SReznikoff
New member
I grew up on a 35mm Nikkormat - so I understand the basics of exposure, ISO/ASA speed, shutter speed, aperture etc.
I've been shooting sailing scenes and vacation pictures using the camera as an expensive point and shoot (on automatic) and getting some good results based on taking a lot of pictures and throwing lots away (delete). With all the outdoor scenes I've been taking, I've been getting some washed out results that I think may just be poor metering and over exposure.
Now I'd like to learn how to get the most out of my camera. I guess the way to do that is to isolate just one feature at a time and shoot the same scene several times at several different settings, taking copious notes about performance and my preferences along the way.
I have two questions.
First, is there a better way to learn the camera than what I just described above?
Second, what order should I tackle features in?
Steve
I've been shooting sailing scenes and vacation pictures using the camera as an expensive point and shoot (on automatic) and getting some good results based on taking a lot of pictures and throwing lots away (delete). With all the outdoor scenes I've been taking, I've been getting some washed out results that I think may just be poor metering and over exposure.
Now I'd like to learn how to get the most out of my camera. I guess the way to do that is to isolate just one feature at a time and shoot the same scene several times at several different settings, taking copious notes about performance and my preferences along the way.
I have two questions.
First, is there a better way to learn the camera than what I just described above?
Second, what order should I tackle features in?
- White Balance
- Active D Lighting (not even sure what this is)
- +/- exposure compensation
- Bracketing
- Meter Modes (matrix, spot, etc.)
- Focus Modes( manual, spot, etc.)
- Anything else
Steve