Photography For Beginners - Issue 27, 2013 PDF

Welcome
Issue 27
Welcome!
Meet the team... Take fantastic shots with
Photography for Beginners
Annabelle Sing
Alicea Francis
Adam Smith
Jo Stass
Photoshop expert
Annabelle designs the
mag and provides you
with editing advice to
enhance your shots
Writer Adam from

Advanced Photoshop
magazine is here to
help you manipulate
your photos with ease
Alicea joins us this

issue as our new sub
editor, ready to make
our tutorials as simple
to follow as possible
Our staff writer Jo is

on hand to give you
the best tips and
shooting tricks to
improve your images
When the sun is shining, theres nothing better than

getting out with your camera and capturing some images.
This issue we are letting you in on some fantastic secrets!
Weve got the very best tips on focusing, composition,
lighting and more on p22 to get you taking amazing photos.
In this issue weve also got a Beginners Guide to Action
on p30, helping you to get sharp shots whether its your
kids playing, pets running, or anything else youd like to
capture. Weve got a great photo project on p40 where
we show you how to turn food shots into a fantastic
cookbook to store all your favourite recipes in.
Check out our editing tutorials starting on p60
for some quick fixes, and find out some
great ways to share shots on p74.
Learn all of our secrets and get out
shooting today!
Amy Squibb
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Shoot
Master
Flash
22 Top 25 photo secrets

Tricks to get some amazing shots
30 Beginners guide to
Action photography
Learn how to soften harsh light

and get more flattering results
Capture movement with ease
38 Shoot and edit vivid

landscape photos
Create a colourful vista
40 Shoot, edit & share

a cookery eBook
Compile your food shots in style
46 Low-key portraits
Tips for an atmospheric photo
48 5 tips for using filters

An easy way to improve images
50 The story behind a

wonderful wildlife shot
How this great shot came to life
52 Master your flash

Control the light for better results
58 Why does your camera

need a light meter?
Understand how to read the light
Edit
60 Enhance your images

using PhotoPlus X6
Get rid of strong shadows and blown

highlights with our tips
Capture vivid vistas p38
Make a cookbook p40
A guide to this useful editing tool
64 Fake a cool lens effect

Cheat a bokeh background
66 Correct distracting
lens distortions
Straighten buildings in five steps
68 Edit a black-and-white
masterpiece
Create monochromes on the go
Share
72 Back up automatically
Copy to a hard drive and Dropbox
74 Use Adobe Lightroom to

organise images
Tag, sort and filter photos
The latest kit rated p84
76 Make a flipbook
A fun and creative photo project
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God's Sunrise Painting
The photograph was taken at
Perdido Bay, Florida. When I saw this
boat I loved it.Using myNikon D3000
and with help froma sunrise, I got
this beautiful picture.
Shot on: Nikon D3000, f13, 1sec,
ISO 100
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Reader: Natalia Ivanova

Splash
"This picture was taken in the
garden of my house in Leiden,
the Netherlands. I used a boiled
egg in order to make a splash."
Shot on: Canon 500D, f1.4,
1/4000sec, ISO 200
Reader: Douglas MacLean
Red Kite Aerobatics

I noticed two red kites performing
aerial acrobatics. The sky at the
time was cloudless, so I used
GIMP to paint in the cloud effect."
Shot on: Canon EOS 650D, f/8,
1/1250sec, ISO 400
Reader: Bo Chetwyn
The Eye At Night

This photo was taken when we
went for a walk over Westminster
Bridge. The wheel looked so
lovely lit up.
Shot on: Nikon D3100, f4,
1/3sec, ISO 400
Reader: Ryan Capulong
Lake Sampaloc
This photo was taken at sunrise
at Lake Sampaloc, the largest of
the Seven Lakes of San Pablo,
Laguna, the Philippines.
Shot on: Nikon D90, f8, 2sec,
ISO 200
Reader: Anthony Mitchell
The Tube
This was taken on Holy Island,
Northumberland. Getting up close
with my new 50mm lens
produced great results.
Shot on: Sony a200, f/5.6,
1/80sec, ISO 100
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Garden photography
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Your own back garden is full of fantastic things to

photograph, from beautiful flowers to interesting
wildlife, so it is the perfect place to practise your
skills. You can also set up your own photography
subjects, such as wellies and a watering can,
against a natural garden backdrop to produce a
stunning still-life shot. Working with the natural
light also allows you to take an entirely new shot at
different times of the day or year, so it is worth
going out several times to see how your shot
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Splash of Colours
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partner had painstakingly created.
Shot on: Nikon D90, f8, 1/80sec, ISO 200
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A snapshot of whats exciting us this month
Shoot faster with

new Olympus CSC
Get sharp shots of fast-paced action with the PEN EP-5

As the worlds first compact system camera with
a maximum shutter speed of 1/8000sec, the
Olympus PEN EP-5 will help you to avoid blurry
shots and keep them pin-sharp. You can freeze a
split second of time for stunning shots of
high-speed action that is too quick for your eyes
to register. Nine frames per second, continuous
shooting and a fast autofocus system will also
help to make sure you get your best-ever shot.

The retro design of this small but mighty camera
will appeal to the style-conscious shooter, and
built-in Wi-Fi and touch screen control is there for
those of us who are looking for the latest in
camera technology. The EP-5 is available now
with an RRP of 900 for the body only, or 1000
with a 14-42mm lens.
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The top three
Reasons why we cant

wait to get our hands
on this camera
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02
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The 1/8000sec maximum shutter

speed will capture fast movement,
but can the autofocus keep up?
Well test whether the touch
screen and customisable controls
help to speed up shooting.
With its many filters, scene modes
and the Photo Story function, we
can produce creative images.
Get arty
With 12 art filters

including Cross
Process, Soft
Focus and Diorama,
you can experiment
with different
creative effects
Quality images
The EP-5 has the very same

16MP sensor found in the
Olympus OM-D, for fantastic,
high quality photos
Flip out touch screen

Tilt the LCD screen to shoot
from new angles, and take or
focus your shots with a single
tap of your finger
Create a photo story
When one shot just isnt

enough, Photo Story mode lets
you take a series of shots to
create a cool photo collage
Customisable control
Assign your own functions to
the two dials on the camera
body for fast access to your
favourite settings
Focal length: 270mm

Exposure: F/6.3,
1/640 sec, ISO 250
Focal length: 18mm

Exposure: F/4.0,
1/2000 sec, ISO 250
One lens for every moment
18-270mm
F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
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Thanks to the 15x zoom the right focal length for every situation is available
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even enough room in your travel bag for souvenirs. Available for your digital
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Ask the team questions at photoforbeginners.com
4 of the best
Tips for getting

a more even
exposure
Exposure bracketing
If your camera has an exposure bracketing

function, use it to take three photos at different
exposures. Then use software such as
Photomatix or Photomerge in Photoshop to layer
them and create one evenly exposed shot.
Tripods keep your camera

steady to help you avoid
blurry and wonky shots
Use flash
If the main subject in the foreground of your

photo is in shadow, fire your flash to fill in the
light and brighten them up while keeping the
background well-exposed. This should give you a
perfect photo.
Spot metering
Which tripod should I buy?

I have just bought my first DSLR, and as I
live by the coast I would like to have a go
at long-exposure photography so that I
can capture the movement of the water in
my seascapes. Id also like to try shooting
some waterfalls with this technique too.
I know that I will need a tripod in order to
avoid blurry shots due to camera shake
when using slow shutter speeds, but I
am a little overwhelmed by the number of
choices available. Have you got any advice
on what a beginner on a budget should
look out for?
Use Spot Metering mode so that the camera will

read the light for a specific part of the frame.
Point the camera at your main subject, half-press
the shutter, and the camera will meter for that
area, helping you get the correct exposure.
Karen Dodd, via email
Reposition yourself
Sturdy surface
Change your shooting position, or move your

subject if you can, so that the light source is
illuminating both the foreground and background
of your photo. This will ensure that none of your
shot is in shadow.
When buying a tripod there are a number of

decisions you will need to make. First off, you
need to consider whether you want a full-sized
tripod for sturdy support, or a compact option
that is cheaper, lighter and easier to carry
around. Then you need to think about the tripod
head. A ball head will let you freely adjust the
position of your camera in one go for speedy
positioning, while a two-way head has two
adjustment levers, and is ideal for tracking a
moving subject with a fluid sideways motion.
Lastly, a three-way head lets you make specific
adjustments, with three different controls for
really accurate positioning.
3 of the best... Alternatives to shooting with a tripod
When you are out shooting, try to find a

makeshift tripod to rest your camera on. Look for
a flat, stable surface such as a table, fence or
wall. You could even rest your camera on your kit
bag to keep it steady.
Gridlines
Instead of using a tripod to keep your photos

straight, switch on your cameras gridlines. You
should find this option in the Display menu. When
this is done, line up the horizon with one of the
horizontal gridlines.
Elbows in
Simply holding the camera correctly can help you

to keep it steady. Make sure you use both hands,
stand with your feet apart and tuck your elbows
into your body. If you have a DSLR, use one hand
to support the lens from underneath.
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David Hopwood
Butterflies make great macro subjects due

to the intricate patterns on their wings.
Zoom bursts can give a plain

shot the wow factor
How can I fake a zoom burst?
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Richard Reid
Colourful flowers create foreground interest

and help to add context to a shot.
I love trying out your tutorials and would

really like to have a go at creating the
zoom burst effect that I have seen in the
magazine. There are lots of flowers in my
garden that I think would look great when
shot with this technique. I know that you
need to zoom out while taking the shot, but
unfortunately I only have a compact camera
that wont let me do this. I know that you
can do all sorts with editing software, so
is there a way I can cheat and recreate the
effect using Photoshop Elements?
Chloe Willis, via Facebook
Bill Green
Finding a good vantage point to shoot from

can help you capture interesting angles.
Zuzana Stepankova
Capturing the facial expressions of wildlife

helps to show their personality.
Add zoom blur
01 Add zoom blur
Zoom bursts are a great way of adding a sense of

movement to photos of stationary subjects, and
produce some creative and dramatic results. The
technique is really easy to do in-camera, as you
just need to set a slow shutter speed of around
1/8secs and zoom in or out while the shutter is
open. Just make sure you place your main subject
in the centre of the frame and focus on it so that it
stays sharp in the middle of the zoom burst. If you
cant achieve this effect in-camera or have an
existing photo you want to apply the effect to,
then you can easily recreate it using the simple
steps below.
Recreate a zoom burst effect in Photoshop Elements
To begin, go to Layer>Duplicate Layer

and click on the Filters tab. Then go to
Blur>Radial Blur. In the dialog box, select Zoom
as the blur method.
02 Adjust the blur
Once this is done, drag the centre point

of the Blur Centre grid to line it up with your main
focal point. Then youll need to adjust the Blur
Amount slider.
03Refocus the centre
Add a layer mask to the blurred layer and

select the Brush tool. Change the brush colour to
black and paint the detail back into the centre of
the shot.
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Shooting
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01
COMPOSE FOR A
STRONGER PHOTO
Composition refers to what you include in your photo and where you
position the different elements within the frame. The important
thing is to guide the viewer through your shot and lead their gaze
towards the main focal point. There are lots of rules to help you
create an engaging composition, and most photographers will try to
incorporate some, if not all of them, into their shots. It is also okay,
however, to break the rules occasionally if you think it will produce a
more eye-catching shot. Take a look at our top secrets for
composing an image, use them as guidelines, and youll be taking
stronger photos in no time at all.
your
interest
03Foreground
01 Position
subject
02
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When you frame your shot, imagine a

grid with nine separate sections over
your image. Place your main focal
point or horizon on an intersection or
dividing line. This makes for a more
pleasing composition, as peoples
eyes naturally go to these points.
When you are shooting a landscape or

architecture, try to include foreground
interest. This will help to guide your
viewer through the image and towards
your main subject. You could also look
for lead-in lines like a path or fence to
direct the viewer to the central area.
02
04
Keep it
simple
Less is more, so avoid cluttering the

frame and keep your images simple.
Try to include no more than three main
colours or focal points in your shots,
and make sure the background does
not distract attention away from your
main subject.
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Move
around
Reposition yourself and experiment

with shooting from different angles.
Lie on the floor and shoot from low
down for dramatic shots, or find a high
vantage point and shoot a scene from
an angle that most people will not
have seen before.
Limit your shooting
Be selective with your photography

