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23 May 2013

DSLR: Choosing the right MODE before shooting

No matter what kind of DSLR camera you have, this is the most important part when using any DSLR camera. Make sure we know how to choose the right setting at the right place on the right time.



PROGRAMMED AUTO (
P) mode: Auto setting for SHUTTER & APERTURE
Flexible control / adjustment for:  
  • Flash
  • Metering
  • White Balance
  • Focus System
  • Focus Mode
  • Active D-lighting
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We can use the Main Command Dial to adjust the aperture & shutter suit to our needs.


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SHUTTER SPEED (S) mode : Shutter Speed Priority
Best used for moving object / Outdoor / Indoor (When is low light & no flash allowed)
1. 1/5000 Shutter Speed setting (best used 4 FREEZE the motion subject) 
2. 1/60 Shutter Speed setting (best used to avoid shaking photo)

Must working together with ISO setting (also depending with Lens type that we have):

1. Outdoor : Lower ISO
2. Indoor : Higher ISO


Tips: Check the focal length of the lens & shutter speed so it is as fraction (or reciprocal) of the setting.



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APERTURE  (A) mode: Depth of Field (by METERING setting) - Portrait / Macro / Nature 
Play more with LENS adjustment + APERTURE setting: 70% potographer fequent use this mode

  • 55mm lens + F5.6 Aperture      : Near view depth of field
  • 55mm lens + F18 / 22 Aperture:Light depth of field
  • 18mm lens + F3.5 Aperture      : Far view depth of field
Work together with ISO for indoor shooting with open SHUTTER SPEED as big as we can.

Tips: The Depth of Field (Blur) result is depending on type of Focal Length as well. More Higher / longer lens is getting more effect.
  • F5 Aperture (best used for portrait) 
  • F10++ Aperture (best used for event, wedding, festival)

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MANUAL (M) mode: Best used at Over / Under the sun / Both
Fully control manual setting for SHUTTER SPEED & APERTURE according to our desire photo result by using Command Dial to control (Under / Over exposure)

Tips: By selecting this option, change the lens setting to M (manual focusing) better control on focusing subject.



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All MODE is for LENS setting & work together with AF-area mode & Metering (Matrix metering) setting on the camera.

Metering: information edit (button) > Metering (Exposure Meter)




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All MODE can be adjust the Exposure Compensation Dull by pressing -/+ (Hold) & adjust Command Dial (accept M mode) for more brighter / darker result.

To get a normal balance exposure, adjust Command Dial until indicator shown move to the middle 




10Q 4 Ur time, Hv a wonderful capture!










1 comment:

Unknown said...

Thankyou for sharing. A very useful info for a newbie like me.