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Capture untraditional self-portraits |
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Use your camera's timer outdoors. Rest your camera on a rock, in the grass, or on the hood of your car for a
candid, real-life photo. Most cameras allow you to choose how long you want the timer to wait before it takes
a picture, giving you time to get into position.
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Sharpen slow exposures with your timer |
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Even when you're using a tripod to hold your camera steady, your finger pressing down can cause enough movement
to blur your photo. With a timer, you don't have to touch the camera while you take the photo. This is
especially helpful when shooting at night, or in other low-light conditions that require longer exposure
times.
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Lower your camera into tight spots |
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Securely fasten a string around your digital camera and lower it into spots that would be otherwise impossible
for you to get to (like the inside of a mountain crevasse or off the side of a bridge). This type of shot will
take some trial and error, so be patient, and be sure to set your timer for as much time as possible (to give
you time to work).
NOTE: Experiment with this technique at your own risk. To avoid damage to your camera, only use it as you feel
comfortable.
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Use your timer for video |
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Some HP cameras, such as the Photosmart R927 allow you to use your timer for video the same way you use it for still photographs. Simply choose Self Timer
from the Capture Menu and select On. Then, press the Video button when you're ready.
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Combine your skills |
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Once you become more skilled at using your timer, explore more photographic techniques that use the timer, such as
night and low-light photography and
blurring for effect.
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