You only live through your formative months once, and an infant’s parents only have one chance to capture those early days in photographic form. What better present for a new family than a quality digital camera to document that precious first year?
G etting great shots of baby can be tricky, but a camera like the DV300F makes it easy thanks to its dual LCD display and convenient Children mode. With the 1.5” front LCD screen mom and dad can jump in the photo with their little one, ensuring they don’t miss a great picture. When they need the baby to look directly at the camera, Children mode shows a short animation on the front display to attract their attention. This camera can also capture that memorable first word or first step with 720p HD movie recording. When it’s time to show off the pictures and videos, built-in Wi-Fi makes sharing and uploading to social networking sites a snap.
Of course every parent is going to snap a mountain of photographs of their new arrival. But how do you get great pictures without having to sift through hundreds of shots, all of which look awfully similar? Think of your child’s first year as a timeline to illustrate for the future. Start by making a list of the key moments you really want to chronicle. You could include hundreds of items, of course, but here’s a manageable list to get you started:
You’ll undoubtedly experience many more such moments as your child grows up (be sure to take your camera any time baby leaves the house), but having a written checklist of some of the biggest moments to come doesn’t hurt and keeps photo-taking at top of mind. And remember: You can capture these moments with both still photos and video.
Many baby photos have one thing in common: They are shot from high above the child, looking down. There’s a reason for this: Adults are used to photographing other adults, and they stand up when doing so. But these shots don’t really capture the experience of infancy and childhood. Some high-angle shots are great, but mix them in with low-angle shots by shooting from ground level—both directed at the baby and shot from the baby’s point of view. For example, try to capture the baby’s hands and feet as if he or she is looking at them. You’ll be amazed how this perspective shift can make an ordinary photo really special.
You’ll want to set your camera to use a fast shutter speed: Kids don’t keep still, and the fast shutter helps to minimize blur. This also rules out using a tripod since you’ll have to go where the baby goes, so make sure your camera includes an image stabilization feature to help capture clean pictures even when you’re on the move. The DV300 features two levels of image stabilization, ensuring you achieve the highest quality of shots.
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