1,492
edits
Difference between revisions of "Taking Pictures with Different Cameras"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m
Taking Pictures with Different Cameras (view source)
Revision as of 22:40, 14 September 2023
, 22:40, 14 September 2023no edit summary
Andrei.boiu (talk | contribs) m |
Andrei.boiu (talk | contribs) m |
||
| Line 102: | Line 102: | ||
<code>''Most of the time, you do not need to adjust the preset ISO mode. However I highly advise you to keep track of the current active preset in some lighting conditions to determine if you are operating beyond your usual camera optimal range.''</code> | <code>''Most of the time, you do not need to adjust the preset ISO mode. However I highly advise you to keep track of the current active preset in some lighting conditions to determine if you are operating beyond your usual camera optimal range.''</code> | ||
=== Exposure time === | |||
All camera vary exposure time based on the scene assessments they make, but only professional cameras always expose this information, if set to do so. The exposure time can be altered by the user but it is best left as is, since successfully altering the value requires to involve changing the ISO mode, white balance and other settings. This is why you rarely need to alter the exposure time. | |||
Exposure times can be as low as 1/100 seconds, or a hundredth of a second to one as high as 3 seconds. Low exposure are typical for highly bright scenes while low ones are typical for night shots, with even higher exposure times required for sky-gazing situations. Most of the time you will be somewhere in between with your values. No two cameras will behave the same in different lighting conditions and this is also the case for different accessories such as polarizing lenses or different lens systems that may be used on your professional camera. | |||
<code>''If and when displayed, as is the case on professional cameras, the exposure time is another important hint about the camera operational conditions. In very low light situations the exposure time increases, noise and accuracy decreases, and observing the typical exposure time in different conditions can improve your shots.''</code> | |||
=== HDR or High Dynamic Range === | === HDR or High Dynamic Range === | ||
| Line 148: | Line 155: | ||
<code>''Use timed and burst shots sparingly, and preferably only when you have a tripod or stand that justifies such complex preparations or post-processing requirements.''</code> | <code>''Use timed and burst shots sparingly, and preferably only when you have a tripod or stand that justifies such complex preparations or post-processing requirements.''</code> | ||
==Hinting information == | |||
All cameras can expose various information that is useful for persons that want to operate and learn more about the device. Information such as the current preset mode, flash activation, exposure time, ISO mode, estimated new shots available space, | |||
=== Rule of Thirds === | === Rule of Thirds === | ||