and avoid taking too many photos. Stop and think about
your composition and settings before you start snapping.
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03
GET PERFECTLY
EXPOSED SHOTS
Exposure is the amount of light that falls onto your cameras
sensor in order to produce an image that resembles what is in front
of you. It is determined by three factors: aperture, shutter speed
and ISO. If you switch to manual mode, each of these can be
controlled to allow more or less light to reach your sensor. Letting
too much light in will result in an overexposed or blown-out image,
while not letting enough light in will produce an underexposed or
dark photo. You can also increase your sensors sensitivity to the
light to brighten your shot. The idea is to strike a balance between
all three to create a well-exposed image in the available lighting
conditions. You can also adjust your exposure settings to achieve
creative effects with your camera. Read on and learn how to
master exposure today.
SHUTTER SPEED
A fast speed will
freeze motion
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Slow shutter speeds

will cause blur
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11Control
the light
When you take a photo, the cameras

shutter opens to let light reach the
sensor and then closes again at the
end of the exposure. Shutter speed
determines the length of time the
shutter is open for and therefore how
much light gets in. A slow shutter
speed will let a lot of light in, and so is
useful for low-light shots. A fast
shutter speed will only let in a small
amount of light, so is necessary when
shooting in bright conditions. Shutter
speed is measured in seconds and
fractions of seconds.
motion
12Capture
Controlling your shutter speed is also

useful when shooting moving
subjects. A fast shutter speed will
allow you to freeze movement, and
also allows you to handhold the
camera without getting a blurry image.
A slow shutter speed captures
movement and produces motion blur.
This is often used when shooting
seascapes or waterfalls, as it makes
the water look soft and milky. You will
need to put your camera on a tripod
or stable surface, though, or the shot
will contain unwanted blur.
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Beginners guide to
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Cameras can capture spectacular shots of

moving subjects, as long as you know how
to master the settings. By changing your
cameras shutter speed, you can freeze
seconds of action that are too fast for the
naked eye to register, or capture motion blur
to demonstrate speed and direction. The
autofocus systems on many cameras have
vastly improved in recent times, and will help
you keep fast-moving subjects sharp and in
focus. Even so, it helps to be familiar with
the different focusing options, and focusing

manually often produces great results.
Whether you are shooting sports, wildlife,
or your kids playing in the park, let us help
you get to grips with shutter speeds and
focusing techniques so that you can take
your best ever photos. We will also guide
you through the tricky task of lighting and
composing your action shots, and provide
you with some simple ideas for putting our
tips into practice at home.
Over the next seven pages: Learn the techniques for shooting
moving subjects, then practise your skills with our easy projects
Kit for action

MONOPOD
A monopod is simply a one-legged tripod. Its

easier to move around but still provides support.
CAMERA BAG
TELEPHOTO LENS
This lens reaches large focal lengths, allowing

close-up shots of the action from a safe distance.
CAMERA STRAP
1/1000sec
F8
Dynamic angles
Decide in advance where to
shoot your subject from so
A padded camera bag will protect your camera and

accessories when you are chasing after subjects.
Use a strap so that you can access your camera in a

flash if an unexpected photo opportunity arises.
that you get the best angle, while

keeping safe and out of the way of
the action
Shooting
Beginners guide
P32
Discover the settings you need to help

you freeze a split second of action over
on page 32
P33
Use our shutter speed guide to learn

how to achieve different action effects
on page 33
P34
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Get to grips with panning techniques

to capture motion blur on page 34,
alongside some key focusing modes
P36
Try out our easy action photography

projects and improve your shooting
skills on page 36
Shooting
Beginners guide
1. Freeze action
Capture a split second of

movement in your shot
Photography allows you to preserve a single moment in time
forever, even if it only lasts a fraction of a second. You can capture
the moment a runner crosses the finishing line, your dog catches
its ball or your child does a trick on their bike. Changing the
shutter speed will produce different effects, while other handy
functions will guarantee you come away with the crucial shot.
Here, we will show you the best settings for stunning results.
Continuous shooting mode takes a series

of shots so you can pick the best one
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Sports or action scene modes select the

right settings, doing the hard work for you
If you can, set up

your camera
in advance
1/500sec
F5.6
Speed it up
fast shutter speed

A(1/100sec
or higher)
will produce a sharp image,

even when the subject is
moving at high speed
Shooting
Beginners guide
shutter speeds Go fast or slow for different effects

Fast shutter
medium shutter
A fast shutter speed of 1/100sec or over will freeze

your subject (really fast subjects will require higher)
Using a shutter speed of between 1/60sec and 1/3sec will

capture a bit of motion blur as your subject moves
slow shutter
Selecting a shutter speed of 1sec or slower creates lots of
blur that will show the direction of movement
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lighting
Tricks to help you get well-lit shots
Choose your iso
01
Using a fast shutter does not allow much

time for light to get through your lens. If you
are shooting in dark conditions, raise your ISO to
make your camera more sensitive to the available
light so you can keep using fast shutter speeds.
Fire your flash
02
If the light is low or your subject is backlit,

fire your flash to illuminate them. This wont
be as effective if your subject is a great distance
away, as your flash may not be powerful enough to
reach them. See p52 for more flash tips.
re-position your subject
03 T
ry to shoot from an angle so that your light

source is in front of your subject. This will
prevent them from being backlit and therefore
underexposed in your shot. It may take a bit of
planning to find the best place to stand.
Shooting
Beginners guide
2. Panning
Create motion blur by tracking movement

Action photography doesnt just have to involve
freezing your subject in the frame. Sometimes,
including a bit of blur in your shots actually better
demonstrates movement, and also helps to show
the speed and direction that your subject is
travelling in. Panning is a clever way to create blur in
your shot while keeping your subject sharp and in
focus. It often takes a bit of practice before you can

produce great results, but here we give you a
step-by-step guide to help you on your way. We also
have some useful tips for mastering focusing
techniques and composition, so you can produce
clear and dynamic shots even if you or your subject
are in a hurry.
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Leave active space in front of your

subject to give a sense of direction
Pan with your subject Create background blur to show speed
Choose your settings
01
Select Shutter Priority mode and choose

your shutter speed. It will need to be fast
enough to freeze your subject in the frame but slow
enough to give you time to pan. 1/50sec is a good
starting point, but experiment from there.
Use burst mode
02
Burst mode will take a series of shots every

time you press the shutter. This will ensure
that you come away with a great shot, as even if you
first press the shutter too early, your camera will
keep shooting until you have finished panning.
Steady your camera
03
A monopod will give you the freedom to

swivel your camera as you track your
subject for a smooth panning shot. It will also help
you to keep your camera steady in order to avoid
any unwanted blur.
Shooting
Beginners guide
Focusing
Keep action sharp
Experiment with different angles, perhaps

capturing your subject from behind or head on
Continuous autofocus
This mode will get your camera to continually

focus while you are pressing the shutter, which
is useful if your subject is moving erratically.
Focus tracking
In this mode the camera predicts the speed

and direction a subject is moving in and tracks
them, which is useful when the motion is fluid.
1/15sec
F11
Get the subject right

Cars make for great
panning subjects, as
they move in a fluid and steady
motion through your frame
Master your cameras

focusing settings to get
sharp shots every time
Using the wrong focusing

method could leave you
with blurry shots
Pre-focus the shot
04
To keep your subject sharp in the frame,

pre-focus on the area they will travel into.
You could manually focus or half-press the shutter
to lock the focus point, and then fully press it when
your subject moves into the frame.
Pan with your subject
05
When your subject is in position, press the

shutter and swivel your camera along with
them. Its likely to be a case of trial and error, so
dont be put off if you dont get a perfect shot first
time round.
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Shooting
Beginners guide
3. Action projects
Practise action photo skills

with these simple projects
Action photography often involves trying to capture a fleeting and
sometimes once-in-a-lifetime moment, so its a good idea to practise
your skills beforehand. Getting to know your camera and how to
access its important functions will shorten your set-up time and
speed up the shooting process so that you can capture unexpected
moments with ease. There are plenty of ways to put your skills to the
test at home using everyday objects, or by enlisting friends and
family to help. Use these projects to master shutter speeds and
focusing, and in the process prepare yourself for the fast-paced world
of action photography.
01 Capture water drops

Shooting moving water is useful for testing your shutter speed skills.
You could shoot water from a running tap, pouring from a watering can,
or cascading from a water fountain. A fast shutter speed will freeze the
water in the frame, while using a slow shutter speed will blur the water
to make it appear soft and silky. You can also get creative and shoot
water drops using a very fast shutter speed and flash to capture them
as they fall. Use continuous autofocus or focus tracking to help to keep
your shots sharp, and continuous shooting will increase your chances
of coming away with a brilliant photo.
02 People
in motion
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Get friends or family members to jump,

dance or run while you take photos. Use
Shutter Priority mode and select a fast
shutter speed, then your camera will
choose the optimum aperture for a
well-exposed image. Switch to
Continuous Autofocus mode to
ensure you get a sharp shot as
they move. If you can, its best to
shoot outdoors and in daylight,
or in a well-lit room to avoid
having to raise your ISO and to
let you produce clear, noise-free
images. Try to position your
subjects so that they are not lit
from behind and appear
underexposed in your photos.
03 Shoot moving toys
Toy trains or cars make great action photography subjects,

and are particularly good for practising your panning
technique. Experiment with different shutter
speeds, then track your subject with your
camera to produce directional background
blur. Pre-focus your shot by manually
focusing or half-pressing the
shutter to lock the focus point
and keep your subject sharp
in the frame. Position your
subject by a window or
lamp, and if your shot is
still coming out too dark,
raise your cameras
ISO to make it more
sensitive to the light
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Shooting
5 minute project
Shoot and edit vivid

landscape photos
What youll need

Colourful scene
Camera
five
minute
project
Use this handy guide to help you capture

bright and colourful vistas to be proud of
We used
Nikon P7700
You could use

A tripod
What youll learn

How to take a
vibrant landscape
shot with ease
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Shooting
5 minute project
With landscape photography, its possible to
convey a whole range of styles and
emotions, all with just a few in-camera and
editing considerations. Perhaps you want a
retro feel with fading colours and soft focus,
or a dramatic and moody look with dark,
cloudy skies and bare trees. Alternatively, a
really eye-catching option is to shoot a vivid
landscape with bright and bold colours.
Spring and summer are the perfect time to
capture this style of landscape, with foliage
at its most vibrant and (with a bit of luck)
bright blue skies. You could also venture out
at dawn or dusk to capture the golden
colours of sunrise or sunset in your shot.
Remember to apply the essential rules of
landscape photography: keeping the
background and foreground in focus;
3 of the best
carefully composing your shot; and using a

tripod if you plan to use a slow shutter
speed. If you wish to use a long exposure to
capture the movement of water or clouds in
your scene, then be aware that you may
need to use a filter to block out some of the
light. Using a slow shutter speed on a bright,
sunny day could leave you with an
overexposed photo if too much light enters
your lens, so a Neutral Density filter will
ensure a well-exposed shot.
Many cameras come with some handy
modes to help you take a vivid landscape
photo, but dont worry if you are struggling to
get the effect you want on your shoot well
also show you how to boost the effect on
your computer at home. Simply follow the
easy steps below.
Landscape
shooting
accessories
Wide-angle lens
Use a wide-angle lens with a short minimum

focal length (around 18-35mm) to allow you to
include as much in the frame as possible.
Bright and beautiful Capture a vibrant vista
Tripod
A tripod will help you to avoid camera shake

when using slow shutter speeds, and it will also
help to keep your shots straight.
Look for colour
01
Choose your settings
Firstly, find a scene that has plenty of

colour. Perhaps look for vibrant
foreground interest such as a field full of
flowers. It also helps if you have a bright blue
or golden sky, so think about the time of day
and the weather you are shooting in.
02
Use a scene mode
Compose correctly
03
Many cameras come with a dedicated

scene mode which will select the
optimum settings for you. It will also help you
to produce a vivid image, as it usually boosts
the greens and blues (the most common
landscape colours) to make them brighter.
If your camera has a vivid picture mode,

use that to boost the colours. Team it
up with Aperture Priority mode and select a
narrow aperture (high f-number) to create lots
of depth of field and keep everything in the
scene, from the front to the back, in focus.
04
Think about where you want everything

in the frame. Use the rule of thirds to
position your main focal point off-centre and
look for lead-in lines like fences or pathways
to guide the viewer through the shot. You may
want to use your cameras gridlines as well.
Polarising filter
Polarising filters increase the colour intensity,

saturation and contrast in photos to enhance
bright blue skies and vibrant green foliage.
Boost vibrancy
05
If your image is still looking a little flat

and dull, increase the brightness using
editing software when you get home. Most
programs will allow you to adjust the
saturation of your image, so boost the slider
to make the colours appear more vibrant.

