Getting back into photography
Dec 1, 2017 07:12:08 #
I have not shot with a non-digital SLR camera in years. And honestly, since I’ve had my digital I’ve been using it on automatic, I’m ashamed to say! And now my memory fades.
Does anyone have a trick to remember f-stop & shutter speed settings? I always get confused now & cant remember which basic settings do what!
Does anyone have a trick to remember f-stop & shutter speed settings? I always get confused now & cant remember which basic settings do what!
Dec 1, 2017 07:16:39 #
diannwoodall wrote:
I have not shot with a non-digital SLR camera in years. And honestly, since I’ve had my digital I’ve been using it on automatic, I’m ashamed to say! And now my memory fades.
Does anyone have a trick to remember f-stop & shutter speed settings? I always get confused now & cant remember which basic settings do what!
Does anyone have a trick to remember f-stop & shutter speed settings? I always get confused now & cant remember which basic settings do what!
Welcome to our forum!
There's nothing wrong with Auto. You can use P and set either aperture or shutter, and the camera will set the other. If you want to go full manual, the camera should indicate when you have good exposure after you set either A or S. You can always check the LCD after each shot and make adjustments.
https://photographylife.com/iso-shutter-speed-and-aperture-for-beginners
https://improvephotography.com/photography-basics/aperture-shutter-speed-and-iso/
https://petapixel.com/2016/06/25/comprehensive-beginners-guide-aperture-shutter-speed-iso/
Dec 1, 2017 07:21:10 #
Dec 1, 2017 11:16:42 #
Welcome to the hedge! I suggest that you pick a setting and shoot for a week. Try Aperture priority and scroll thru a bunch of ISO's to adjust the shutter speed. You'll get an idea when you review the results...
If your camera will do Automatic Exposure Bracketing you will quickly have side-by-side frames to compare. Have fun!
If your camera will do Automatic Exposure Bracketing you will quickly have side-by-side frames to compare. Have fun!
Dec 1, 2017 11:16:49 #
Jerry's right; rather than immediately jumping into full Manual, work with Aperture or Shutter priority modes first and let the camera do a little work. And don't be ashamed to use full Auto, either. There's some incredibly sophisticated software sitting inside your camera and it has an amazing ability to figure out good settings in a few milliseconds. I shoot all the different modes, depending on the situation but it's rare for my manual settings to produce a better photo than the camera's auto or semi-auto modes under normal circumstances. And yes, your camera will tell you if the settings are correct in manual mode, just as you remember from your old 35mm days.
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Dec 2, 2017 09:29:59 #
diannwoodall wrote:
I have not shot with a non-digital SLR camera in years. And honestly, since I’ve had my digital I’ve been using it on automatic, I’m ashamed to say! And now my memory fades.
Does anyone have a trick to remember f-stop & shutter speed settings? I always get confused now & cant remember which basic settings do what!
Does anyone have a trick to remember f-stop & shutter speed settings? I always get confused now & cant remember which basic settings do what!
Welcome. Bryan Peterson’s book “Understanding Exposure” is an easy read and will help you feel more comfortable taking control over manual, aperture or shutter priority modes.
Dec 2, 2017 10:21:17 #
Dec 2, 2017 19:34:47 #
Welcome to UHH Diann, glad you joined us. I see that you have received several answers to your question. Many helpful and knowledgeable members reside here.
Have fun, learn and enjoy the forum.
Don
Have fun, learn and enjoy the forum.
Don
Dec 2, 2017 23:41:52 #
Dec 3, 2017 17:23:38 #
Welcome! Looking forward to your posts and pictures. Happy shooting!
Dec 8, 2017 18:48:33 #
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