Help me out real quick?

[paulle]

Since I'm new and everything, could you guys like give me some scenarios and I'll tell you guys the exposure I would use? Like aperture, shutters, and ISOs?

I would just like to know if I would be using correct exposures.

thanks!

[Mike]

It is very nearly impossible to "guess" the exposure settings of a given scenario. Far too many variables for starters. Sorry!

Your best bet is just to get out there and shoot as much as possible. The best learning method is by trial and error.

*Edit* P.S. welcome to the forum!

[Gary Lindquist]

And chimp. ;)

[DStanic]

The thing is, you could use a different combination of ISO, aperature, shutter, etc.. and still get a properly "exposed" image. You could use f/2.8 and IS0400 or f/8 and ISO1600.. depends what you want to do. Add a flash into the mix and it makes it all different again.

[PhotosGuy]

Try this: First set the f-stop & shutter speed you need. Then adjust the ISO. Need an exposure crutch? (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=89123)
More on how the subject affects the exposure in Post # 47 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5191658&postcount=47)

[ae86trueno]

Hi Paulle, Welcome to POTN. I'm also newbie :) still alot of things to learn. I think the question maybe not what aperture, ISO, shutter speed etc for each Scenario, but rather what kind of photo you want to take and base on that what setting you need to set first. Say you want to capture/freeze a motion subject then you will want to set the shutter speed first or use Tv (Shutter speed priority). Another scenario if you want to capture object and separate it from background by using blur (bokeh) then you want to set the Aperture first or use Av (aperture priority). So its all depend what you want to take, how you want to take.

[SkipD]

Since I'm new and everything, could you guys like give me some scenarios and I'll tell you guys the exposure I would use? Like aperture, shutters, and ISOs?As said by others, it's impossible to provide a list of settings for various scenarios and have it really be useful.

What you need to do is learn some real basics:
1) how ISO, aperture, and shutter speed settings inter-relate. For example, if you double the ISO setting you can make the shutter speed twice as fast with the same aperture. Understanding aperture (f-stop) numbers takes a little bit more study because the numbers are not linear. Twice the light can be let through the lens by dividing the current f-stop number by 1.4.
2) how to use a light meter (even if your only meter is the one built into your camera) to measure the light available to you
3) the effect of different aperture (f-stop) settings on how much of an image appears to be in focus (in other words, depth of field)
4) how shutter speeds affect the image of moving subjects and/or a moving camera
5) when you would need a sturdy platform such as a good tripod.

There is one exposure "rule" that folks sometimes find handy. It's the "Sunny-16" rule. Essentially, in a scene lit by bright sunshine, you can set the shutter speed set at 1/ISO and set the aperture to f/16 and be close. As an example - if you have the ISO set to 100, you can set the aperture to f/16 and the shutter speed to 1/100 second. You need to learn the stuff in item 1 above to be able to make changes from these settings while in the same light.

[PhotosGuy]

1) how ISO, aperture, and shutter speed settings inter-relate. Some help on what the settings are doing: Virtual Camera (http://www.photonhead.com/simcam/)
Notice the background change when you use his "Shutter and Aperture" settings!

[timnosenzo]

try this:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/enjoydslr/index.html

[dicktay]

This tute of mine may help.
It is a very basic intro to exposure.

http://www.poseruniverse.net/Photography/Tutorials/Basic_Exposure/Exposure_1.htm

[Deckham]

f/16, ISO100, 1/125th, Bright sunny day outdoors.

Work up and down from that, all things being equal.
Allow for motion/DoF, and adjust accordingly.
The three settings all interrelate, and each increment is a stop of light (other then 1/2 & 1/3s that some cameras can show).

Ap stops:

f/1 - and keep doubling
f/1.4 - and keep doubling.
Merge them together, and you have your full stops.

Keep your ISO as low as you can while still exposing slightly to the right.

http://www.redbubble.com/people/deckham/journal/884910-exposure-for-beginners-intermediate-photographers