Chapter 2 Photo Basics
A digital camera’s built-in presets and automatic shooting modes are enough to achieve a decent shot of most subjects. Automatic functions are great helpers but they’re limited. The camera only sees light and dark and color, while a person sees a world full of things—people, trees, clouds, buildings; whole scenes with subjects, meaning, and stories. Therefore, the results will be better if the person behind the camera tells the camera what to do, rather than the camera doing the job itself.
The next few chapters are full of practical examples of how to take photos without letting the camera take choices away from you. Understanding your camera and its limitations will help you take great shots in a variety of conditions, ...
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