an extension of MCS classes
The way you adjust the way your camera metering light is usually done through a button on DSLRs or through a menu system. The button, or icon to activate light metering adjustments is usually depicted by the symbol at the left. Once pressed, the three (or four) light metering options are selected by using a…
Remember the old days when you used to advance your film by racheting a lever? those days are long gone, yet the term *Film Advance* helps to make the connection of what this setting refers to. DSLR cameras typically have three primary * DRIVE* (Film Advance) modes, and they are very simple to understand. You can…
On most DSLR cameras there is a small dial near the viewfinder; called the focus diopter. This is the focus mechanism for your viewfinder, not for your camera. This allows you to customize the image focus clarity INSIDE the viewfinder. It does not have any effect on the camera’s focusing. This is an important feature…
Most cameras come with standard pre-set Scene shooting modes to help users take good photos without having to know the details of exposure. These modes can be useful in helping to transition to asserting more User control over photos with the Priority Shooting Modes. Always refer to your user guide to learn what the camera…
Aperture Priority is one of four common User Control Shooting Modes in which the user has increased control over the exposure variables of ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture. This is one of three ideal shooting mode useful for photographers needing to adjust the DOF. The other useful modes are Manual Shooting Mode, and Automatic Depth…
Shutter Priority is one of four common User Control Shooting Modes in which the user has increased control over the exposure variables of ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture. This is one of two ideal shooting mode for action photography when the user wants motion to be frozen. (The other is Manual Shooting Mode). In Shutter…
Portrait Mode is most often represented by a side angel of a woman’s head. This is an automatic shooting mode where the camera sets all the exposure values. In this mode the camera attempts to soften skin tones, and places emphasis achieving a narrow DOF by selecting a wide Aperture (e.g. f/5.6 or less). This…
Landscape Mode is usually represented by mountain peaks. This is an automatic shooting mode where the camera sets the exposure values. In this mode the camera places emphasis the maximum DOF that can be attained by selecting a narrow Aperture; usually trying for f/16 or greater. This mode is designed to be used in daylight…
Close Up Photography shooting modes are typically standard on most DSLR cameras as well as on many point and shoot camera. The symbol indicating Close-Up Mode us usually a flower. Camera manufacturers take different approaches to which component of exposure is given emphasis. Some cameras emphasize a small aperture to provide a large depth of…
Most DSLR cameras have a Night Portrait Shooting Mode. In this mode the camera fires the flash, but selects a slow shutter speed which also allows the camera to capture existing background light. This mode can help to create images in which you are able to capture the colors of a sunset, yet also have…