Automode vs. other,. help with exposure?...

[3kids1036]

Ok..I got the 20D yesterday, and I haev been playing around with it in AUTO, so today, Im taking it OFF AUTO and Im going to ATTEMPT to go full manual....but I want to make sure I have this right....


OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK.........

Aperture- kinda changes the area of what's in focus....

The shutter speed is how fast or slow you capture the pic? for instance if I wanted to take a picture of someone running, I would need it on the fastest shutter speed so I wouldn't get ablurry image....

ok....so what about f stop..........what is THAT! LOL

And you all have been AWESOME!!!

Oh and I have a Tameron 28-200 lens and just ordered a 50 mm 1.8 that should be here ANY day now....

[Cassie]

Congrats on the 20D, you'll love it.

F/stop and Apetrure are the same thing.

[pault107]

There are loads of great articles on the net about this. Just Google it.

This came up first in my search and will help, although I've seen much better pages, you just have to search...

http://www.photonhead.com/exposure/exposure.php

[3kids1036]

SO I UNDERSTAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cfcRebel]

3Kids, before you start using "M" mode, i suggest you start with Av (Aperture priority) or Tv(Shutter priority) mode first.

In summary, when using Av mode, you can control the aperture. Larger aperture, f/1.8 for example, gives you very narrow Depth of Field(DoF) but faster shutter speed. So it is easy to get OOF (out of focus) picture if you(or the camera) misfocus. But it gives you faster shutter speed that can reduce the chance of blurry image due to camera shake or subject motion.

On the other hand, smaller aperture, f11 for example, gives you better DoF. More thing in the frame will be in focus. But smaller aperture reduces the shutter speed. In low light situation, a little camera shake might blur the picture.

Experiment a little and you will see how different settings affect the outcome. Happy shooting. :)

[cfcRebel]

Oh, for starter, i suggest using ISO400. That gives you higher shutter speed for given aperture. 20D can handle noise quite good.

Just keep in mind, these suggestions are only meant to give you a place to start. They are by no means regarded as expert advice, but still better than shooting in the dark. :)
When you get a grasp of which thing is what, then you can fine tune the setting to suit your shooting style.

[2manyPix]

Here's an online, illustrated (!), step by step guide to getting the most out of your new DSLR.

ENJOY! :)

http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr/index.html

Joe

[emidyl]

Enjoy and shoot everything over and over again.
And don't forget to read the manual over and over again.
Then read it again.