Set up your camera so that your LCD screen immediately displays each photo after you take it so that, when you have the time, you can review each image just after shooting it. There's no better way to learn the effects of your various camera settings. When you make adjustments to your camera settings, make a mental note of which settings you changed and what kinds of photos those settings helped create. Then, if necessary, shoot again to create an even better photo.

When the day is done, use your LCD screen again to review your work. You may want to erase the duds, but be careful! The screen only gives you a rough idea of the image, so only erase those images that are really, really badi.e., the totally blurry or totally black ones. If you're unsure, keep the image until you have a chance to view it at 100 percent magnification on your computer monitor or a large TV screen.

Having a Hard Time Seeing the Screen in Sunlight?

If you have difficulty seeing the LCD screen when you're shooting outdoors, try moving to a spot in the shade. If you still find yourself straining to see your images, try one of the following:

Purchase special accessories designed to block out sunlight so that you can see the LCD screen better.

Use a 4x loupe. Loupes are handheld magnifiers used by film photographers to review slides on a light box. Get a 4x rectangular loupe with a neck strap, cover any clear sides with black tape if you need to, and position it over your LCD screen when reviewing images. You'll find it both magnifies the image and makes the screen darkerand, thus, easier to view.