The Digital Photography Companion

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SHUTTER PRIORITY MODE

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resolution (2560×1920 pixels). At medium resolution (1600×1200 pixels), your capacity

increases to 854 pictures. And at the smallest resolution (640×480 pixels), you can save

a whopping 4,721 pictures to your card!

As tempting as 4,721 pictures may sound, remember that if you take that once-in-a-

lifetime shot at 640×480, your once-in-a-lifetime print will be wallet-size. On the other

hand, if you shoot at 2560×1920, you’ll always have the option of making a photo-qual-

ity 8×10-inch print, and if you just want to send images via email to friends and family,

you can scale down your master image to a smaller resolution before mailing.

REMINDER ▼

For more information on preparing your pictures for email, see Send Pictures via

Email in Chapter 4.

Self-Timer

e easiest way for you as the photographer to join a group shot is to use your camera’s

self-timer, which delays the triggering of the shutter (after you press the button) for 10

seconds or so. First, position the camera on a solid surface or on a tripod, and then com-

pose the picture. Before firing away, activate the self-timer. at way, when you press the

shutter button, the camera will count to 10 before taking the picture, giving you plenty

of time to join your friends. e self-timer is also valuable anytime you want to shoot

with minimum vibration to the camera.