Key Camera Functions
Modern Cameras allow you to adjust each and every setting, so there's no excuses as to why that photo you took in the past was too dark or too blurry.
However, it would be too overwhelming to list each and every setting here, so let's get started with the basics
However, it would be too overwhelming to list each and every setting here, so let's get started with the basics
Automatic Modes
Depending on what shot you want to take, you should tell your camera what you have in mind using the mode dial.
The mode dial contains several default (automatic) shooting modes, based on the environment you are in, you will want to use these modes to full effect to take good photos.
If you wanted to take a portrait photo (head and shoulders) of a friend, you would go to your mode dial and rotate the dial until you select the icon which looks like a woman with long fuzzy hair, this is your setting for taking pictures of people, and tells the camera this is what you want to do.
If you wanted to take a picture of a friend playing in a fast paced sports game, you would go to your mode dial and select the icon with the running man, this will tell the camera you aim to be shooting something moving very fast.
This should prevent any means of a blurry image, sometimes though, you may have noticed that this setting is still not good enough and the picture is still blurry, if this is the case then you will need to rotate the dial and select the M (Manual) icon, which will require you to alter the settings yourself, but don't worry, you can click the link below which will teach you more about the M icon, and as to why your image is blurry or dark and how to easily fix it.
The mode dial contains several default (automatic) shooting modes, based on the environment you are in, you will want to use these modes to full effect to take good photos.
If you wanted to take a portrait photo (head and shoulders) of a friend, you would go to your mode dial and rotate the dial until you select the icon which looks like a woman with long fuzzy hair, this is your setting for taking pictures of people, and tells the camera this is what you want to do.
If you wanted to take a picture of a friend playing in a fast paced sports game, you would go to your mode dial and select the icon with the running man, this will tell the camera you aim to be shooting something moving very fast.
This should prevent any means of a blurry image, sometimes though, you may have noticed that this setting is still not good enough and the picture is still blurry, if this is the case then you will need to rotate the dial and select the M (Manual) icon, which will require you to alter the settings yourself, but don't worry, you can click the link below which will teach you more about the M icon, and as to why your image is blurry or dark and how to easily fix it.
Automatic modes are ideal for quick hassle free shots, and there are four scene modes in total, two you now already know.
Scene Modes you already know.....
People Shots (Portrait)- Displayed on the mode dial as a side picture of a woman- ideal for taking pictures of faces in fair light.
Sports Shots- Displayed on the mode dial as an icon of a running man- ideal for taking pictures of people playing sports and moving fast.
Scene Modes you may not know yet....
Close Up Shots, usually called Macro Shots- Displayed on the mode dial as a flower- ideal for taking close ups of insects, flowers and objects.
Landscape/Scenery Shots- Displayed on the dial as an icon of a mountain- ideal for taking long shots of beautiful scenery.
Modes are great, but are not perfect, like mentioned above, sometimes you may not get the picture you want because it's still blurry, or too dark. This is when you should get creative and adjust the Shutter Speed, Aperture and I.S.O yourself, they are scary words, but bought down to earth in the above link.
The final modes on your dial, what are they?
Scene Modes you already know.....
People Shots (Portrait)- Displayed on the mode dial as a side picture of a woman- ideal for taking pictures of faces in fair light.
Sports Shots- Displayed on the mode dial as an icon of a running man- ideal for taking pictures of people playing sports and moving fast.
Scene Modes you may not know yet....
Close Up Shots, usually called Macro Shots- Displayed on the mode dial as a flower- ideal for taking close ups of insects, flowers and objects.
Landscape/Scenery Shots- Displayed on the dial as an icon of a mountain- ideal for taking long shots of beautiful scenery.
Modes are great, but are not perfect, like mentioned above, sometimes you may not get the picture you want because it's still blurry, or too dark. This is when you should get creative and adjust the Shutter Speed, Aperture and I.S.O yourself, they are scary words, but bought down to earth in the above link.
The final modes on your dial, what are they?
These icons can be mind bobbling, so here they are broken into bite able pieces.
Please Note- Refer to Shutter Speed, Aperture and I.S.O page for detailed analysis.
Please Note- Refer to Shutter Speed, Aperture and I.S.O page for detailed analysis.