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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-12-04, Page 27Get the best snapshots of the year during Christmas Canadians will take more pictures at Christmas than at any other time this year, according to photo -industry statistics. Here's a check list to make sure that you get the best possible snapshots. Batteries — Make sure they are fresh, say the experts. They warn that if you only use your camera a couple of times a year, chances are that the batteries will need replacing before a Christmas photo spree. Film — If there's left -over film in your camera, have it processed now. Start fresh for the holidays. Describe the kind of shooting you'll be doing to your photo dealer and ask him to suggest the best film. The new super -fast films are great for subdued indoor lighting but they can result in overexposure when used out-of-doors, especially with a flash. Loading — Check to see if the film is ad- vancing properly. How depends on your camera. With most single-lens reflex cameras see if the film rewind knob rotates. If it doesn't, you'll be shooting a roll of blanks. Flash — Most automatic cameras warn you when flash is advisable because of low - light conditions. Heed the warning. The penalty can be fuzzy pictures with an orange cast. The experts stress that pictures taken outside of a flash's range will be underex- posed — dark. Most compact cameras have a useable range of only about 20 feet. Check your in- str taction booklet, say the technicians. Focus — If you have an automatic focus camera there's no need to worry. But if your camera requires focusing, do it quickly and leave it set at that point. If you fiddle with the focus, everything starts to look sharp. Composition — Study the viewfinder for a second or two before snapping your picture. Check the background. Is there something back there that will appear to be growing out of your subject's head? Squeeze: don't push. Steady — In low -light situations when you are not using flash, brace yourself against a door frame or wall. Better yet, use a tripod. Contrast — Watch out for scenes in which part of your subject is brightly illuminated Page 3 with the rest in deep shadow. Today's miracle films won't be able to bridge the gap if it's too great. Even illumination is best. Action — Too slow a shutter speed and a moving subject will be blurred. If your camera does not have a shutter speed ad- justement and the light is low, use flash. It's also easier to freeze action that's coming at you rather than crossing your field of view. Blinkers — One way to get shots of people with their eyes open is to ask them to close their eyes and then open them. Shoot then. Or you can cheat a little. Say you'll count to three. Shoot on the count of two. Asking your subject to say cheese sounds corny, but it works. All Ski Packages have Waxless base KARHU PACKAGE Includes: "Skis. Boots, Bindings. Poles. Installation Included! COMPLETE PACKAGE (li SKI GLOVES, TOQUES TURTLENECK 10%OFF JARVINEN TOURING LITE Includes: 'Skis - '74." •Skan Leather Boots -'34." •Pinso Bindings - .8 " 'Fibreglass Poles - '12." KARHU 101 B.C. includes: 'Skis •Skan Leather Boots. •Pinso Bindings Separate Cost -'146." • 931.96 Installation Included NOW $9799 ONLY • COMPLETE PKG. Complete Pkg. Installation Ihcluded KARHU KINETIC Includes: "Skis •Skan Leather Boots •Pinso Bindings •Fibreglass Poles Separate Cost - '156." NOW ONLY $ 11999 • Complete Pkg. Installation Included Includes: •Skis •Skan Leather Boots •Pinso Bindings "Fibreglass Poles Separate Cost -176." NOWL 13999' Complete Pkg. Installation Included CCM CUSTOM TACKS Reg. 989? NOW $1'099 Koho XL3 Fibreglass STICK Reg. '31." NOW 2399 • SAVE $200. SYSTE 6 90 Watts total Power For the Whole Family ONLY$79900 Reg. '999." ZO/AuFLEAR and SKI WEAR BATTERY CHARGER f Charges up to 10 at a time 9volts,AA,C.D $34 95 SAVE $10!! • Reg. '44.95 Rade Ihae The amazing Coco® 2 • Also available: 16K Standard BASIC. 26-3134. Reg. 189.95.. sale 89.95 64Kf Extended BASIC. 26-3127 Reg. 349.95...sale 199.95 save p to '1a50 until Dec. 231ee 16K Extended 9995 (26-3136) mmy ppure ..PM wW .pr.I.lYI Authorized Sales Centre CHECK OUR STOCKING STUFFER RACK OF GREAT CHRISTMAS IDEAS! MAIN CORNER, CLINTON 482-3030