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Shooting in Manual ModeUnderstanding Aperture – Shutter Speed - ISO
Exposure Triangle
Aperture
f stops
F stops = The measurement of the aperture setting in a camera lens
Depth of Field - The area in an image from front to back that
is in focus
We will discuss how to do this in a future lesson or watch how at Adorama.com
f/2 has a larger
opening
f/16 has a
smaller opening
Set it to a low aperture if you want a blurred background, or a high aperture if you want everything to be in focus.
Aperture
The exposure meter allows you to keep your exposure triangle balanced.
How to change Aperture Values or f
stopsWHEN CAMERA IS SET TO “A”
Turn the dial in back of the camera until you reach your desired f stop
Notice when you change the f stop, that the camera will automatically change the shutter speed for you.
Pay close attention to the meter – when it is at 0 that’s when the exposure is perfect!
Portraits & Stills
Turn Dial here
Shutter
Shutter Speed Chart
Shutter speed is how fast the camera records the picture.
How to change the Shutter Speed
WHEN CAMERA IS SET TO “S”
Turn the dial in back of the camera until you reach your desired shutter speed.
Notice when you change the f stop, that the camera will automatically change the shutter speed for you.
If your aperture number starts flashing, that means that the shutter speed you selected is too high to or too low to correctly expose the picture.
Moving Objects
Turn Dial here
ISO ISO is the 3rd component to
the Exposure Triangle and it measures the sensitivity of the image sensor.
If you have your Aperture and Shutter Speed the way you want and you still have too little or too much light, try resetting your ISO
The lower the number the less sensitive your camera is to light and the finer the grain.
Higher ISO settings are generally used in darker situations to get faster shutter speeds – but they can be grainier.
How to change your ISO settings
Click the Menu button Use the round dial
with the up & down arrows plus the OK button to maneuver around & make selections
Make sure the Camera icon is selected
Scroll down to ISO Sensitivity
Select ISO setting for desired lighting
NIKON CAMERA SETTINGS100 2004006008001600
Very Bright lightOutside settings
Indoor settings
Very low light
Shooting in Complete Manual Mode
Shooting in Manual Mode (“M” on dial) allows the photographer complete control over all settings.
Things to consider: Pictures tend to come out blurrier, even if you are
shooting a still object or person, so use a tripod. Lighting is extremely important – so pay close
attention to the meter when adjusting all 3 exposure settings.
It is really difficult to capture motion in Manual Mode so keep things steady!
How to change the Aperture in Manual Mode
Hold down the button with the +/- signs on it
At the same time turn the dial with your thumb until you reach your desired f stop
Dial
+/- button
How to change the Shutter Speed in Manual Mode
Click the button with the ____ signs on it, then release it
Then turn the dial with your thumb until you reach your desired shutter speed
Dial
Button
Changing the ISO in Manual Mode
You still change the ISO the same as with the other settings
Just remember to try different ISO settings to get different results.
NIKON CAMERA SETTINGS100 2004006008001600
Very Bright lightOutside settings
Indoor settings
Very low light
Questions to ask yourself before you shoot
Light – Is the subject well lit? Lighting is everything!
Grain – Do I want a grainy shot or one without noise? Check the ISO settings.
Tripod – Do I need a tripod? Even the slightest movement will cause the picture to be out of focus.
Moving Subject – Is my subject moving or stationary? So should I be in “A” or “S” mode?
Settings – Have I checked all settings and is the meter balanced?
Plan of Action – Have a well thought out plan of what, who and where you will be shooting before you begin shooting.