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How to check sharpness out on the trail

November 9, 2009 by Steve Berardi 2 Comments

IMG_0476bIn last week’s post, I explained how to use the histogram to check if you exposed a photo properly. Another thing you probably want to know after taking a photo is whether or not it’s sharp.

Well, one way to see if a photo came out sharp enough, is to zoom in as much as possible on the LCD preview.

This won’t show you exactly how sharp the photo is, but it’ll give you a much better idea than just looking at the zoomed out preview (which almost always looks sharp). [Read more…] about How to check sharpness out on the trail

Filed Under: Tips, Wildflowers Tagged With: check sharpness, exposure, field, histogram, image preview, lcd preview, nature photos, photos, quick zoom, sharp, sharpness

How to use the histogram to get a better exposure

November 4, 2009 by Steve Berardi 15 Comments

histogram-titleOne of the first things you probably want to know after taking a photo is whether or not you got your intended exposure.

You might be tempted to look at the preview on your LCD screen, but when you’re shooting photos outdoors in the sun, those previews can be very deceiving, making your photos look much brighter than they actually are.

So, how do you know if you got the right exposure? Well, one way is to use the histogram. [Read more…] about How to use the histogram to get a better exposure

Filed Under: Tips Tagged With: bright photos, brightness, camera, expose, exposing, exposure, histogram, landscape, lcd, lcd preview, nature, photography, preview, setting, shutter speed, Tips

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