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Shooting
Big project
A cookery eBook full

of your food shots
Create a photo eBook to store all of your
favourite recipes and share with friends
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Shooting
Big project
What youll need
A digital camera
Computer
Tripod
Ingredients
We used
GIMP
Blurb eBook creator
(Beta)
You could use

Page Tiger
aXmag
Lulu
What youll learn

How to shoot food
and edit images
How to make
an eBook using
online software
Food photography may sound tricky,

but in fact one of the hardest parts
is resisting the temptation to eat
your creation before youve
photographed it. However, there are
a few things you can bear in mind to
help make your food shots look good
enough to eat. In this tutorial, we will
show you how to shoot your images,
edit the chosen frames that
represent your recipe, and finally
explain how to upload them to an
eBook creator so that you can share
the result with friends, or sell copies
to eager consumers.
Food photography isnt just about
still life shots of the final product; it
covers the entire food-making

process. Documenting your method
will give readers visual pointers to
help them follow the recipe
accurately, so be sure to stop at
regular intervals to photograph the
recipe in progress.
Its also worth bearing in mind that
while we are concentrating on
making a cookery book in this
tutorial, you can apply the same
method to create all sorts of tomes;
from a love of cars, to coastal
footpaths through Cornwall. If you
can take photographs of the subject
and marry it with some text, you will
have an eBook in no time.
Good enough to eat
An attractive background, bold

colours and natural light make
for mouth-watering food shots
Shoot! Steps for taking fantastic food photos for your eBook
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Set the scene
Get the light right
Balance the colour
Set up in an area clear of distractions

and ideally near a large window for
optimum light. Place your subject on a white
sheet of paper to help reflect light onto the
food, and use wrapping paper or something
with an attractive design as the background.
01
For extra light, plug in a desk lamp and

position it nearby but out of shot the
amber hue looks great when photographing
baked goods. If you are shooting on a bright
day and find the light through the window is
too harsh, hang up a white sheet to soften it.
02
03
Select shooting mode
Compose the shot
Shoot and review
04
If possible, use a tripod to keep images

sharp. If your camera only has preset
scene modes, choose a food mode. If you can
select from manual modes, use Aperture
Priority mode and dial in an aperture of f5 to
f6.3, raising the ISO to 400 if the light is low.
05
Select Live View, or alternatively use the

viewfinder to create a bold composition.
Try bringing up the grid lines and placing the
main focal point of the food off-centre. You
may also want to try both landscape and
portrait orientations to see which works best.
Although Auto White Balance is a fairly

helpful tool, its best to do it yourself. If
youre not sure how to do a manual reading,
the cameras white balance presets are
usually quite effective. If youve used a lamp
to illuminate the scene, opt for Incandescent.
06
Focus on the main element of the food

and take the shot. Hit Playback and
zoom in to check the clarity, then scroll out or
hit the arrow keys to review the histogram. If
you see it bunched up at one end, adjust your
exposure settings and reshoot.

Shooting
Big project
3 of the best
Tips for food
photography
Repetition
If you have lots of dull-looking food, make the

composition more interesting by arranging
them into lines leading across the frame.
Edit! Correct imperfections and brighten colours
Tweak the exposure
Get in close
Open your image in an editing suite.

Weve used GIMP 2.8, which is a free,
downloadable software. Head to Curves or
Levels to tweak the exposure. Nudge down
the brighter areas to bring back detail and lift
your shadows if the picture is a little dark.
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08
Clone it out
Brightness and Contrast
Find the Magnify tool to zoom into your

image and inspect it as closely as
possible. Look carefully for any imperfections,
particularly on the main subject and the white
sheet underneath. To zoom out using the tool
in GIMP, press Ctrl and click the mouse.
Tell a story
Add a narrative to an image by including other

props. Here, weve included a timer to visually
explain how long the buns need in the oven.
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Set in context
While a solitary cupcake can look inviting,

placing a few cupcakes on a cake stand can
help to put the food in context.
The best way to remove imperfections

is to clone them out. Youll find the
Clone Tool under Tools>Paint Tools. Choose an
area of the picture that is the colour you want
to cover the imperfection with, hit Ctrl and
click, then move to the imperfection and click.
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Hue and Saturation
Export as a JPEG
Its a good idea to make your image as

bright and colourful as possible to help
the cover photo really stand out. In the Colors
menu, find the Brightness-Contrast option.
Gently tweak the sliders to the right in order to
increase both values.
3 of the best
Food photo
applications
Platter Free
An app dedicated to food photos,

Platter lets you share mouth-watering
images, tag ingredients and follow
others for inspiration.
Dishpal Free
Join in a potluck party where

everyone adds their own dish, add
filters to shots, and create a Dishpal
magazine to share your creations.
Snapdish Free
Blur your shots background with the

touch of a finger, then share to
multiple sites. Users can also click
the yummy button to like your shot.
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For a final touch, well tweak the colours

so they pop right off the page. In the
Color menu, choose Hue-Saturation, then
select each of the colours in turn and ramp up
the Saturation and Hue so that they still
appear natural, but have a lot more impact.
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When you are satisfied with your frame,

head to the File menu and find Export.
Choose the Quality percentage we opted for
100%. Make sure you save your image as a
JPEG or PNG, as many eBook creators will only
accept these files. Finish by hitting Export.
Shooting
Big project
Share! Create a Blurb cookery eBook
Upload and place images
13
There are dozens of eBook creators out

there, but weve opted for Blurb.com.
Begin by selecting Upload Images and find
your chosen shots you can select these in
groups. Once they are uploaded, you can slide
them across onto the pages of the eBook.
Select the layout
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Users have a choice of 12 layouts, from

a full photo page to a full text page, but
you can drag and drop images wherever you
like regardless of the template. The same
goes for adding text boxes. Just tweak the
position and size of the images as you see fit.
Lighting
By mixing both natural and

artificial light, you can create
a result that is even and
flatters the food
Hone the text and imagery
15
Click on the text box and choose a font,

size and colour from the drop-down
menus. You can pull down the bottom of the
box to make it bigger if necessary. To make an
image fit into the space given, click on it and
hit Fill or Fit, depending on which you prefer.
Background
This should complement the

food you are photographing,
and help set the tone of your
recipe book
Colour
Repetition of colour helps

to bring together the food,
the background and the
props harmoniously
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Choose styles and colours
16
The Global Styles tab changes the colour

of your page. Opt for a bright and bold
colour if your foodstuff is also quite gregarious
and perhaps aimed at teenagers or children.
Choose black or white for a more elegant look,
especially if it is aimed at a mature audience.
Preview and publish
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When youve finished adding all your text

and images, hit Preview to flick through
and check your eBook. Look out for spelling
mistakes, empty boxes and blank pages, and
make sure all the steps are in the right order.
When your checks are complete, hit Publish.
Technical tip
White is bright
Placing food on a white sheet

of paper helps to reflect light
onto the food, and offers a
clean and inviting surface
Using a tripod will help you to

nail your food shots. They let
you compose images easily
and increase stability so that
captures arent as wobbly.

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Macro
02
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01Get creative
Its not just flowers and

insects that make for great macro.
Try photographing textures, or drop
oil into water for a creative shot.
02Intricate details
Use a macro mode or lens

to capture the intricate details of
flowers. Getting in close can show
it in a very different way.
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03Focus accurately
When youre up close you

have a very small depth of field, so
focusing accurately is important.
Do it manually for the best results.
04Add your own details
Water drops make for a

great focal point. Splatter some
onto an everyday object to create a
macro subject with a difference.
05Consider the light
Shooting in harsh sunlight

wont help to capture small details,
so do it in the shade or near soft
window light for the best shots.
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Low-key portraits
Create this shot!
Low-key
portraits
Emphasise form and add drama

What youll need
A digital camera
A dimly lit room
A light source
We used
Olympus EPL-3
A window
You could use

A desk lamp
What youll learn

Portrait tips
Low-key
photography
techniques
Find a suitable location
Low-key shots are dimly lit, so you need to

find a dark location. This can be a dark
room with a dark curtain as a backdrop,
you could prop up a large piece of black
card behind your model, or shoot at night.
Choose a light source
These shots need a single light source.

You could use natural light though a
window, a desk lamp, or a street lamp.
Position your subject so the light hits
them at an angle for a dramatic effect.
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Get the right exposure
If your shot is too dark, even when using

a wide aperture, try raising your ISO. Just
watch out for digital grain if it is too high.
Also, try experimenting with exposure
compensation to adjust the brightness.
Some cameras come with a dedicated

low-key scene mode, which will select
the correct settings for you
Shooting
Low-key portraits
Focus on your
subjects eyes
using selective
focus, or you could
do it manually or
use face priority
focusing
Aperture: f4.5 ISO: 1600 Shutter speed: 1/30sec
AUTO
No flash
Remember to turn off your cameras flash,

as the shot should only have one light
source. You could use the flash as your
light source, but it works better if the light
hits your subject from the side.
Select aperture priority mode and a low

f-number to let enough light into your
lens and create a shallow depth of field
Compose for effect
Typically, subjects will look at the camera

for a portrait, which can be particularly
dramatic in a low-key shot. But dont be
afraid to experiment, as breaking eye
contact can create a lovely candid photo.

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Shooting
Quick tips
5 tips for using filters

Improve your shots by attaching a filter to your lens
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Getting professional-looking shots incamera is easy when you know how. Most
photographers get a little bit of help in the
form of filters. These attach to the front of
your lens and help to balance exposures,
increase contrast and more. Read on to
make the most of these handy tools.
Choose your filter
Find the thread size
Square filters require a filter holder, but can

be used with lenses of various sizes (youll
need several holders, but these are cheap).
Circular filters screw onto the end of your
lens, but only work with certain lens sizes.
Youll find your lenss thread size on the lens

barrel its the number next to the
diameter symbol (). Make sure you know
this number before making the purchase,
as otherwise the filter will not fit.
Balance exposures
Increase contrast
Create movement
To balance exposures, for instance a bright

sky and a dark foreground, use an ND Grad
filter. Hard edge filters are used when there
is an abrupt change in brightness, while a
soft edge is used for a more gradual change.
A polariser is great for increasing the

contrast in skies. Its a subtle but effective
difference, which is great for landscapes. It
also helps to reduce harsh reflections and
improve detail, giving photos more clarity.
Ever wondered how photographers create

milky-smooth water or blurred clouds? An ND
filter decreases the amount of light let into
the lens, allowing you to use a slower shutter
speed without overexposing the shot.
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Story behind the shot
Story
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the
shot
Photographer Matt Bennett

tells us the story behind his
fantastic wildlife image
Where and why did you take

this fantastic wildlife photo?
What kit did you use and how

did it help to get a great shot?
How did you keep the snow

leopard sharp and in focus?
I went for a day out at the zoo because I

wanted to put my new telephoto lens to the
test. It was a cold and cloudy day, so I was
worried that all of the animals would be
indoors, but I managed to get some great
shots like this one of a snow leopard. It
also meant that the light was nice and soft,
with no harsh shadows to ruin my photos.
I was using my Canon 60D with my new

70-300mm f4.5-5.6 lens. This meant that I
could get great close-up shots of the
animals even when they were far away. I set
the aperture to f5.6 to create a shallow
depth of field that blurred the background
and some of the rock in the foreground, so
that the leopard was the main point of focus.
I used a shutter speed of 1/640sec that

helped me to freeze the leopard in the
frame. He actually stayed still long enough
for me to manually focus, so I made sure
that I focused on the eyes, as I thought they
were the most important part of the shot. I
had to switch to continuous autofocus when
he started moving again though.
Shooting
Story behind the shot
1/640sec
F5.6
All in the eyes
Manually focus on your subject's

eyes, as these are usually the most
important part of the shot, and help
to create an engaging photograph
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How did the shooting conditions

affect your setup?
Did you face any problems when

taking the photo?
Is there anything you would like

to change about the photo?
The light was quite low so I had to raise my

ISO to 1600 in order to use a fast shutter
speed and avoid shots being underexposed.
Luckily, my camera deals well with noise, so
the final shot came out crisp and clear. I also
had to switch my white balance to the
cloudy setting, which warmed up the shot a
bit and prevented a cool colour cast.
This shot is actually taken through glass, so I

had a few issues with nasty reflections in my
photos. But once I pressed my lens right up
to it, I managed to get some clear shots. I
had to give the glass a quick wipe with my
sleeve to get rid of smudgy hand marks, so I
would recommend packing a cloth in your kit
bag if you are planning to shoot at the zoo.
I would have loved to have got a shot of the

leopard looking at the camera, as I think the
eyes are so beautiful and it would have
made the shot more engaging. However, he
refused to look at me, even though I waited
around for ages. Im planning another trip to
the zoo soon though, so maybe I will have
more luck next time.

