Modern digital cameras give you choices as to how the sensor records the information it receives when you take a picture. JPG (large-fine): these are normal digital camera images. Use this setting. Cameras create JPG images from raw image sensor data. This raw data disappears as soon as the JPG image is recorded. With JPG [...]

In order to get the most natural coloration in an image, modern digital cameras allow you to choose a setting which matches the color cast of the main light source illuminating the subject. Auto White Balance: The camera automatically adjusts the image’s recorded color based on the color cast of the main light source. Choose [...]

ISO refers to how sensitive the camera’s sensor is to light. The higher the ISO sensitivity number, the less light is required to make an exposure. Use ISO, coupled with aperture and shutter speed, to achieve the “correct” exposure. Auto ISO: When this menu function is chosen, the camera will automatically, almost magically, select the [...]

This button is used to permanently delete the image being displayed on the camera’s monitor. If there is an image not worthy of saving, push the “delete” button. A confirmation screen will be displayed. Push “delete” button again to permanently delete the image. Use this button often! Remember: The difference between a good photographer and [...]

When it’s difficult to set exposures or check them to make adjustments, the bracketing feature permits a group of images, each with a different exposure. (Note: You’ll first have to set up the camera with the numbers of images to shoot as well as the steps between exposures.) The results are well worth the time [...]