Taking Great Holiday Photos

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

Taking Great Holiday Photos (NAPSA)—For manypeople, hol- iday photos are an important part of the season—anda fun waytocelebrate with family and friends. So what’s the best way to get great hol- iday shots? Try thesetips: Choosing Cameras If youre looking to purchase a digital camera this season, there are three key factors to look for: 1. Number of Megapixels—The greater the number of megapixels, the better the imageresolution. 2. Lens Quality—A high-quality lens helps you capture pictures with exceptional clarity. 3. Image Sensor—The camera’s image sensor is like a built-in photo lab. For instance, Canon’s digital cameras feature DIGIC II technology—an image processor that improves picture quality, allows for lower power consumption, quicker direct printing capabilities and provides detailed, natural color reproduction compared to other brands. Taking Pictures Experts at Canon offer these tips: Get To Know Your Camera— Learn about and experiment with your camera’s settings. Some cameras have special scene modes such as “Kids and Pets” that help you snap quick pictures of moving subjects. Eliminate Distractions—Be certain there are no distractions (cars, people not meant to be in the photo, etc.) in the background of your shot. Check your memory cards to make sure there is plenty of room to store photos. Frame It—Fill the frame of your photo with the most important parts of the picture—a subject’s face, for instance. Flash It—Flashes can help soften or eliminate unwanted shadows—even when photographing in thelight. Processing or Sharing Photos Home photographers can use printers such as Canon’s SELPHY CP510 Photo Printer, which produces “lab-quality” 4x6 photos in 58 seconds. The compact printeris ultra light and portable, works without a computer—via PictBridge technology for direct photo printing—andprovides a variety of print sizes. The at-home photo lab can be used to print out the digital pictures you take during a holiday party so you can give the shots to your guests as partinggifts. For more information on digital cameras and printers, visit www.usa.canon.com.