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flash
We help you to avoid harsh shadows
and highlights when using flash
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Using flash with photos can be an immense help if you are faced with a
situation where there is not enough light to create a correctly exposed
photo, for example when shooting indoors or at night. Even when there is
a lot of light available, a flash can be useful for when your subject is
backlit or in shadow. Flashes come in all different shapes and sizes, from
the built-in flash on point and shoot cameras to the pop-up flash on
mid-range DSLRs, and finally to powerful flashgun units that attach to your
hotshoe. Flashguns are the next step up in flash use, and the possibilities
with these units are endless. The best thing about them is the control you
have with power output, plus they are often fired remotely from the
camera to give more pleasing results when placed off camera. You can
also often change the position of the head so it doesnt fire directly. In
this feature, however, we show you how to create pleasing results
whatever equipment you are shooting with, as well as all the skills and
techniques you need to reduce harsh shadows and soften light.
With direct,
undiffused
flash, the light
is harsh and
unflattering on
the models face
We have
bounced
the flash to soften
the light. Find out how
to do this over the page
Control the light Tricks to soften harsh flash

Bounce the flash
Using a piece of white card or

paper under your fixed flash
allows you to direct the light
When flash is fired straight at

your subject, it can be a bit
harsh, causing bright highlights
to appear that are often
unflattering. Bouncing is a way of
deflecting the light from a flash
to a wall or ceiling, which makes
the flash less harsh and more
flattering over a larger area. You
can do this easily with a flashgun
by either pointing your flash
head straight up, left or right,
depending on where the surface
is that you want to bounce off.
With fixed flashes or pop-up
flashes, white card or paper can
be placed beneath or to the side
to bounce it this way.
Bounce flash off a surface for

more flattering results
Diffuse your flash
You can buy a variety

of diffusers, or create your
own out of a milk bottle!
Flash light can be of great

benefit, but it can also be cold,
harsh and unflattering. When
the light is concentrated into
one area, it can cause harsh
highlights and dark shadows to
appear. If you diffuse the light,
though, it can really help soften
it. There are a number of ways
to diffuse flash with modifiers
like brollies, which can help
expand the light over a larger
area, but these are expensive.
Using tracing paper or a milk
carton over the flash is a
cheaper alternative that can
produce a noticeable difference
to the harshness of the light.
White balance
While modern cameras are
usually pretty good in Auto white
balance, they can get it wrong
sometimes. Flash light creates a
cool cast over images, so its
good practice to set your
camera to the flash preset to
warm colours and keep them
accurate and consistent
throughout your shooting.
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CAMERA SCHOO
Understand flash modes Find the seings to use
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Auto
Flash On
In Auto mode, the flash fires when the camera detects low light
ideal for when the subject is in a dark room or backlit. However, it
can be an unflattering, hard light if you cant bounce it, and often the
foreground is too bright or the background black. Turning the flash
off or switching to Slow Sync may create a more flattering image.
When in the Flash On mode, the flash will always fire regardless of
light levels. This is great for when your subject is backlit, such as in
our example above, as it will fill in shadows on their face. In Flash Off
mode the flash is disabled, which is suited for when there is a lot of
natural light and flash would overpower the image.
SL
Red-eye reduction
Slow-Sync
This mode helps reduce the red-eye effect that occurs when the
flash bounces off the retina of the sitter, like in our example here. If
we had used red-eye reduction mode, a series of pre-flashes or a
bright light would have been fired before the shot was taken,
causing the sitters pupils to shrink and lessening the red-eye effect.
This mode is useful if you want to use the flash and record the
ambient light around and behind your subject. The flash fires and
the photo is taken, but as the exposure and shutter speed is longer,
natural light is still recorded. Its great when you want to capture
light trails, although youll need a tripod for longer exposures.
Get creative with flash Produce some great results

Use flash gels for colour
Sweet wrappers can create

interesting colours when placed
in front of your flash
Flash gels are used on flashes to correct

colours casts from various light sources,
such as household and fluorescent light
bulbs, or from shooting at different times of
day. Some flash gels are purely for creative
effect, though, to create a deliberate colour
wash across your photo. You can buy flash
gels that will clip onto your flashgun, or take
the DIY route and use coloured sweet
wrappers instead. Some colours are more
striking than others; for instance, an orange
sweet wrapper or flash gel simply warms up
the shot slightly, but a red wrapper like the
one we used in our example will produce a
strong cast.
Create a beam of light
Put a spotlight on your subject

using a snoot or your own DIY
creation from a kitchen roll
A snoot is a tube that restricts the light from

the flash into a narrow beam. Using a snoot,
you can direct the beam and also narrow its
radius to highlight a certain area. This is
useful if you want to put the focus on a
subject or create moody portraits. Snoots
can be pricey, and are often reserved for
studio setups. However, there is a DIY trick
that can get you a great result; use a kitchen
roll tube and place it over the end of your
flash head. The longer the tube, the more
pronounced the beam of light will be. This
light can be harsh, so you may want to also
diffuse it with some tracing paper to achieve
a more flattering effect.
Freeze movement
Flash can help you to

freeze motion because
it fires so quickly
Flash durations are so fast a fraction of a

second that it is possible to freeze most
movement using flash light. This can include
children playing or sports happening close to
you. The easiest way to do this is to set the
camera to shutter priority mode, set the
shutter speed to 1/100sec or higher than
the flash, and you are ready to get started! It
is worth bearing in mind that your camera
has a set flash sync speed, which is the
fastest shutter speed your camera can use
with flash. If you are seeing black corners to
your photos, it is because youve set the
speed too high. Check your manual to find
out what yours is.
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CAMERA SCHOO
Get to know
When you are new to photography, the huge
range of settings and icons that come on
your camera can be daunting. It can leave
you wanting to keep it in auto and never
experiment. However, doing this means that
you miss out on some great controls. With a
bit of education, you can soon master these
settings, and our easy guide is here to give
you a head start.
Mode dial
Hotshoe
Change the settings

on the camera using
the mode dial
The hotshoe allows you

to attach an external
flash to the camera
Shutter release
This button is used to

take the picture. On
most cameras,
pressing it halfway
in Auto will focus
the image
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Lens
The light enters the

camera here. Lenses
can be changed on
some camera models
Lens release
Press this button to

remove the lens from
your camera
Flash
If your camera has

an on-board flash,
press this button
to use it
Different types of camera

Dont know a superzoom from a CSC? Read on
Interchangeable Fixed
Cameraphones/
lens
lens
smartphones
Great shot
secret!
Control how much
of your scene is in
focus by changing
your aperture. Dial
in a low f-number
to create a soft,
blurry background.
Refers to DSLR cameras

and Compact System
Cameras (CSC) as they
both offer the ability to
switch lenses
Includes compact
cameras and
superzooms. As the
name suggests, the
lens cannot be changed,
making them simpler
The main contenders

are currently Apples
iPhone and Android
smartphones. You can
buy accessories and
apps for achieving
different effects
Pros
Pros
Pros
Cons
Cons
Cons
Great image quality

Fast shooting speed
Manual and Auto
Can be expensive
Can be complex
Can be heavy
Easy to use
Light and versatile
Lots of features
Fewer manual options

Can be slow
Less adaptable
Light and compact

Cool app add-ons
Share instantly
Small lens and sensor

Flattens perspective
Fewer features
your camera
Menu
Viewfinder
For options such as

formatting your
memory card
An optical viewfinder
shows the image
through the lens
Zoom
Zoom in on your
image to check
its in focus
Camera icons explained
Make sure your camera is always on the correct

seing by following this guide
If youre using a compact camera, then most of your controls
will be on the back. A DSLR or Compact System Camera will
usually have a mode dial on top. Either way, the icons for
setting the camera to shoot in different conditions and for
basic tasks such as deleting images are usually universal.
Check out our icon guide to work out what does what.
Landscape
Boosts saturation in
blues and greens for
vivid outdoor shots
Auto
If all else fails, let

your camera do the
hard work for you
Program
Customise your most

used settings in
Program
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AUTO
Controls
Use the control panel to change settings,

scroll through menu options or move
around a photo when in Playback mode
Jargon buster
Aperture
Affects the amount of your

image that is in focus the
depth of field
CSC
Compact system camera
DSLR
Focal lengths
Wide-angle wider view

angle than normal, eg 28mm
Telephoto a magnified
view of distant subjects,
eg 200mm
Focus
Digital single lens

reflex camera
Autofocus means your

camera focuses for you;
manual puts you in control
Drive mode
ISO
Continuous or burst mode,

single shot and self timer
Dynamic range
The term used to refer to the

amount of detail in the
highlights and shadows
Exposure
A balanced exposure has

detail in light and shadow
areas alike
Exposure
compensation
Adjusts the tonal range of

your photo, lighter or darker
Refers to how sensitive the

sensor is to light and affects
the visible grain or noise in
a photo
LCD
The display screen on the

rear of the camera used to
compose images
Live view
An electronic view of the

scene in front of the lens
Metering
Refers to the way the camera

reads the light in the scene
Megapixels
The number of pixels on the

sensor in millions
Noise
Refers to the visible digital

grain in a photo
Macro
Displays an electronic
view of the scene in
front of the lens
For shooting
close-ups such
as flowers
and insects
Sports
Uses a fast shutter

speed to capture
action without blur
Shutter
priority
Select the
shutter speed
and the camera will
change the aperture
Portrait
Aperture priority
For super-flattering Select the aperture while

shots of your friends
the camera chooses
and family
the shutter speed
Shutter speed
Fast speeds freeze action

while longer ones blur
any motion
Viewfinder
Optical shows you the view

through the camera lens and
is good for accurate framing
Electronic shows the view
on an LCD in the viewfinder
Delete found
on all cameras
Drive modes
including burst
Self timer for self

portraits etc
Playback use
to review photos
Metering
modes
Image
stabilisation
Exposure
compensation
Landscapes for
wide angles
Night-time/
low-light scenes
Video mode on
stills cameras
Portrait perfect
for people
Zoom in on
your photos
Macro or closeup modes
Manual mode
for control
Zoom out of
your photos
Sports or
action mode
LCD screen
Flash switch it
on or off
White balance
Affected by the ambient light

around you, your camera can
alter this to ensure a natural
colour result
Zoom
Optical the magnification

provided by the camera lens
Digital a camera crop factor
button
for shortcuts
Fn Function
Why do cameras
need a light meter?
We explain exactly what a light meter is and the huge part

it plays in making sure your images are well-exposed
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A light meter sits in the belly of your camera and

measures how much light there is, then works out how
much should be let in through the lens to get a good
exposure. Too much and your picture will be washed out
(overexposed), and not enough will result in near-total
darkness (underexposed). The light meter determines
the correct exposure by balancing three elements:
aperture (how wide the lens opening is, controlling how
much light is let in), ISO (how sensitive to light the sensor
is), and shutter speed (how long the shutter is open for,
also controlling how much light is let in). When using Auto
mode, the camera will meter the scene when you
half-press the shutter button, and then alter the ISO,
aperture and shutter speed for the correct exposure.
However, light meters are not foolproof. High contrast
scenes such as a sunset will trick the light meter into
measuring incorrectly and producing a picture that is
over or underexposed. For more accurate results, you

can take control by manually setting the aperture,
shutter speed and ISO. Then use your exposure meter,
which ranges from -2 to +2, and change the settings until
the marker is sitting in the centre.
To take more control of metering, you can also adjust
the metering mode from Evaluative Metering, which
reads the light from the entire scene (this is best for
landscapes), to Partial/Spot Metering, which reads the
light from a specific area (this is best for photographing
backlit subjects), or Centre-Weighted Metering for
prioritising the middle part of the picture. A handheld
light meter can provide a more accurate reading, as it will
measure the actual incident light, unlike your camera,
which only measures the reflected light from the subject.
The amount of light a subject reflects can vary greatly, so
bear in mind its not always 100% accurate.
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A light meter measures how much

light there is and works out how much
should be let in through the lens
Correctly exposed
If not enough
light is let in, the
image will be
dark. Use a
wider aperture,
slower shutter
speed or raise
the ISO until the
meter dial is in
the middle.
If too much light
is let in, the
highlights will
begin to blow
out. Try using
a smaller
aperture,
increase the
shutter speed
or lower the ISO.
When the
exposure meter
is in the middle,
you should have
it right. Check
your histogram
to be sure the
graph shouldnt
be bunched at
either end.
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Enhance your images

with PhotoPlus X6
Discover the new features in this powerful image editor
What youll need
Images to edit and
a PC
We used
PhotoPlus X6
You could use

