Jess
I have a Canon EOS 1000D and I read through the manual and everything, but there are so many settings and things to remember. I am interested in photography so I will eventually learn how to use all the settings, but I'd like to know which settings are best for outdoor portraits on a sunny day. Should I use P, Tv, Av, M, etc. The ISO, metering mode, etc. Any tips are also welcome :)
Thanks
Answer
Camera manuals tell the user how to control the shutter speed, lens aperture, ISO, white balance and generally how to use the camera
What you are asking is how to be a photographer.
That is something that will take some study on your part especially when it comes to shooting specific subjects.
In the case of shooting portraits, indoors or out, will require you to learn about portrait lighting, portrait composition and subject direction.
There are NO portrait settings on a fully adjustable camera like your fine 1000D. You no longer have a P&S camera that does everything for you. Now you are going to have to learn how to use your camera to get the shots you want.
Here is one link you may find helpful, but in the end, the fastest way to learn what you are asking is to take a class in photography.
Link on lighting:
http://strobist.blogspot.com/
Here is a checklist:
* Shoot in the shade to prevent harsh shadows
* Set the white balance for shade
* Use a medium telephoto lens
* Shoot with the lens aperture either wide open or one stop down
* Direct the subject into poses that are faltering for their face (you will want to visit a number of sites which have photos of people posing for portraits
Camera manuals tell the user how to control the shutter speed, lens aperture, ISO, white balance and generally how to use the camera
What you are asking is how to be a photographer.
That is something that will take some study on your part especially when it comes to shooting specific subjects.
In the case of shooting portraits, indoors or out, will require you to learn about portrait lighting, portrait composition and subject direction.
There are NO portrait settings on a fully adjustable camera like your fine 1000D. You no longer have a P&S camera that does everything for you. Now you are going to have to learn how to use your camera to get the shots you want.
Here is one link you may find helpful, but in the end, the fastest way to learn what you are asking is to take a class in photography.
Link on lighting:
http://strobist.blogspot.com/
Here is a checklist:
* Shoot in the shade to prevent harsh shadows
* Set the white balance for shade
* Use a medium telephoto lens
* Shoot with the lens aperture either wide open or one stop down
* Direct the subject into poses that are faltering for their face (you will want to visit a number of sites which have photos of people posing for portraits
Outdoor portrait camera settings?
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I'm having an early evening outdoor photo shoot at around 6 pm, assuming it's sunny and probably one hour before sunsets. I want to know the best combination settings;
1. Which shooting mode (A, S, or Manual)
2. Which ISO
3. Which Exposure Compensation.
4. Which White Balance
I have a Nikon D90, 24-70mm F2.8 lens and SB800 speed light (is speed light needed?)
Your professional advice is greatly appreciated!
Best,
Answer
1. Whichever you need
2. Whichever you need
3. Use the light meter to determine the correct exposure
4. Shoot RAW, then it doesn't matter, because you can adjust in post processing
5. If there is not enough light, or if the background is too bright you may need flash
There is no way for us to tell you the settings to use in advance, since we have no way of knowing what the lighting conditions will be at the time of shooting. You need to learn how to make these decisions yourself.
Just make sure you don't shoot in harsh sunlight, find a shaded area. Don't use anything wider than 50mm for portraits. You may need a tripod.
1. Whichever you need
2. Whichever you need
3. Use the light meter to determine the correct exposure
4. Shoot RAW, then it doesn't matter, because you can adjust in post processing
5. If there is not enough light, or if the background is too bright you may need flash
There is no way for us to tell you the settings to use in advance, since we have no way of knowing what the lighting conditions will be at the time of shooting. You need to learn how to make these decisions yourself.
Just make sure you don't shoot in harsh sunlight, find a shaded area. Don't use anything wider than 50mm for portraits. You may need a tripod.
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