Speed (S/Tv)

How to Shoot in Manual Mode

by Tom Wiggins
February 14, 2024December 11, 2024

Over the last year, I had several students ask me about how to shoot in manual mode. When I explored it further, most were saying “I don’t want to use automatic. I want to learn the other settings on my camera.” A recent student said, “I want to be able… Read More »

Basic Camera Controls You Should Know

by Tom Wiggins
October 17, 2023December 21, 2024

Shooting Modes Program (P) – The camera sets speed/aperture, but you can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while still at the optimum exposure for the selected ISO. Aperture (A) – You set the aperture and the camera determines the speed for the selected ISO. Speed (S/Tv) –… Read More »

Understanding Your Camera’s ISO Performance

by Tom Wiggins
March 7, 2023January 10, 2025

Understanding the ISO performance limits of your camera will help you achieve the best quality images possible. As you use higher ISO values the images become less sharp i.e. noisy/grainy. This blog post will provide you with an approach to choosing the maximum ISO acceptable for your camera. In December… Read More »