always lock the focus before taking a picture. • Frame, don’t aim • Get Closer • Use flash outdoors • Shoot from a different angle • Place the subject off-‐center
4. TIPS FOR TAKING GOOD POINT AND SHOOT PHOTOS
Eye level is often not the best height from which to take pictures. Try squatting for a low angle, or standing on a chair for a high one.
5. CAPTURE IMAGE
Don’t save bad photos. DELETE
This simple tip will save you time and space on your camera memory card and your computer.
6. DELETE
PHOTOS OFF OF CAMERA
I once stored my memories in shoeboxes
Can’t say it enough. Back up, back up You never know when this could
happen
7. BACK UP IMAGES
ü Reputable photo processing business ü Proper storage of photos ü Archival grade photo albums
EQUALS
Years of enjoyment
10. PRINT