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
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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.
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