ISO, Aperture And Shutter speed
Dec 8, 2011 18:35:28 #
I red a lot in manual and different sites about ISO, Aperture And Shutter speed.
But could not get properly. I do have a Nikon D90 with 18-55 ,
I could not understand, Which aperture to use at which shutter speed?
I can see f5.6, F5.6, F6.3,F7.1, F8, F9, F10, F11, F13, F14, F16, F18, F20, F22, F25, F29, F32, F36.
bulb , 30, 25, 20, 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 1.3, 1.6, 2,3,4,5,6,8,10,...
ISO L1.0, L0.7, L0.3, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, H0.3, H0.7, H1.1
May be I am asking silly questions, but I am fully confused in setting up my camera to capture good images. I hope everyone would have faced this situation.
please can anyone help me in understand this in detail?
But could not get properly. I do have a Nikon D90 with 18-55 ,
I could not understand, Which aperture to use at which shutter speed?
I can see f5.6, F5.6, F6.3,F7.1, F8, F9, F10, F11, F13, F14, F16, F18, F20, F22, F25, F29, F32, F36.
bulb , 30, 25, 20, 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 1.3, 1.6, 2,3,4,5,6,8,10,...
ISO L1.0, L0.7, L0.3, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, H0.3, H0.7, H1.1
May be I am asking silly questions, but I am fully confused in setting up my camera to capture good images. I hope everyone would have faced this situation.
please can anyone help me in understand this in detail?
Dec 8, 2011 18:39:29 #
It changes with the light. Always use F8 if you don't know why not. Practice with shutter speed. Then come bac to aperture.
I have a D90, if I give it to my wife I'll set "A" F8. The camera will change shutter speed for her.
Lower F# needs fast shutter speed usually. This is the key to becoming creative.
I have a D90, if I give it to my wife I'll set "A" F8. The camera will change shutter speed for her.
Lower F# needs fast shutter speed usually. This is the key to becoming creative.
Dec 8, 2011 19:07:52 #
Try this. Set your camera on full auto take a picture read the data then change 1 item numerious times look at the results. Then try the same picture with 1 item changed that you liked but change a second item....You'll teach yourself, faster and better then we can.
Dec 8, 2011 19:08:11 #
I would add that after you take pics on Auto, check the Exif info to see what settings the camera picked....after a while the settings sunk in to my sometimes forgetful mind !
Dec 8, 2011 19:42:01 #
I like explainations that are broken down so simple that a caveman can understand them.
The three items you asked about involve good explainations of each and then how they get along with each other involves a whole lot more and sometimes, lengthy explainations. Ifs ands and buts all over the place.
I propose that you consider the following:
Check out this site.
http://www.expertphotography.com/a-beginners-guide-to-photography
It is written by a poster on this forum named PhotoJosh.
You can ask questions based his words and everyone here can access the same info. This will probably help a lot to keep everyone on the same page with your thinking level. Maybe, one can read what you read and see the snag that is the current problem and offer a simple fix.
I don't know if you are shooting any pictures or not. It has been mentioned to use the auto/P(program) mode or setting. Start enjoying your camera. I have lived for years in Program Mode. This stuff will sink in. I'm starting to "feel it" sinking in myself. I'm just at a different level.
For you to start using manual mode and apply these three settings, I refer you to the following site. I can't explain it, just use it.
http://www.digicamhelp.com/taking-photos/advanced-techniques/the-sunny-16-rule/
Read this and you will have a guideline to take out any day/conditions and have a place to start with manual settings. Keep in mind these are starting points and may need a minor adjustments.
In time all this will start to blend together and make sense.
I sincerely hope this is helpful!!
Pat "the snapshot guy" I am no expert.
The three items you asked about involve good explainations of each and then how they get along with each other involves a whole lot more and sometimes, lengthy explainations. Ifs ands and buts all over the place.
I propose that you consider the following:
Check out this site.
http://www.expertphotography.com/a-beginners-guide-to-photography
It is written by a poster on this forum named PhotoJosh.
You can ask questions based his words and everyone here can access the same info. This will probably help a lot to keep everyone on the same page with your thinking level. Maybe, one can read what you read and see the snag that is the current problem and offer a simple fix.
I don't know if you are shooting any pictures or not. It has been mentioned to use the auto/P(program) mode or setting. Start enjoying your camera. I have lived for years in Program Mode. This stuff will sink in. I'm starting to "feel it" sinking in myself. I'm just at a different level.
For you to start using manual mode and apply these three settings, I refer you to the following site. I can't explain it, just use it.
http://www.digicamhelp.com/taking-photos/advanced-techniques/the-sunny-16-rule/
Read this and you will have a guideline to take out any day/conditions and have a place to start with manual settings. Keep in mind these are starting points and may need a minor adjustments.
In time all this will start to blend together and make sense.
I sincerely hope this is helpful!!
Pat "the snapshot guy" I am no expert.
Dec 8, 2011 20:24:09 #
thanks a bunch for your posts.
can any one tell me what is equal to shutter speed 1/30 in the below list?
bulb , 30, 25, 20, 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 1.3, 1.6, 2,3,4,5,6,8,10,...
can any one tell me what is equal to shutter speed 1/30 in the below list?
bulb , 30, 25, 20, 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 1.3, 1.6, 2,3,4,5,6,8,10,...
Dec 8, 2011 20:33:45 #
30
If you are talking about the 30 next to bulb, that 30, I belive is 30 seconds.
For 1/30 you need to go to the right end of the scale for the other 30 and that should be 1/30th of a second.
On my Canon, the 30 next to bulb is 30". I has that little " after the 30.
Check your manual for that small important detail.
If you are talking about the 30 next to bulb, that 30, I belive is 30 seconds.
For 1/30 you need to go to the right end of the scale for the other 30 and that should be 1/30th of a second.
On my Canon, the 30 next to bulb is 30". I has that little " after the 30.
Check your manual for that small important detail.
Dec 8, 2011 21:17:08 #
Pending organization and approval by Admin, here is an Ugly HedgeHogger Frequently Asked Question page:
FAQ: Understanding exposure: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user_page.jsp?upnum=249
FAQ: Understanding exposure: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user_page.jsp?upnum=249
Dec 8, 2011 22:03:40 #
not meaning to be harsh but get yourself a good intro to photography book and read about it. There is to much matireal to go over to post on a website to give your question justice. I also recomend the book understanding exposure by bryan peterson. untill you can get a better understanding of iso, shutter speed and f-stops and how they relate, set your camera on auto or P and let the camera make the decisions.
Dec 8, 2011 22:08:59 #
I know I'm way late with this reply but go to website
camerasim. I don't know the exact url just google that in and you will get a web site that will simulate different settings in a dslr that you set. Give it a try
camerasim. I don't know the exact url just google that in and you will get a web site that will simulate different settings in a dslr that you set. Give it a try
Dec 8, 2011 23:07:35 #
Nikonian72's link would be of good help. If you want more consider Bryan Peterson's book "Understanding Exposure, 3rd edition."
Dec 9, 2011 06:09:02 #
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Dec 9, 2011 06:11:18 #
muralidhar wrote:
I red a lot in manual and different sites about IS... (show quote)
I will suggest you read the books by "Bryan Peterson" (I get them at my library) they are easy to understand- give great descriptions with photos to match-
Dec 9, 2011 07:08:41 #
so simple a caveman can understand them? aw right, jaypat! that's ENOUGH! i don't have to take this. i'm outta here!
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