Here are some of Duggal’s tips and ideas on how to get more out of your point and shoot camera!
- Use the optical zoom if you have the option, rather than the digital zoom.
- Use the manual modes because you have the ability to control the aperture (higher aperture will allow more light in and will make the subject stand out and the background blurry. Low aperture allows less light onto the sensor forcing the camera to use a slower shutter speed, so most or all of your image is in focus.), shutter speed (slower shutter speed makes your image less noisy, faster shutter speed is darker but less blurry), ISO speed (generally, 100 for day, 800 for night), and flash on/off.
- Invest in a tri-pod. A tri-pod is perfect for nighttime and landscape photography.
- If you press the shoot button half-way the image will auto focus.
- Use the settings that are available such as landscape, macro, sunset, night, and portrait.
- Always make sure the lens is clean. Use a clean microfiber cloth to clean the lens to avoid scratches.
- Turn on red-eye reduction when shooting with the flash on.
- Try diffusing the flash with something such as a thin white fabric. This will make the image look more natural.
These are just a few of Duggal’s suggestions and ideas to aid you in exploring the world of photography. There are many ways to approach photography and countless ways to capture the image you want. Please feel free to share some of your own ideas and comments.
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Do you have a point and shoot camera? What is your favorite point and shoot and why?
If you don’t have one, what kind of camera do you use?
Dear Sir,
i am not a professional photographer and planning to buy canon EOS 1100D this is my entry level in photography. pls suggest is this model is good for me.
Thanks
Amit
Hi Amit,
Thanks for your question! The Canon EOS 1100 D camera is a good entry-level camera. It is fairly easy to use and produces good quality images. If you have the budget you might want to consider looking at other beginner DSLR’s such as the Nikon D3100.
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at connect@duggal.com
Are you able to use my personal photos to create wallpaper?
Yes!
I highly reccd. the Panasonic Lumix- DMC-LX5.
It is small enough to carry with you-
shoots RAW and jpegs- saves large files-
great images and rave reviews.
It sells for under 369.00 on Amazon.
Once, a great Photographer was asked about his favorite camera- and what he felt was “best”- his response…….
“The Camera that I happen to have with me” when I need to shoot something.
Meaning- yes- it’s great to own and shoot w/ a large DSLR-
AND –
having a camera in your purse/ your pocket- your bag at all times-
allows you to capture places,events,moments of beautiful lighting you make never travel/witness again-
(when your “packin” your DSLR)
Hey Randall,
Thanks for your comment about your favorite point and shoot camera.
-Duggal Team