Many of the controls and settings
are included in the camera??™s menu. While each camera
is somewhat different, they do share similar controls and
settings. Point-and-shoot digital cameras are the easiest to
operate, while high-end and digital SLR (single lens reflex)
cameras have more settings and controls. In this chapter,
you??™ll learn the basics of taking pictures with a digital camera.
Take Photographs with
Your Digital Camera
Digital photography is all about instant gratification. No matter what type of
digital camera you own, you don??™t have to wait for prints to be processed before
you know whether or not you got the shot. A second or so after you take the
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picture, it appears on the camera??™s LCD monitor. If you don??™t like what you
see, delete it. The following sections describe how to capture images using
the different types of digital cameras on the market. You??™ll also learn specific
techniques to get the most from your digital camera in the latter parts of this
chapter.
Use a Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera
When you use a point-and-shoot camera, the camera takes care of pretty much
everything for you, with the exception of choosing the subject and composing
the picture.
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