Exposure
One of the most critical things to even know when taking pictures. When a camera is not on AUTO, we need to learn how to set up the exposure settings on the camera to make sure we get the best pictures possible. Learning how to adjust and when to adjust these settings are crucial for photographers to master. Once you master the three parts to exposure which include, ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture, you can nearly guarantee a great image. |
ISOThe very first thing that needs to be set is your ISO. ISO lets a certain amount of light in. Let's say we are outside on a bright and sunny day, we do not need a large ISO for this so we would probably set it at 100. The larger the ISO number, the more light you will put in the photo. Most cameras have ISO's that go to 100 to 3200. 100-800; use outside. 1600-3200 use in dark rooms, inside etc.
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Shutter SpeedShutter Speed is measured in fractions. The smaller the fraction the the less time the shutter is used to take a picture. When you want an action shot you want to use a fast shutter speed. 1/600 could be used for example. If you want to blur a movement in your picture, you will want to use a slow shutter speed. Use a tripod with any shutter speed under 1/60 of a second.
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AperatureAperture as simply put is making an object in an image blurred or making everything in total focus. Measured in F-stops, A small f-stop means a large aperture; a large f-stop means a small aperture. F/1.4 is larger than F/2.0. F/1.4 would make the background blurred while F/2.o would bring more things in focus.
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