Simple Tips for Better Camera Phone Pictures06/27/2008 07:47:22 AMLocation : Cleveland, OH
I think that most of us have camera phones. Granted, they aren't as nice as a dedicated digital camera, but that is no reason why you can't take better pictures. A while back, I read and reviewed The Camera Phone Book, which, I think, has allowed me to take better pictures with my Treo. If you don't have time to dedicate to the book, GearLog has a simple primer on taking better pictures with your camera phone. Two of my favorite tips, from the GearLog post, follow.
Use your camera's rule-of-third's framing system, if it has one. This helps you frame your shots better. While using this system, try to keep your subject right in the middle--the framing system will help you do so. That way when you're showing off a pic of your new puppy at work, people will know exactly where to look in the shot.
This tip was better explained in the book. One of the options for those that don't have a framing system is to use a clear protector for your phone's display, and, using a fine marker on the protector, divide into thirds.
The other tip that I thought was fairly common, is:
The slightest movement can make your pictures look grainy or blurry. So you need to hold your phone correctly, as optical image stabilization has not been implemented in phones yet. The phone may be very light-weight and your hands are probably steady, but you want to get the best quality possible. So flip your phone around and hold it the way you hold your point-and-shoot. Otherwise, try to hold your phone with two hands.
I always use two hands to take pictures with the Treo. It not only stabilizes the camera, it allows me to frame the shots better (Tip 1).
While the GearLog article is an excellent starting point, I highly recommend The Camera Phone Book if you want to exploit all of the features and functions of your camera phone. And to take better pictures.
Link: GearLog: How to Get the Most out of Your Cell Phone Camera
Link: Book Review: The Camera Phone Book
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