2. Buttons and Dials
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Becoming Acquainted with Your Camera Controls
“My theory of composition? Simple: Do not release the shutter until everything in the viewfinder feels just right.”
—Ernst Haas
Digital camera designers don’t waste space; nearly every square inch of real estate has a button or dial strategically placed to provide easy access to some of the most commonly used camera functions. Understanding these simple settings is one of the best things you can do for your photography.
True, your camera is an incredibly intelligent super computer that can easily take in the scene you are aimed at, read the ...
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