what do i set the aperture and shutter speed when there is enough sun outside and also low light...help please?
2007-10-25 14:43:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
my ISO setting is 400
2007-10-25 14:53:04 · update #1
I need more information to give you a good answer, but there is a rule of thumb called the "sunny f/16 rule." For example: if your ISO setting is 200, set the shutter speed to as near as 1/200th as possible and set the aperture at f/16. This works for bright sunlight. If you're in open shade use a larger aperture, maybe f/11. There's no rule for low light because it can vary by so much. Maybe you should invest in an inexpensive light meter if you don't have one built in.
2007-10-25 14:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Jeff A 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Think of using a high ISO 400 as using a night vision goggle. In low light, it's great to use the night vision goggle (or use a high ISO 400) to see things. But in bright daylight, you'd get blinded if you use the night vison goggle (a high ISO) resulting in an image that is mostly all white.
In bright lights, use a low ISO. In low light, use a high ISO.
What aperture/shutter speed to use? They walk together and this tutorial has a great garden hose metaphor to explain it ...all...
2007-10-26 03:09:47 · answer #2 · answered by vuxes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a camera which allows you full manual control and you want to take low light photos, visit fotosharp.com and order their Day & Night Exposure Guide. I've used it for years and it really takes the guesswork out of low light/night photography.
2007-10-25 23:42:12 · answer #3 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-10-25 17:07:50 · answer #4 · answered by Antoni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