◗Try the spot metering setting. Be sure to center your subject when locking the camera settings with the
◗Be aware of lighting conditions and how they affect the appearance of your subject. Early morning and late afternoon provide flattering light for portraits.
◗Try to get on the same level as your subject; shots are more interesting if they are taken from the subject’s perspective.
Action shots can be tricky. To get the best results:
◗Use a fast shutter speed.
◗Pick a good location where you can capture a shot at any moment.
◗In Program mode, try the Sports setting.
For all your pictures:
◗Don’t forget about your optical zoom, black and white, macro mode, and other specialized settings.
◗Hold the camera still or use a tripod if you have one.
◗Try HyPict mode or Uncompressed Tiff mode for prints that will be enlarged.
◗Don’t forget that if you don’t like the way a shot comes out, you can erase it from your CompactFlash memory card and take another one.
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