Picture Yourself Having Fun This Summer

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(NAPSA)—Whatever you do to have fun this summer, you'll want to remember all the good times and share them with friends and family—so don’t forget your camera. Here are some tips on how to capture the scene, as well as what to look for when buying a camera and film. Picture-Perfect Photos Virtually every photo can be picture-perfect if you follow a few basic tips. When taking pictures of people, try to capture them while they are active, so your photos will come out looking more natural. Always be aware of what’s behind your subject. Watch for palm trees or other objects that could appear to “sprout” from your subject’s head. Don’t position anyone so they’re looking directly into the sun—they will probably end up squinting into the camera, not a pretty picture. Also, remember that indoor shots almost always require a flash. Pictures in a Flash The world is full of breathtaking, awe-inspiring scenes. Think of the Grand Canyon, camping on a lake or braving the rides at an amusement park. To do justice to outingslike these, you need a camera that does the workfor you. Whenbuying a camera, look for such features as: a zoom lens, a date/time stamp, red-eye reduction and a self-timer. Fujifilm offers a broad range of cameras with these features—including the Nexia 320ix Z (the 24mm Advanced Photo System) and the Zoom Date 100 35mm camera. Speed Up Your Photos Another important element for Great pictures start with a good camera, quality film and a properly framed shot. capturing great photos is yourfilm. Film speeds are getting faster and delivering vivid, sharp photos and more picture-taking opportunities. Both 800 and 400 speed films are great if you're taking a picture of a friend zipping around on a Jet-Ski or your family roasting marshmal- lows around a campfire. These speeds are terrific for action shots as they give clean, clear images with no blurring. Recently, Fujifilm introduced the first 800 speed film for the 24mm Advanced Photo System, Fujicolor Nexia 800, joining its Superia 800 speed for 35mm. A 200 speed film can be used both indoors and outdoors to get brilliant, natural colors, and works well in variable light. For outdoor shots use a 100 speed film. Fujifilm offers all of these speeds for both 35mm and 24mm Advanced Photo System cameras. Vacation adventures are an important part of any photo album, so remember to shoot plenty of pictures you can share with friends and family.