HELP
Feb 14, 2013 09:51:44 #
I am fairly new to this photography hobby and I am going out west this summer and know I will be taking once a lifetime pictures. I've been practicing the past couple of months trying to take my camera OFF auto. I'm really confused on which setting I choose ( TV, AV, P, Manual etc) I'm semi getting the ISO/Shutter Speed/Aperture but could always use some help!!!! Oh I have a Cannon Rebel T1.
Feb 14, 2013 09:53:55 #
Well...it IS confusing at first.
AV is for when your "depth of field" is the most important thing in the image to you. The camera controls the shutter speed while you do that.
TV is just the opposite; you choose a shutter speed and the camera controls the aperture to get what it thinks is a proper exposure.
I'd suggest a good book or youtube on how exposures work....the exposure triangle....
AV is for when your "depth of field" is the most important thing in the image to you. The camera controls the shutter speed while you do that.
TV is just the opposite; you choose a shutter speed and the camera controls the aperture to get what it thinks is a proper exposure.
I'd suggest a good book or youtube on how exposures work....the exposure triangle....
Feb 14, 2013 10:04:38 #
rpavich thanks for the tips.
Do you have any suggestions on books I could read that might help? A VERY easy to understand book!
Do you have any suggestions on books I could read that might help? A VERY easy to understand book!
Feb 14, 2013 10:07:11 #
Well...I don't know...but I'd suggest Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure"
I'd also google "Exposure triangle" for youtube videos....
In my mind, it's actually MORE confusing to let the camera "steer the car" part of the time, which means using the TV and AV or P modes....lol...I only want a steering wheel on the drivers side of the car!
I started out shooting manual and just learned it that way...it's not hard to figure out....but it's like learning a language..unless you speak it a lot...you just won't "get it".
I'd also google "Exposure triangle" for youtube videos....
In my mind, it's actually MORE confusing to let the camera "steer the car" part of the time, which means using the TV and AV or P modes....lol...I only want a steering wheel on the drivers side of the car!
I started out shooting manual and just learned it that way...it's not hard to figure out....but it's like learning a language..unless you speak it a lot...you just won't "get it".
Feb 14, 2013 10:33:27 #
You have a few months to practice, so you can ease into it. First, get a good understanding of ISO so you can set that for your lighting conditions. Then maybe spend one day on aperture priority, which controls your depth of field - how much of your composition do you want in focus. Note how that changes your shutter speed depending on what you set.
Another day, use only shutter priority, which controls how fast the picture is taken. Look at photos of waterfalls and other water shots: stop-action where you can see the drops is done with fast shutter speed, silky smooth is result of slow shutter speed. Read about use of tripods when shutter speed is "too" slow to hand hold.
Do you have a bookstore or library where you could review the material before you buy?
Another day, use only shutter priority, which controls how fast the picture is taken. Look at photos of waterfalls and other water shots: stop-action where you can see the drops is done with fast shutter speed, silky smooth is result of slow shutter speed. Read about use of tripods when shutter speed is "too" slow to hand hold.
Do you have a bookstore or library where you could review the material before you buy?
Feb 14, 2013 11:22:19 #
Feb 15, 2013 07:08:49 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
Understanding Exposure is excellent then read Understanding Shutterspeed -by Bryan Peterson
rpavich wrote:
Well...I don't know...but I'd suggest Bryan Peters... (show quote)
Feb 15, 2013 07:20:02 #
Get Magic Lantern's DVD for your camera. Make sure you take along extra SD for cards.
Feb 15, 2013 11:02:16 #
Big Country wrote:
I am fairly new to this photography hobby and I am going out west this summer and know I will be taking once a lifetime pictures. I've been practicing the past couple of months trying to take my camera OFF auto. I'm really confused on which setting I choose ( TV, AV, P, Manual etc) I'm semi getting the ISO/Shutter Speed/Aperture but could always use some help!!!! Oh I have a Cannon Rebel T1.
Hey Big Country,
Read the book Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. I would suggest taking your camera and putting your camera on Manual and photographing a simple subject like a flower. Take several pics of the flower shooting different ISO's, shutter speeds, and F Stops. Once you start shooting manual, you won't go back to auto. Happy Photographing.
Feb 15, 2013 13:43:53 #
You can learn a lot here with a camera simulation of all of the peramiters for using the cameras features. Have a great vaacation and take lots of photos.
http://dryreading.com/camera/
Ray
http://dryreading.com/camera/
Ray
Feb 15, 2013 14:26:16 #
Check previous articles in Outdoor Photographer and other such magazines. Many have excellent articles about where and how to shot such places as the grand canyon, Yellowstone, etc. Use google to find guides to shooting out west. Check natioal geographic site. Internet sites such as Adorama offer tutorials. Finally, if you have a good book store nearby go to and look at magazines published in UK. They always have excellent how to articles. One is even devoted to landscape only, very good.
Feb 15, 2013 21:55:26 #
when you are out on vacation taking once in a lifetime photos, there is nothing wrong with setting the camera to auto and focusing on your composition. thats why the put a computer in these cameras. Been shooting for 44 years and even though I know how to shoot in M, for my type of subjects i mostly shoot in P mode.
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