Tips/Tricks thread

[mindforge]

If you have a dslr with selectable focus points, you can set it up so your focus point is always at this point also. With the d90 I carry around it is setup so that the focus point is to the left and up one... landing right at the upper right third center. It is a great tool and keeps you from centering... it actually punishes you for centering your shots because that is not the focus point. Think of it as training wheels... even for the experienced...

If you have been shooting for 20 years look for people to teach... so you can learn from them. I started a local organization of photographers. We get together pretty often.. usually twice a month and go shooting. There are several professionals in the group from different disciplines - wedding, photojournalist, etc... and there are a couple that like to use P&S cameras... there is something to learn from everyone.

Another tip: If you have a child over the age of 3, get them a digital P&S for under $100 and you will see a different view of the world through their pictures.