Steve Guymon

Pre-race Planning Learn as much as you can about running. Since only really good photos are published, study magazines and websites to learn the best compositions. If possible, scout...

Shutter Release Mode There are several shutter release modes you can select to determine how and when the camera shutter activates to capture the image. If you're a beginner to the...

Information Display Button Just about any digital camera has this Information Display or "info" button or some variation of it. Shooting information is displayed on the monitor when this button is...

The Focus Mode This setting is used to determine how the camera focuses using a selector switch on the front of the camera. The switch will either leave you to manually...

Before we delve into the details of white balance, it helps to have an understanding of color balance in photography. Color balance is the adjustment of the intensity of various colors...

Understanding ISO 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...

Deleting Photos 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....

Bracketing 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...

Auto Focus On Button The AF-ON button is also used to activate automatic focusing. By default on most cameras when pushed half way down the shutter release button, the button...

Metering Modes There are three methods your camera has to meter light: Spot Metering The camera meters the light indicated by the spot. Use this when there is a relatively small object...

AF-Area Mode The AF-Area Mode is the area which the camera uses to automatically focus is determined by rotating the selector. AF-Area Mode Options: Single Point AF (Auto-Focus): The camera focuses only on...

Get to know your Camera Digital cameras are truly astonishing tools! It is remarkable, the photographic challenges they digitally solve in an instant to capture beautiful images. To use your...