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| [title] Set Up Your Camera | |
| [* black] ***Don’t use flash!*** Flash is the enemy. | |
| [* black] ***Use the highest resolution setting.*** We love large photos! | |
| [* black] ***Shoot in 4:3.*** Most point-and-shoot cameras use a 4:3 [http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/aspect-ratio.html|aspect ratio|new_window=true] automatically, while DSLRs shoot in 3:2. | |
| [* black] It may be tempting, but don't rotate the camera to take [http://www.usabilityfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/portrait-landscape.jpg|portrait|new_window=true] shots. For layout consistency, we require all photos to have a landscape 4:3 aspect ratio. | |
| [* black] You can always crop your photos to 4:3 later, but it will save you a little time if you capture your images in 4:3 to begin with. | |
| - | [* red] ***Shoot in aperture priority mode, and boost the exposure compensation.*** Auto mode does a decent enough job, but your light background will likely cause your photos to come out a bit dark. For best results, use [ |
| + | [* red] ***Shoot in aperture priority mode, and boost the exposure compensation.*** Auto mode does a decent enough job, but your light background will likely cause your photos to come out a bit dark. For best results, use [http://www.dozuki.com/Guide/Adjusting+Camera+Settings/6389#s27533|aperture mode] (usually denoted by an ***A*** or ***Av***) and set the exposure compensation to around +1. |