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Kodak cx6330
"Chris" wrote in message ... Hi all i bought the kodak camera and wow i love it, just one thing puzzles me. whats all this pressing the shutter half way mean? I am very new to taking pictures and i thought that you just pressed the button all the way down. But do you have to press it half way first?? Depressing the shutter button halfway activates the light meter and autofocus. A full depress will also fire the shutter. |
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i bought the kodak camera and wow i love it, just one thing puzzles me. whats all this pressing the shutter half way mean? I am very new to taking pictures and i thought that you just pressed the button all the way down. But do you have to press it half way first?? Probably a stupid question but i am learning Thanks for any help Chris |
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Kodak cx6330
Greetings Chris,
Glad to hear you have ventured out into the world of Digital Photography. You are going to enjoy it. One of the things about digital cameras that is differ3ent from traditional cameras is the CCD (Charged Coupled Device) which captures the image when you take a picture. The digital image it captures is processed and stored in the memory of the camera or the little memory card. used to store images Since the CCD will retain the previous image, it has to be flushed clear before the next picture is taken. This happens in a split second, but you need to wait longer than with film cameras, so the shutter does not snap immediately when pressed. It works at a fast shutter speeds, i.e. 1/1700th second, but the preparation takes that brief flush of data. Also, the depressing of the shutter button half way allows the camera to focus on your subject and that the exposure will be correct. By depressing the shutter button, it locks in what you have chosen to accept for focus, and exposure. The camera will auto set it self to the ISO that is best for your situation as well. Let me review some picture taking tips. For example, when you are going to take pictures while holding the camera, a good stance is important in getting a good picture. Stand with your legs about two feet apart with your arms close to your sides. Hold the camera comfortably, but in a way that is not blocking the flash or the meter of the camera. If you are going to take a picture using the viewfinder, keep this stance and bring the camera gently to your forehead. View the image with both eyes open if you are using the viewfinder and compose the picture. When you are ready to snap the shutter, press the shutter half way to set the camera mechanics for exposure, as mentioned. When ready to capture the image, complete pressing the shutter release slowly, yet deliberately, avoiding any jerky motions. Note: remember, digital cameras take just a split second longer to capture the picture so keep your position for just a second longer than you would with a film camera. This will help you prevent blurring due to removing the camera from the picture taking stance too soon. If you are going to use the view-screen to preview your composition, use the same techniques as noted, but do not hold the camera to your forehead. It will be a bit more difficult to keep a good stance, as you will not have the option of steadying the camera against your forehead. So, to limit blur, lean against a wall, rest your elbows, or use some other object, if possible. Try to rest your arms on something in front of you. The object here, is to make sure you have the support to steady the camera and prevent camera movement during exposure. If the images are clear, and sharp, using the self timer, consider this process each time you take a picture. It will soon become second nature to you. Talk to you soon, Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company "Chris" wrote in message ... Hi all i bought the kodak camera and wow i love it, just one thing puzzles me. whats all this pressing the shutter half way mean? I am very new to taking pictures and i thought that you just pressed the button all the way down. But do you have to press it half way first?? Probably a stupid question but i am learning Thanks for any help Chris |
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thanks so much for all your help
"Ron Baird" wrote in message ... Greetings Chris, Glad to hear you have ventured out into the world of Digital Photography. You are going to enjoy it. One of the things about digital cameras that is differ3ent from traditional cameras is the CCD (Charged Coupled Device) which captures the image when you take a picture. The digital image it captures is processed and stored in the memory of the camera or the little memory card. used to store images Since the CCD will retain the previous image, it has to be flushed clear before the next picture is taken. This happens in a split second, but you need to wait longer than with film cameras, so the shutter does not snap immediately when pressed. It works at a fast shutter speeds, i.e. 1/1700th second, but the preparation takes that brief flush of data. Also, the depressing of the shutter button half way allows the camera to focus on your subject and that the exposure will be correct. By depressing the shutter button, it locks in what you have chosen to accept for focus, and exposure. The camera will auto set it self to the ISO that is best for your situation as well. Let me review some picture taking tips. For example, when you are going to take pictures while holding the camera, a good stance is important in getting a good picture. Stand with your legs about two feet apart with your arms close to your sides. Hold the camera comfortably, but in a way that is not blocking the flash or the meter of the camera. If you are going to take a picture using the viewfinder, keep this stance and bring the camera gently to your forehead. View the image with both eyes open if you are using the viewfinder and compose the picture. When you are ready to snap the shutter, press the shutter half way to set the camera mechanics for exposure, as mentioned. When ready to capture the image, complete pressing the shutter release slowly, yet deliberately, avoiding any jerky motions. Note: remember, digital cameras take just a split second longer to capture the picture so keep your position for just a second longer than you would with a film camera. This will help you prevent blurring due to removing the camera from the picture taking stance too soon. If you are going to use the view-screen to preview your composition, use the same techniques as noted, but do not hold the camera to your forehead. It will be a bit more difficult to keep a good stance, as you will not have the option of steadying the camera against your forehead. So, to limit blur, lean against a wall, rest your elbows, or use some other object, if possible. Try to rest your arms on something in front of you. The object here, is to make sure you have the support to steady the camera and prevent camera movement during exposure. If the images are clear, and sharp, using the self timer, consider this process each time you take a picture. It will soon become second nature to you. Talk to you soon, Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company "Chris" wrote in message ... Hi all i bought the kodak camera and wow i love it, just one thing puzzles me. whats all this pressing the shutter half way mean? I am very new to taking pictures and i thought that you just pressed the button all the way down. But do you have to press it half way first?? Probably a stupid question but i am learning Thanks for any help Chris |
