How to Shoot Photos With a Digital SLR
Shooting photographs is a way of capturing moments between family or friends, or those priceless views on vacation. A digital SLR (single-lens reflex) camera may seem difficult to use at first. Digital SLRs, while they have the capability to produce professional-level images, can also be for beginners who are learning. Learning the full functionality of a digital SLR takes a lot of practice, but you can start shooting basic photographs right away.
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Instructions
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Switch your digital SLR on; typically power buttons or sliders are on the top of the camera.
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Switch to "Automatic" shooting mode. Certain digital SLRs will have a mode wheel on the top, while others may have a menu for shooting mode. The automatic mode will typically be a picture of a camera. Other shooting modes will include "P," "AV" and "M."
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Look through the viewfinder and compose your first shot. Twist the SLR lens clockwise or counterclockwise to zoom either in or out of your composition.
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Press the shutter button half-way down to focus the shot, then once the shot is in focus, press the button down the whole way. You have now taken a photograph with your digital SLR.
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