TIPS IN

PHOTOGRAPHY
BY: PAUL NEJCEB JACALAN
 TIP #1

KNOW THE
CAMERA
 Modern Cameras

 Compact Digital Camera

(Digicam)
 DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex)
 Mirrorless Camera
Compact Digital Camera
(Digicam)
Pros:
•Very user-friendly
•Light and compact
•No need for film or extra lenses
•Full auto mode
•More affordable

Cons:
•Usually can’t customize shutter speed and aperture
•Limited aperture and zoom range
•Noisier photos due to small sensor
•Lower resolution
•Slower focus
Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR)
Pros:

Fully customizable settings

Large sensors for cleaner images
Optical viewfinder
High-resolution photo output
Full HD to UHD video output
Wide variety of camera body and lens choices

Cons:

Bigger and bulkier

Higher cost
Requires ample know-how

OFTEN USED BY PROS, PHOTO AND VIDEO BUSINESS

Pros:

Fully customizable settings

Large sensors for cleaner images
Optical viewfinder
High-resolution photo output
Full HD to UHD video output
Wide variety of camera body and lens choices

Cons:

Bigger and bulkier

Higher cost
Requires ample know-how

OFTEN USED BY PROS, PHOTO AND VIDEO BUSINESS

Mirrorless Cameras

Pros:
Electronic viewfinder
Smaller and lighter
Simpler operation and controls
Faster and better for video
Higher video quality even in lower-end models
Shoots more images at faster shutter speeds

Cons:
Shorter battery life
Slower autofocus
Fewer lenses and accessories

OFTEN USED BY VLOGGERS, TRAVELLERS, INTERNET SENSATION

 KNOW YOUR LENS

Prime lens Zoom lens

Portraits, Sharp Landscape, Casual
 TIP #2

KNOW THE RIGHT

SETTING
 Camera Modes

Full Auto Mode

Program Mode (P)
Aperture Priority Mode (Av)
Shutter Priority Mode (Tv)
Manual Mode (M)
 ISO
(LIGHT SENSITIVITY)
APERTURE
SHUTTER
SPEED
EXPOSURE
TRIANGLE
ISO 100
1/250 shutter speed
F/2.8 aperture
ISO 100
1/250 shutter speed
F/11 aperture
ISO 3200
1/60 shutter speed
F/1.8 aperture
 ISO 3200-6400
, 15 SECS. , f/2
 TIP #3

KNOW THE
COMPOSITION
RULE OF THIRDS
RULE OF THIRDS
DEPTH OF SENSE
SYMMETRY AND PATTERNS
BALANCING ELEMENTS
(VISUAL WEIGHT)
 TIP #4

CREATIVITY
 UNEXPECTED PLACES

CLASSROOM

GASOLINE
FARMLAND STREET
STATION
OBJECTS
 TIP #5

BE INSPIRED