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You never want to forget great camping experiences like s'more-covered kids or the fish that didn't get away. Make the most of your memories by preserving them with good quality photographs.
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The Camera is the Foundation
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Most of today's 35mm cameras are totally automatic. You drop in film, pull a leader to a mark and close the back. The camera winds, focuses, determines flash needs, advances film and rewinds at the end of the roll. Zoom models are especially popular; they allow good candid shots from further away. With a zoom, you can focus on one smiling face or the whole gang.
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When to Zoom
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Non-zoom cameras are better in low light such as around the campfire. Why? Extra glass used in the zoom extension of the lens decreases the camera's sensitivity to light; this lowers flash range. If using a zoom camera in low light, don't stand back and fill the frame by zooming. Get as close to the subject as possible so you're less likely to exceed flash range. When taking flash pictures, get close to your subjects - within 6 to 8 feet if possible.
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Get the Best Shot
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If you want to see faces and smiles, get close. Many amateur photographers line up the shot and take a step backwards. Try lining everything up and taking a step forward just before you take the picture. Stop looking at the cross hairs and the individual people; look at what you see in the viewfinder as being your picture. Also, take vertical and horizontal photos appropriately. If you're shooting vertically (top to bottom instead of left to right) hold the camera with the flash on top. Whether you're using flash or not, light comes in from the camera's point of view, not yours.
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How Much Does it Cost?
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You can get a good 35 mm camera without zoom for about $150. Zoom models fall in the $200-$300 range. Budget priced cameras with zoom are not worth the money. They often contain inferior components that stand in the way of the camera's ability to meter, that is, adjust light on film. Experts caution that a cheap zoom camera cannot properly meter and will cost more in the long run in terms of disappointing pictures.
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Choosing Film
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Film is available in many speeds; the most common are-100, 200 and 400 ASA. Lower film speeds produce sharper pictures with finer grain. In bright light, 100 ASA film is the perfect choice. It holds the most detail, is sharp and has the brightest color saturation.
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