F-stops - Shutter speed - IS0
May 23, 2012 09:39:57 #
Hello I'm new here and I am still learning the format to the forum. I own a fugifilm 9000 (which I've used for about 8 years) and just purchased a Fugifilm Finepix HS20 EXR.
Although I've been a shutterbug for many years - and have won awards and have been paid for my work - I am still struggling to figure out how to choose the F-stops and shutter speeds. I have a basic understanding of them - but am struggling since I've decided to make a decision to stay out of the "Auto Zone".
Is there a chart with lighting and shooting situations that call for (or suggest) a certain f-stop and shutter speed as well as the ISO?
I have many books on photography - and to my surprise I cannot find a simple guide or list to head out the door to experiment with.
Thank you in advance for any advice or help.
Sincerely,
Marguerita
Although I've been a shutterbug for many years - and have won awards and have been paid for my work - I am still struggling to figure out how to choose the F-stops and shutter speeds. I have a basic understanding of them - but am struggling since I've decided to make a decision to stay out of the "Auto Zone".
Is there a chart with lighting and shooting situations that call for (or suggest) a certain f-stop and shutter speed as well as the ISO?
I have many books on photography - and to my surprise I cannot find a simple guide or list to head out the door to experiment with.
Thank you in advance for any advice or help.
Sincerely,
Marguerita
May 23, 2012 12:16:48 #
Welcome to the forum, Marguerita.
I don't know that there's a set f-stop/shutter speed/ISO chart out there (I could be wrong!) since it also depends on other factors like ambient light, camera type, etc.
When in doubt, I switch the camera to "auto", press the release half way, note what the camera chooses for shutter and aperture, switch back to manual and make my adjustments starting from the camera's suggestions. After a while, you get to the point where you almost instinctively know where the camera's going to go and can skip that step completely.
I don't know that there's a set f-stop/shutter speed/ISO chart out there (I could be wrong!) since it also depends on other factors like ambient light, camera type, etc.
When in doubt, I switch the camera to "auto", press the release half way, note what the camera chooses for shutter and aperture, switch back to manual and make my adjustments starting from the camera's suggestions. After a while, you get to the point where you almost instinctively know where the camera's going to go and can skip that step completely.
May 23, 2012 12:28:45 #
May 23, 2012 12:40:44 #
Welcome aboard, Marguerita.
There is no real single combination that will work for any given situation. Depending on what you are shooting, and what effect you want will determine what to use. If you want to show motion, use a slower shutter speed; to stop motion, use a faster one. If you want everything in the frame in focus, use a small aperture and a larger one to get the subject out of the background.
MWAC (a Really Rockin' Hedgehog) has just started a tutorial for helping folks get out of Auto mode. The first lesson has to do with aperture and depth of field. You might find some good information there. If you are interested in joining, go to http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-41242-1.html
There is no real single combination that will work for any given situation. Depending on what you are shooting, and what effect you want will determine what to use. If you want to show motion, use a slower shutter speed; to stop motion, use a faster one. If you want everything in the frame in focus, use a small aperture and a larger one to get the subject out of the background.
MWAC (a Really Rockin' Hedgehog) has just started a tutorial for helping folks get out of Auto mode. The first lesson has to do with aperture and depth of field. You might find some good information there. If you are interested in joining, go to http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-41242-1.html
May 23, 2012 12:42:54 #
The forum with MWAC is awesome. Also ExpertPhotography.com has a beginners lesson with a chart for Aperture and great tutorials for iso and ss.
May 23, 2012 12:42:54 #
The forum with MWAC is awesome. Also ExpertPhotography.com has a beginners lesson with a chart for Aperture and great tutorials for iso and ss.
Sorry my macbook is very sensitive to touch today. :hunf: :hunf:
Sorry my macbook is very sensitive to touch today. :hunf: :hunf:
May 24, 2012 08:59:08 #
Thank you everyone for the suggestions and replies. As soon as I can I will explore them. If I am not back before the weekend - I wish everyone a nice holiday.
May 24, 2012 14:15:40 #
May 24, 2012 17:06:42 #
get yourself a copy of Bryan Petersens Understanding exposure(amazon.com has it on sale today both book and kindle cheap) in plain english with lots of terrific photos he will explain the relationship[ between iso, fstops and shutter speeds. he even explains depth of field so that not only will you be able to get a correct exposure but a creative one also. ( if i got a commision for selling this book, i would be almost there to getting my d-4) this is one book that gets repeatedly recomended. google it and see.
May 24, 2012 17:10:24 #
The easiest way is to just check the meter, which your camera should have. In mine, you can see the meter readout at the bottom when looking through the view finder.
The meter generally judges what the right exposure is, but sometimes I want to change in order to compensate for backlighting, or something else.
The meter generally judges what the right exposure is, but sometimes I want to change in order to compensate for backlighting, or something else.
May 24, 2012 17:38:19 #
May 24, 2012 18:15:40 #
I always try and shoot the lowest ISO possible.
and lighten it up with software if needed.
and lighten it up with software if needed.
May 24, 2012 18:44:17 #
Marguerita wrote:
Hello I'm new here and I am still learning the for... (show quote)
Type into Google "Exposure Value" click on the Wikapaedia entry and you will find a table of exposure values followed by a table of conditions suited to each exposure value.
May 24, 2012 18:50:13 #
May 24, 2012 19:20:24 #
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