Canon EOS 30D Instruction Manual page 256

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Why not take pictures of family antiques, such as Dad's old watch or camera?
You can make full advantage of macro capabilities for clear detail
and soft blurring of unfocused fields, and also emphasize aged texture
and quality feeling in your images. Spend a little extra time finding the best shooting angle
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and lighting adjustment to maximize highlighting
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of glass or metal parts,
so the antique object is really "present" in the image. You can be sure that
Dad will love these keepsakes even more after seeing your photos!
First, decide where you want to focus for easy shooting and best results in capturing the
subject. Then, shift your framing a bit, so that you can create an ideal composition with
a sense of spatial balance. After
you get used to taking pictures,
you can be a little adventurous
and
try
some interesting variations
- tilted shots, extreme close-ups,
and more.
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