Challenge: "When to Use Aperture Priority" Dec. 26-28th 2019
Dec 26, 2019 00:17:12 #
When to Use Aperture Priority.
Aperture Priority mode allows you to control the aperture value, which ultimately affects the depth of field. This shooting mode is ideal if you wish to adjust the depth of field as per your desire, whereas leaving the shutter speed and ISO value selection up to the camera.
Shooting Portraits:
While taking portrait or close-up shots, I am sure you would want to keep the subject in focus and blur out the background by choosing a large aperture (small aperture value). Using Aperture Priority Mode you can manually choose the required aperture value such as f/1.8 or f/2.8 to achieve a shallow depth of field.
Shooting Landscapes:
While shooting landscapes or cityscapes, you might want to have both the foreground and the background very much in focus. This is only possible if you manually choose a small aperture (high aperture value). Aperture Priority Mode gives you the freedom to select desired aperture value such as f/16 or f/22 to get deep depth of field, while your camera takes care of the shutter speed and ISO value.
Shooting in Low Light:
Suppose you are in a dim lighting condition and your photos are coming out underexposed. By increasing the size of the aperture opening (selecting a smaller aperture value like f/1.8), you can allow more light into the camera and capture a better-exposed photo.
Let's see what you've done using Aperture Priority.
Aperture Priority mode allows you to control the aperture value, which ultimately affects the depth of field. This shooting mode is ideal if you wish to adjust the depth of field as per your desire, whereas leaving the shutter speed and ISO value selection up to the camera.
Shooting Portraits:
While taking portrait or close-up shots, I am sure you would want to keep the subject in focus and blur out the background by choosing a large aperture (small aperture value). Using Aperture Priority Mode you can manually choose the required aperture value such as f/1.8 or f/2.8 to achieve a shallow depth of field.
Shooting Landscapes:
While shooting landscapes or cityscapes, you might want to have both the foreground and the background very much in focus. This is only possible if you manually choose a small aperture (high aperture value). Aperture Priority Mode gives you the freedom to select desired aperture value such as f/16 or f/22 to get deep depth of field, while your camera takes care of the shutter speed and ISO value.
Shooting in Low Light:
Suppose you are in a dim lighting condition and your photos are coming out underexposed. By increasing the size of the aperture opening (selecting a smaller aperture value like f/1.8), you can allow more light into the camera and capture a better-exposed photo.
Let's see what you've done using Aperture Priority.
Aperture Priority set at F/9
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Aperture Priority Set at 5.6
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Aperture Priority set at 1.8
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Aperture Priority set at 1.8
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Dec 26, 2019 01:07:56 #
Photogirl17 wrote:
When to Use Aperture Priority. br Aperture Priorit... (show quote)
Great start, Lesley, and a belated "Merry Christmas" to you and yours!
As you know, I love capturing sunsets/sunrises (large depth of field, usually anything above f/8.0), flowers (shallow depth of field, usually wide open, and depending on lens, f/2.8-f/5.6)
For those that use zoom lenses, to get the best bokeh, zoom out the whole way, open your aperture as far as you can, move your subject away from the background, and then back away as far as you can while composing your shot.
Tim
f/10 at 30mm
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f/14 at 44mm
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f/5.6 at 250mm
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f/5.6 at 135mm
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f/5.6 at 135mm
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f/11 at 18mm
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f/11 at 25mm
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f/5.6 at 135mm
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This one is an "exception." Extremely bright sunlight and extremely white subject made high shutter speed (1/8000th) AND a relatively closed down aperture (f/8) necessary. I backed up as far as I could but I could only extend the zoom to 83mm
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Dec 26, 2019 10:47:13 #
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Dec 26, 2019 10:51:38 #
Several to share:
Dec 26, 2019 10:57:27 #
Dec 26, 2019 13:01:01 #
Regardless of what "mode" the camera
was set to, the operator was always in
aperture priority mode for these pix.
The idea of multiple exposure modes in
cameras is just marketing fiction. There
are two exposure modes available with
any "multi mode" camera: 'M' and 'AE'.
Both are equal at prioritizing aperture.
was set to, the operator was always in
aperture priority mode for these pix.
The idea of multiple exposure modes in
cameras is just marketing fiction. There
are two exposure modes available with
any "multi mode" camera: 'M' and 'AE'.
Both are equal at prioritizing aperture.
f/6.3 FF WA
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f/8.0 M4/3 STD
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F/10 M4/3 STD
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Wide Open Fisheye
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3-stops-down STD
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f/6.3 APSC WA
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f3.5 M4/3 WA
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f/2.0 M4/3 WA
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f/8.0 APSC TELE
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f/8.0 M4/3 TELE
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Dec 26, 2019 13:49:01 #
Dec 26, 2019 13:50:40 #
photophile wrote:
Several to share:
Nice Shots Karin what were your Aperture settings??
Dec 26, 2019 13:51:10 #
Dec 26, 2019 13:57:23 #
I almost always shoot in Aperature Priority mode unless I'm trying to catch birds in flight. I like to get up close details so shoot alot at 5.6-8. But my photography is certainly a work in progress and I'm still learning!
Dec 26, 2019 16:35:54 #
katspangle wrote:
I almost always shoot in Aperature Priority mode unless I'm trying to catch birds in flight. I like to get up close details so shoot alot at 5.6-8. But my photography is certainly a work in progress and I'm still learning!
A fine series.
Dec 26, 2019 16:38:33 #
Photogirl17 wrote:
Nice Shots Karin what were your Aperture settings??
I used the camera's macro mode for these. Thanks.
Dec 26, 2019 16:43:13 #
Five here:
Dec 26, 2019 21:43:35 #
User ID wrote:
Regardless of what "mode" the camera
was set to, the operator was always in
aperture priority mode for these pix.
The idea of multiple exposure modes in
cameras is just marketing fiction. There
are two exposure modes available with
any "multi mode" camera: 'M' and 'AE'.
Both are equal at prioritizing aperture.
was set to, the operator was always in
aperture priority mode for these pix.
The idea of multiple exposure modes in
cameras is just marketing fiction. There
are two exposure modes available with
any "multi mode" camera: 'M' and 'AE'.
Both are equal at prioritizing aperture.
Nice set User..
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