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Waterproof Photography Tips
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| 1) Know how to use your camera. This seems a bit obvious but if you don't understand the full capacity and capability of your camera you could miss out on some great photos or video. When I was in Washington state my boyfriend and I were at a beach where seals were playing. I could have filmed some great seal acrobatics - but alas I did not know how to properly use my camera! |  |
 | 2) Know the weather conditions of the area you are visiting. Having lived in Washington state, specifically Whidbey Island as a child I knew there was a large chance of wet weather as well as lots of chances to visit waterfalls, streams, rivers and lakes. The Pixtreme camera I bought my boyfriend was perfect for trekking through the beaches and forests of Washington state; frankly it's perfect for any weather condition and any terrain, even the bottom of the ocean! More on that later... |
| 3)Know how to hold your camera steady for video footage. This may seem like a no brainer, but I could have shot far better video if it had dawned on me to create a tripod with my body when filming. With the particular camera I was using I was able to film with no worries of getting bumped and dropping my camera causing damage, but I wasn't able to capture audio with it...Please refer back to tip number 1 for more on proper use of your camera. | PikesFamousFishMarket.wmv |
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4) Clean the lens and case.
It's amazing how much better photos look not only after you capture it, but while you are trying to take it. Every camera pack should have soft cotton cloths to clean the lens and body of the camera. |
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5) Always carry extra batteries.
Remember that Pringles commercial? You can't eat just one...Likewise with cameras, you can never take just one photo. I was so snap-happy I blazed through my batteries when taking photos (I could have saved on battery use if I knew how to use it also!). |
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6) Bring extra memory cards or film.
512 MB of memory should seem like enough memory for photos - that's approximately 200+ pictures - but it wasn't enough for me. Of course, I was also experimenting with video which ate memory, but I really wish I had thought to bring extra SD cards with me on our trip. | | |
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