How to Make Life Easier Using a Digital Camera
Most digital cameras today are small and durable enough to take just about anywhere. Why not put that technology to good use?
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Learn how to use a digital camera and pick up some digital photography tips and techniques with these Howcast videos.
You Will Need
- Rental cars or apartments
- Landmarks or signs
- Kids
- Gadgets
- Map
- Contact information
- Camera phone
- And familiar places
Steps
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Step 1
Use it for rentals
Snap photos of the existing blemishes on rental cars and in apartments to protect yourself from having to pay unwarranted fees or losing a security deposit.
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Step 2
Find your way back
Take pictures of landmarks and signs near your hotel or parking spot when you travel to find your way back after a day of sightseeing.
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Showing a photo of where you're staying to a cab driver can save time if you don't remember the address or speak the language.
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Step 3
Keep track of kids
Snap a pic of your kids when you're on vacation or in a big crowd. If they get lost, you'll be able to show a police officer what they look like.
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Step 4
Use it as a digital notepad
Make digital notes to yourself -- take pictures of hairstyles you want to copy, knitting patterns, or even recipes you might try.
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Respect copyright and privacy laws when taking photographs of people or protected material.
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Step 5
Take a "before" photo
Take a "before" photo of a keyboard or other gadget before you clean or repair it so you'll know how to put it back together.
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Step 6
Keep maps handy
Take a closeup shot of the map at an amusement park, airport, or mall so you can check your location without stopping at every kiosk.
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Step 7
Give your camera an i.d.
Keep a photo of your contact information under the word "reward" in your camera's permanent memory so it can be easily returned if you leave it behind.
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Step 8
Keep in touch with loved ones
Send a camera phone picture of where you are and what you're doing to your parents or friends throughout the day -- it's easier and more fun than texting.
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Step 9
Play games
Take photos of familiar places to make clues for a treasure hunt that will lead your kid or your better half to a fun surprise. There's almost no limit to the fun and practical uses of a digital camera.
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In 1988, the Fuji DS-1P became the first digital camera to capture images as computerized files.
