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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Having the Basic Photo Equipment

By Harvin Gulfill


Everyone loves taking photos and a really good photographer knows the secret - that to make a really good photograph, you must have good photo equipment. With quality photo equipment, not only will you get the right shot but the perfect shot. It really is true that you have to invest in photo equipment - not necessarily expensive - and you must research on what you need before you get one. Here are some basics:

The Digital Camera. You cannot capture expressive moments without this. There are two types: the point shoot automatic camera and the SLR. Both have features that let you to personally adjust focus, length $of exposure and aperture which is the camera's light collector. IT permits you to adjust how much light gets in and how much light gets out.

The Tripod. This photo equipment enables you to take pictures that you couldn't take otherwise with a hand held camera. It is also needed to prevent blurry mishaps that come from long exposures and low light.

A Camera Bag. This protective gear shields not only the lens of your camera but other equipment as well. try to go the extra mile and invest in a waterproof camera. Made from silica gel that absorbs any moisture, waterproof camera bags are a must have especially during rainy season.

Batteries. Bring batteries for a long planned day ahead or if you are going to a location wherein there isn't an outlet available for you to charge your batteries. Rechargeable batteries are recommended so you won't have to spend much on buying new ones.

Memory Cards. Your memory card is equivalent to a storage space. The more you have, the more you can store. There is nothing worse than having lots of moments to capture and not having a lot of space to store your pictures. To prevent that from happening, carry at least a spare with you.

With that in mind, you are now ready to choose your photo equipment and start learning tricks that make a good photograph.




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