Photoshop
Elements 11
What youll learn

How to use the
new tools in
PhotoPlus X6 to
improve images
Serifs PhotoPlus X6 software falls over itself to provide

you with as much help as possible, which is incredibly
reassuring if this is your first venture into editing
software. There is a useful How To panel that sits in the
interface, which can be clicked on to access
walkthroughs and tool explanations. The Help menu also
transports you to more tutorials (including video guides),
meaning you always have the backup you need.
Feature-wise, PhotoPlus is packed to the hilt. There are
tools for fixing the common photo problems we all have
(weak colour, soft images, blemishes, etc) and a raft of
creative filters to give images an artistic edge. The
dedicated PhotoFix Studio is a work space to perform
Non-destructive crop
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It is now possible to undo

crops with the new PhotoPlus.
Anytime you undo one, all of
your edits are remembered
you just lose the crop
Smart Selection tool
Making accurate selections

can be a thankless task, but
the new Smart Selection tool
makes the process quick
and easy
simple adjustments that make a big improvement to the

final image.
X6 has even more functionality to help people create
better images. The non-destructive Crop tool enables
you to crop an image, make edits and then return at any
point to undo the crop. Smart Selection and Edge
Refinement tools make light work of selecting objects,
while the re-engineered Raw Studio makes it simple to
edit RAW files. You also have seamless noise reduction,
the ability to zoom in on fine detail, a tilt-shift effect,
precise guide placement, simple fill layer edits and the
ability to mask layers with editable curves. Here, we take
a look at how its new features can improve your images.
Tilt Shift effect
The new Tilt Shift blur option

creates a fun miniature effect
on your images. Just place it
where you want it to apply
and PhotoPlus does the rest
Vector masks
The Layers menu holds

the vector mask option.
Using paths, you can go
back and edit the
shapes at any time
Jargon buster
Non-destructive editing
Non-destructive edits mean that

changes can be made to an image, but
you are able to revert back to an original
state at a later date. You may need to
save in a certain format, though (for
the Non-destructive Crop it is SPP).
Editing
PhotoPlus X6
Improve dull skies Use the Smart Selection tool to replace a boring skyline
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Zoom in
Set up the selection
Make the selection
Open your image and use the Ctrl and +

keys to zoom in. You need to be able to
see the edges of your selection clearly, so
zoom in as much as is comfortable. From the
toolbar, select the Smart Selection brush.
01
Make edits to the tool for the best

selection. It should be large enough to
make it a quick process, but not so large that
you sweep over everything. A low Grow
Tolerance level will create a precise selection.
02
03
Tidy up
Find a new sky
Place the sky
04
There should be minimal tidy-up

required, but zoom in and have a look
around the image. The easiest way to fix any
glitches is to click on Subtract from Selection
in the top toolbar, and then push the selection
back with a small brush.
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Once the selection is sorted out, its

time to get things ready for the
replacement sky. Go to File>Open and pick an
image with a good sky. You need something
that fits with the lighting of the original image,
otherwise it will look fake.
Set the Grow Tolerance to 30 and brush

over the sky. For parts of the sky seen
through the building, decrease the Grow
Tolerance to 5. With Add to Selection checked,
select the slithers of sky.
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Use the Rectangle Selection tool to

draw around an area of sky, making
sure it is big enough to replace the grey one.
Go to Edit>Copy and then move back to the
original document. Go to Edit>Paste into
Selection to drop it straight into the sky area.

Editing
PhotoPlus X6
Get creative with vector masks Make selective colour edits with ease
Duplicate original
01
This technique needs two versions of an

image, so once you have your image
open, go to Layer>Duplicate to create a copy.
Click back on the original Background layer
and go to Image>Adjust>Black and White Film.
Click OK.
Use PhotoPlus
Organizer
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Open the Organizer
01
The Organizer is a place to store,

manage and prepare your images.
You access it by going to File>Organizer, or
by clicking the Organizer tab in the top bar.
Make selection
Make paths
Click on the colour, duplicate layer and

pick the Smart Selection tool. This is to
pick out the parts of the image that will
remain in colour. For portraits, the eyes and
lips always work well, so zoom in and use it to
select those areas.
02
03
Apply vector mask
Path adjustments
Vector masks need paths to work, but

that is easy to set up. With the
selection all sorted, its just a case of going to
Select>Create Path from Selection. This is a
useful trick for making easy paths without
using the Pen tool.
Access and sort
02
The side panel lets you access

different folders and organise how
they appear. You can also add tags and
descriptions to make it easy to find images.
Going further
03
When you click an image, you have

the option to go back to PhotoPlus
to edit, share or use them in a creative
project. All options are in the top bar.
04
With the path sorted, the vector mask

can be created. This is simplicity in
itself head to the Layers menu and then pick
Vector Mask>Create from Path. This will make
the black-and-white effect come to the fore,
but the eyes and lips will remain coloured.
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You will notice that we have been a bit

relaxed with the selection. This doesnt
matter, because the paths can be edited.
Ensure the mask square in the Layers palette
has a border around it, click the Node Change
tool from the toolbar and then tidy the paths.
Editing
PhotoPlus X6
3 of the best
Crop and tilt-shift Make non-destructive edits
PhotoPlus X6
features
Improved RAW handling
01
A dedicated work space for editing

RAW files lets you make changes
without altering the original. Sliders and a
side panel make for quick improvements.
Noise Reduction
02
The new Noise Reduction filter is

easily applied using a series of
sliders, and works well with low-resolution
images and to generally remove artefacts.
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Make the crop
01
Sharpen up
Head to the toolbar and pick the Crop

tool. It is non-destructive by default, so
you can get straight on with the crop. We want
to hone in on the Empire State Building, so
click and drag over the area to keep and then
click the tick to apply.
02
Strong colour
Add the tilt-shift
03
Another trait that works well with a

tilt-shift effect is strong colour. To boost
the hues, go to Image>Adjust>Vibrance and
set the value to 61. Now go to Hue/
Saturation/Lightness and set the Saturation
value to 35.
Our tilt-shift effect benefits from

super-sharp images. This is easy to
do; it just involves a trip to Effects>Sharpen>
Unsharp Mask. For this image, an Amount
of 105 and Radius of 0.6 works well. Click
OK to set.
04
Go to Effects>Blur>Depth of Field. Pick

Tilt Shift from the Focus Type. The
middle area sets what part remains in focus
so move it to suit your image. Use the Radius
slider to set the blur amount in this case, a
setting of 40 works well. Click OK.
Increased zoom
03
If you are working on something

fiddly like an intricate cutout, this
feature is invaluable. It is now possible to
zoom in twice as far as before.
Undo the crop
05
With the tilt-shift done, it turns out the

crop isnt working so well. This is no
problem, as the edit was non-destructive. We
only have to undo it by going to Image>Reveal
All. The entire image appears, and all of our
edits have been kept.

Editing
Lens effects
02
Make a selection of your new shape

using the Rectangular Marquee tool,
found at the top of the Tool Bar. Then select
Edit>Define Brush Preset. Name your new
brush Bokeh1 so that you can easily find it at
the bottom of your Brush Presets menu.
03
Once you have saved your brush, press

F5 to access the Brush options. Set
Brush Tip Shape>Spacing to 200%. Click on
Scattering and set Scatter to 235%, then set
Count to 3 and Jitter to 40%. Also, click and
activate Wet Edges and Smoothing.
04
When you have selected your options,

create a new layer set to Overlay blend
mode and apply your bokeh brush. Now apply
Gaussian Blur set at a Radius of 10. Repeat
this process, altering blur amounts and brush
colour to determine the effect.
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02
Choose Select>Shrink and set Shrink

selection by at 5px. Add a new layer,
setting Layer Fill Type to Transparency. Fill
again with solid white, then lower this layers
Opacity to 50%. Activate the layer beneath
and select Edit>Cut.
03
Now you have your bokeh shape.

Choose Select>None to deactivate your
selection, then activate the layer at the top of
our stack. Select Layer>Merge Down, then
once more. Choose Select>All then Edit>Copy.
Now open the photo image (File>Open).
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02
03
04
Pixlr Express Plus has several key

options, so we will show you where to
go to get your bokeh presets. Start by
selecting the Overlay option. Here, youll find
sub-categories including bokeh options. Click
the bokeh thumbnail to load presets.
There are 18 presets to choose from, all

added through simple one-click
functionality. You can position effects using
the Vertical, Horizontal and Rotate options.
Alter the opacity of your effect by activating
Fade and using the options slider.
Select Edit>Paste As>New Layer. Add

an Overlay Mode to this layer. Select
Layer>Scale Layer and set Layer Size>Width
and Height to half their original values. Now
select Layer>Duplicate Layer to duplicate and
place the layers to create your bokeh shapes.
You can save the effects you love by

clicking the Favorite icon. If you want to
export your images, just click Share and
choose from a selection of size presets,
before saving to the library or sharing digitally
over social networks.

Editing
5 minute project
Correct distracting
lens distortion
What youll need
Photo editing
software
Distorted image
We used
Photoshop
Elements
You could use
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Lightroom
Aperture
What youll learn

How to use the
camera correction
and pinch filters
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Warped perspective
at an
Shooting
extreme angle causes
lens distortion, warping the

perspective of the subject in
the image
five
minute
project
Restore perspective in warped images of buildings

and monuments with these simple steps
Editing
5 minute project
Lens distortion is when subjects in an image
appear to lean backwards, or the straight
lines look like they are curving out. While it
can happen with any subject, its very
noticeable on a structure, where your eyes
naturally expect walls and pillars to be
perfectly straight. Perspective distortion, or
the leaning effect, is caused when you shoot
at an extreme angle. For example, if youre
photographing a tall building and pointing
your camera directly up, the resulting image
will show the building leaning back. Shooting
straight on is the best way to avoid this.
Barrel distortion, on the other hand, is often a
result of shooting with a wide-angle lens.
Zooming in on a subject rather than shooting
with a lens at its widest is a good way to
eliminate curved-out edges in your image.
Banish
vignetting in
your image
Distortion is not always a bad thing, as it

can produce some creative results, but if its
not what you intended it can be very
distracting. While there are simple steps you
can take to avoid creating a distorted image,
there are also editing fixes you can apply to
an image thats suffering from noticeable
distortion. A lot of the larger photo editing
programs, such as Photoshop Elements and
Lightroom, include an option to correct
distortion. In Elements, the Camera
Distortion filter lets you adjust the vertical
and horizontal perspectives, which
essentially pull your image straight. One
downside is that reframing will cut off some
of the top and side of the image. However,
this step-by-step guide will ensure that you
do the best job possible.
Identifying vignees
01
Like distortion, vignetting is another

unwanted lens effect that can creep into
an image. Vignetting is characterised by a
darkening at the edge of the image.
Remove distortion Straighten up your structure

Correct camera distortion
02
As before, open Filter>Correct Camera

Distortion. Move the Vignette slider to the
left to lighten up the edges of the image and
remove unwanted vignetting.
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Go to the Filter menu
Turn on the grid
Open the image in Elements and click

the Expert tab. Start by right clicking
the image in the Layers menu and select
Duplicate to protect your image. In the Filter
menu, select Correct Camera Distortion.
02
The Camera Correction filter opens up

a new screen. Turn on the Show Grid
option at the bottom of the menu this is a
useful guide to help you as you manually
straighten up your image.
Adjust vertical perspective
Use the Pinch filter
01
03
Move the Vertical Perspective slider

left to start moving the building up,
using the grid as a visual reference. Pull the
building as straight as you can without
sacrificing any detail. Click OK.
04
As lens correction is distortion in itself,

other distortion filters can be useful
too. Fixing the vertical perspective creates a
slight bulge in the centre. To fix this well add
a slight pinch. Go to Filter>Distort>Pinch.
Balance colour
03
Use the Midpoint slider to balance out the

colour, making sure that the edges blend
with the rest of the image. Click OK, and your
photo should be good enough to share!
Apply the pinch
05
In the Pinch menu, move the Pinch

slider to about 10. Youll see on the
grid icon that this will affect the centre of
the image without touching the outside,
where the lines are already straight. Click OK.

