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Basic Camera Controls You Should Know

by Tom Wiggins
October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

Shooting Modes Automatic (Auto) – The camera sets speed and aperture to what it determines to be the optimum exposure for the selected ISO. 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… Read More »

How to Make a Photo Better #2

by Tom Wiggins
December 30, 2018August 11, 2023

In the photo above you can see the sun was shining directly into the camera. It would have been better to have the sun shining on the sign, but this blog is about getting the best possible photo in the camera. Often on vacation, you will find yourself at a… Read More »

Metering Modes

by Tom Wiggins
July 29, 2017August 11, 2023

Today’s digital cameras have several available metering modes. Below you will find the most popular. The icons shown are typical on most cameras. Metering Modes: Evaluative/Matrix/ESP/Pattern (Overall)– Determines exposure based on the entire image. Most cameras have a bias to the exposure at the point of focus. I’ve found for… Read More »