Taking a photo against the sun with your phone

Haydon

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• Mar 15, 2023

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You (almost) can't see what is on the screen! What do you do if you need the photo from that position?

 

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• Mar 15, 2023

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Haydon said:

What do you do if you need the photo from that position?

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Check your camera settings to see if you have the ability to use Pro Shot mode, then play around with the ISO, shutter speed, etc...

 

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• Mar 15, 2023

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Dealing with the Sun in Photography

 

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• Mar 15, 2023

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What is sun? There is a rumour it was once seen in Aberdeen.

 

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