| 1. Hold your camera correctly with your left hand underneath to keep it steady. |
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2. Remember the rule of thumb: Your shutter speed should be the same number or faster than the length of your lens. So if you are zoomed to 300mm, your shutter speed should be a minimum of 1/300th of a second. |
| 3. Aperture appropriate for the depth of field necessary to get everything you want in focus. Small aperture such as F/11 for great DOF. Wide aperture such as F2.8 for shallow DOF. |
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4. Change to One Focus Point. Never use auto selection of focus points, which is the default on most cameras. |
| 5. Be sure you are on the correct Focus Mode. AI Servo or AF-C for moving subjects. One Shot or AF-S most of the time. |
| 6. Use a tripod. |
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7. When using a tripod, turn off Image Stabilization or Vibration Reduction. Don’t forget to turn it back on for hand-held shots. |
| 8. When using a tripod, use a shutter release cable or your timer for steadier shots. |
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9. Try back button focus. Focus with the back button, release the shutter with the shutter button. Learn how to set this up via one of our Youtube videos:
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Florida Photo Spots: Naples and Collier County
If you’d like more ideas for Florida photo spots in Collier County and Naples, Florida, check out our book!
Florida Photospots: Naples and Collier County by Joe Fitzpatrick and Peggy Farren. Available in print or as an ebook.
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