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Techniques For Taking Good

Images With X-Loupe G20

Compiled by Low Kin-Wai, 2011

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Outline Of This Presentation

These few slides will show you some “DOs” & “DON’Ts”: Common mistakes when using X-Loupe

Correct way to minimise movement when taking photos

Using the free hand to assist photo taking

Using the edge of the lens for support

Using other easily available props

Using a stand

Recommended camera settings

Standing settings

Reducing exposure time

Increasing ISO settings

Increase co-axial lighting


Key-points To Take Good Images

Stability

Stabilise your body & hands => use a

supporting point

Use “Self-Timer” function

Use a stand

Exposure time

Reduce exposure time

Increase ISO speed

Increase coaxial lighting

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DON’Ts

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To take good images, always try to rest hands/elbows/camera on

a stationary surface.


DOs : Photo Taking Barehanded (1/5)

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2. Press the

lens lightly

on thumb

3. Adjust the

height of the

lens to get the

best focus

Rest the entire hand on a stable surface and adjust the focus

with the thumb and forefinger.



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1. Always position

forefinger at

shutter (enable

autofocus easily)

2. Place thumb in

this manner tor a

firm and stable grip

Always hold your breadth before pressing shutter.

Do not press shutter abruptly.

Use “self timer” function to eliminate minor movement when

pressing shutter.



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1. Rest the

lens on thumb

2. Rest the lens

on forefinger

3. Adjust the focus

by moving the part

closer/further

If the object is small enough to be held by hand, try

taking images this way.



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1. Support/

pivot point

2. Move

up/down to

adjust focus

Use the edge of the lens as a support and pivot point.



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Books /

papers

Use books / stacks of papers as support or pivot point.

Remove or add paper to adjust height for good focusing.


Use Optional Stand

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Using a stand greatly enhance

stability.

Use this to take images with

different depth of focus for image

correction.


Camera Settings (Canon IXUS 120IS)

Shooting Mode : Manual

Zoom to 4x

Flash : Off

Menu Setting:

AF Frame : Center

Digital Zoom : Off

AF-Point Zoom : On

Servo AF : Off

AF-assist Beam : Off

Review : Hold

Review info : Off

Blink detection : Off

Display overlay : Off

IS Mode : Continuous

Date stamp : Off

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Fine Adjustments

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ISO Values and Exposure Compensation

Changing The ISO Value

Press the “FUNC. SET” button to adjust the ISO Value

Raising the ISO Value Results in a faster shutter speed =>

Reducing Camera Shake. However the images, will appear rough.

Lowering the ISO Value results in crisper images. But it is more

susceptible to camera shake.

Adjusting The Brightness Of Exposure

Compensation

Press the “FUNC. SET” button

Select the “Exposure Compensation ±0”

Adjust the brightness

Set “-2” setting in “Minimum Exposure Time”

Adjusting the Standard Exposure Set by the Camera in the Range

of -2 to +2

Additional Illumination From Co-axial & Low-Angle

Lighting

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Reference from :

<Demo Skill.pdf> & < Training kit 中文.pdf >

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