- Setting the exposure using the histogram: The camera LCD screen might be a good way to tell if you’re doing something right. These intervals will help you know what setting you should be, think of it as a guide.
- RAW: RAW files are bigger than JPEG files. Using RAW files are better to be able to use the camera full capacity, since they’re able to use more storage, they can help with how your pictures will come out.
- Selecting focusing points manually: Many cameras have the options for auto focus, but it won’t always be perfect. Learning how to use the focus manually can help build skills for using it when it is not available.
- Learn all AF modes: Servo AF mode won’t lock the focus and it will constantly refocus. It is a great focusing mode for sports and other fast-moving subjects.
- Aperture Priority: Having this setting on will mean you have full control over depth of field. This is great for landscapes photo or portraits.
- Shutter priority: It gives you full control of the shutter speed while making all the other setting automatic.
- Control Motion blur: This can come from having a slow shutter speed.
- Manual White balance: This helps with the lighting in your setting. It helps either if its too bright.
- Drive Modes: First mode obviously allows you to shoot one frame at a time. It’s great for studio shoots.
- ISO: This is the lighting conditions: Lower values for plenty light, vice versa.
- Auto-Iso: This will help with handheld shooting.
- Exposure Compensation: Is a +/- scale that will tell your camera to increase or decrease exposure.
- Manual Exposue: The last stage of learning how to use a camera, you have full control.