Digital Photography for the Over 50s In Simple Steps

<p>Top Ten Tips</p> <p>1. Digital Photography Basics</p> <p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Charge your camera</p> <p>b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Install your camera’s software</p> <p>c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Download and install Picasa</p> <p>d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Insert a memory card</p> <p>e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set the capture format</p> <p>f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set the picture quality</p> <p>g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set the picture size</p> <p>h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Take your first picture</p> <p>i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Review the pictures stored in your camera</p> <p>j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Care for your camera</p> <p>2. Use Automatic Settings</p> <p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use autofocus</p> <p>b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use face detection</p> <p>c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use auto flash</p> <p>d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reduce red-eye</p> <p>e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use auto exposure</p> <p>f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use auto white balance</p> <p>g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use Scene modes</p> <p>h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use the self-timer</p> <p>i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Take continuous shots</p> <p>j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stabilize the image</p> <p>3. Use Manual Settings</p> <p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use the zoom</p> <p>b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use manual focus</p> <p>c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set the shutter speed</p> <p>d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set the aperture size</p> <p>e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set the ISO speed</p> <p>f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set manual white balance</p> <p>g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use color modes</p> <p>h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use Panorama mode</p> <p>4.Get the Best Shot Possible</p> <p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Consider how to focus the shot</p> <p>b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Consider how to frame the shot</p> <p>c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Consider the quality of the light</p> <p>d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Consider the direction of the light</p> <p>e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Consider your point of view</p> <p>f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use the rule of thirds</p> <p>g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use dynamic symmetry</p> <p>h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tell one story at a time</p> <p>5. Transfer Your Photos</p> <p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create a photo folder</p> <p>b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set up Picasa to work with your photo folder</p> <p>c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create backup sets in Picasa</p> <p>d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Connect your camera to your computer</p> <p>e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Import photos into Picasa</p> <p>f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Make backups of your imported photos</p> <p>g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; View your imported photos</p> <p>h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Archive your photos</p> <p>6. Organize Your Photos</p> <p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; View the contents of a folder all at once</p> <p>b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; View the contents of a folder one photo at a time</p> <p>c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Change the properties of a folder</p> <p>d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Move a photo into a different folder</p> <p>e)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rename a photo</p> <p>f)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Add a caption to a photo</p> <p>g)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tag a photo</p> <p>h)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use Quick Tags</p> <p>i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify the people in your photos</p> <p>j)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify the places in your photos</p> <p>k)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create an album</p> <p>l)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Search for photos</p> <p>7. Process the Image</p> <p>a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adjust exposure automatically</p> <p>b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adjust exposure manually</p> <p>c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adjust white balance automatically</p> <p>d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adjust white balance manually</p> <p>e)&nbsp;</p>