Take A Stunning Sunset & Nightime Photos
January 31, 2008
Because photography is the art and science of capturing light, you wouldn’t think that nighttime would present many photo opportunities.
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Minimizing Shutter Lag
January 31, 2008
Shutter lag is the time it takes for the camera to calculate the correct focus and exposure before it captures the scene. In many camera models under $700 or so, this interval amounts to an infuriating half-second to one-second delay between your shutter press and the moment the picture is captured. Read more
Taking Control Your Camera Manual Mode
January 31, 2008

Cheapo digital cameras are often called point-and-shoot models with good reason: You point, you shoot.
Sometimes these cameras let you pick from a few pre-programmed settings like Night Snapshot or Kids & Pets, but for the most part your camera is doing all the thinking for you. More expensive cameras, on the other hand, let you take your camera off autopilot.


