Camera click-Holiday snaps

 This is a time when you will use more film than at any other period during the year. It won’t be possible to re-shoot if things go wrong, so preparation is important.

 If you have not used your camera for a while, put a film through it, using different exposure settings and using your flash unit. Do this at least a month before your holiday in case repairs are necessary. The following check list will be helpful-

 A)   Stock up with your favorite film. You may not be able to buy it where you are going and this is not the time to try out unfamiliar film.

B)    Buy spare batteries for your flash unit. An extra battery for the meter in your camera is also a good idea.

C)    Pack your tripped, filters, lens cleaning brush and camera instructions. Also small notebook to record what you photograph- very useful when it comes to naming the prints for the family album. 

D)   Check that camera is covered by the family’s holiday insurance policy.

E)    If traveling by air, the use of x rays for security checks fog film, especially if it goes through several checks. Carry film in a clear plastic bag and ask the security officer to inspect the film manually.

 Holiday picture are a mixture of people, landscape, buildings, flash and night shots. Weather is something over which we have no control, so while the sun is shining take pictures –don’t wait until tomorrow. Overcast and rainy days can be disappointing, but do not put your camera away. Photograph people on dull days, and if photographing scenes exclude the grey skies. People in colorful raincoats, misty landscapes, reflection in puddles, are all good subjects for rainy days.

 Working quickly in necessary when touring by car or coach, so, set the correct exposure for the lighting conditions while traveling. Look at the post cards of local beauty spots and visit the information centers-they will lead you to places of interest.

 Do photograph people- working, enjoying themselves, the new friends you make, the family picnic-and if you are traveling overseas and can not speak the language, remember a friendly smile is understood by everyone.

 How to fix

• Close the camera and quickly re-wind the film. The strip of film exposed to the light we will be fogged, but the rest of the film should be intact.
•  Camera shakes. Use 1/60th second of faster when hand –held and press the shutter release gently.