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thanks so much for all your help
"Ron Baird" wrote in message ... Greetings Chris, Glad to hear you have ventured out into the world of Digital Photography. You are going to enjoy it. One of the things about digital cameras that is differ3ent from traditional cameras is the CCD (Charged Coupled Device) which captures the image when you take a picture. The digital image it captures is processed and stored in the memory of the camera or the little memory card. used to store images Since the CCD will retain the previous image, it has to be flushed clear before the next picture is taken. This happens in a split second, but you need to wait longer than with film cameras, so the shutter does not snap immediately when pressed. It works at a fast shutter speeds, i.e. 1/1700th second, but the preparation takes that brief flush of data. Also, the depressing of the shutter button half way allows the camera to focus on your subject and that the exposure will be correct. By depressing the shutter button, it locks in what you have chosen to accept for focus, and exposure. The camera will auto set it self to the ISO that is best for your situation as well. Let me review some picture taking tips. For example, when you are going to take pictures while holding the camera, a good stance is important in getting a good picture. Stand with your legs about two feet apart with your arms close to your sides. Hold the camera comfortably, but in a way that is not blocking the flash or the meter of the camera. If you are going to take a picture using the viewfinder, keep this stance and bring the camera gently to your forehead. View the image with both eyes open if you are using the viewfinder and compose the picture. When you are ready to snap the shutter, press the shutter half way to set the camera mechanics for exposure, as mentioned. When ready to capture the image, complete pressing the shutter release slowly, yet deliberately, avoiding any jerky motions. Note: remember, digital cameras take just a split second longer to capture the picture so keep your position for just a second longer than you would with a film camera. This will help you prevent blurring due to removing the camera from the picture taking stance too soon. If you are going to use the view-screen to preview your composition, use the same techniques as noted, but do not hold the camera to your forehead. It will be a bit more difficult to keep a good stance, as you will not have the option of steadying the camera against your forehead. So, to limit blur, lean against a wall, rest your elbows, or use some other object, if possible. Try to rest your arms on something in front of you. The object here, is to make sure you have the support to steady the camera and prevent camera movement during exposure. If the images are clear, and sharp, using the self timer, consider this process each time you take a picture. It will soon become second nature to you. Talk to you soon, Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company "Chris" wrote in message ... Hi all i bought the kodak camera and wow i love it, just one thing puzzles me. whats all this pressing the shutter half way mean? I am very new to taking pictures and i thought that you just pressed the button all the way down. But do you have to press it half way first?? Probably a stupid question but i am learning Thanks for any help Chris |
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Chris wrote:
"Chris" wrote in message ... Hi all i bought the kodak camera and wow i love it, just one thing puzzles me. whats all this pressing the shutter half way mean? I am very new to taking pictures and i thought that you just pressed the button all the way down. But do you have to press it half way first?? Probably a stupid question but i am learning Thanks for any help Chris I have a Kodak DX4330 and I understand that pressing the shutter button half way is supposed to lock the focus and exposure. However, if I move the camera to different lighting and/or different subject distance, holding the button half-way, the focus and exposure still readjust themselves. Should this be happening? Terry D. |
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Chris wrote:
"Chris" wrote in message ... Hi all i bought the kodak camera and wow i love it, just one thing puzzles me. whats all this pressing the shutter half way mean? I am very new to taking pictures and i thought that you just pressed the button all the way down. But do you have to press it half way first?? Probably a stupid question but i am learning Thanks for any help Chris I have a Kodak DX4330 and I understand that pressing the shutter button half way is supposed to lock the focus and exposure. However, if I move the camera to different lighting and/or different subject distance, holding the button half-way, the focus and exposure still readjust themselves. Should this be happening? Terry D. |
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Kodak cx6330
Chris wrote:
"Chris" wrote in message ... Hi all i bought the kodak camera and wow i love it, just one thing puzzles me. whats all this pressing the shutter half way mean? I am very new to taking pictures and i thought that you just pressed the button all the way down. But do you have to press it half way first?? Probably a stupid question but i am learning Thanks for any help Chris I have a Kodak DX4330 and I understand that pressing the shutter button half way is supposed to lock the focus and exposure. However, if I move the camera to different lighting and/or different subject distance, holding the button half-way, the focus and exposure still readjust themselves. Should this be happening? Terry D. |
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