How to make an istructable - Photography

Now, I might not be a brilliant photographer, but I think that when it comes to Instructables some of the pictures are truly awful.

I have put in an example of an all too common sight.

Step 1 Getting to know your camera

First of all learn to use your camera, there are usually lots of different modes you can put your camera into, however for general picture taking there only 3 modes you need to worry about:

Auto (general picture taking), Macro(Close-up) and Film.

Auto: the most useful option, you can use this for most pictures, however more experienced photographers may be more inclined to use on of the special modes such as portrait or landscape etc.

Macro: The second most useful picture taking function and probably the most important for Instructables, used for taking extreme close-ups, ideal for pictures of mechanisms or wiring.

Film: most modern digital cameras have a film function, however there are not that great and if you plan to do a lot of filming it is better to get a camcorder.

Over time you will get used to your cameras functions and little quirks.

Comments

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What's an istructable?

[MysteryPills]

Also because a number of people have come to address the spelling and grammar in my first two Instructables I am updating the spelling and the like now that I have some more time on my hands. Thanks for the feedback and it has been noted.

[mbainrot]

Step 1: LEARN TO SPELL...
Step 2: Learn some grammar
"I have put in an example of an all to common sight."
Don't you mean?
"I have put in an example of an all too common sight."
Step 3: Get someone other than yourself to proof read it.

istructable != Instructable

[MysteryPills]

Very good, but if your trying to make a point don't make the same mistake in your comment "Don't you mean? "I have put in an example of an all too common sight"" That question mark is in the wrong place, it should be at the end; so good point, but badly made.

[lemonie]

Do you see anything wrong in comparing this Instructable to your other one? I'm thinking of "hypocrisy" but you haven't taken any photographs, so that isn't strictly true. If you are to subtly (or otherwise) criticise the images of others you should at least use your camera on that one. (Bam! number one result on Google images for "writing")

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[MysteryPills]

Sorry, I did use google images for the first image of my writing 'ible, however I did make all of the other pictures using 'Paint.NET'. I used a ready made image to save time, I will change it when I have the time.

[lemonie]

You've illustrated one of the principle reasons why people post bad images, but thanks for the honest reply. Often people are in too much of a hurry to publish something, and it's as simple as that? L

[Kiteman]

(You ought to include links to some of the better Instructables for light boxes)