Back to Basics - Tips

On Monday night Nevill Smith and Andrew Wylie started their "Back to Basics" course. This will be carried on during the year. The following were some of the points covered.

• Charge your Batteries the night before use and recharge every month
• Keep your camera ready for use - you never know when you might want to use it
• That being said it is better not to store the batteries on the camera
• Release the tension in the tape by running it through the camera
• Clean the lens. An old used handkerchief (clean) is ideal
• Clean the filter on the front as well
• Note that sometimes the lens cap leaves a mark
• Take an umbrella and a plastic sheet in case of rain or sun.
• Use a tripod (and put your name and contact details on it)
• Better to use a tripod than to rely on the stabiliser.
• Have a light one for trips
• Vary the height of shots (lower for children)

Andrew also gave out 10 important points. As no one later could name more than a few a little bit of repetition may be in order!

Altogether a very interesting meeting.