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Capture India Like Never Before With Essential DSLR Photography Techniques

Capture India like never before using a DSLR camera with essential techniques that bring every moment to life.

By Preeti AggarwalPublished 9 months ago 2 min read

Snapping great pictures is not just holding a DSLR in hand and hitting the capture button; it's more than that. You need to understand a mix of different things. The first one is the availability of lights, then the subject being snapped, the surroundings, the pose, and whatnot. All these aspects, when taken care of, transform a scene into a masterpiece.

With the following DSLR camera techniques mentioned in the blog, your next India tour will get unforgettable memories on paper-

Travel like a Boy Scout

Boy Scouts is an American term that truly fits for travel photography. Boy Scouts include various sayings like “be prepared”, scouts should be trustworthy, clean and reverent and more. Therefore, when you are travelling across India, you have to be prepared to capture incredible moments.

All the professional equipment in the world won’t get perfect pictures of the dawn from the peak if you run out of memory cards and batteries. You must pack some extra for your best Canon camera to keep it going. Also, keep your camera fully charged before exiting your hotel.

Steady shots in low light

Need to shoot a long exposure scene without a cable extension? That’s no reason for getting away from clicking amazing pics. Set your Canon camera on a tripod and use its timer to trigger the shutter release; no shaking, just steady shots in low light even.

The camera includes a 2-second timer option, allowing you to avoid waiting like the usual 10-second delay meant for chaotic family photos. The digital cameras from Canon come with fully customisable timers, so you can control your photo’s clarity.

'Correct' exposure isn't always the best

The mood of an image can change dramatically, so you have to be prepared for this.

On the flip side of popular belief, the in-built exposure metre of your camera should not be the ultimate deciding factor for an image’s best exposure. Some sunny days can appear more vibrant when underexposed by 1½ to 2 stops, particularly with filters or polarisers. Conversely, certain scenes may look more vivid with slight overexposure. Can’t understand and work on an ideal exposure?

Use “bracketing” to take a few snaps of the same scene in slightly different exposures, match the outcomes, and take which exposure is good for you. A digital SLR camera comes with easy-access exposure compensation settings to make 'bracketing' easy.

The eyes have it

You may not realise it, but when you see a photo of a person or any subject with a face—whether it's a human, an animal, or even a statue—the first thing you'll often notice is the eyes. If the eyes are sharp and in focus, the rest of the photo feels more comfortable and appears acceptably sharp, even if other areas are soft. Therefore, it’s essential that your subject's eyes are clear and crisp.

Capture India in the most captivating with a digital SLR camera “Canon camera”. If you know the techniques of insane image capturing, no one can stop you from creating unforgettable memories. Having an advanced camera is not just enough; understanding the features and using them perfectly is also crucial. It’s time to learn all those techniques and implement them on your next trip.

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