 Digital Night Photography
Help and Tips Take incredible digital photos at dusk and at nighttime. Night photography tips to capture the big cities at their most illuminating time.
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#1: Use Night Program or Scene Mode
Let your digital camera's presets help you take great night photos.
#2: Long Exposure Time
A long shutter exposure can aid in taking clear, crisp night photos with your digital camera.
#3: Blur is Not Always a Bad Thing
Artistic use of blur can aid your digital camera night photography.
#4: A Tripod is Vital
Use a tripod to steady your camera when taking long exposures for night photography.
#5: Avoid Optical Zoom If Possible
Using your digital camera's optical zoom may increase 'camera-shake'.
#6: Don't Always Rely on Flash
Flash may not always help your nighttime digital photography.
#7: Reduce Camera Shake with Special Lens
Special lens may help you take better night photos by reducing 'camera-shake'.
#8: Consider Taking Photos at Dusk
Shooting photos at dusk may provide your digital camera with just enough light to take great cityscape photos.
#9: Increase Your ISO
Increase your digital camera's ISO setting to allow for less available light and introduce just a slight level of noise into your photos.
#10: A Full Moon may Enhance a Photo
Try to add a full moon to your night photos for dramatic effect.
#11: Digital Night Photography - Noise Reduction Mode
Use your digital camera's noise-reduction technology to clean up noisy night photographs.
#12: Shoot Many Photos to Help Compensate for Camera Shake
Compensate for 'camera shake' by taking many photos at nighttime.
#13: Use a Self-Timer Mode
A digital camera's self-timer mode can reduce some camera shake when taking night photos.
#14: Look for Bridges
Bridges can be great photo subjects at nighttime.
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