Editing
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What youll need
Compatible device
Scene or subject
We used
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You could use
MonoPhix
Black and White
Camera & Video
Black and White
Photos
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What youll learn

How to shoot and
tweak black-andwhite images
Create drama
to black Switching
and-white can
help to add mood and

drama to an otherwise
uninteresting shot
The app market is saturated with

photography apps, so when an
easy-to-use yet hugely effective
product catches our attention, we
cant wait to share it with our readers.
This issue weve downloaded Perfect B&W,
brought to us by onOne. Perfect B&W has been a
stalwart standalone software product for quite
some time, and now the studio has launched a
version compatible with mobile Apple products.
With the Perfect B&W app, photographers can
either shoot scenes using the devices camera in
conjunction with the app, and then tweak them
using a whole host of edit features, or users can
import pre-existing images from their Camera Roll
and tinker with them to create stunning black-andwhite photos. The app is incredibly accessible for
users of any level, and can help to add mood or
drama to an otherwise mundane image. Whats
more, the app works well with all kinds of shots,
including landscapes, portraits, still life and urban
street photography.
As well as offering a
selection of pre-created
preset filters,
photographers can choose
from a variety of edit
options to spruce up
shots, including
brightness, contrast, detail
and grain. Photographers
can also select coloured
toners, borders, vignettes
and focus effects. But
what is particularly
impressive about this app
is that once the image has
been completed, the
creator can then save the
series of edit options used
as a new and unique
After
preset filter.
01
To shoot using the app,

select the icon from
the main interface. Compose
your shot, and when youre
ready hit the camera button
at the bottom to fire.
02
03
04
Once youve completed

your edits, tap the icon
in the top right-hand corner to
save them as a preset filter.
Choose a name, and it will be
added to the list of presets.
Select Settings and

choose an edit feature.
Pull the sliders left or right to
decrease or increase the
effect, or choose one of the
options provided.
If you want to share or

save your image,
simply hit the share icon and
choose from Instagram,
Facebook, Save to Camera
Roll, Mail or Twitter.
Editing
App of the month
Filter presets
A stream of preset filters

lies at the bottom of the
screen. Here, users can tap
options to instantly
transform their captures
Edit
By hitting the edit icon, you

can tweak brightness,
contrast and detail, plus
add a toner, frame, vignette
or grain effect
Share
Use the share icon to send

your image to Instagram,
Facebook, Twitter or email.
You can also save the
frame to your Camera Roll
Preview image
Once the image has been

taken, the capture is
presented on the screen
and updated instantly as
the edits are made
3 of the best
Black-andwhite apps
MonoPhix 0.69/$0.99
Vintage is the name of the game here,

as users employ the app to take
monochromatic images oozing a turn of
the century vibe.
Black and White Camera & Video
Free
In addition to creating black-and-white
images in live camera mode, the app
can be used to capture monochromatic videos.
Black and White Photos Free
Using the images in your Camera Roll,

this free app transforms pictures into
monochrome pieces of art by allowing
users to select from a range of edit options.
Apps for Android

Black and White Camera
by Appija
1.44/approx $2.22
Classical black-andwhite photos are
the prize with this Android
photo app, which also allows
keen photographers to use
real-time effects in live
camera mode. As with most
apps of this nature, Android
users can access a range of
edit options, with four effects
new to this version.
Shoot mode
To switch out of the edit

suite back to shoot mode,
tap the camera icon. This
will allow you to take new
black-and-white captures

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Tech
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What youll need

An external hard
drive
A Dropbox account
We used
WD SmartWare Pro
WD My Passport
Ultra
Epson iPrint app
What youll learn

How to back up
your photos
Weve all been there our computer has died, or

through some other misfortune, weve lost all our files
and most precious photos. It could have been avoided
by saving images to an external hard drive or USB stick,
but having to do this constantly can get tedious, and its
not 100 per cent guaranteed that you wont lose or
damage your external storage location as well. This is
where Western Digitals SmartWare Pro back-up solution
comes in.
WD SmartWare Pro starts from 19.99/$30, and is a
back-up tool that allows you to automatically save your
files not only to an external storage device, but also to

Dropbox. This is a cloud storage service (like a hard drive
on the internet) that you can save files to, and unlike
your PC or USB stick, your Dropbox will last indefinitely.
Whats more, you can access it from anywhere in the
world on any PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone with an
internet connection, allowing you to share your albums
with family and friends both near and far.
Here, we show you how to use SmartWare Pro to back
up your photos and make sure that you never lose your
treasured shots ever again!
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On-the-go backup
access
Easily
photos wherever
you go with a portable

hard drive
Sharing
Tech focus
Set up your backup Get saving your images now
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storage for
your mobile
Dropbox Free
Dropbox isnt only accessible from a

computer, as you can download the app
for your phone. Saving files to it doesnt
require the use of WD SmartWare Pro either.
Google Drive Free
Get SmartWare Pro
01
Go to www.wdstore.co.uk and under

External Storage click on WD
SmartWare Pro. Click on the 30-day trial, enter
your details, and the installer will then be
emailed to your address. Follow the link in the
email and download it to your computer.
Install SmartWare Pro
02
Right-click the folder you just

downloaded, and then click on Extract
All. Go into the folder this creates, and
double-click on the file in there to start the
installer. Follow the instructions by clicking
Next to install the software.
Linked up to your Google account,

Google Drive offers more free storage
and the ability to create and edit Word
documents and Excel-style spreadsheets
iCloud Free
Not only is this app able to back up your

photos and files, it also backs up your
Apple devices, to be restored at a
moments notice.
Get a Dropbox
account
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Find your photos
03
You can now select what you want to

back up, be it an entire hard drive or a
camera memory card, from the menu on the
left-hand side. Then select a location to back
up to: Dropbox or a WD external hard drive if
you have one.
Set up an account
Authorise Dropbox
04
If you choose to back up to Dropbox,

youll be asked to buy the software.
Some WD products, like My Passport Ultra,
come with free activation keys that will be
automatically recognised as long as the hard
drive is plugged in. Next, click Allow.
01
Go to www.dropbox.com and enter

your details. Make sure you set a
password so that only the people you want
to access your account can.
Install the files
02
Youll then be able to download the

installation files. Run them and
follow the on-screen instructions to install
the software.
Schedule your backups
05
Once this is done, you can tell the

software when youd like it to perform
backups. This means that you wont have to
do it manually every week. Choose the times
and days you think would be the most
sensible to save your photos.
Back up your photos
06
It wont back up your photos straight

away, but by clicking the clock icon on
the bottom of the screen you can do the first
one manually. This means that when it hits
the scheduled times, it just needs to update
what youve already done, saving time.
Log in to Dropbox
03
After installation is complete, the

Dropbox application will launch.
Enter the login details you just created
and it will handle everything else.

Sharing
Lightroom
74
Use Adobe Lightroom

to organise images
We explore the options for tagging, sorting and
filtering your photos in this popular Adobe app
We are all guilty of snapping away at every opportunity,
which can lead to hundreds or even thousands of
images on our computers waiting to be sorted. Its a
laborious task at the best of times, but luckily there are
software programs that can help you out.
Adobes Photoshop Lightroom software was originally
conceived to be a pure photo-management application,
helping you to organise large collections of images. It has
progressed massively since then, and now includes
editing functions as well as multiple sharing and output
options. But here were going back to basics and taking a
look at how you can use it to manage your pictures.
We are using the public beta of Lightroom 5, which you

can download for free from http://labs.adobe.com/
technologies/lightroom5. This will stop working once the
full version of the software is available (which will be
shortly after the publication of this issue). They are
usually very similar, though, so youll still be able to use
this guide if you get the full version instead. You can also
follow the principles of this tutorial with older versions.
Here, well show you how to sort your pictures into
albums, add ratings, flags and colours, and create useful
tags. It may take some time to sort out, but we promise
its worth it.
What youll need

4 A photo collection
4 Image-organising
software
We used
4 Adobe Photoshop
Lightroom 5 beta
You could use
4 Apple Aperture
4 Adobe Photoshop
Elements Organiser
4 Apple iPhoto
What youll learn

4 Create collections
4 Add keywords,
ratings and more
4 Filter your photos
Sharing
Lightroom
Organise your photos
Import your photos
01
Open Lightroom and navigate to the

Import button in the bottom left. This
will bring up the Import window. Use the file
browser to find the folder containing the
photos you want to organise, before selecting
Import in the bottom right.
Sort, rate, tag and filter your snaps
Create Collections
02
The best way to organise your shots is

to create Collections. These are like
albums but are only viewable in Lightroom, so
do not affect your hard drive. Select the
photos you want to include, then go to the +
button and select Create Collection.
Keyword the shots
03
Once you have named your Collection,

a window will appear with your chosen
photos in it. You can now add keywords to
help you identify what is in each photo. Use
the Keyword Tags box in the Keywording panel
to add text, using commas to separate words.
7 of the best
On-the-go
photo-sorting
applications
Photo Manager Pro 1.99/$2.99
Use flags and colours
04
There are lots of other ways to sort your

photos. You can Flag photos or reject
them, helping you to filter the good from the
bad. You can also allocate colours to photos,
which is good for visually sorting images; for
example, by key colour in the picture.
Sort your photos into folders and

sub-folders, and add keywords, ratings
and more. You can also use it to move
files between your computer and device. Widely
considered the best iOS photo-mangement app.
Add ratings
05
You can add a rating out of five to your

images by clicking on the stars beneath
the pictures thumbnail. You can then choose
to only view images with a rating or four or
more, for example, to help you single out just
the very best shots.
Smart Album Photo Calendar
Free
This app looks great and simply sorts
your photos by date within albums, so
you can create photo stories with ease. You can
also view thumbnails on a calendar layout.
Pics 1.99/$2.99
This offers powerful organisational

functions, allowing you to sort your
albums into different desktops. It also
gives you the ability to set passwords to prevent
people from prying on your pics.
Photo-Sort 1.49/$1.99
A simple but effective sorting solution.

You can create multiple folders and
sub-folders, which can then be copied
over to your computer. It will also maintain the
original quality of your photos.
Photo Gallery (Fish Bowl) Free
This organiser has loads of features for

sorting your snaps, as well as a locker
to protect private pics and basic editing
controls. You can also use it to play sideshows,
set wallpapers and compare multiple images.
Picasa Mobile 0.99 (approx $1.50)
Sort them all
06
You can now continue doing this for

your entire collection. To speed things
up, keywords that you have entered before
are viewable in the Keyword Suggestions and
Keyword Set panels, so you can click on them
to reuse them for future pictures.
Filter pictures
07
In the main window of Lightroom, you

can see the Library Filter along the top.
If you choose Text, you can enter a search
term to see photos with keywords that match
that word. You can also filter by Attribute,
which includes flags, colours and ratings.
Picasa is a great online photo organiser,

and this app lets you manage your web
albums from your phone, creating new
ones or adding to existing ones. It will also use
your GPS coordinates to add locations.
Stash 2.49/$3.99
Its main function is to secure your

pictures, and can create hidden
accounts that are only revealed with a
secret gesture! But it also comes with a wealth
of organisational tools.

