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Jim posted his 5 most common digital photography mistakes and I knew I could come up with a further five, so here goes:

1. I’m not ready!
   How many times have I missed a shot because my camera was at home or in the bag? Lens covers can be a nuisance too.
2. Leaving the camera in timer mode.
   I can’t remember how many times I’ve left the timer mode on after taking a self portrait, a group shot or a long exposure shot.
3. Flash photography in AV mode
   This usually happens when I’ve come from an area where flash photography is not allowed and I’ve shot in AV mode because of the low light conditions. Canon cameras expose for existing light in AV mode so you get a long exposure with a flash. Jim already covered not changing ISO rating, a related topic.
4. Help! My flash is dead!
   I have a fancy pants Canon 580EX flash. When I bring it out at public gatherings people look at me as if I’m a pro, and they ask what newspaper I’m with. It really shatters the illusion when the batteries are dead.
5. Deleting or formatting camera media before everything is copied off.
   It has happened a few times. Out in the field I’ll review my images, and sometimes delete ones I don’t want. Sometimes my finger nudges the next photo button and I delete the wrong image.

Not all strictly digital photography mistakes but I make them all the time. It’s a wonder I have any photos to show here at all. What’s your number one annoyance about digital cameras?

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