Nikon 885 Digital Camera User Manual


 
iPIX® Photography with Nikon Digital Cameras32
5 - TAKING YOUR PICTURES
Photography Tips for iPIX Images
Photography Tips for iPIX Images
Composing the Image
Composing an iPIX image involves two major decisions: seam placement
and image viewpoint.
First, choose where the seam will fall. For example, if you are shooting a
living room that features a complex and detailed dried flower arrange-
ment, avoid placing the seam on this area. If you are shooting journalistic
or action-packed subjects, such as a sporting event, avoid placing the
seam in the areas where most of the action is taking place.
Second, determine the point of view by deciding where to place the cam-
era and tripod. iPIX images place the viewer in the middle of the picture,
and can make objects appear farther away than they really are.
Don’t place the tripod exactly between two areas of interest in the
scene. Instead, position the tripod such that an area of interest is in
the foreground of your scene.
Determine the point of view of your shot and adjust the tripod to the
appropriate height.
Remember that the fisheye lens has over 180° of coverage. Make sure
that you remain well behind the tripod when pictures are taken.