Photography tips
Camera settings
By Paul Keeling
So, what
settings do I use? Here are a few tips that might help.
1/Always reset your
camera after each shot.
There is
nothing worse than coming to take photos and finding they are too dark, or that
your ISO is set too high and your pictures are ghosted. That’s why preparation
is key. Prepare well .Check your settings before each shoot.
2/ PASM?Which one?
Which one of
the 4 camera modes do I use? If you are not confident or advanced enough in
your photography to have complete manual control over your camera, (using
Aperture priority , Shutter priority or Manual modes) ,use the “P” or
programmable mode. This is a semi automatic mode, and allows you to use and
have control over different combinations of shutter speed and aperture ,as well as having control over ISO and White
balance . Auto mode won’t allow you any control, whereas P mode will adjust the
settings for you but still allow some control over your camera .If you are
advanced enough to use the other 3 modes then a general rule of thumb is to ask
yourself which aspect of your shot do you want the most control over? This will
help you decide which mode to use.
3/Experiment
One sure
fire way of knowing what settings work best in any situation is to go out and
practice. This is something even the most hardened pros do .This could involve
testing a new lens, playing around and experimenting with different shutter
speeds, apertures, or ISO settings; or it could simply mean getting to know
your camera and its limitations.
The old
adage “practice makes perfect” is true, even for photographers. The more
practice you put in, the more you get to know your camera, and the more you get
to know its strengths and limitations.
4/Presets
Most cameras
nowadays have Preset modes, such as Landscape, Portrait, or Night modes, where
the camera will automatically preset the best settings for each situation.
These are especially good for beginners, and can be used as a learning aid, or
can simply be used if you see that dream shot in front of you and don’t want to
miss it.
Finally , my
advice to any budding photographer is to get to know their camera. Read the
manual. Nowadays there are many advanced settings hidden deep within the menus
of your camera which can help you produce those dream shots.
Happy
snapping!!!!
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