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Sharing
Flipbook
Make a quick and

quirky photo flipbook
Bring images to life with a creative sharing project
Flipbooks were one of the earliest forms of animation.
They use a series of pictures that vary slightly from one
page to the next so that when theyre turned quickly,
they appear to be moving. Flipbooks are still great fun
to play with today, and they also make a thoughtful,
personalised gift.
You can make your own one quickly and cheaply just
by taking a series of pictures, printing them off and
binding the stack with string or staples. It can feature
anything from family and friends to a stationary object

like an action figure. As you flick through the book, the
images should tell a short story. You can be as creative
as you like, adding captions and a cover for your flipbook
using editing software.
Here, we show you how to make your own flipbook,
from story ideas to shooting and editing tips. Follow our
simple instructions and conjure up some old-school
magic in a flash.
What youll need

Camera
Tripod
Printer
Stapler
We used
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FT5
Epson Expression
Photo XP-750
You could use
Any steady platform

Hole punch and
string
What youll learn

How to capture a
series of images
Set the scene
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friends or
Use
stationary objects
like action figures or toys

to tell your story
Sharing
Flipbook
Making a photo flipbook
Choose your subject
01
First, pick a subject and plot for your

flipbook. Its best to opt for a simple,
short scene such as a couple embracing, a
dog running or a car driving along. You can
also shoot Aardman animation-style using
stationary objects like toy figures.
A fun, easy way to create pocket-sized animations
Program the settings
02
Rest your camera on a steady platform

to keep your sequence smooth, or use
a fast shutter speed if shooting handheld. Its
important to keep all the settings the same
for each picture. Take a test shot first and if
youre satisfied, keep going.
Capture a sequence
03
When photographing an inanimate

object, take one photo and then move
the subject slightly and take another. Each
movement should be minimal. Repeat the
process until the whole story is told in at least
ten photos, but it can be as long as you like.
3 of the best
Photo book
printers
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Batch Editing
04
Resize, edit and organise stacks of

photos in one go using Batch Edit in
Photoshop Elements. Just click File>Process
Multiple Files to begin, then choose file
names and image sizes. The option of Quick
Fix will give your photos an automatic edit.
Save your files
05
Once youve fixed any colour casts and

are happy that the series of images
look consistent across the board, youre ready
to save. Click File>Save As and select where
you want to store your shots. Now select
File>Print and think about what size youd like.
Vistaprint
01
Choose from over 80 designs and

customise your photos with captions.
Include up to 40 pages in your book.
Snapfish
02
Upload up to 45 prints which will be

printed on glossy photo paper. You
can also add a background design.
Print the photos
06
There is no perfect size for a flipbook,

but wed recommend you keep it
pocket-sized so that you can share them
easily on the go. Its also a good idea to leave
a margin on the left for binding. Put photo
paper in your printer and then hit print.
Bind the book
07
Put your photographs in order, either

from front to back or back to front,
depending on how you want the book to open.
Stack the prints and staple the left-hand side
together, or use a hole punch to make two
holes and thread string through them.
PhotoBox
03
PhotoBox offer a large range of

photo books, T-shirts and mugs and
usually have discounts for new members.

Sharing
Quick tips
5 tips for a great

photo gallery
Showcase your shots with digital galleries
78
Many of us are guilty of leaving our photos

hidden away on computers or memory
cards where no one can see them. Instead,
why not create a digital photo gallery to
display your best images in? This is a great
way to organise your shots and get
feedback to help you improve your skills.
Select your privacy
Dont duplicate
Tag your shots
If youre looking to create a strong gallery of

your shots, be picky with the ones you
upload and only include ones youre really
proud of. Dont include very similar images
either pick the best out of a set.
When creating a gallery, tag your images with

relevant keywords to make it easy to search
for them later. You can also tag your shots
with people and locations that will help you
remember the story behind the shot.
Creating a gallery on social networking sites

like Facebook and Flickr lets you control
who can view your photos. Keep them
private to share with who you choose, or
make them public for everyone to see.
Store in the cloud
Use our website
You can store your photos remotely using a

cloud service such as Photobucket and
create galleries that you can view from any
PC, smartphone or tablet device, so that you
always have access to your shots.
Head to www.photoforbeginners.com,
create a gallery and showcase your images
to the world. You can get feedback on your
shots and enter them into our fantastic
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Create a collage
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Send a photo collage

email using iPhoto
Make and send elegant collages on your Mac
Sending a selection of photos to your friends and family
via email can be a laborious task for both you and the
recipient. Images have to be attached to the message,
perhaps in more then one email if the files are too large,
and then your loved one has to open each individual
photo when the emails arrive in their inbox.
Thankfully, iPhoto provides a simple solution to sharing
multiple images. Apples photo management software
iPhoto lets you create an elegant collage of your shots
that can be customised to suit a particular, style, theme
or occasion. Choose from a selection of templates to get
started, and then change the size and order of your
photos as well as the font and colours you want to use in

the design. The collage can then be emailed straight
from iPhoto, so you dont even need to open up your
email application. Better still, you can access all of your
email contacts, so sending out your collage is a breeze.
The application even lets you attach high-res versions of
your photos that the recipient can download and keep,
with iPhoto optimising your email to ensure that it is
never too big to send.
iPhoto comes pre-installed on new Macs or its on the
Mac App Store for 10.49/$14.99. Once it has installed,
use our guide to make your very own stylish collage.
What youll need

4 Mac running iOS
10.7.5 or later
4 A selection of
images
We used
4 iPhoto
You could use
4 Picasa
4 theweddinglens.com
4 weddingsnap.com
What youll learn
4 How to create a
photo collage and
share it with others
Sharing
Create a collage
Create a collage
Select your shots
01
Share a compilation of photos with iPhoto
Open up iPhoto and click on the photos

you want to include in your collage.
Remember that the more images you select,
the bigger your email attachment will be. Then
click Share in the bottom right-hand corner
and select Email from the menu that appears.
Choose your recipient
02
An email interface will now open up,

and you can enter your usual email
information at the top. Type in the name of
one or more people to send the email to, give
it a subject name and then select which email
account you wish to send it from.
Select a template
03
There are ten template options to

choose from on the right-hand side that
will already display your photos in a random
order. We have chosen the Postcard option to
go with our Day at the beach theme, but you
may wish to go for Celebration or Collage.
7 of the best
Apps for
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Change the text
04
Now you can personalise your collage

even further by adding in your own
titles and messages. Click on the text boxes
in your photo collage and a series of menus
will also appear that let you change the font,
size and alignment of your text.
Adjust your photos
05
You can now drag your shots around to

position them where you want them in
the collage. A slider will also appear above
your shots, which will allow you make them
bigger or smaller until they are the size you
would like them.
Customise your collages by freely

moving your photos, adding stickers
and text and changing the background
colours. Log into Facebook or Flickr to import
your photo albums directly.
Photo Collage
Free
Merge your photos into a single
stunning collage and then simply shake
your iPhone/iPod Touch to change the
template. Choose from 16 different layouts and
four size ratios.
Photo Grid Collage Maker
Free
Combine a maximum of nine photos to
create a collage, and use a special
function for sharing on Instagram. You can also
choose the image size when sharing.
Pic Collage
Free
Create a collage and then double-click
on an image to edit or crop by
highlighting a specific area with your
finger. The app comes with a wide range of fun
backgrounds and stickers.
Tiled
0.69/$0.99
Combine photo tiles to create a single
image and decorate tiles with colours,
patterns and gradations, or choose
from 72 different templates. It is also possible to
add text to your tiles.
KD Collage Free
Attach original files
06
By clicking the Attach photo to

message box, your original photos will
also be attached to your message. This
means that the recipient can download the
images to keep them, as well as view them in
your collage as a PDF.
Change the size
07
If you do decide to attach your shots,

you can then select the size of your
photo files. You can attach them as their full
size, or send smaller shots that will take up
less space on your recipients computer.
When you are done, click Send.
Free
Select from 70 collage patterns and 80
background options to create your own
photo collage and personalise it with
text. Completed collages can be saved to a
memory card or in Favorites for further editing.
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Canon EOS 700D
Hands-on The Canon EOS 700D is fairly light even with the kit lens on,
with rubber sections making for a firm hold and a sizeable grip allowing secure
one-handed operation.
Above Images are rich in detail, colours are

beautifully saturated, and the camera accurately
metered most of the scenes that we captured
A beginner DSLR with some great tech, but does

the 700D have the metal where it maers?
Canons latest DSLR certainly seems to offer a lot to
beginners seeking their next step in photography. It has
maintained the Canon EOS 650Ds vari-angle LCD screen
for shooting awkward angles, complete with touch
screen technology to make accessing menus a breeze.
You can pinch to zoom in when reviewing your shots, but
you still have plenty of menu buttons to use if touch
screens arent your thing. The scene modes and manual
options are found on the mode dial for quick access, and
theres a convenient button for switching to Live View.
The camera will also automatically switch off the LCD
when you place your eye to the viewfinder. The rubber
grip lends a high-quality feel, but the cameras a little
plasticky in places still
If the plethora of options on a DSLR is daunting for
you, this camera is a great purchase due to the incamera guides; handy tips will pop up when you press on
certain settings like the aperture or white balance, to
explain what they do and help you to decide which one
to pick. The Canon EOS 700D will shoot five frames per
second to freeze action, while its Hybrid AF system
focuses quickly. You can also use Movie Servo AF to
focus on moving subjects when shooting full HD videos.
We answer your questions

My friends wedding is coming up, will
this camera help me take great shots?
The Canon 700D works really well in low light for party shots,
with a high ISO range expandable to 25600. You can also use
Creative Auto to create nice blurry backgrounds for portraits,
and the LCD screen can be flipped out to help you compose
candid photos discreetly!
If you like to experiment with your images, there are

lots of creative filters to choose from, including Fisheye
and Miniature. But the camera lacks slightly in that
theres no Wi-Fi built in like youd find on some of
Canons other products.
Image quality is high and the camera accurately
metered scenes during testing, with true-to-life colours
and sharp details. Its practically noise-free up to ISO
800, with shots only beginning to lose detail and
saturation at ISO 1600. But images were still usable at
higher ranges, which is great for when the light is low.
The Canon EOS 700D is known as the Rebel T5i in the
US and is available for $900 including 18-55mm kit lens.
For beginners looking to invest in a camera to help them
progress, this is a competitively priced all-rounder, which
is sure to give you some great shots.
How good
is it for
Portraits Creative Auto
lets you blur backgrounds, and
Portrait mode works well too
Landscapes Colours are
vivid and images contain
plenty of sharp detail
Sports The focus copes
well with movement, but has
fewer AF points than others
Low light Little noise
appears until after ISO 800,

and the ISO range is extensive
Macro Theres a close-up

mode, but youll need a macro
lens to get in really close
Whats good about it What could be better
The image quality is really high, with

vibrant colours and accurate metering
Great for beginners, and an in-camera
guide makes things even easier
Our final verdict

Features..............................................
Design and handling....
Build quality................................
Image quality............................
Value for money...................
Connectivity options like Wi-Fi would

help you to share your shots faster
Feels plasticky, but the build quality
is pretty high otherwise
A fantastic option for beginners

that will help you to progress in
nearly all genres. If image quality
is important to you, then this is a
great choice
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Nikon 1 S1
Nikon 1 S1
480/$500 (incl 11-27.5mm kit) | 10.1MP | 15fps shooting | Smart Photo Selector
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Megapixels | 10.1MP
An average megapixel count for

compacts, suited to smaller prints
Zoom | By lens
Its an interchangeable lens camera,

with a variety of focal lengths
available to users
Shutter speeds | 30-1/16,000sec
A flexible shutter speed allows both

long-exposure photography and
quick-fire shots
ISO sensitivity | 100-6400
A wide range of sensitivity settings

for different lighting scenarios
Exp. modes | Six scenes, plus auto,

program, manual, AP and SP
This is ideal for both beginners and
advanced users
Aperture............... By lens
Flash modes .... A, RE, SS, FOn, FOff
Weight .................... 197g without battery
Dimensions....... 102 x 60.5 x 29.7mm
Batteries.............. Li-ion
Screen .................... 3 inches
Storage.................. SD, SDHC, SDXC
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Nikon 1 S1
The new CSC on the block promises to be a

winner with beginners and advanced users alike
The most striking thing about this interchangeable lens
camera is how much it resembles a compact point-andshoot. Its small, lightweight body and lack of fiddly
controls mean that its not at all intimidating, and yet
there are plenty of advanced controls hiding on board.
However, rather than having a dedicated dial for these,
you have to press Menu and select Shooting Mode, and
then choose between P/A/S/M, Advanced Movie, Best
Moment Capture and Motion Snapshot. Other options
such as White Balance and ISO are in a different menu,
so it can be tricky to remember where to find the
settings. This can be off-putting for advanced users that
change the mode to match the scene, but it wont
bother beginners who are content with using auto for the
majority of the time.
As this is an entry-level compact system camera
(CSC), the Nikon 1 S1 packs in plenty of shooting modes,
including Night Landscape and Backlighting scenarios
that are notoriously difficult to expose for. One stand-out
function is the Smart Photo Selector, which starts
shooting as soon as you half-press the shutter button
and continues for a few moments after. It records up to

