Dr. Bill Koslosky, gadget lover, blogger and photographer (digital camera and camera phone) provides great tips for taking better photos with a Treo 600.
He's a big proponent of understanding lighting conditions. So am I. I'm a real pain to other people when I'm taking photos because I spend a l-o-n-g time trying to get the best angle and the best light.
Bill writes:
"Use diffuse or broad lighting to help minimize contrast. Open shadows or an overcast day works the best."The screen works well for composing shots and to watch for highlights that are burning out. In most cases, but moving the camera and recomposing you can eliminate all the hot spots. However, the Treo's screen is not good for judging the final quality of the shot.
"It's necessary to view the images on your PC or Mac's screen for editing your shots. For this reason, in the camera's menu, I've unchecked the box that says 'Confirm before saving.' Also I've turned off the 'capture sound.'
So, with one touch of the button, I can get a shot or shoot a few more before I move on."
Different photos, different considerations
Bill notes that every photo poses different problems and he discusses how to took a photo of a mural (see above) that involved understanding the lighting conditions and taking the snapshot from the appropriate distance.
Bill wrote these guidelines a little more than a month ago and says he's going to add more information. It's time for an update! (The Treo 600 is my favorite cellular phone, but not my favorite for photo quality.)
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