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[mdaddyrabbit]

I am not sure I am clear on terms, when someones says stop down the lens and lower the aperture what s one talking about and how do I know which is whay on the camera?

I have always shot in auto and I would like to get more in manual setup and maybe my shots would have more character.

Thanks

[NJBeacher]

I am not sure I am clear on terms, when someones says stop down the lens and lower the aperture what s one talking about and how do I know which is whay on the camera?

I have always shot in auto and I would like to get more in manual setup and maybe my shots would have more character.

Thanks

Stopping down means making the aperture smaller.


The smaller the aperture, the larger the F-stop number. The smaller the F-stop number, the larger the opening. The larger the opening, the more light hits the sensor.

This is the really quick, really simple answer.

[peterdoomen]

I have always shot in auto and I would like to get more in manual setup and maybe my shots would have more character.

Thanks

Indeed, if you start shooting in the "creative" modes, you really begin to think about the shot. You don't just think about the subject, but also about the result: the subject photographed by you. Depth of field, contrast, exposure.

Any good photography handboek will tell you about the theory, but training is essential. Luckily this is almost free with digital cameras.

P.

[PhotosGuy]

You want to shoot on "M"? Good for you! Read through these for some basic info:

Take a look at Virtual Camera for some instant feedback:
Cameras Interactive aims to help novice photographers grasp the main concepts of SLR photography.
http://www.camerasinteractive.com/index.php#
Enjoy! Digital SLR Cameras - a Canon beginners guide.
http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr/index.html
Exposure explained: Three gateways for light.
http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr/p_2_005.html
Underestanding Exposure: Sunny 16, meters, black subject vs white...
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/understandexposure.shtml
Exposure = Aperture + Shutter Speed.
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/fototech/apershutter/
Exposure - Low Tech Tips
http://www.photonhead.com/exposure/
DOF explained
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/depth-of-field.htm

[Quad]

Stopping down means making the aperture smaller.


The smaller the aperture, the larger the F-stop number. The smaller the F-stop number, the larger the opening. The larger the opening, the more light hits the sensor.

This is the really quick, really simple answer.

Yes f stops are fractional 1/22 1/4 f22 is stopped down from f4.