How To Master Digital SLR Cameras?

There are a lot of amateur as well as professional camera users who are shifting to digital models for much ease, convenience, and efficiency when taking initial pictures, taking more pictures after deleting some, and finally sharing photos to friends or storing them into the computer’s memory
Camera users are normally classified as hobbyists, novice, and professionals. To whichever category you belong, it is suggested that you ponder and accommodate the following basic information about digital cameras
1. Categories of a camera
Cameras can be grouped into:na. Ultra compact – no flash modenb. Prosumer or compact – for hobbyistsnc. Digital SLR cameras – have lenses, tripod, and external flashes; for professionals

If you want to master the art of photography, it is suggested that you master using the third category. Models that fall under this category are priced for their resolution, among other things.

2. Mega pixels
Mega pixels can be classified into:na. 3 mega pixels – for basic snapshotsnb. Between 3 and 5 mega pixels – images have good print qualitync. Between 5 and 7 mega pixels – images can be easily manipulated; large print sizes can be made

3. ZoomnA camera’s zoom is normally categorized into two:na. Optical zoom factor – what is distant appears closer by magnifying the light entering through the main lensnb. Digital zoom factor – magnifies the resulting image
Quality photographs depend mostly on the optical zoom factor.
4. Storage media
These are the some common storage formats:na. Compact Flash (for compact and DSLRs)nb. Sony Memory Stick (compatible with other Sony appliances)nc. Smart Media
Storage sizes normally range from 64 K, which can store 3 dozen mega pixel images; 1G can store about 500 images with the same mega pixels
5. Carrying case
You should keep the camera and its accessories in place.
6. Tripod
Tripod can be used when setting the timer mode on and keeping the focus stable.
7. Lenses and Filters
There are digital cameras that allow additional lenses to be attached to the main lens, or the lenses can be completely interchangeable. Lenses can be categorized as follows:na. Macro lens – allows you to get closer to objects like insects and flowersnb. Wide-angle lens – used for capturing landmarks, and large and wide sceneriesnc. Telephoto lens – allows longer zooms that let you get close to objects that are rather unsafe
Filters, on the other hand are used to:na. Soften the effect of the imagenb. Provide blurring on the edges for portraits that have sensitive moodsnc. Add light flares for the image to be more dramaticnd. To reduce glare so that pictures appear more saturated, crisp, and vivid.
Here are some basic strategies on how to capture an image:
1. Holding the camera
You should hold the camera steadily and keep your spare fingers from interfering with the lens. This skill usually takes a few practices.
2. Focusing
To keep the camera from shuddering, it is better to half-press the camera until you are able to lock your view on the focus before completely pressing the button of the shutter. You may also use a tripod for better focusing.
3. Previewing
Take and retake pictures if necessary after previewing them in your LCD screen.
4. Archiving
Keep an album of your best photographs so that you can refer to them as you keep on working your way to being great photographers.
Once you have mastered using your simple compact and especially digitals SLR cameras, you can surely capture photos using other cameras with great ease and perfection. That is a guarantee!