Setting the correct white balance in your camera, is important to ensure the objects that are white, are actually displayed white within the photograph. The white balance also effects other colors as well. If your camera's automatic white balance setting doesn't get the color 'white' correct, it won't render the other colors correctly either.
Learn how to fix this problem.

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Digital cameras usually save images in either jpg or raw format (or both), depending on the camera model and settings. The downside to jpg is that they start to deteriorate or loose quality from the first time you edit the photos. Furthermore, even before the editing stage, your digital camera compacts the image into a smaller file when it saves JPG format. Therefore loosing all the raw information that was originally gathered by the camera.

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Using your DSLR camera in fully manual mode (M on the top dial), isn't as hard as it first seems. Whether you own a Canon, Nikon, or any other SLR camera brand, using manual mode works basically the same.

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Shutter priority allows the photographer to choose a shutter speed, then the digital camera automatically sets the aperture to suit.

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For photographers who use SLR cameras, AV or A mode determines whether all the photograph is in focus or part of. For example photographers can choose to have a sharp foreground and background, or they can blur the background.

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The letters ISO on your digital camera settings refer to the film speed. Even though your camera is most likely not film at all, but rather digital, the ISO setting still does has the same function as older film cameras. ISO determines how sensitive the image sensor is to light.

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If you have just purchased your first SLR camera or been given one as a gift, you will be looking for some good tips on how to use it. Digital SLR's are not as easy as point and shoot camera's due to them having many more settings for you to learn how to use.

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Listed below are a few useful tips for those photographers progressing from a point and click camera to a digital SLR (also known as DSLR) camera.

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We cannot emphasize how important it is to give your subject the place of importance in an image. It’s correct placement and the removal of any competition only makes the photo more effective. Besides creating memories that are truly memorable it gives an overall quality to your photos.

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Flash photography is essential to learn if you take photos in outdoor environments, particularly if you photograph people. The existing lighting is never perfect so you have to modify it to suit your requirements. Here are 4 essential basics to help you get more out of your flash.

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