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5 CAMERA CONTROLS FOR LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
Quick Guide
Written by David Veldman
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INTRODUCTION
Every now and then, when I show one of my pictures to
a friend or family member, I’ll hear a familiar response:
“Wow, you must have a great camera.” This reply is
frequently quoted by photographers as one of the most
annoying phrases they have to hear.
The truth is, I do have a great camera. It’s an incredible
piece of technology, crammed with features and
controls, the culmination of decades of research and
testing. So yes, it is capable of producing stunning
images – in the right hands.
An amazing picture requires more than just image quality;
it also demands patience, knowledge, and vision –
attributes that no camera can possess. I am fairly confident
that my camera did not charge its batteries, wake up early,
drive out to a location and hike for an hour to catch the
perfect sunrise on its own.
Obviously, the “12 inches behind the camera” (as stated
by Ansel Adams) is the most important ingredient of an
image.
However, despite that fact, it is absolutely critical that a
photographer thoroughly understands their equipment. I
would even go so far as to say that understanding is not
enough – the usage of your camera should feel like second
nature. Of course, this can be frustrating as many modern
cameras are chock full of settings and menus that may
seem bewildering, even to a seasoned shooter.
The purpose of this tutorial is to highlight a few key controls
and features that are critical to the landscape photographer.
As such, I will be deliberately ignoring the most important
three controls on your camera: ISO, Shutter Speed, and
Aperture. Keep in mind that some of these features may not
be available in all cameras, although for the most part all are
very common.
What you will learn in this guide
• Proper metering methods for landscape photography
• Why exposure bracketing is useful, both with HDR
and without it
• The advantages of focus stacking and an
intervalometer
•
Benefits of the camera’s self-timer
•
The depth of field preview button and why you
should be using it
Recommended Reading:
Want to improve your
long exposure technique for landscape photography?
Check out Photzy’s guide, Complete Guide to Long
Exposure Photography.
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METERING
Metering is the method by which your
camera measures the light in the scene.
Another term for it (which you may see in
your camera) is photometry.
Years ago, before the advent of digital
cameras, every photographer had to carry
a light meter with them to determine
the proper exposure for their film. These
meters used Selenium, a chemical that is
electrically affected by light.
In 1938, a camera manufacturer placed
a light meter inside of a camera, and
today every modern camera is capable of
metering on its own.
Whether you are shooting in Aperture
priority or full manual mode, you will
use the meter inside of your camera to
determine the best exposure. But there
are several ways to control the method by
which the camera meters.
It is critical that the landscape
photographer understands all three, as
we often deal with high-contrast scenes,
Photo by David Veldman
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