Beginner with Canon T3i
May 1, 2018 14:57:29 #
I have been shooting photo for A very long time I have some beautiful pics but I am wanting to further my ability and photography but I'm needing help. How to understand the ISO and all the settings and attachments on my camera .I'm having a hard time with that. Any help is appreciated
May 1, 2018 15:04:36 #
There's a series of books called The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby. They are inexpensive and easy to read and understand. Everything you want to know about digital photography can be found in those books, and they are fun to read.
May 1, 2018 16:54:28 #
It's easy to feel overwhelmed, so just take the learning in small doses, perhaps listing your goals for a week at a time. My first digital SLR was frustrating mostly for the fact I couldn't remember which dial or button or menu to access for a specific function 
btw, you can ignore a lot of the bells and whistles on the camera (I had a T3i for four years) and do just fine 'til you're more experienced with exposure (ISO, shutter speed, aperture).
btw, you can ignore a lot of the bells and whistles on the camera (I had a T3i for four years) and do just fine 'til you're more experienced with exposure (ISO, shutter speed, aperture).
May 1, 2018 19:35:33 #
beachytee wrote:
I have been shooting photo for A very long time I have some beautiful pics but I am wanting to further my ability and photography but I'm needing help. How to understand the ISO and all the settings and attachments on my camera .I'm having a hard time with that. Any help is appreciated
Beachy, welcome to the UHH. There are so many different sites on the web that offer training videos, etc. that you have trouble finding one that fits you. Some are free and some will cost. Some are very good and some are trash. Hang around here long enough and you will hear many mentioned. I will mention Photzy.com as it is free and somewhat thorough and offers lots of subjects. A site that offers one of the best tutorials (IMO) is cambridgeincolour.com. The spelling of colour indicates it is from our friends across the pond and they know their stuph. This site will offer in-depth ideas on each subject. Lynda.com offers all-you-can-learn for a flat fee/mont, 4 years ago it was $25.00 per month. Good luck to you in your search, there's lots to find.
May 1, 2018 19:43:46 #
Regarding lynda.com, some libraries are contracted with them to provide free access. Check with your own library's e-services. Several areas of U.S. + one user in Ireland + at least one in Canada have all mentioned. I liked the layout and features of the site very much, especially as it's free to me 
May 1, 2018 19:44:18 #
beachytee wrote:
I have been shooting photo for A very long time I have some beautiful pics but I am wanting to further my ability and photography but I'm needing help. How to understand the ISO and all the settings and attachments on my camera .I'm having a hard time with that. Any help is appreciated
look up Matt kloskowski, he has a lot of free teaching aides . if you can join a camera club most are willing to help and some have mentoring programs
May 1, 2018 21:17:32 #
May 1, 2018 21:33:18 #
beachytee wrote:
I have been shooting photo for A very long time I have some beautiful pics but I am wanting to further my ability and photography but I'm needing help. How to understand the ISO and all the settings and attachments on my camera .I'm having a hard time with that. Any help is appreciated
First, the T3i is a very good (basic) camera, even though it is now about 7 years old. I would recommend using P, Av, and Tv modes. Perhaps initially setting the ISO (the old film ASA sensitivity rating) to a fixed value, such as 200 or 400.
You need to learn the effect of the three principle controls - Shutter speed (Tv) - Aperture (Av) - and ISO on exposure. You may know those things from previous experience, but cameras such as the T3i have so many computerized options that it can be overwhelming if you are used to an older generation film camera / SLR.
What camera(s) / camera brands are you familiar with? In the Canon world the control systems have been fairly stable since the introduction of the AE-1 in 1976, the A-1 in 1978, and the T90 in 1986. It gets more complicated with modern DSLRs, as there are simply many more functions, but they can be locked down to make things simpler as a base to learn from.
Good luck
May 2, 2018 06:17:28 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
beachytee wrote:
I have been shooting photo for A very long time I have some beautiful pics but I am wanting to further my ability and photography but I'm needing help. How to understand the ISO and all the settings and attachments on my camera .I'm having a hard time with that. Any help is appreciated
I am sure you will get many tips there. You can also get a lot of info on Utube. Below is one just for your camera. Enjoy
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=understanding+the+setings+of+the+Canon+T3i#id=1&vid=48e19f511a468bb93d5d227bddb140dc&action=click
May 2, 2018 08:11:47 #
May 2, 2018 08:25:53 #
I have a t2i and I like shooting in av mode with auto iso. I then play with the f stop. Start from the lowest setting f4 or whatever the lense can do. 2.8 or 1.8 for the 50mm.
I find 2 to 3 stops up give the best results
F7 your in heaven.
Then with just 1 variable to adjust you can look at your histogram and exit data to get a feel for how the camera reacts to different light.
Definitely get an intervalometer and a tripod.
Have fun
I find 2 to 3 stops up give the best results
F7 your in heaven.
Then with just 1 variable to adjust you can look at your histogram and exit data to get a feel for how the camera reacts to different light.
Definitely get an intervalometer and a tripod.
Have fun
May 2, 2018 08:41:27 #
I have an T2i that I still use daily.
Take your Camera out, take out the Instruction manual, sit down in a comfortable chair, start at the beginning of the manual and spend the day with the manuals and camera. Treat it as a school project just like you did when writing your thesis.
It only requires a commitment to the time to do it.
After that, you will continue to find even more ways and things you can do with your camera.
I made my living in Imaging for over 65 years. I worked with more than 30 or 40 different camera types. Doing all types of photography. I treated each of them as a learning experiance. What I loved most was just getting out and shooting images..
Shoot, learn, enjoy.
Don
Take your Camera out, take out the Instruction manual, sit down in a comfortable chair, start at the beginning of the manual and spend the day with the manuals and camera. Treat it as a school project just like you did when writing your thesis.
It only requires a commitment to the time to do it.
After that, you will continue to find even more ways and things you can do with your camera.
I made my living in Imaging for over 65 years. I worked with more than 30 or 40 different camera types. Doing all types of photography. I treated each of them as a learning experiance. What I loved most was just getting out and shooting images..
Shoot, learn, enjoy.
Don
May 2, 2018 08:48:46 #
I teach photography at a high school. I have a handout that explains the triangle balance of ISO, shutter speed, and f stops. I will be glad to send it to you if you will email me. jmhillsman3@gmail.co
May 2, 2018 09:40:12 #
pbradin
Loc: Florida
If you are in a good sized town or at least close to one, "Google" "camera clubs". Even as an experienced photographer, I certainly don't know everything and most people in camera clubs are eager to help "newbies". I have been shooting since 1962 and am still learning. That is one of the joys of photography.
May 2, 2018 10:11:02 #
Another source that is easy to follow is the Northrup's "Stunning Digital Photography."
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