3. You'll never need a better camera for portraits and everyday use. You have the best already!
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5. A digital camera in which the subject is viewed through the same lens as the picture is taken with. A mirror is raised when the shutter button is pressed, allowing light to reach the image sensor.
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7. quick access to manual exposure triangle elements with knobs and buttons
16. Most cameras have some sort of grip and even impressions for where fingers should go so this should feel natural. Use a strong grip with your right hand but don’t grip it so tightly that you end up shaking the camera.
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19. If you have to stand and don’t have anything to lean on for extra support put your feet shoulder width apart to give yourself a steady stance. The stiller you can keep your body the stiller the camera will be.
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21. The other method people use is the exact opposite – exhale and before inhaling again take the shot. It’s amazing how much a body rises and falls simply by breathing – being conscious of it can give you an edge.
26. The small, pop up flashes are usually very harsh and will either blow out highlights if too close, or not be powerful enough in low / no light situations to fill the background with light.
27. Be sure to read your manual and find out the optimum distance you should be shooting to the subject
77. For nice 8X10 prints: 2400 x 3000 or 7.2 Mega Pixels works just fine.
78. And for those big 11X14 prints: 3300 x 4200 or 14 Mega Pixels is best.
79. Most DSLRs are at least 10 - 16 MP as of this writing. So, unless you plan on printing posters over 11x14, 99% of cameras are safe. In other words, don't worry that much about MP.
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83. Most attach with a USB cable (plug and play, be sure to unmount!)