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Can different lenses affect image quality?

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Yes. Different types of lenses can create different types of photos. But you can still produce good photos with the basic lense(s).

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How do you get a picture of an animal without he/she moving?

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You can never be sure of an animal standing or sitting still, but photography is about patience. You must wait until you get the perfect one that satisfies you.

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What cameras are recommended?

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Someone once said, "The best camera is what you got." The camera does not make pictures, it's merely a tool. The person behind the camera is the most important factor. Use whatever camera you have, know every bit of it, and think about the photograph, the composition, perspective, light, shadow, colors, and timing, rather than technical settings. That's what makes a photograph great.

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What is the importance of white balance in photography?

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The white balance in a picture is important to give the image that you've taken the right tone and colors to it. Using a wrong white balance makes your image look either too blue or orange.

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Can a SD memory card make a difference in the resolution of a photo?

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The SD card does not effect picture quality. It just dictates how much space you have to store photos, and therefore how many photos you can take. Taking higher quality photos will use up your SD card space faster, but this is a setting controlled by your camera, not the card.

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How do I decide what makes a good picture?

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A good picture should be in focus and frame your subject in an interesting way.

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How do I take a photo to use as profile picture?

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Make sure to know the dimensions of the photo you need to take. Make sure everything is in frame correctly so it won't be squished.

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My mom won't let me buy a camera, so I use my iPad and iPhone. Is that okay?

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It really depends on what kind of photos you're taking, but in general, these would be perfectly fine for every day photos, selfies, etc. If you are interested in photography as a profession, or any kind of portraits, I would recommend a nicer camera.

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How do I use the manual settings on a camera if it's on automatic mode?

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You can select p mode on your camera, which is located near to the shutter button.

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How do I take good pictures on a phone?

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A phone is just as good as most cameras; some phones are even better! Try using the same techniques as you would with your camera.

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How can I transfer pictures from my iPad?

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See How to Transfer Photos from an iPad to a Computer .

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How can I take a selfie of myself that is no more than 200 kilobytes?

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Just take a normal picture and then resize it on your computer using a photo editing or image resizing software that won't mess with the quality of the photo (it will still appear the same way and size on the screen) but will shrink the amount of space it takes up. Some examples are PIXresizer or FastStone Photo Resizer.

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How do I start being a photographer?

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It takes time and skill, but with persistence, anyone can be a photographer. Just pick up your camera and start taking photos! The more you practice, the better you'll be.

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What are some tips for macro photography?

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Use a "macro" lens or try to find a macro adapter for your existing lenses. These will have a closer minimum focus distance and allow a broader range of framing and emphasis. Plan on providing supplemental light. Frequently, maintaining an appropriate depth of field for a macro subject will require using a smaller aperture, this results in less light reaching the sensor. Also, bringing your own light source can create interesting shadow, etc.

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Is a 16 mp camera good in a phone?

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It Depends Upon Mobile Company. The 12MP of an iPhone camera and 16 MP of an Samsung camera gives almost same quality of pictures. Better photos are produced when you know the camera.

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What camera is best for a beginner?

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Canon is a large part of the ecosystem but Sony is cheaper and they offer good glass and image quality for less money. Nikon is a good one to start off with because they have guide modes that no Canon has.

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