Hey Everyone! New to Hedgehog, Few Questions.
Nov 21, 2011 21:43:46 #
Hello everyone, the other day my cousin gave me a film camera cause he knew I have been interested in photography. he gave me a ricoh xr-x 2000. I have most of the basics down just a quick question, why is my shutter speed so slow when I try to take pictures inside, can I fix it, or should I? Im kind of new to photography so if anyone could help me out with a few tips and the answer to this question I would really appreciate it! Thank you
Nov 21, 2011 22:35:30 #
Hi, I'm new also, to Hedgehog that is. When taking photos inside; the light level is much lower requiring a larger lens aperture opening and, or, a slower shutter speed. You can buy a film with a higher ISO, (used to be ASA - American Standards Association, because the film speed standard as well as the color temperature of film based on the light temperature on a summer afternoon was determined at the Washington Monument but the rest of the world wanted to "share" the credit so it was changed to ISO for International Standards Organization about twenty years ago give or take a few years or more.) ISO is how sensitive the film or sensor in digital is. The higher, the faster shutter speed you can use or smaller aperture size for more depth of field.
Nov 21, 2011 23:21:55 #
Thank you! So is it a good thing that the shutter is so slow or should I get the film with a higher ISO?
Nov 28, 2011 12:49:34 #
The high ISO increases grain. A slow shutter speed is better that a high ISO as long as there is no moving subjects in the shot. Use a tripod and cable release or self timer so the camera doesn't shake when you press the shutter. I just got a Canon T2i. This photo was taken at a quarter of a second using 100 ISO self timer and tripod.
Waterfall to Potomac River at Maryland Heights
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