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Shutter Priority
People who invest in a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera make their purchase for many reasons, but most want more control over their shots. People may envision themselves selecting the appropriate lens, taking light measurements, setting the controls, and snapping the perfect photograph on the first try. Unfortunately, most people want to have more control over their camera rarely venture beyond the automatic or program modes, essentially using their DSLR as a heavy point-and-shoot camera. I believe people simply don’t know where to start. This article will cover how to manually adjust the shutter speed under the Shutter Priority setting.
Before we look at making adjustments to the Shutter Priority, let’s take a moment to review what the shutter does. Read the rest of this entry »
When shooting with your digital camera you will need to make some decisions about what file format to choose when taking your snap. The most common include ones Jpeg and RAW. But what are the advantages and disadvantages? What’s so good about this RAW format anyway?
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