(NC)-Holiday parties, winter
getaways and family 
gatherings bring with them
great photo opportunities.
The following tips from Nikon Canada will help you avoid common
photo-taking problems in any situation, letting you focus on
the memory at hand.
Indoor Photos
When shooting indoors, experiment with turning your camera's
flash on and off for different results. When taking pictures
around the tree, turn off your flash to capture the twinkling
lights. Keep the camera as still as possible, or use a tripod
and the camera's timer, to compensate for a slower shutter
speed. It's best to avoid placing your subjects directly in
front of a window as it causes excessive backlighting. If you
can't avoid it, you can instantly correct your image with D-lighting,
a one-button solution that automatically adjusts for excessive
backlighting or insufficient flash brightness, achieving optimal
exposure throughout the frame.
Outdoor Photos
It's best to take photos before noon and after 4pm when the
sun is not at its strongest. Use your in-camera flash in daylight
to counteract harsh lighting. You can also avoid harsh shadows
under the eyes and nose by using your flash during strong sunlight
or when the sun reflects off the snow, neutralizing the light
and balancing the exposure. Take advantage of your cameras
scene modes, especially if it offers a setting for Beach/Snow.
Portraits
When taking portraits, get as close as you can, physically
or with your camera's optical zoom lens. To avoid red-eye,
have your subject look directly at the nearest light source
right before they look at the camera. You can also use Automatic
In-Camera Red-Eye fix to avoid the problem. When taking pictures
of kids, try the Nikon D50 digital SLR (single lens reflex)
with its fast response and unique Child Mode, which automatically
optimizes images of children, capturing smooth skin tones and
vibrant colours. You can easily get a perfect portrait by utilizing
your camera's Face-priority Auto Focus feature, which automatically
detects and focuses on up to three human faces in any frame.
Choose the Right Camera
There's no reason why all of your memories shouldn't be beautiful
ones. Nikon COOLPIX cameras offer the best in automated scene
modes and are the only cameras to offer D-Lighting, Automatic
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face Priority AF. For the more seasoned
enthusiast, the Nikon D50 offers faster performance with all
the benefits of automated excellence as well as an array of
manual controls for more creativity.
For more information, visit www.nikon.ca.
-News Canada
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