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10 CAMERA CONTROLS EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER SHOULD KNOW
Quick Guide
Written by David Veldman
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So you’ve gotten your first camera. The package has finally
arrived, you’ve charged the batteries, and inserted a brand new
SD card. Breathlessly, you switch your camera on and snap a
shot.
Wait. This doesn’t look so good. In fact, it doesn’t look anything
like you wanted it to.
You know this camera can take amazing pictures. You saw the
advertisements. So what’s going on? Don’t throw your camera
through the window just yet.
Today, I’d like to introduce you to the 10 camera settings that
you need to know.
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While cameras can vary widely by
manufacturer, or even model, these 10
settings can still be found on just about
every digital camera.
Most digital cameras are operated with
a PASM switch. This is the dial on the
top of the camera that allows you to
choose between Program Mode (close
to Automatic), Aperture Priority Mode,
Shutter Priority Mode, and Manual Mode.
All DSLR cameras function this way, as
do most compact cameras and mirrorless
cameras.
A few companies have avoided this dial in
favor of the inclusion of an aperture ring
on the lens and a dedicated shutter speed
dial. This makes this type of camera feel
more like an old-school film-style SLR. Your
particular setup will depend on the camera
you purchased.
Photo by Salim Fadhley
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Utilize your camera
until you’re completely
comfortable with the
controls so that you won’t
fumble when you see a shot
you really want to take.
A quote that I’m quite fond of is “gear
doesn’t make a picture, the photographer
does.”
I often encourage people not to focus
too heavily on equipment, and instead
concentrate on honing their composition,
post-processing skills, and artistic vision.
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That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t
know your equipment inside out. While a
concert violinist can pick up any violin and
produce beautiful music, they will know
every aspect of their particular instrument.
You need to utilize your camera to its
fullest potential, and you should be
completely comfortable with the controls.
That way, when you see a shot you
desperately want to capture, you won’t
find yourself fumbling around.
The best place to start is with your
camera’s manual.
If you’re not interested in reading the
entire manual, this guide will let you know
the critical points to research.
The first three that I will cover are the
most important. They are the ‘big three’
that control your exposure: aperture,
shutter speed, and ISO.
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