Is this a suitable holiday companion?
On top of producing great stills, it also has unique video
features such as Motion Snapshot to enhance your holiday
album. Simply select the files of your choice, a mix of images
and movies, and they will play one after another without
editing. Then you can watch the movie just minutes after you
have dumped your suitcases on the doorstep.
15 frames and then selects either your five best images

or the best of the bunch, depending on your preference.
We also enjoyed Best Moment Capture, which helped
us record fast-motion scenes by shooting continuously
as soon as the button was half-pressed. The action then
plays out on the LCD screen in slow motion, so you can
select the photo you like by fully depressing the shutter
release button. These innovative and fun features are
designed with beginners in mind, making light work of
more challenging shooting scenarios.
The Nikon 1 S1 is very similar to the mid-range J3
model, but 100 less expensive. However, it sacrifices
the build quality and the all-plastic, non-stabilised
11-27.5mm kit lens. These limitations are worth
overlooking if youre upgrading from a point-and-shoot to
a CSC, though.
How good
is it for
Portraits Skin tones were
flattering and features were
pleasingly sharp
Landscapes Skies were
detailed and well-exposed, and
greenery popped with colour
Sports Best Moment
Capture enabled sharp shots
of fast-moving subjects
Low light Noise was
evident in less-available light,

but overall quality was good
Macro The 11-27.5mm lens

performed best, but it still felt
slightly restrictive
It produces images of a high standard

with plenty of detail and colour
The body is surprisingly compact and
lightweight for a CSC camera
Our final verdict

Features..............................................
Build quality................................
Image quality............................
Value for money...................
A touch screen would have brought it in

line with competitive modern shooters
Operations are long-winded as there is
no mode dial and limited controls
The Nikon 1 S1 is a capable

camera thats ideal for those
looking to take their photography
further, with interchangeable
lenses and manual modes
Hands-on This model is designed to be fuss-free with minimal

buttons, allowing you to concentrate on taking great photos.
Above There are a limited number of creative filters

available,but auto modes performed well, producing
rich images with plenty of colour and detail

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Samsung WB250F
Samsung
WB250F
200/approx $310 | Wi-Fi connectivity |
3 touch screen | 18x optical zoom
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The info
Megapixels | 14.2MP
Great for web uploads and large prints

of your shots
Zoom | 18x optical, 90x digital

An impressive focal range of
24-432mm for wide-angle and
close-ups
Shutter speeds | 16-1/2000sec

Freeze the action or capture lowlight images
ISO sensitivity | 100-3200
Shoot handheld in low light by raising

the ISO
Exp. modes | 13 scenes, plus auto,

program, manual, AP and SP
A great range for beginners looking to

advance their skills
Aperture............... f3.2-5.8
Flash modes .... A, A + RE, FOn, FOff, SS
Dimensions....... 106.05 x 61.65 x
21.65mm
Screen .................... 3 inches
Storage.................. SDSC, SDHC, SDXC
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Samsung WB250F
Hands-on There is a grip on the front, but its not textured for a secure
hold and makes the camera a bit chunky. The flash button on the top is also a
little bit fiddly.
Left Colours are true to life and noise is handled well.

Some details look a little soft, but you can sharpen
them in-camera
Its packed with the latest technology, but does

this SMART camera live up to its name?
With the impressive list of features available on the
Samsung WB250F, youd be forgiven for expecting it to
come with a hefty price tag. However, this compact
thats part of Samsungs SMART range is actually quite
cheap for something packed with the latest technology.
Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to share images on the move
by transferring them to your smartphone or tablet, or
connecting to a wireless network to email or upload
straight to social networks from the camera. You can
even control the camera remotely using your
smartphone. Setting up Wi-Fi is easy, with an option on
the mode dial and a Wi-Fi button on the top of the
camera, although you do have to input a password. The
intuitive touch screen makes operating the camera quick
and easy, letting you select a focus point by touching the
screen and take a picture with a tap of your finger.
Those looking to advance their skills can try the
manual controls, although these are annoyingly filed
under one option on the mode dial. There are also
advanced functions like exposure bracketing and manual
focus that you might not expect on a budget compact.
The WB250Fs 18x optical zoom is also very
impressive for a small camera, and the coverage of the

Is this a good camera to use for taking
family portraits?
As well as a dedicated Beauty Face mode and Face Detection
facility, you can also apply the Best Face function. This takes a
series of photos and lets you swap and change faces to get
the perfect shot. You can also apply a Soft Focus filter for
flattering results.
24mm wide-angle reach can be increased with the

Panorama mode.
There are plenty of fun filters for creative types,
including Miniature, Fisheye and Retro, which can be
applied before or after you take the photo. You can also
have endless fun with My Magic Frame, which lets you
take a picture within a picture; Split Shot, for capturing
several photos alongside each other; and Motion Photo,
for animating part of a still image. Editing can also be
done to photos in-camera so that you can enhance your
shots before you share them.
Colours appear very accurate in images, although
small details do appear a little soft. Noise is handled
well, only creeping in at ISO 800 and not really becoming
a problem until ISO 1600. The cameras build is stylish
and sturdy, although it feels a little plasticky in places.
How good
is it for
Portraits Plenty of modes
to help you take perfect
portraits every time
Landscapes Landscape
and Panorama modes let you
capture stunning vistas
Sports Shoot five photos
per second or use Action
Freeze mode
Low light The Low Light
Shot mode merges three
shots into one clear image
Macro A 50mm minimum

focusing distance could be
better for close-ups
Built-in Wi-Fi and a touch screen make

taking and sharing shots easy
You can have endless fun with the
extensive range of creative options
Our final verdict

Features..............................................
Build quality................................
Image quality............................
Value for money...................
Manual modes arent separated on the

mode dial, which could be frustrating
The body feels a little plasticky, with a
fiddly flash button and chunky grip
With intuitive handling, easy

image sharing and enough
features to keep you entertained
for some time, this compact is a
steal for the budget price

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BenQ LM100
BenQ LM100
130/$202 | Waterproof up to 5m, for up to 2 hours | 28 scene modes | 14MP
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Megapixels | 14MP
At 14MP, the sensor is certainly able to

produce large and high-resolution
photographic prints
Zoom | 4x optical, 5x digital
The LM100 presents an equivalent

focal range of 25-100mm, which is
on point with many in this segment
Shutter speeds | 15 - 1/2000 sec
This rather long shutter speed

means it is an ideal choice for night
photography lovers
ISO sensitivity | 100 - 6400
Images captured beyond ISO 800 do

show noise, but will grant you longer
exposure times
Exp. modes | 28 scenes, plus auto,

program
With a wealth of scenes to choose
from, users can experiment with
photography at their own pace
without the hassle
Aperture............... f3.1-5.9
Flash modes .... A, RE, FOn, FOff, SS
Dimensions....... 99.1 x 61.4 x 22mm
Screen .................... 2.7 inches
Storage.................. SD, SDHC, SDXC
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BenQ LM100
Its stylish and sturdy, but does the relatively

cheap BenQ LM100 have anything else to offer?
When purchasing a new compact, especially a tough
camera that is waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof and
dustproof, your mind is unlikely to jump to a model from
the relatively unheard of BenQ. However, the
manufacturer has recently begun producing some
interesting contenders, including the new ultra-portable
LM100 a stylishly decorated compact aiming to give
the main brands a run for their money, offering
adventure and underwater enthusiasts a 14MP sensor,
28 scene modes, plus colour and filter effects.
In terms of design, the slim and small shooter is made
of black matte plastic but fronts a shiny metal panel in
shades of blue, pink or orange. A 25-100mm equivalent
lens adorns the top right-hand corner, with a slim-style
flash positioned on the left. As the compacts LCD
screen is slightly smaller than average at 2.7 inches, it
does feel lighter and looser in the hand, which can be
attractive to some. The button layout is logical, and
everything users need to shortcut commands is catered
for on the reverse and top of the camera. Like many
others in the tough market segment, the LM100 hosts
a lockable battery compartment, increasing its durability.

Can it match other tough compacts?
The BenQ LM100 meets the standards of brand leaders by
being freezeproof to -10C, shockproof to 1.5 metres, and can
be submerged underwater to a depth of five metres for up to
two hours. It is also dustproof, which singles the camera out
from others on the market. The BenQ LM100 is packed with
tons of great features, all at a very competitive price.
The device is incredibly easy to use, and users can

alternate freely between shooting modes using the
Menu option, or stick with Auto for reliable captures.
Unfortunately, the 230KP monitor is lower resolution
than most of its competitors, but the zoom function
allows users to view their images in more detail. The 4x
optical zoom isnt the most powerful to boast of, but it is
smooth and quick. Focusing is relatively accurate and
there is no problem with shutter lag, but the start-up
time could be quicker. In addition, battery life was rather
poor, as the unit only captured 215 images during our
review spell noticeably below average.
Despite this, colours are strong (although perhaps a
little over-saturated) and details are sharp throughout
the majority of the focal range. It meters effectively and
handles noise very well up to ISO 800.
How good
is it for
Portraits A handy portrait
mode is on offer to aid users in
capturing perfect portraits
Landscapes The
panorama mode is a boon for
landscape lovers
Sports Its fastest exposure
time stands at 1/2000, which
is a step down from most units
Low light With sensitivity
topping at ISO 6400, users can

shoot in low light and at night
Macro Boasting a minimum

focus distance of 10mm, this
is a good choice for close-ups
Great tough specs at a relatively low

price compared to its main rivals
Strong image quality throughout the
range of scene and filter modes
Our final verdict

Features..............................................
Build quality................................
Image quality............................
Value for money...................
The start-up time is rather lengthy and

could hinder sports and action fans
The battery performance was poor, with
only 215 shots fired in one outing
A rough and tough compact,

stacked with features and
capable of great image quality.
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and
holidaying parents alike
Hands-on With a sensible array of shortcut commands presented on

the camera body, users will feel quickly at home with the BenQ LM100.
Above Colours are strong but perhaps a shade more

intense than in reality. The camera meters and
performs well at higher sensitivities

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1 The Montgomery Street Backpack Price 85/$100

Fashion-conscious shooters
who want a discreet camera
backpack may be drawn to this
stylish bag from Acme Made. It
is the smallest one on test
here, but can still hold a CSC or
DSLR with an additional lens.
Your camera is stored in the
side pocket for quick access,
while the rest of your kit is kept
in another compartment. The

back pocket can hold a 13-inch
laptop, and the front has slots
for storing other accessories
but is only sealed with two
poppers, so isnt overly secure.
Overall, this is a high-quality,
reasonably priced product.
2 Vanguard UP-Rise II 46 Price 149.99/$169

This backpack from Vanguard
has a sturdy yet sleek design.
There are lots of pockets and a
changeable compartment for
storing your camera and
lenses. Your camera can be
accessed via a side pocket,
but you need to undo a buckle,
zip and Velcro to get to it, which
could slow you down during a
shoot. The bag feels compact,

but can be extended for extra
storage. There is also a back
pocket for carrying a laptop, a
tripod holder on the side and a
rain cover to keep the bag dry.
Although the price is high, this
has everything youll need.
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3 Coordinate Gear Pioneer Price 139/approx $210

This is the largest of the four
backpacks, with an enormous
main compartment. However,
there are no padded partitions
for safely separating your kit,
as it is designed to carry
another smaller bag inside it.
There is webbing for attaching
extra gear and a rain cover, and
the zips can be locked shut for
added security. The padded

waistband can be removed to
suit your carrying style, and
contains pockets for storing
memory cards and batteries.
Its a good size, but having to
buy another bag for the inside
makes it an expensive option.
4 Tamrac Aero Speed Pack 85 Price 95/approx $143

Tamracs bag has the look of a
regular backpack, but with
plenty of customisable padded
compartments for storing your
kit safely inside. Access your
camera quickly via the front
pocket, or from the side of the
bag when wearing it over one
shoulder. The zips are a little
stiff, but are sealed with a
waterproof coating. There is a

back pocket for a 17-inch
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ideal for carrying your personal
belongings. The bag has a
quality yet lightweight feel that
suits the price, but the straps
may become uncomfortable.
2 Fotodiox Macro Bellows Price 32/$50

Macro bellows work in the same way
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The bellows are attached to a rail that
you can slide your lens along until you
reach the desired amount of
magnification. This makes them a
very flexible and accurate way of
shooting macro, but means that they

are not very portable and you may
struggle to fit them in your kit bag.
You will also have no control over your
aperture, and with a larger distance
for light to travel through, you will
need to select the appropriate
settings to respond to this.
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Close-up filters simply screw onto the
end of your lens and allow you to
focus closer on your subject at a very
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includes four filters with different
levels of magnification: +1, +2, +4 and
+10, which can be layered on top of
each other to strengthen the effect.
You can even combine them with a
polarising or UV filter if you wish. As
you are placing another piece of glass

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your images will be reduced slightly,
but you can still achieve impressive
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